Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is on the verge of a significant milestone in his NFL career. As of Week 13, he is just 153 passing yards away from surpassing Matt Ryan for eighth place on the all-time passing yardage list. Ryan currently holds the record with 62,792 yards, while Stafford has amassed 62,639 yards.
Upcoming Milestones for Stafford
Once Stafford passes Ryan, he will need an additional 648 yards to move past Philip Rivers, who ranks seventh. To unseat Ben Roethlisberger for sixth place, Stafford will require the same 648 yards.
Record Overview
- 8th Place: Matt Ryan – 62,792 yards
- Current (9th) Place: Matthew Stafford – 62,639 yards
- 7th Place: Philip Rivers – 63,287 yards
- 6th Place: Ben Roethlisberger – 64,287 yards
- 5th Place: Aaron Rodgers – 64,921 yards (pending retirement)
- 4th Place: Brett Favre – 71,838 yards
With the performance Stafford has been delivering this season, reaching these milestones seems achievable. The path to 8th place is imminent, and the possibilities for climbing even higher are on the horizon.
The journey to the top is a testament to Stafford’s skills and perseverance. It will take time, possibly two or three more seasons, to reach Brett Favre’s total. However, given his current form, football fans are eager to see how far he can climb.
