Matthew Stafford is the comeback king of the NFL, but that doesn’t trump the fact that he is a hero in his household. The Los Angeles Rams clinched the NFC West crown following the Washington Commanders’ win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football. Stafford’s wife, Kelly, took to Instagram to laud her husband’s achievement in a heartfelt post that the NFL world can’t get enough of.
Kelly Stafford Pens Heartwarming Message for Husband Matthew Stafford
The Rams began the season at a shaky 1-4, a start that had critics all but writing them off. Yet, Stafford, the 36-year-old quarterback known for his tenacity, didn’t flinch.
Kelly’s tribute perfectly captured his determination that followed and helped the team reach here.
“You buried yourself even deeper in the game, film, and playbook. You’re different. You’re built tough,” wrote Kelly.
It’s that toughness that’s endeared Matthew Stafford to both Rams fans and his family. Kelly continued, celebrating the example he sets for their four daughters, writing, “What an incredible example you set for our girls and all kids watching you play this game. So proud of you and the way you always persevere.”
Stafford’s signature style, which was once criticized, also earned a playful appreciation from his wife.
“Remember when everyone hated on your ‘side arm’ and all your ‘arm angles’? Turns out, you were just way ahead of the time,” she added.
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She’s not wrong. Stafford’s creativity on the field has redefined the quarterback position, inspiring a new generation of players. Meanwhile, the Rams’ turnaround has brought them to the playoffs, where they’re guaranteed either the No. 3 or No. 4 seed, depending on Week 18 outcomes.
A win against the Seattle Seahawks would secure the No. 3 seed and a visit from either the Commander or the Green Bay Packers on Wild Card Weekend. A loss could open the door for a fourth-seed finish, with opponents like the Minnesota Vikings or Detroit Lions waiting in the wings.
Through it all, Stafford’s resilience remains the team’s anchor for Kelly and their girls. She summed it up best in her tribute:
“Congrats to the comeback kid, the OG of arm angles and no-lookers, the ‘it’s never over’ guy, a true leader, toughest QB out there and future HOFer.”
Matthew’s family has stood by him, and it’s another shot for the quarterback who also built a family life with his former college sweetheart at the University of Georgia and their four daughters Sawyer, Chandler, Hope, and Tyler as his cutest and loveliest cheerleaders.
