Matthew Stafford entered Bank of America Stadium in top form, fresh off leading the Rams through one of the best starts of his career. The veteran quarterback didn’t just chase records in Charlotte; he broke one that once belonged to Hall of Famer Tom Brady, even as the afternoon took a sudden turn.
Stafford’s Record-Breaking Streak
Stafford now holds the NFL record for consecutive touchdown passes without an interception, hitting 28 straight scores. His sharp performance set a new standard for ball security among elite quarterbacks and built momentum for a Rams team climbing the NFC standings.
Matthew Stafford now has thrown an NFL record 28 straight touchdown passes without an interception. pic.twitter.com/BReWZHkQZt
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 30, 2025
Stafford’s ability to read defenses and protect the football has defined his stellar season, showing why he’s considered an MVP favorite this year.
The Panthers Flip the Script
Despite the celebration, the Panthers dramatically ended Stafford’s run. After his 28th straight touchdown, Panthers corner Mike Jackson made a game-changing play, picking off Stafford and returning it for a touchdown. James Palmer described the sequence: “Now a pick 6 by Mike Jackson off of Matthew Stafford. Back-to-back drives end in INT for the Rams and Stafford. 14-7 Panthers with 1:10 left in the first”.
Now a pick 6 by Mike Jackson off of Matthew Stafford. Back to back drives end in INT for the Rams and Stafford.
14-7 Panthers with 1:10 left in the first. https://t.co/HkYedaSrMW— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) November 30, 2025
On the next series, the Panthers intercepted Stafford in the end zone, a shocking development as he hadn’t thrown a red zone interception all year.
This mistake snapped his streak of 318 consecutive passing attempts without an interception. As Palmer noted: “The Panthers with the INT in the endzone. Very strange to see the Rams not score in the redzone. Stafford had been incredible especially in the short redzone. That was his first INT in the redzone this season and his 318 consecutive passes without an INT is snapped”.
Stafford’s efficiency has been the key to L.A.’s resurgence. Entering this week, he had thrown for 2,830 yards, a league-best 30 touchdowns, and only two interceptions across 11 games.
Many analysts say this campaign matches, or even exceeds, his Super Bowl-winning year in 2021.
With the usual MVP contenders quiet, Stafford stands out, joining the conversation alongside young stars like Drake Maye and Jonathan Taylor. ESPN’s Adam Schefter posted that Stafford’s numbers and command could put him in prime position for the 2025 MVP award. If the Rams can rally behind their quarterback after Sunday’s setback, their playoff push will remain strong.
Stafford’s streak underlines his elite status and, despite Sunday’s missteps, signals that the Rams have everything to play for as the postseason approaches.
