Matthew Stafford sits 3 TDs shy of second franchise record

Milestone pursuit comes amid a 2-4 start in 2026.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Something I want to see is Matthew Stafford throw 3 TDs. If he does he would become the first player all-time to hold th Via @JamesPalmerTV on X

What happened: Per James Palmer, Matthew Stafford will become the first player in NFL history to hold the career touchdown pass record for two of the 32 active franchises with his next three scoring passes. The 2009 No. 1 overall draft pick enters Sunday's Week 7 slate following a four-touchdown game in September and an Oct. 13 Monday night duel that generated MVP buzz.

Why it matters: The individual milestone chase contrasts with mounting roster questions ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline as the front office explores the wide receiver trade market to address recent injuries. Contract structure remains a central factor in any deadline discussions involving the veteran quarterback.

By the numbers: Stafford carries $11 million in prorated remaining 2026 salary alongside 2027 contract money, led the NFL with 5 turnover-worthy plays against the blitz as of Oct. 14, and drew 28% support for a trade in an Oct. 23 fan poll (with 20% saying the club was on track).

What to watch: Stafford takes aim at the standalone two- 10 deadline.

Sources

@JamesPalmerTV 2026-10-25T16:10:54.624442+00:00

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