Matthew Stafford threw for 390 yards and two TDs but had two fourth-quarter interceptions, including a 66-yard pick-six, in the Rams’ loss to Denver. Next Gen Stats had him at 5-of-18 for 61 yards under pressure and 25-of-35 for 329 yards and two TDs from a clean pocket.
Stafford was also sacked four times while under pressure. Denver pressured him on 57.7% of his second-half dropbacks, up from 23.5% in the first half as the Broncos mounted their comeback.
The concern extends beyond Denver: Stafford was pressured on 44% of dropbacks against San Francisco in Week 1, his highest rate since December 2024, while he faced pressure on only five dropbacks against the Giants in Week 2. The article argues the Rams must improve protection, but says it is too early to write off the 1-2 team.
