Matthew Stafford fans are still buzzing over last Sunday’s big win against the Buccaneers, bringing Stafford and the L.A. Rams one step closer to winning a Super Bowl. I couldn’t tell if people were more excited about Stafford getting closer to the big game or just relieved to not have to watch Tom Brady in another Super Bowl! Hey, I’m a fan of both Brady and Stafford, so it was a fascinating game.
Read on for some great comments from Stafford about his road to the Super Bowl in 2022!
What does this road to the Super Bowl mean to him?
In the interview room after the game, Stafford said, “It means a lot. That’s a lot of hard work, for a lot of years, going into a short amount of time. A lot of hard work this year, too, with some great teammates.”
He added, “That’s the thing I’ve loved and really appreciated, being a part of this team. How many guys we have willing to row in the right direction, doing everything they can to be prepared for those moments.”
He enjoying every minute
“I’m taking it all in,” he said, “loving every minute of it, working my tail off trying to enjoy every situation that we’re in, every opportunity that we earn. I love going into battle with these guys. ”
On setting the Rams up for a win with 42 seconds to go
“I love those situations,” Stafford said. “I hate the way we got to it tonight. There’s some plays we all wish we had back. We could have ended that game probably with me taking a knee. But finding a way to win a football game is what it’s all about, and we’ve got a group of guys in that locker room who all believe in each other.”
What does he remember about the moment he won?
“My heart was racin ‘. But at the same time it was just going out there to execute, have fun and enjoy the moment,” he said.
A dark place
“All the guys on the sideline were like, ‘Man, you were in a dark place,’” Stafford said. “I said, ‘Sometimes, you just have to go to those places and make some plays happen.’ I was enjoying the moment. In my mind, I live for those kind of moments.”
Rams coach Sean McVay on Stafford
“I though Matthew Stafford was unbelievable throughout the whole day,” he said of Sunday’s game. “Just his poise, his command, his demeanor, his decision-making.”
In his own words
Matthew Stafford with one of the most revealing answers he’s provided all season that provides great insight into the competitor that he is. On his emotional spike that setup the game-winning field goal: pic.twitter.com/aD2S016mjh
— Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) January 24, 2022Cool moment
.@CooperKupp put the team on his back.
— NFL (@NFL) January 23, 2022
This ending was WILD. #LARvsTB pic.twitter.com/6clEXf9SQqAnother cool moment
Respect. 🤝 pic.twitter.com/MsqzV6f0m3
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) January 24, 2022Looking good!
Nine so nice.
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) January 27, 2022
🔥📲 #WallpaperWednesday pic.twitter.com/GgAEqA6OZmStafford action
Ladies and gentlemen, Matthew Stafford. pic.twitter.com/caPmhB9rCM
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) January 25, 2022
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ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: Rob Gronkowski #87 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs with the ball in the first quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws the ball in the first quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reacts in the first quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams throws the ball in the first quarter of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws the ball in the second quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: Kendall Blanton #86 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs with the ball as Nick Scott #33 of the Los Angeles Rams defends in the second quarter in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: Cooper Kupp #10 of the Los Angeles Rams catches the ball before running into the endzone for a touchdown in the second quarter of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: Cooper Kupp #10 of the Los Angeles Rams catches the ball before running into the endzone for a touchdown in the second quarter of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive players huddle in the second quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: Jaelon Darden #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws the ball in the second quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: Jaelon Darden #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws the ball in the second quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: Odell Beckham Jr. #3 of the Los Angeles Rams catches the ball in the first quarter of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: Ryan Succop #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers watches the ball after kicking for a field goal in the first quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: Devin White #45 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defend as Odell Beckham Jr. #3 of the Los Angeles Rams runs with the ball in the first quarter of the game in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: Cooper Kupp #10 of the Los Angeles Rams runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams looks to throw the ball in the first quarter of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams looks to throw the ball in the first quarter of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: Devin White #45 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defend as Odell Beckham Jr. #3 of the Los Angeles Rams runs with the ball in the first quarter of the game in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: Odell Beckham Jr. #3 of the Los Angeles Rams catches the ball in the first quarter of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: Odell Beckham Jr. #3 and Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams talk in the second quarter of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams jumps over Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Los Angeles Rams players to score a touchdown in the third quarter in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: Shaquil Barrett #58 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reaches for the ball after Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams fumbles the snap in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams looks to pass in the fourth quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: Matthew Stafford #9 and Marquise Copeland #93 of the Los Angeles Rams react to defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30-27 in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams jumps over Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Los Angeles Rams players to score a touchdown in the third quarter in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
NFC Divisional Playoffs – Los Angeles Rams v Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts after defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30-27 in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
NFC Divisional Playoffs – Los Angeles Rams v Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts after defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30-27 in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)