Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford played injured in the team’s 28-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
Stafford’s wife, Kelly, revealed that the star quarterback had been playing through an injury since Week 15.
“It was against San Francisco. We all know how tough Matthew is, and people don’t realize how tough he is because he doesn’t really tell anyone what’s going on.
“He got beat up in San Francisco… (and) that night he came home and said, ‘Yeah, I think I broke my ribs,'” Kelly said during a recent episode of “The Morning After with Kelly Stafford and Hank.”
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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford walks onto the field before a 2025 NFC Divisional Round game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. (Bill Streicher/Image Images)
“And he did. He broke four ribs, but he didn’t let anyone know much about it. He continued his daily process as if nothing was wrong, as if he came home and was miserable.”
Despite four broken ribs and less than ideal weather conditions, Stafford completed nearly 60% of his passes while throwing for 324 yards and two touchdowns.
Kelly said his brother, Chad, hugged Matthew after the loss, and the quarterback gasped and bent over in pain due to his broken ribs.
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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) calls a play from scrimmage in the third quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles in a 2025 NFC Divisional Round game at Lincoln Financial Field. (Bill Streicher/Image Images)
Stafford started 16 games this season for the Rams, and missed Week 18 when coach Sean McVay decided to rest the team’s starters with a playoff berth assured.
The Rams went 10-6 in their starts and Stafford completed nearly 66% of his passes for 3,762 yards while throwing 20 touchdowns and eight interceptions.
Stafford, 36, has two more years left on his contract with the Rams.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) is sacked by Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Moro Ojomo (97) in the second half of a 2025 NFC Divisional Round game at Lincoln Financial Field. (Bill Streicher/Image Images)
Stafford has been with the Rams for four seasons after spending the first 12 seasons of his career with the Detroit Lions.
Kelly said Matthew will take some time to decide if he wants to retire or play another season.
For now, the Rams quarterback will enjoy the time off to let his ribs heal.
