Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford set an NFL record for starts in the first quarter of their game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.
Stafford was 4 of 5 passing on the Rams’ first drive and found wide receiver Davante Adams for a 4-yard touchdown pass to cap off a six-play, 35-yard drive. It was Stafford’s 28th touchdown pass without an interception, breaking the record previously held by Tom Brady.
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He threw passes to Adams, Puka Nakua and Colby Parkinson on the drive.
However, Stafford’s impressive streak ended on the second drive as Panthers defensive tackle Nick Scott intercepted his pass in the end zone. On the following drive, he threw an interception to Mike Jackson Sr. A Carolina player then returned it for a touchdown.
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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford plays against the Panthers on Sunday, November 30, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Stafford came into the game with the best odds to win NFL MVP. He led the NFL with 30 touchdown passes and only two interceptions. He already joins Patrick Mahomes as the only players in NFL history to have at least 30 touchdown passes and only two or fewer interceptions entering Week 13 of the season.
Los Angeles was 9–2 on the season and were looking for their 10th win to solidify their hold on the NFC.
According to NFL Research, the Super Bowl champion quarterback had some other accomplishments he could have accomplished as well.
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He could have become the third NFL player in league history to have at least 25 pass attempts and no interceptions in nine consecutive games. He could have become the fourth player in NFL history to throw multiple touchdown passes and no interceptions in six consecutive games.
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