Analysts Reject Top-5 Case for Matthew Stafford Even With a 2nd Super Bowl

1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 31

Matthew Stafford would still fall short of the all-time top five—or even top seven—at quarterback if he wins a second Super Bowl this season, according to analysts disputing Dan Orlovsky’s ESPN claim.
20th is where Bleacher Report recently ranked Stafford among quarterbacks, and critics say he still trails modern-era names such as Tom Brady, Joe Montana, Peyton Manning, Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Rodgers and Drew Brees.
1 MVP and a 2021 Super Bowl strengthen Stafford’s résumé, but detractors argue he lacks the sustained elite peak of Brees, Rodgers and Brett Favre and went 12 Detroit seasons without a playoff win.
The Rams’ +500 preseason odds also undercut the argument, critics say, because Stafford is backed by a loaded roster featuring Puka Nacua, Sean McVay and offseason additions Myles Garrett, Trent McDuffie and Aaron Donald.