Week 1 Statistics: 31-39 (79.5%), 340 yards, 3 TD’s, 0 INT’s
Week 1 Final Score: 39-35 (W)
Season Statistics: 31-39 (79.5%), 340 yards, 3 TD’s, 0 INT’s
Season Record: 1-0
It hurts me to have Matthew Stafford at No. 3, but I just felt like putting him any higher would be crazy. Stafford played lights out on Sunday. I mean the guy copiloted 79.5 percent of his passes on 39 attempts! That is ridiculous and pretty amazing to do in the NFL.
My favorite part of his game on Sunday was the last drive. The Colts were winning and Stafford needed to orchestrate the drive. He did just that and he looked like a coach on the field as he was yelling at his players to get out of bounds and coaching on the fly.
The Lions drove down the field and kicked a field goal to take the lead. Stafford ended the game with 340 yards passing fifth best in the NFL and three touchdowns, tying him at fourth best.
The big question was whether Stafford could succeed without Calvin Johnson in 2016. That is yet to be discovered as it’s only Week 1. But Stafford is off to a great start. If the Lions make the playoffs and Stafford plays lights out all year, don’t be surprised to see his name floated around for MVP.
Next: No. 2