Matthew Stafford tied then surpassed Philip Rivers on Monday night, moving into sixth place all‑time with his 426th career touchdown pass as the Rams built a 28‑6 lead over New York at SoFi Stadium.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford cemented his place among the NFL’s elite on Monday night, first tying and then passing Philip Rivers for sixth on the league’s all‑time passing‑touchdown leaderboard. After a 10‑yard strike to running back Kyren Williams that gave the Rams a 14‑0 halftime lead, Stafford connected with wide receiver Davante Adams for a 31‑yard score in the first quarter and later an 11‑yard touchdown in the third quarter, his 426th career passing touchdown (NBC Sports, 1; The Rams, 3).
The milestone came during the Rams’ home debut at SoFi Stadium, following a Week 1 London matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. The 38‑year‑old Stafford finished 10‑of‑12 for 157 yards and two touchdowns, while Adams recorded four catches for 118 yards and a score (NBC Sports, 1). The Rams’ offense surged to a 28‑6 advantage in the fourth quarter, putting the game out of reach for the visiting New York Giants (ClutchPoints, 2).
Stafford’s 426 career touchdowns move him ahead of Rivers (425) and place him behind only Tom Brady (649), Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, Aaron Rodgers and Brett Favre (508) on the all‑time list (NBC Sports, 1). Within the Rams franchise, the pass also secures him sole possession of second place in career passing touchdowns, needing just two more to claim the top spot (The Rams, 3).
Beyond the record, the Rams showed dominance on both sides of the ball. The defense limited the Giants to a single touchdown, while the offense’s balanced attack highlighted the chemistry between Stafford, Adams and Williams. The victory improves the Rams’ early‑season record and underscores Stafford’s continued relevance as a three‑time Pro Bowler and one of the league’s most prolific passers (ClutchPoints, 2).