Stafford Sets Pick-Six Record
Matthew Stafford sets NFL pick-six record and responds quickly with a touchdown
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The Rams dominated the first half against the Broncos, leading 16-0 while outgaining Denver 273-67. Matthew Stafford threw a touchdown and became the first quarterback in NFL history to pass for 20,000 yards with two different teams, doing so despite the absence of Puka Nacua and other injuries to the Rams’ receiving options. Later, Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga returned a Stafford interception for a touchdown, giving Stafford the NFL record for career pick-sixes with 33. Stafford responded on the next series with a 48-yard touchdown pass to Konata Mumpfield, restoring the Rams’ lead.
Key Points
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At halftime, Stafford had completed 19 of 32 passes for 190 yards and one touchdown. Kyren Williams had 69 rushing yards on nine carries and added 33 receiving yards, while Davante Adams led the Rams with four catches for 71 yards.
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The Rams scored on their final four first-half possessions, but three of those scores were field goals: Harrison Mevis made kicks from 36, 35 and 40 yards, while Tyler Higbee caught a five-yard touchdown pass from Stafford.
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Rams tight end Terrance Ferguson aggravated an ankle injury in the second quarter and appeared unlikely to return; cornerback Jaylen Watson also suffered a shoulder injury and was questionable to return after being taken to the locker room by cart.
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Denver’s offense managed just 53 passing yards from Bo Nix, who was 6-of-12 at halftime, while the Broncos’ leading rusher, J.K. Dobbins, had only nine yards on four carries.
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