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NewsLos Angeles MagazineOctober 26, 2026Los Angeles County

Matthew Stafford Sets Franchise Record for Touchdown Passes with Los Angeles Rams

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Matthew Stafford set the all-time franchise record for passing touchdowns with the Los Angeles Rams, throwing his 155th career touchdown for the team during a 35-21 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.

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Why It Matters

The milestone makes Stafford the only player in recent history to hold the all-time passing touchdown record for two different NFL franchises, having previously set the record for the Detroit Lions.

Key Facts

  • Matthew Stafford threw his 155th touchdown pass for the Rams, surpassing Roman Gabriel's previous franchise record of 154 set in the 1960s.
  • The record-breaking throw was an 11-yard pass to Puka Nacua in the second quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders.
  • The Rams won the game with a final score of 35-21.
  • Stafford became the only player in recent history to hold the all-time passing touchdown record for two different franchises, having thrown 282 touchdowns during 12 seasons with the Detroit Lions before joining the Rams in 2021.
  • All three of Stafford's passing touchdowns during the game occurred in the first half, matching his career high for a single half.
  • Stafford completed 79% of his passes, marking his highest completion rate in a single game since 2018.
  • Stafford surpassed Jim Everett for the second-most completions in Rams history during the same game.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationLas Vegas Raiders“Opposing NFL team in Sunday's game.”PersonRoman Gabriel“Former Rams quarterback who previously held the record.”OrganizationDetroit Lions“Stafford's previous NFL team where he holds the franchise touchdown record.”OrganizationLos Angeles Rams“NFL team for which Stafford set the record.”PersonMatthew Stafford“Quarterback who set the new Rams touchdown record.”PersonJim Everett“Former quarterback surpassed for second-most completions in Rams history.”PersonPuka Nacua“Receiver who caught the record-breaking touchdown pass.”