Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford agreed with the assessment that the Detroit Lions' trade for Jared Goff has worked for both teams.

Stafford set a variety of franchise records during his time with the Lions, including throwing for 282 touchdowns and 45,109 yards in 165 total games. Yet, the organization enjoyed very little success during his stint in Detroit. The Lions made just three playoff appearances, and failed to win a single playoff game.

Two top teams are looking to secure their playoff spots this Sunday as the Detroit Lions take on the Los Angeles Rams. The 10-3 Rams are a beast of an opponent on the Lions’ rocky path to the playoffs. Former Lion Matthew Stafford is having an all-star season, as Detroit continues to battle injury after injury.

Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard played one season with Rams QB Matthew Stafford in Detroit and remembers getting scorched playing against him too.

WOODLAND HILLS, Ca. While time may not heal all wounds, they heal most and for Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and his former squad the Detroit Lions, another matchup doesn't seem to have the anger or narrative of years past.

Tom Brady will be on the call when Matthew Stafford takes on his former team on Sunday, and he knows what it's like to battle a franchise that he was a part of for over a decade.

Detroit Lions turnaround is traced to Matthew Stafford's trade request in 2021 to avoid a rebuild. Here's how Sheila Hamp and a few execs handled it.

Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard, speaking with local reporters, expressed admiration and respect for what the veteran signal-caller has been still able to accomplish, even at the age of 37.