The Rams star showed why he's a top candidate for league MVP.
The Rams trailed 31-28 late after a punt was blocked and Panthers quarterback Bryce Young threw a touchdown pass on a beautiful corner route to Jalen Coker. Bank of America Stadium was rocking, and it was up to Stafford and the offense to pull through on one final drive.
Before embarking on the game-winning possession, Rams wide receiver Davante Adams recounted what Stafford told him on the sideline. "I think he said, 'Let's go snatch these guys' hearts,'" Adams began. "And that was pretty cold. I actually literally smiled in the moment because...that was one of the most gangster things I've heard. ...MVP stuff," Adams added. Video: On the final drive, Matthew Stafford told Davante Adams “let’s snatch these guys’ hearts,” and then he did it. “MVP stuff,” Adams says.The Rams weren't perfect on Saturday. But when they needed Stafford to come through on the biggest drive of the game, he did. Stafford finished 24-of-42 passing for 304 yards and three touchdowns. While it was up-and-down at times, Stafford showed why he's one of the frontrunners to win league MVP.Mike McDaniel is a staff writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated, where he has worked since January 2022. His work has been featured at InsideTheACC.com, SB Nation, FanSided and more. McDaniel hosts the Hokie Hangover Podcast, covering Virginia Tech athletics, as well as Basketball Conference: The ACC Football Podcast. Outside of work, he is a husband and father, and an avid golfer.
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