Kelly Stafford had plenty to smile about after the Rams’ 24-9 win over the Chargers, but the NFL’s schedule has her fired up.
The Rams improved to 4-4 with the victory at SoFi Stadium, where Stafford was in the stands as usual. But the real issue for her wasn’t the result. It was what comes next for Los Angeles in Week 11 of the 2026 NFL season.
The Rams do have a bye assigned for that week, but it doesn’t come with the kind of true break most teams get. Instead of the usual 13 to 14 days off, Los Angeles is back in action only 9 to 10 days later. Their next game is set for Wednesday, November 25, 2026, against the Green Bay Packers in the NFL’s first-ever Thanksgiving Eve game.
That setup did not sit well with Stafford, who took to her Instagram story to call out the league. “Just curious to hear the thought process behind making the Rams the only team in the NFL without a true bye week,” she wrote.
She added, “Because damn, after 18 years around this league, even I need a week off during the season… and I have never played a single snap.”
Stafford closed with, “I’m tired just watching from the stands. Can’t imagine how the guys feel,” she finished.
It’s the second time in a matter of days that she has taken aim at the NFL.
And while she’s frustrated with the schedule, her husband has given her plenty to enjoy. Through eight games, Matt Stafford has thrown for 2,146 passing yards and 15 touchdowns.
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