The Los Angeles Rams aren’t just playing for another playoff win this Sunday against the Seahawks - they’re playing for a place in history. From veterans etching their names deeper into the NFL record books to young stars rewriting franchise milestones, this postseason run has become about more than just survival. It’s about legacy.
Matthew Stafford: The Clutch Gene Is Alive and Well
Matthew Stafford’s playoff résumé is growing - and fast. With another game-winning drive in the divisional-round win, Stafford now has 55 career game-winning drives, tying him with Drew Brees and Ben Roethlisberger for second-most in NFL history when you include the postseason. One more, and he’s inching toward the top of a list that defines quarterback poise and longevity.
He’s also tied with Eli Manning for the third-most postseason game-winning drives (five), and passed Steve Young for 19th on the all-time postseason passing yards list. And he’s not done yet.
Heading into the matchup with Philadelphia, Stafford is just two completions away from passing Joe Flacco for 18th all-time in playoff completions. Two more touchdown passes would tie him with Donovan McNabb and Roger Staubach for 16th in postseason touchdown throws, leapfrogging Troy Aikman in the process.
For a quarterback whose career was once defined by tough years in Detroit, Stafford’s time in Los Angeles has become a second act filled with signature moments and statistical milestones. The Rams didn’t just give him a new home - they gave him a stage.
Davante Adams: Chasing Playoff Greatness
Davante Adams has long been one of the league’s most dangerous postseason weapons, and now the numbers are starting to reflect that legacy.
One more touchdown catch would tie him with Reggie Wayne, Steve Smith Sr., Andre Reed, and Lynn Swann for ninth-most postseason receiving touchdowns in NFL history. He’s already moved past Steve Smith Sr. for 17th in all-time playoff receiving yards.
There’s more within reach:
- Six catches would land him in the top 10 all-time for postseason receptions.
- 49 receiving yards would push him into 16th place on the all-time playoff yardage list.
- A 100-yard game would tie him for fifth-most 100-yard receiving performances in postseason history.
Adams has been everything the Rams could’ve hoped for in January - reliable, explosive, and historically significant. He’s not just playing well in the playoffs; he’s building a case for one of the best postseason résumés of his generation.
Puka Nacua: Fast-Track to Rams Lore
Puka Nacua is doing things most rookies - or even veterans - don’t do in January. In just five playoff games, he’s already passed Isaac Bruce for the second-most receiving yards by a Rams player through five postseason appearances. That’s not just impressive - that’s rarefied air.
He’s knocking on the door of several franchise marks:
- Three more receptions and he’ll pass Cooper Kupp for the most catches by a Rams player through five playoff games.
- Four more grabs would vault him into the franchise’s top five in postseason receptions overall.
- Just 17 receiving yards would move him into fourth place on the Rams’ all-time playoff yardage list.
Nacua’s rise hasn’t just been fast - it’s been historic. He’s producing like a seasoned playoff vet, and the Rams are riding that wave.
Kyren Williams: Consistency in Crunch Time
Kyren Williams has been a rock in the Rams’ backfield when it matters most. He’s now one of just five running backs in franchise history to notch a scrimmage touchdown in back-to-back playoff games in the same season. He’s also one of five Rams backs to rush for two touchdowns in a single postseason game.
But perhaps most telling? Williams has topped 50 rushing yards in all five of his playoff appearances - tying him with Marshall Faulk and Lawrence McCutcheon for the most such games in Rams postseason history. That’s elite company, and Williams is proving he belongs.
Tyler Higbee, Cobie Durant, and Defensive Milestones
Tight end Tyler Higbee is within striking distance of several franchise milestones. One more touchdown catch ties him for fifth-most postseason receiving scores in team history. Five catches or 37 receiving yards would also push him into the Rams’ top five and top eight, respectively, in those categories.
On defense, Cobie Durant is turning into a playoff ballhawk. He’s picked off four passes over his last four postseason games - tying LeRoy Irvin for second-most in franchise history. And the next one could be historic:
- One more interception would make Durant the first Ram ever to record picks in three straight playoff games.
- Two more, and he ties Bill Simpson for the most postseason interceptions in team history.
- He also needs just one pass defended to take the franchise lead outright in that category.
Durant isn’t just making plays - he’s putting together one of the most productive postseason stretches by a Rams defensive back in recent memory.
Youth Movement on the Defensive Front
The Rams’ young pass rushers are making their presence felt, and fast. Jared Verse has already tied Nick Bosa and Michael Bennett for the second-most quarterback hurries through a player’s first four postseason games.
Byron Young? He’s passed Von Miller for third-most hurries in Rams playoff history.
Then there’s Quentin Lake, who continues to be a steady presence. With seven tackles last week, he joined a short list of Rams defenders to record five or more tackles in five playoff games. That kind of consistency is rare - especially from a young player on this kind of stage.
More Than Just a Game
This Sunday’s clash with the Seahawks isn’t just another playoff game. It’s a moment where individual greatness, team legacy, and franchise history all collide.
For Stafford, it’s another step toward cementing his place among the great playoff quarterbacks. For Adams, it’s a chance to climb even higher on the all-time lists. For young stars like Nacua, Williams, Durant, and Verse, it’s an opportunity to turn breakout seasons into lasting legacies.
The Rams are chasing more than a win. They’re chasing history - and if they keep this run going, they might just take a few records with them.