Matthew Stafford has made a career out of throwing lasers, but even by his lofty standards, one particular throw in Sunday’s win over the Lions had jaws dropping - including Tom Brady’s.
Midway through the third quarter, Stafford uncorked a 21-yard dart to Davante Adams that cut through Detroit’s coverage like a heat-seeking missile. It was the kind of throw that leaves even the most seasoned veterans shaking their heads - and in this case, laughing.
While breaking it down on the FOX broadcast, Brady, never one to mince words, called it “not a no-look, just an absolute piss missile.” Yes, that’s a direct quote - and yes, it made both Brady and Kevin Burkhardt chuckle on air.
It was a rare moment of unfiltered admiration from the seven-time Super Bowl champ, and honestly, it was warranted. Stafford didn’t just put the ball on a rope - he threaded it between defenders with the kind of velocity and precision that only a handful of guys in the league can manage.
And this wasn’t a one-off. Stafford’s been dealing like this all season.
Coming into the game, he was already putting up MVP-caliber numbers: a 66.7% completion rate, over 3,350 passing yards, 35 touchdowns, and just four picks. That’s elite-level efficiency, and it’s come while leading a Rams offense that’s been one of the most explosive in the league.
Sunday was more of the same. Stafford added another 360-plus yards through the air, tossed two more touchdowns, and threw just one interception. The Rams offense, humming like a well-oiled machine, put up over 40 points - the third time they’ve crossed that threshold this season.
The chemistry between Stafford and his weapons - including Adams and tight end Colby Parkinson, who caught a touchdown on that same drive - has been a major storyline this year. But what’s really driving this team is Stafford’s command of the offense. He’s seeing the field as well as anyone, making aggressive throws look routine, and putting the Rams in position to chase the NFC’s top seed.
And when a guy like Tom Brady - a man who’s seen every kind of throw imaginable - can’t help but blurt out a phrase usually reserved for baseball dugouts and group chats, you know you’re witnessing something special.
Stafford’s been doing this for years, but right now, he’s doing it at a level that’s turning heads across the league. He’s not just keeping the Rams in the playoff hunt - he’s making them a legitimate Super Bowl threat. And if he keeps firing off “piss missiles” like that, don’t be surprised if he’s the one hoisting hardware when it’s all said and done.