The Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams have turned into familiar foes, meeting three years in a row through regular-season play and the postseason. Their continued clashes have only strengthened the rivalry — especially with former Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford now leading Los Angeles.

Stafford, despite battling injuries during the offseason, has delivered one of the best seasons of his career. He’s put up 35 touchdown passes against only four interceptions, performing at a level that has sparked genuine MVP talk.

The Rams’ attack doesn’t rely on Stafford alone. Alongside standout receiver Davante Adams, Los Angeles also fields All-Pro talent Puka Nacua and a backfield led by Kyren Williams and Blake Corum. Detroit’s defense will try to counter with another dominant outing from Al-Quadin Muhammad, who was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week after registering three sacks in his most recent game.

Quarterbacks

The careers of Jared Goff and Matthew Stafford will always be intertwined after the blockbuster trade that swapped the two passers between Detroit and Los Angeles. Each has found new life with his current team, though their paths have unfolded differently.

Stafford instantly validated the trade by winning a Super Bowl during his first season in Los Angeles. His challenge through the years has been staying healthy, but this season he has remained on the field — and he’s performing like one of the league’s elite quarterbacks.

Goff has thrived in Detroit’s system, but Stafford’s championship pedigree, career résumé, and MVP-level season give him the clear edge.