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Colby Parkinson #84 of the Los Angeles Rams catches a pass to score a touchdown

The Panthers Could Only Give The Rams A Good Scare

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Matt Ufford

Jalen Carter #98 of the Philadelphia Eagles sacks Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams during the fourth quarter in the NFC Divisional Playoff at Lincoln Financial Field on January 19, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2025: Los Angeles Rams

David Roth

Russian Olympian Kamila Valieva after completing her gold-medal performance at the 2022 Winter Olympics, with The Distraction logo at upper right.

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Talking About Ambient Scuzz, Athletic Transcendence, And The Olympics

Barry Petchesky

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams looks to throw the ball in the fourth quarter of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Matthew Stafford’s Finest Throw Was His Most Dangerous

Matthew Stafford, seen here going deep in the direction of the Distraction logo.

Way Of The Gunslinger And The Eli Apple Redemption Arc, With Andy Behrens

Lauren Theisen

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams runs off the field after defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30-27 in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Matthew Stafford Got Out

Ray Ratto

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 23: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills walks off the field after being defeated by the Kansas City Chiefs 42-36 in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)

The Six Stages Of NFL Quarterback

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Patrick Redford

DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 13: Kelly Stafford, wife of Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions, appears next to Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders in cutouts in the stands for the game against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field on September 13, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

Kelly Stafford, Who Threw Pretzel At Niners Fan: “Zero Excuse” For Throwing Pretzel At Niners Fan

Matthew Stafford, quarterback of the Detroit Lions, stands on the field before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on December 13, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. Stafford has his back to the camera, all that's visible is his hat and his jersey.

There Is No Logic To Be Found In The Matthew Stafford And Nolan Arenado Trades

Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings scores a fourth-quarter touchdown

Kirk Cousins And Matthew Stafford Delivered Some Great Performances When Their Teams Needed Them Least

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Drew Magary

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 26: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions leaves the field following a game against the Houston Texans at Ford Field on November 26, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

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A Requiem For Matthew Stafford

Head coach Matt Patricia of the Detroit Lions reacts after losing to the Indianapolis Colts 41-21 at Ford Field on November 01, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan.

Goodbye At Last To Matt Patricia

Dave McKenna

This is a Dutch guy affiliated with Red Bull Racing throwing a football. I just liked the photo.

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An Arm And A Legend: Rick McIvor And The 100-Yard Throw

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Todd Gurley II #21 of the Atlanta Falcons carries the ball after a reception against the Detroit Lions during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 25, 2020

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