Matthew Stafford vs. Aaron Rodgers: Big gap between signal-callers?

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DETROIT, MI – DECEMBER 16: Quarterback Detroit Lions Matthew Stafford #9 looks to pass the ball during the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field on December 16, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

Stafford résumé 2015-present

Turn the page to the Jim Bob Cooter era, the current offensive coordinator, and even a new NFL fan can see that Stafford has been nothing short of great himself.

Aside from his return to the NFL Top 100, where he has been #31 the last two years, his 85 touchdowns with only 33 interceptions are elite numbers. Stafford has averaged 4,345 yards and 66% completions on top of his other numbers.

Not only that, he has earned an Iron man reputation after playing every game since his first two injury-plagued years to start his career.

The last two years he has hobbled his way to the end of every season, sustaining injuries, but playing through them. The lack of run game and poor offensive line play continue to get to him by season’s end.

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One injury was his hand being stepped on, but the line has given up more than 40 sacks three out of the last four seasons. They were second worst in sacks and generated the worst running game in the NFL. Some of that was due to injuries, to be fair.

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