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Stafford Passes Rivers for 6th All-Time Passing TDs

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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford moved into sole possession of sixth place on the NFL's all-time passing touchdown list after a stellar performance in Monday night's 28-6 win over the New York Giants. Stafford's third-quarter 11-yard touchdown pass to Davante Adams was his 426th career regular-season touchdown, moving him past Philip Rivers. He finished the game with four total touchdown passes and 327 passing yards. "I am a huge fan of this league, have been since I was a little kid," Stafford said. "And to be mentioned in the same light as some of the guys that I grew up watching and idolizing... it's a special feeling." Stafford now trails only Tom Brady (649), Drew Brees (571), Peyton Manning (539), Aaron Rodgers (528) and Brett Favre (508) on the all-time list. He is the second player in NFL history with 25 or more three-touchdown games for multiple franchises (25 Rams, 42 Lions). Davante Adams called it "a blessing" to be a part of history with his quarterback, having caught two of Stafford's four touchdown passes Monday night.

Stafford's milestone highlights a career defined by consistency and durability across multiple franchises. The Rams quarterback continues to climb the prestigious all-time rankings, joining an elite fraternity of NFL greats.