Matthew Stafford Surpasses Philip Rivers on All-Time Touchdown List
Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams threw his 426th career touchdown pass, surpassing Philip Rivers on the all-time NFL list, during the Rams' 28-6 victory over the New York Giants.
Salt Lake City, UT, September 22, 2026 —
Matthew Stafford, quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams, achieved a significant career milestone on Sunday, throwing his 426th touchdown pass. This notable play moved him past Philip Rivers to rank 14th on the NFL’s all-time list for career touchdown passes.
The historic touchdown occurred during the Rams’ dominant 28-6 victory against the New York Giants. The exact details of the touchdown play, including the receiver and the specific moment it happened within the game, were not detailed in the provided summary.
With this latest touchdown pass, Stafford has etched his name further into NFL history. Philip Rivers, who retired after a 17-year career, concluded with 421 touchdown passes. Stafford’s achievement marks a progression for active quarterbacks seeking to climb the all-time leaderboards.
The Rams’ performance in the game against the Giants resulted in a decisive win, with a final score of 28-6. The team’s offensive success contributed to Stafford reaching his career milestone.
The career touchdown list recognizes quarterbacks for their longevity and performance over multiple seasons. As Stafford continues his career, he has the potential to ascend further on this prestigious list. Information regarding specific career statistics beyond this touchdown milestone, such as total yards or other records for Matthew Stafford or Philip Rivers, was not provided.
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