Matthew Stafford is one of the most prolific quarterbacks in NFL history. He’s 15th on the all-time list in passing yards (45,109) — ahead of Jim Kelly, Joe Montana, Troy Aikman and Kurt Warner among other Hall of Famers.
But in 12 seasons with the Lions, Stafford was a threat who commanded respect more than he elicited fear. He actually has averaged more passing yards per game against the Bears than Aaron Rodgers (272-241), but he’s been nowhere near the daunting villain that Rodgers has been — willing his way to victories over the Bears with one soul-crushing play after another.