Back to the Detroit Lions Newsfeed

Notes: Matthew Stafford made one of the deepest throws of 2020

Related Topics: Matthew Stafford

One of Matthew Stafford’s passes made the top 10 longest throws by air distance yards of the 2020 season, according to Next Gen Stats.

Arguably one of the best things about watching Number 9 play is when he absolutely launches it down the field for a huge gain. This week, NFL.com highlighted the top 10 connections by air distance this season and a Stafford pass made the list.

As a refresher, according to Next Gen Stats’ glossary: “Air Distance is the amount of yards the ball has traveled on a pass, from the point of release to the point of reception (as the crow flies).