By no objective measure has Matthew Stafford played well this season for the Los Angeles Rams. There are several reasons why fans should remain optimistic that he can turns things around in the near future—such as a return to health at receiver and along the offensive line—but that’s the reality of the situation we are in at this moment.
It’s not unusual for QB’s in their mid or late 30’s to fall off a cliff. That’s exactly what happened with Matt Ryan after he was traded from the Atlanta Falcons to the Indianapolis Colts.