Linebacker Chad Greenway said following Minnesota’s 16-13 loss to Detroit that Stafford has improved in being effective when the pocket breaks down.
“He’s able to find an opening and he’s beating us, hurting us with his feet,” Greenway said. “He’s been doing that a lot better this season – today he killed us about three or four different times.”
Stafford rushed four times during the division-rival rematch, finishing the game with 30 yards on the ground. On two occasions, Stafford scrambled for 11 yards and 15 yards to convert crucial third downs.
Greenway said allowing Stafford to gain rushing yards was hurtful in addition to his ability to dodge defenders.