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Fantasy Impact of Jared Goff, Matthew Stafford Trade

The 2021 NFL offseason hasn't even started yet, but the football gods have already graced us with a blockbuster trade. The Detroit Lions have agreed to send Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for Jared Goff, two future first-round draft picks, and a third-round draft pick. It's quite a haul for the 33-year-old quarterback, who could be the missing piece for the Rams next season and beyond.

So, how does this affect the fantasy football landscape?

Let’s break it down by team and start with Stafford’s new squad, the Rams. Coach Sean McVay’s offense wasn’t nearly as productive in 2020 compared to recent seasons, and this trade seems to indicate that Goff was considered one of the reasons.