Matthew Stafford Climbs NFL All-Time Touchdown List in Rams Victory
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford surpassed Philip Rivers for sixth place on the NFL's all-time touchdown passes list during the Rams' 28-6 victory against the New York Giants on Monday night.
Buffalo, NY, September 22, 2026 —
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford reached a significant milestone in his NFL career on Monday night, officially surpassing Philip Rivers to claim sole possession of sixth place on the league’s all-time touchdown passes list. The achievement occurred during the Rams’ decisive 28-6 victory over the New York Giants.
Stafford’s historic touchdown pass moved him ahead of Rivers, who finished his career with 421 touchdown passes. The exact number of touchdown passes Stafford now has at sixth place was not specified in the summary. This accomplishment marks a notable moment for the veteran quarterback as he continues his tenure with the Rams.
The game itself saw the Rams control the contest against the Giants, ultimately securing a 28-6 win. While the focus of the report is Stafford’s climb on the all-time touchdown list, the victory provided the backdrop for this individual record to be set. The specific play on which Stafford set the record, along with the date of the ‘Monday night’ game beyond its day of the week, was not provided.
The NFL’s all-time touchdown pass leaders list features some of the most prolific passers in the sport’s history. By entering the sixth position, Stafford joins an elite group of quarterbacks who have demonstrated sustained success and statistical dominance throughout their careers. Further details regarding the number of touchdown passes held by the quarterbacks ranked above Stafford were not included in the provided summary.
Philip Rivers, the player Stafford surpassed, had a distinguished career primarily with the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers before retiring. His consistent performance over many seasons placed him high on various NFL statistical categories, including touchdown passes.
The trend summary did not include comments from Matthew Stafford, his coaches, or teammates regarding the record, nor did it detail any specific reactions or acknowledgments during or after the game. Information regarding prior or subsequent games, or any other impact of this record, was also not available in the summary.
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