Stafford first to hold franchise record for passing TDs with two teams
Matthew Stafford on Sunday became the first player to hold the franchise record for passing scores for multiple active teams (Rams, Lions).

Matthew Stafford: What Happened
ESPN reported on Sunday, October 25, 2026 in a story involving Matthew Stafford, TDs, Rams. Here is how the report opens:
Matthew Stafford on Sunday became the first player to hold the franchise record for passing scores for multiple active teams (Rams, Lions).
It is one of many NFL stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on National Football League and what to watch next.
Key Takeaways
- The story: Stafford first to hold franchise record for passing TDs with two teams
- Who’s involved: Matthew Stafford, TDs, Rams and Lions
- League: NFL
- First reported: Sunday, October 25, 2026 by ESPN
Background: National Football League
The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league in the United States. Composed of 32 teams, it is divided equally between the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). The NFL is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada and is the premier American football league in the world. Each NFL season begins annually with a three-week preseason in August, followed by an 18-week regular season, which runs from early September to early January, with each team playing 17 games and having one bye week.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened with Matthew Stafford?
Matthew Stafford on Sunday became the first player to hold the franchise record for passing scores for multiple active teams (Rams, Lions). ESPN reported the story on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Who reported this NFL story?
ESPN first reported it on Sunday, October 25, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related NFL news.
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