Matthew Stafford ready for return to Detroit, clash with Lions (FULL INTERVIEW) | FNIA | NFL on NBC

Devin McCourty sits down with Rams QB Matthew Stafford to discuss his growth since winning the Super Bowl, the team's turning point of the season and returning to Detroit for Wild Card Weekend. #NBCSports #FNIA #MatthewStafford
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[@johniverson5672]

Stafford is a good dude and a hell of a QB. I hope he throws 5 picks on Sunday. Go Lions

[@mikepowelljr5101]

Go Lionnns❤❤

[@goatmcnasty]

best comment. ONE PRIDE

[@dixonite]

lol, awesome comment! He really is a classy guy, for certain. But, he already got his Superbowl championship. This would mean so much more to and for the Lion's and their fans. Feel free to come down with the flu, Matty!

[@care9939]

😂😂😂😂

[@prestonbozeman3405]

I can't improve on this comment.

[@tammy2970]

Great interview! Matthew and Kelly just made another recent donation in the past few weeks to the Play Center they created in Detroit. They’re still giving back and it’s so appreciated.

[@Megan-19]

They're such great people how can you not love them. But we love Jared and Christen too ❤

[@EqualsThreeable]

We love you Stafford, you are a class act. We just can't let you win this Sunday.

[@brandenvibez6051]

Diddo

[@davidbrazell5179]

He's gonna pass for 300+ yards and 3 tds

[@hhhguhhh2136]

@@davidbrazell5179so did Nick Mullens. Doesn’t mean he has to win lol

[@kingsethos5108]

As a Lions fan I have mad respect for Stafford, Goff is my QB now and I just want to see my Lions get to the Super Bowl.

[@coniccinoc]

A playoff win would be nice.

[@Megan-19]

Exactly, Goff is our guy now but we will always love #9 ❤

[@BEEFSERPENT]

just wanna win at least one playoff game everything else will be gravy

[@Pisdrinker]

@@BEEFSERPENTwe did it

[@Lionize728]

Matthew's all class. Respect for all he gave the Lions. Now there's no way I can root for him Sunday night but he knows the boos won't be personal.

[@AlexciaNicole]

I hope they don’t boo him 😭

[@kevinpantera4429]

He gave the Lions nothing! He lost repeatedly, in the tank, all the time! 300 million dollars later, got nothing!

[@kevinpantera4429]

​@@AlexciaNicoleSucker

[@frankhoodie]

@@AlexciaNicoleI hope they don’t either. There’s only so much you can do with a team that went nowhere at the time 😂 they’re only gonna boo the TEAM not him

[@zachk2473]

@@kevinpantera4429his ownership gave him nothing. Lions sucked

[@fivesfilms]

Impossible not to like Matt Stafford and what he did for us all of those years in Detroit, but I want him to lose on Sunday.

[@aHeatFresh]

@@rareview362 facts goff already done more and about to bury it all sunday

[@jkomoroski]

@@rareview362 .443 win % over 12 seasons

[@GlennRoper]

Agree but not happy about it lol.

[@TheCountofToulouse]

Stafford played on a team that had NO interest in winning, Calvin Johnson said that very thing. Stafford was the only sail on a sinking barge every season. His FIRST year in LA, wins a title. Goff is going to be reminded why he was traded.

[@freedomthefreeman487]

@@TheCountofToulouseCalvin NEVER said that. You’re a liar. Link please? The Lions had an amazing team around Stafford with a record run defense and league leader in INTs.

[@GabeRamirez15]

Feel like the Lions and Rams are the closest thing to a family battle in the NFL.

[@chemdent421]

This comments section just shows how much Matthew Stafford still means to us Detroit fans.

[@larkwyll7351]

Ton or respect for Matt Stafford. Always appreciated him while he was the QB of the Lions and happy for his journey with the Rams and the success he's had there. It's going to be wild watching the Goffense vs Stafford and the Rams in Detroit this weekend. So many fan memories.

[@tmillz3134]

I remember when I was 12 or 13 years old. I had a asthma attack, and I ended up getting admitted to the hospital for a week. One random day Matthew Stafford came strolling in, he showed a lot love to me and my mother took pictures and spent some time. He is the one of the greatest lions in my book…. Of course, I still need my Lions to win Sunday night, but i respect Stafford💯🦁

[@anthonyb2223]

Nah bud

[@marked4death076]

Thats legendary! What a blessed moment man, gotta be stafford fan for life after that

[@MarkGardner66Bonnie]

Dang... I like Matthew even more after watching this, but as a 67 year old Lions fan, I really want them to win ... If they lose, then I will be a Rams fan for the rest of the playoffs... You are a class act Sir!

[@fearsomefan1]

I'm not familiar with this interviewer. But this is probably the best interaction and interview that I have seen on any sports station in a long, long time.

[@FsKSmooth1]

It’s Devin McCourty. 3x Super Bowl champ with the patriots. Played DB.

[@fearsomefan1]

@@FsKSmooth1 Cool! Thank you

[@kylepiar5274]

He’s in good morning football five days a week, it’s the only sports talk show I can still watch without getting annoying arguing

[@unvrknow22]

I will NEVER forget when Stafford injured his shoulder vs Cleveland in 2009 and fought through the agonizing pain to come back in and throw a game-winning touchdown in the final moments. He won me over for life at that moment and he's second only to Barry as my favorite Lion ever. I'll always be grateful for his toughness, grit, and heart that he gave to Detroit. I can't root for him Sunday night, but I wish him all of the success in the world whenever he's playing any other team.

[@donosterlingheightsmi1696]

I am a Lions fan but I will always be a Stafford fan. Man plays with his heart we had 12 years with a HOF talent now Super Bowl Champ 3 time Pro Bowler. No matter what happens in the playoffs Detroit will always Love Stafford ..I still have my Stafford Jersey won't be wearing it today but mad Respect for a great man...💯

[@KennyPowers.]

Clicked the video and immediately paused it. I'll come back to watch it after the Lions game. First time I'll be rooting against this guy because when rams/lions played in 21, i wanted 9 to win it all that year and happy he did. Respect, may the best team win on Sunday 🤙🏽

[@rarestuff2874]

One of the best Qb’s EVER! Does not get enough recognition. If you want to break records as a WR, Matt’s your guy.

[@toddstarks226]

Golly. Matt finally gets to experience a playoff game at Ford Field. Dreams do come true 🎉

[@leonelmorales1348]

Rams fan here! Thank you Detroit for Matthew Stafford and I remember all the support during our SB run. Nothing but love guys! Hope we have a great and injury free game! Let’s go Rams!!! Whooooos Hoooouuuse?!?! Raaaaaaaaams Hooooouse!!!

[@joecamel8182]

Long time lions fan here. Always had the greatest respect for him when he played for us and still do. Class act.

[@bobby_D]

He was the best QB we ever had in Detroit. He got his ring and it’s our turn to get some shine. No ounce of rooting for Stafford on Sunday, no way.

[@ML.0001]

Nobody asks you to root for opposing qb but lions fan should be civilized they are getting super nasty.

[@Eeee-jh2gr]

I see more people talking about lions fans being mean to stafford than actual hate to stafford. Right now hes in the way of our first playoff win in our life times. We appreciate his time here but right now he's the bad guy. @@ML.0001

[@BackyardDanny]

He passed the keys to the city to Goff

[@HlGHENERGY]

Goff is the best QB Detroit has had*

[@Elusivve]

Nope Goff is the greatest Detroit lions quarterback ever , already done more then what stafford has ever had

[@space.cowboy69]

If there is one last thing Matt can give to Detroit….

[@user-ct2tk6kp9j]

😂😂😂

[@JeRrYxVaNcE]

throw the game lmao syke

[@JRams-ix6bt]

Give them an L

[@bouji_]

Matthew Stafford seems like a cool guy.

[@lorikoenig6111]

So much love and respect for Matthew. He is my favorite Quarterback. I feel bad saying it , but I’m hoping he won’t win tonight . I’ve waited for a Lions playoff win for decades. Go Lions!

[@KevinsdadNorb]

As a Rams fan I’m hoping we get the win in Detroit but if we don’t- I’m becoming a Lions fan for the rest of the season. The Lion fans were classy when Stafford left, and no fan base deserves to know what winning a Lombardi feels like more than they do.

[@mikepapo6555]

Respect

[@FsKSmooth1]

❤

[@Adri_Unsung]

My forever QB. Have a safe flight back to LA and a nice offseason starting Monday. One Pride 💙🩶

[@LCon30]

This.

[@Pisdrinker]

@@anthonydelossantos7576sorry brother

[@adoptedson]

Love and appreciate Matthew for all he gave while in Detroit. Will always be one of my fav QB's of all-time. Gonna be wild on Sunday. LFG LIONS!

[@boogitybear2283]

I’ve never in my 43 years of existence seen such a win win trade for both players like I’ve seen with Stafford and Goff!

[@magfam9717]

Matthew is my favorit QB of all time.. i was born and raised detroit. this man is trully underrated..

[@AR_Smitty]

Matthew is definitely a Class Act💯!! I hope #97 makes his life a living hell Sunday night, & Iffy gets 2 pics!🦁🦁🦁

[@winterkiyomi]

We miss you Matt so proud of your success in LA & winning the Super Bowl he deserved that but this is The Lions Turn to win it all 🤍

[@SWLion16]

I’ll always appreciate what Matthew Stafford did as Lions quarterback in his 12 years with the lions; he gave it his all, and he has done a lot for the community off the football field. If I were at the game, I would give him a round of applause in the pregame introduction. Once the game starts, though, I’ll be rooting for the Lions. The Rams may be the six seed, but they’re playing more like a one seed, having won 7 out of its last 8 games. They’re a great team, with a great head coach in Sean McVay, getting a lot of contributions from younger players, and it’s going to take the Lions best to beat them.

[@DwayneIsKing]

As a Rams fan, I'm gonna enjoy this Wildcard game no matter WHAT. If the Rams win, then we move on. But if the Lions win, then I'm SO damn happy for Jared Goff and Dan Campbell. I'm not even a Lions fan and I wanna run through a wall for Campbell 😂. But shout out to Detroit fans, y'all deserve it all 💪🏿

[@markbrown9073]

Still a fan of Stafford. I love seeing him sling the football. I always want him to stay healthy, and enjoy playing the game… but I’m hoping to see him look miserable on Sunday night. I hope the crowd makes execution a struggle and Hutchinson and company are all over him. Go Lions.

[@jberg8159]

Well said. One Pride

[@pmop34]

​@@jberg8159agreed. Love Stafford. But I want him to fail miserably on Sunday.

[@tspacebaby5264]

I appreciate McCourty for allowing Stafford to fully answer the questions asked. Good interview!

[@JMackk78]

Detroit LIons fan and native. Loved Matthew in our QB1 spot and we supported him when he left to win his superbowl. Dont listen to that jersey ban nonsense, we will still welcome you, but we are still going to root for our Lions and your loss. Much respect Staff, miss you man, you were always a stand up and humble guy. Nothing changed. Cant wait until Sunday!

[@hawkwing9132]

Was like Lions won a Super bowl when he won.

[@timpwhit]

Stafford was a great QB and a class act here in the D, giving his time and efforts to a number of local charities. I wouldn't say I'm rooting for him to lose against the Lions this weekend--but I am rooting for the Lions to win.

[@bhmch39]

I never knew what an overall great dude M Staff is. I see why Detroit loves him. LA as well.

[@germerican7182]

Goff going to bring Detroit a playoff win!!!

[@Ezup]

Just pray 99 don't get to him

[@Megan-19]

Goff will win it all, it's his turn! Ragnow and Decker won't let Donald get near Goff!!!!

[@charlesyoung4003]

@@EzupSewell will make sure 99 is on lock

[@Mattyice1989]

Rams have some good vibes this year I believe it starts with stafford and mcvay's relationship

[@TheCountofToulouse]

Giants 9-7 Super Bowl win vibes.

[@Megan-19]

Lions have all the vibes the game will be electric on Sunday.

[@packzz3954]

@@TheCountofToulouseNah forreal, it really feels like this team is good enough to go on and win a chip

[@aaronseth]

Stafford is my favorite NFL player he obviously is my favorite x Lion End of the day we have a job to do and we are going to win this playoff game for the city of Detroit and especially the hungry fans that have been waiting for this key moment ❤ Its gonna be a wild ride

[@zachary9009]

Lifelong Lions fan here. Thanks Matt. I'll always appreciate what you did for the team, fans, and city. I still root for you.

[@BlakeWR81]

I'm so happy with my Lions and where they are now, and while Stafford may not have gotten us to this point, we wouldn't have gotten here without him. If it weren't for his fantastic play and leadership over his 12 years in Detroit he wouldn't have had the value for the trade with the Rams. The assets we got from him leaving laid the foundation for the Lions today. I became a Stafford stan when he threw that game-winning TD on a separated shoulder against the Browns in his rookie year. I will forever be a huge fan of his for not only his on the field accomplishments, but also how he involves and carries himself off the field. However, I need him to walk out of Ford Field the loser on Sunday. Go Lions!! One Pride!

[@BigRedRam11]

Great job, Devin!

[@user-ip3fx6bk8l]

As a lions fan I watched many games with stafford this will be the first time I wouldnt get mad if he throws a pick six.

[@jameshernandez6168]

All you Detroit Fans about to be without another chance at a Superbowl come Sunday. Thank you for supporting Matthew Stafford when he won us a Superbowl and watching him take us back for another one.

[@davidbrazell5179]

Atl fan but im pushing for Stafford and the Rams too win it all!!!

[@kimmcquade7448]

Detroit LOVES Matthew Stafford and his family. Welcome back to Detroit! But, Go Lions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@USAFDeathFromAbove]

Let's go Rams. Let's show'em what a Championship winning team can do once the pressure is on. Horns Up Rams 4 Life!! As a die hard Rams fan since the 80's, I'm always rooting for JG16 but not when he's playing against my team, the Los Angeles Rams.

[@Slipcubusknight]

🔥🔥🔥

[@Megan-19]

Detroit will own him Sunday. We love him, but not on Sunday.

[@ronschroeder4817]

Go Lions! Not gonna lie, Stafford is a beast. Always thought be was the best in the business. Loved seeing him win the Super Bowl. GREAT GUY.

[@winningedge19]

I’m a huge Lions fan. I can’t express enough what a class act Stafford is. Hate going against him in playoffs- he’s such an amazing talent and tremendous leader 💙‼️

[@thebrianhem]

Sweet, now let’s see the Goff interview!

[@worldsokayestgamer]

Always loved this dude, even as a packers fan. Hope he goes into Detroit and lights em up. Get this dub Stafford! 💪

[@rmdatv]

Love this guy and only one game I don’t want him to win. Sunday @ 5pm

[@chriskylee6824]

From a true fan, thank you for this guy DET. I hope he shows out for yall and blow yall out

[@b_2productions344]

Stafford is such a good dude, Sucks we had to meet in the playoffs so early

[@BCE-111]

Great interview! Really enjoyed it! 👍🏈

[@BEEFSERPENT]

he deserves nothing but love and respect from us when he's introduced but after that GO LIONS

[@torrezwilson4187]

I had the pleasure of watching Matt stafford for 12 years i hated to see him leave but I'm so glad he his still healthy and balling but with that being said go lions I hope we give him nightmares Sunday night

[@brandenvibez6051]

I’m a lifelong Lions & Detroit native. Stafford is the best QB we had by far. We love him here in Detroit. But Sunday night he is the enemy. I’m ready with the Lions till the wheels fall off. And when the wheels fall off I’m getting out the car and walking

[@simplephotos6803]

WE HOPE THE 🦁 WIN. but how can you not smile watching this?

[@williamvarconie2799]

cheered and supported Matthew all 12 years still do when he isn't playing the lions, now he is our opponent and hope we stack him as many times as possible he can play well but have a long sad flight to Los Angeles, great interview

[@jerm1499]

Stafford always been my favorite player, hearing Amendola over Odell did surprise me tho

[@raymondcisneros4518]

To have 1/1,000 yrd rusher in his career is insane smh how do you not build the trenches first when building a team

[@freedomthefreeman487]

This guy getting booed shows Goff we have his back. Not going to cheer for Stafford. He’s coming to the den. He better get ready.

[@ML.0001]

I worry how much hate Goff would get if he lost. Lions fans who claimed they lost in trade now say he is the best qb the lions ever had but boy if he loses its going to be back to we lost the trade. Make sure you continue to support him even if he loses. That is true fan.

[@marcc.m.1726]

Goff is going to need a welfare check after the lions lose on Sunday.

[@azhar5912]

“i don’t need any backs”😂😅oooff

[@hubbytyme9302]

Matthew Stafford was the glue that held all those teams together when he was in Detroit

[@drdellaman]

As a long time Rams fan it's good to see the Lions fan show respect Stafford, even though they want him to lose on Sunday. That's the way it should be. I liked Goff when he was in LA and I think he took a lot of unfair criticism. Good to see him have the success he has had with the Lions. Whatever happens on Sunday, both teams are worthy.

[@davidbrazell5179]

My boy playing at a high level! Stafford for MVP once he wins the ship!!!

[@aaronvilleneuve2841]

He got his teeth done out in LA not sure why it's humorous to me. Just can't unnotice it lmao

[@user-ct2tk6kp9j]

We love you Matt!! Butt….We gonna kick yo azz on Sunday 🔥💪🏾

[@gerry2893]

50 year Rams fan here but my stomach has been in knots all week! This game vs the Lions I bet is gonna' be crazy 😜

[@brendaniebel1355]

Prayers to Matt Stafford, and family. His wife, had a brain tumor and my prayers are with you always. ❤😊

[@mvaleri175]

Nice job Rams! thanks for the win!

[@keith4776]

Like Stafford, cheered for him on his Superbowl run. But this is about the Lions, and routing for Stafford to throw 4 picks this weekend.

[@steveperkins1269]

Will always root for Stafford when he's not facing my Lions. This week is gonna be rough, love the guy so much! You gotta lose though!!

[@LAKERSFANINJAPAN]

What is the name of the Air Maxes he's wearing?

[@TaraMunson]

Banning Matthew Stafford jerseys in Detroit for a game is BS He’s a great player and he doesn’t deserve that kind of BS.

[@johnmartin5520]

My favorite qb of all time love you for all you did in Detroit now time to throw those picks I know it’s in you 😂

[@DaNewWaveLee]

As smart as he is, he probably remembers every int.

[@user-zb5ct1rm9k]

As a Lions fan, Love Stafford, but glad we got Goff in his prime. He’s been very good for us so far, and I think he’s got something to prove to the Rams.

[@wardgushee3050]

Stafford was great for Detroit and deserves a standing ovation when he returns. The guy has guts. He and his wife made good friends in Detroit as they made that place their home. Have some class Lions fans and welcome the guy home, then make life uncomfortable for him during the game. Go Lions.

[@ErickMcNerney]

Based on the comments, it seems like people won't be classy. It's not like baseball I guess. Football fans are a different breed.

[@zwangdi]

It’ll be hard to see my rams lose in the playoffs but I wouldn’t mind seeing Goff and Detroit make a run this year

[@CustosDropKickz]

We still love you stafford! Even though your just happy for the players. Much love Matty

[@coniccinoc]

Lions fan here. Sadly, I feel Matt S. is going to light it up this Sunday.

[@thehalfnavajo]

Pulling for my Rams and if goes sour, pulling for Goff to win it all. Much love until game time then back to the love baby. Go Rams

[@johnhunter9125]

Where was this filmed?

[@dlolli]

It's entirely possible that Stafford could have a brain fart and throw a ball to a Lions receiver.

[@WrongedSports]

Stafford did all he could for the Lions and you can expect a standing ovation Sunday night in Detroit. The Lions are probably the scariest team in NFC and the Cowboys should be thanking their stars they got away with the win over Lions to have a possible home playoff game v them in the future

[@Heyhowareya97]

One of the toughest QBs to throw a football in Detroit right here

[@LCon30]

We love him now, and we can love him after...we can give him a warm reception when he takes the field...but NO PLAYER is above the team, and NO OPPOSING QB should be any less than half deaf when a game like THIS is done. Let Matt feel you on EVERY SNAP! If you can say good morning to your boss on WEDNESDAY, you didn't do your job. One Pride! LGL!

[@89ramsfan]

Horns Up🤘🏻 Stafford gonna do it again baby🎉🎉🎉

[@Megan-19]

No, he won't. Staffords going down in Motown!!!!!!

[@JR-xi9qi]

Stafford is him!

[@detroitsportstea8656]

I hate how likable he is

[@alejandrolewis5835]

Favorite QB ever but rooting against you this one time

[@timstort8223]

Lions roll, pressure #9 and make his day havoc. Roar Lions

[@johningle1]

He wanted to say Marvin Jones. And I agree.

[@thomasmcculloch993]

Love that Stafford won one with US ❤️

[@hawkwing9132]

I'll always be a Stafford fan. Except for Sunday.

[@aijalonredmond2380]

Man most people in Detroit love Stafford and if it was up to me I’d like to give him a standing O when he returns to Ford Field. When Stafford got his flowers winning the Super Bowl I felt like, as I Lions fan, we won! So happy for him getting that chip off his shoulder! With that being said, its all business come Sunday, LETS GO GOFF & THE LIONS!!!!!

[@samsongetsmelifted4005]

All four of his daughters were born in Detroit.Detroit will always be his home

[@freedomthefreeman487]

Then he asked to leave.

[@DannyBZ9]

@@freedomthefreeman487worked out for both franchises

[@minimusmax]

Love Stafford, hell of a guy and qb but I do hope lions trounce them. Gotta support Goffs revenge story arc here and I hope he gets it.