But this MVP-caliber season does bring some complications. In each of the last two years, Stafford has been subject to contract negotiations. As Jeremy Fowler of ESPN writes, the Rams will face a challenge with Stafford this offseason.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has been moving up the team and league record books this season, but he's focused on other things.

Matthew Stafford throws four touchdown passes, setting a Rams franchise record for the most in a three-game span.

Matthew Stafford and the Rams pulled away in the fourth quarter to defeat the rival San Francisco 49ers 42-26 for their fourth consecutive victory.

Maxx Crosby — the Las Vegas Raiders star edge rusher and one of the league’s most respected defensive voices — said Stafford isn’t just playing at an elite level. To Crosby, Stafford belongs in the MVP conversation and has the Rams on track for a deep postseason run.

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Matthew Stafford is reminding the football world — at age 37 — why he is one of the best throwers of the football the NFL has ever seen. He will also have a bust in Canton one day because he has been one of the toughest quarterbacks we have ever seen. Ram tough.

Matthew Stafford has the fewest rushing yards in the NFL this season with minus-9 yards, but he'll need to kneel a lot more to catch Peyton Manning.