Matthew Stafford, quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams, made a notable return to Detroit for the playoff opener on Sunday at 8pm ET. His arrival at Ford Field was met with a mix of excitement and controversy. While he expressed enthusiasm about playing in the playoffs, stating he was 'definitely excited' and 'excited to go play anybody, anywhere', his reception by the Detroit fans was less than warm. Upon taking the field, Stafford was met with heavy boos, with chants for 'JA-RED GOFF' echoing in the stadium. This marked his first return since the blockbuster trade in 2021. Despite the unwelcoming reception, Stafford demonstrated his skill on the field, connecting with Puka for a touchdown, and showcasing his signature no-look passes. The game was broadcast on NBC and streamed on NFLPlus.
Stafford, man.
Stafford is TOUGH https://t.co/haJk0dOih9
Stafford back on the field.
Matthew Stafford: https://t.co/3hclO9cZza
There goes Stafford and that no-look again. πΊ: #LARvsDET on NBC π±: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/1Ybx8zWkDv
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STAFFORD TO PUKA π― https://t.co/JZUGBok4eG
Stafford in his πΌ https://t.co/osIJAp82JG
Home crowd lets Stafford hear it π πΊ: #LARvsDET on NBC π±: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/BBjN6W3paO
NFL fans ripped the Lions crowd for loudly booing Matthew Stafford ahead of return to Detroit https://t.co/cSu1CJftI1 https://t.co/DPW7cnb5zX
Detroit Booing Matthew Stafford π³ https://t.co/gq0b55rNOY
And then Matthew Stafford took the field to heavy boos.... https://t.co/nRUYXFX4DD https://t.co/FFMLUPbd7C
Lions fans boo Matthew Stafford as he takes the field in Detroit π π₯: @NFL https://t.co/vRZuEVMrk4
Lions fans boo Matthew Stafford as he takes the field in Detroit π π₯ @NFL | #NFLPlayoffs https://t.co/GWMTE338bj
Boo birds for Matt Stafford in Detroit πhttps://t.co/j2rwJoGu9n
Matthew Stafford takes the field and hears it from Lions' fans. https://t.co/adyT8wkgaF
Boo birds out for Matthew Stafford in Detroit π³ (via @NFL) https://t.co/0U9CKDtgGi
Detroit booing Matthew Stafford?! π (via @NFL) https://t.co/DChBLNZgQq
Stafford is back in Detroit π± (via @NFL) https://t.co/HNpmrpZctG
Quite the reception for Matthew Stafford back in Detroit π³ (via @NFL) https://t.co/PWyQJBjeMR
Lions fans boo Matthew Stafford as he runs onto the field for warm ups, followed by βJared Goffβ chants.
Boos as Matthew Stafford takes the field https://t.co/yk5qZAq0Rr
Matthew Stafford was loudly booed when he ran out to field at Detroit, followed by chants of "JA-RED GOFF! JA-RED GOFF!"
Big boos from the Detroit faithful as Matthew Stafford takes the field: https://t.co/M5UUk0GyYa
Matthew Stafford returns to Ford Field πΏπ https://t.co/jBB8kRGDyo
Matthew Stafford returns to Detroit πΏ (via @NFL) https://t.co/gznKTmaBvK
Stafford returns to where it all started. πΊ: #LARvsDET -- 8pm ET on NBC π±: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/o3jctgb7YI https://t.co/0DzqPVhJA7
Matthew Stafford is back at Ford Field π https://t.co/YSrONDTqtU
Matthew Stafford is back in Detroit. https://t.co/KpJsk2MFQC
Matthew Stafford has arrived to Ford Field π πΊ: #LARvsDET β 8pm ET on NBC π±: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/uubw2mNTEr
Matthew Stafford arrives in Detroit for the first time since the blockbuster trade in 2021. #RamsHouse @NFLGameDay https://t.co/RUVij88561
Rams QB Matthew Stafford on returning to Detroit: "Iβm excited to go play anybody, anywhere in the playoffs at this point." https://t.co/D0vhLxPOGC https://t.co/47B2p1DCH4
Stafford always seems to be in the middle of history π₯ πΊ: #LARvsDET β Sunday 8pm ET on NBC π±: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/fyYek4qWSI
Counting down the days to see Stafford back at Ford Field. π πΊ: #LARvsDET β Sunday 8pm ET on NBC π±: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/0Ku7HgA6N4
Mathew Stafford on Sunday in Detroit. https://t.co/O9K0X8yGS0
Matthew Stafford "definitely excited" about return to Detroit for playoff opener. https://t.co/M8zKRoK3UC