Matthew Stafford’s NFL resume looks rich. He undoubtedly one of the best quarterbacks in the game.

The argument about whether he is a Hall Famer still hangs.

Given how Super Bowl success has been a major historical factor in getting players into Canton some might say winning a ring changes the perspective.

On paper, Stafford has put up some of the most prolific numbers in the history of the NFL but he is not a Hall of Famer.

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Is Matthew Stafford a Hall of Famer?

Beyond Stafford getting to the Super Bowl, he has some impressive accomplishments.

He became the quickest quarterback to reach the 40,000-yard mark, accomplishing this feat in 147 games.

He also had one of the best statistical seasons ever by throwing for 5,038 yards and 41 touchdowns in 2011.

Matthew Stafford team, contract, salary

Matthew Stafford signed a 5 year, $135,000,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including a $50,000,000 signing bonus, $92,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $27,000,000.

In 2022, Stafford will earn a base salary of $12,500,000, a roster bonus of $10,000,000 and a workout bonus of $500,000, while carrying a cap hit of $23,000,000.

Matthew Stafford stats

His 2,634 total completions, 30,303 passing yards, 187 passing touchdowns, and 86.8 passer rating are the highest figures in each category ever set by all Lions quarterbacks.

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