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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 08: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams talks with Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills before a game at SoFi Stadium on December 08, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Two of the NFL's top quarterbacks went back and forth on Sunday afternoon.
At the end of a hard-fought battle, Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams emerged victorious over Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills by the final score of 44-42.
Stafford was able to thrive in a relatively clean pocket during the game, finishing 23-of-30 for 320 yards and two touchdowns without getting picked off.
His screen pass to Puka Nacua late in the fourth quarter gave the Rams a two-score lead that they wouldn't relinquish for the rest of the game.
Buffalo trailed 31-14 in the third quarter, but the Bills was able to cut into the lead due to the heroics of Allen.
Allen finished 22-of-37 for 342 yards and three touchdowns compared to zero interceptions. He also picked up a team-high 82 rush yards and three more scores on the ground.
Josh Allen is the first player in NFL history with 3 pass TD & 3 rush TD in a single game @BuffaloBills
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Rams' Matthew Stafford, Demarcus Robinson Wow NFL Fans with GW TD in OT vs. Seahawks
Nov 4, 2024
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 03: Quarterback Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams leaves the field after beating the Seattle Seahawks 26-20 at Lumen Field on November 03, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
In an incredible 26-20 overtime win, the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Seattle Seahawks on the road, thanks to a game-winning touchdown from Matthew Stafford.
On the other end of the throw was wide receiver Demarcus Robinson, who caught Stafford's impressive launch to complete the 83-yard play and seal the game.
Stafford finished the game completing 25-of-44 passes for 298 yards with two touchdowns, one interception and one fumble. Robinson added six receptions for 94 yards and two touchdowns to the victory.
Robinson's standout night on Sunday added to the 30-year-old's 233 total yards this season with three touchdowns.
On the other side of the ball was Seattle quarterback Geno Smith who completed 21-of-34 passes for 363 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions.
NFL fans flooded social media after the game-winning completion to praise the 4-4 Los Angeles team.
The Rams are on a three-game winning-streak and will look to grab its fourth straight victory next Monday against the Miami Dolphins at home.
Matthew Stafford, George Kittle Headline 2024 NFL Salute to Service Award Nominees
Nov 1, 2024
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles looks to pass as he warms up during an NFL Football game against the Minnesota Vikings at SoFi Stadium on October 24, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
The NFL and USAA have announced the 32 team nominees for the annual Salute to Service Award, headlined by Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle.
Each team has one nominee for the award, which honors the player, coach, alumni or staff member who makes exceptional efforts to honor and support military and veteran communities.
Here are 32 nominees for the Salute to Service Award:
Arizona Cardinals: DeeJay Dallas, RB
Atlanta Falcons: Chris Millman, Staff
Baltimore Ravens: Steve Clagett Jr., Staff
Buffalo Bills: Matthew Smiley, Special Teams Coach
Carolina Panthers: Austin Corbett, C
Chicago Bears: Travis Homer, RB
Cincinnati Bengals: Bryan Wilburn, Staff
Cleveland Browns: Shaun Huls, Staff
Dallas Cowboys: Zack Martin, G
Denver Broncos: Keith Bishop, Staff
Detroit Lions: Carl Jones II, Staff
Green Bay Packers: Lukas Van Ness, DE
Houston Texans: Marc Lewis, Staff
Indianapolis Colts: Trey Mock, Staff
Jacksonville Jaguars: Travon Walker, DE
Kansas City Chiefs: Mitch Holthus, Staff
Las Vegas Raiders: Robert Spillane, LB
Los Angeles Chargers: Morgan Fox, DL
Los Angeles Rams: Matthew Stafford, QB
Miami Dolphins: Blake Ferguson, LS
Minnesota Vikings: Aaron Jones, RB
New England Patriots: David Andrews, C
New Orleans Saints: Nate Degen, Staff
New York Giants: Wellington Mara, Owner (Posthumous nominee)
New York Jets: Tony Richardson, Alumni
Philadelphia Eagles: Lane Johnson, RT
Pittsburgh Steelers: Rocky Bleier, Alumni
San Francisco 49ers: George Kittle, TE
Seattle Seahawks: Mike Macdonald, Head Coach
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Brian Ford, Staff
Tennessee Titans: Alyssa Gallegos, Staff
Washington Commanders: Jeremy Reaves, Safety
The Salute to Service Award was created in 2011, with the winner receiving a $25,000 donation that goes to their military or veteran charity of choice. USAA also contributes $25,000 in the winner's name to official aid societies representing all United States Military Branches.
Patriots long snapper Joe Cardona, who played college football at Navy from 2011 to '14, won the award last year. He remains an active member of the military as the department head of Maritime Security Squadron 8 in Rhode Island.
Other past winners include Charles Tillman (2012), John Harbaugh (2013), Jared Allen (2014) and Ron Rivera (2022).
Kittle and Aaron Jones, who is also among the 2024 nominees, were the two finalists along with Cardona last year.
The most unique nominee from this year's field is former New York Giants owner Wellington Mara, who died in 2005. The Giants noted he "spent his life honoring, empowering and connecting with service members, veterans and their families."
Mara served in the military as a member of the United States Navy during World War II. He was a lieutenant on the USS Santee and USS Randolph during his 40 months at sea.
The 32 nominees will be whittled down to three finalists determined by a fan vote. The winner from that group of finalists will be determined from a five-person panel that includes Cardona, former NFL head coach Jim Mora Sr., three-time Super Bowl champion Chad Hennings, NFL vice president of security Lenny Bandy and USAA senior vice president and head of military affairs John Richardson.
The winner will be awarded at the NFL Honors ceremony in New Orleans during Super Bowl week.
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