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Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz fantasy football takes on Matthew Stafford
Every source-backed video insight STACKED has extracted from Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz about Matthew Stafford.
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All Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz insights about Matthew Stafford
NegativeProjectionSep 15, 2026
Ian Hartitz ranks Matthew Stafford as QB18 for the Week 2 matchup against the Giants. Hartitz notes concerns regarding Stafford's age (38), back issues, and recent jet lag, but remains optimistic due to the Rams' offensive line performance in pass protection and the run game.NegativeUsageSep 14, 2026
Matthew Stafford was officially ruled stopped at the one-yard line, though Ian Hartitz noted that some camera angles suggested he may have actually cleared the goal line.PositiveProjectionSep 6, 2026
Ian Hartitz ranks Stafford as QB11, noting his past success against the 49ers and dismissing concerns about touchdown regression, provided Puka Nacua remains healthy/active. Stafford previously shredded this group with 389 yards and three touchdowns, followed by 280 yards and four touchdowns.NegativeValueSep 5, 2026
Pat Kerrane notes that Matthew Stafford is falling in ADP, making him a potential target, though he was ultimately passed over in favor of Jackson Dart.PositiveValueAug 5, 2026
High-caliber QB available after pick 120; Ian Hartitz guarantees Stafford will be available in mock drafts after the first 120 picks, exemplifying the depth of late-round QB options. Hartitz drafted Stafford in round 10 as part of his late-QB strategy, consistent with his philosophy of waiting on the position until round 10 or later.PositiveValueJul 15, 2026
Stafford is implied as a quarterback option available in round 11, mentioned in comparison to Lawrence and Goff.PositiveValueJul 15, 2026
Matthew Stafford was drafted by a computer opponent, but the analysts indicate they didn't prioritize him.PositiveValueJul 15, 2026
Analyst prefers acquiring Stafford in round 11 rather than taking Mahomes earlier, indicating strong value at that stage.PositiveValueJul 13, 2026
Matthew Stafford is being drafted approximately five and a half rounds earlier than Jared Goff despite similar playing styles as a pocket passer.NegativeInjuryNo date
Ian Hartitz views Matthew Stafford as more injury-prone than other quarterbacks due to his age (38) and history of back issues. Hartitz also notes that Stafford's touchdown rate is likely to regress based on historical trends for high-rate passers, compounded by the fact that many touchdowns in the Rams' offense are directed to Davante Adams-like targets inside the 5-yard line.NegativeProjectionNo date
At 38 years old, Stafford is the primary concern for the Rams' number-one Vegas-ranked offense; his age is the only real worry, but his recent MVP status and the Rams' decision to bring back the entire roster suggest confidence in his continued elite performance.NegativeValueNo date
Matthew Stafford finished as QB3 last season and is available as a mid-tier QB2 on certain websites, representing value relative to his recent performance; Ian Hartitz ranks him QB15. Stafford and Jared Goff are tied for the fifth-most top-five weekly fantasy finishes over the past two seasons, comparable to Patrick Mahomes, Baker Mayfield, and Caleb Williams. Touchdown regression is a concern given his 7%+ rate, but better offenses typically see smaller drop-offs, and the Rams are Vegas's fourth-ranked implied offense for 2026.