Matthew Stafford Moves Into Sixth on NFL's All-Time Passing Touchdowns List

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford climbed to sixth on the NFL's all-time passing touchdowns list on Sunday night, throwing his 426th career touchdown pass to wide receiver Davante Adams, according to ESPN.

The milestone throw moved Stafford past former quarterback Philip Rivers, who had held the sixth spot on the list. Stafford, who has spent his career with the Detroit Lions and now the Rams, has built his touchdown total over more than a decade and a half in the league.

A Growing Legacy

Stafford's connection with Adams has been a key part of the Rams' passing offense, and the touchdown extended a career that has included a Super Bowl title with Los Angeles. Passing the century-plus totals of the quarterbacks ranked above and below him places Stafford among a small group of players to reach that level of career production.

The achievement comes as Stafford continues to be a central figure in the Rams' offense this season, with his experience and arm strength still central to the team's game plan. Climbing the all-time list is often viewed as a marker of both longevity and consistency, given the physical demands of an NFL career.

Stafford's continued climb up the record books adds to a resume that already includes multiple Pro Bowl selections and a championship, and he is expected to keep adding to his touchdown total as the season progresses.