# Stafford ties Rivers on all-time TD list

> The Rams quarterback reaches 425 career touchdowns as Los Angeles dominates early.
- Title: Stafford ties Rivers on all-time TD list · NBC Sports
- Summary: The Rams quarterback reaches 425 career touchdowns as Los Angeles dominates early. Matthew Stafford is now tied for sixth all-time in passing touchdowns…
- Keywords: matthew stafford, los angeles rams, nfl, passing touchdowns, all-time records, philip rivers, kyren williams, davante adams, quarterback milestone, sports, Stafford, ties
- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/matthew-stafford-moves-to-tie-for-sixth-on-all-time-tds-list-as-rams-take-14-0-lead
- Published: 2026-09-22T01:14:06.581+00:00
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- Topics: matthew stafford, los angeles rams, nfl, passing touchdowns, all-time records, philip rivers, kyren williams, davante adams, quarterback milestone, sports
## Stafford reaches historic milestone
Matthew Stafford threw his second touchdown of the night to tie Philip Rivers for sixth all-time with 425 career passing touchdowns.
## 10-yard TD to Kyren Williams
Stafford's scoring pass to running back Kyren Williams gave the Rams a 14-0 lead with 11:07 remaining in the first half.
## Adams catches first TD
Stafford opened the game with a 31-yard touchdown pass to Davante Adams in the first quarter.
## Adams nearly scores again
Stafford completed a 64-yard pass to Adams, but safety Jevon Holland pulled him down at the Giants 14-yard line before he could score.
## Elite company ahead
Brett Favre holds fifth place with 508 touchdowns, while Tom Brady leads all-time with 649. Stafford is now chasing history.
## Stafford's hot start
Through the first half, Stafford was 10-of-12 for 157 yards and two touchdowns. Adams had four catches for 118 yards and a touchdown.
## Key takeaway

Matthew Stafford is now tied for sixth all-time in passing touchdowns, joining an elite group of NFL quarterbacks.