Kelly Stafford under fire for twerking and flashing the middle finger during birthday celebration
The Rams will open their season against the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia, on September 10. Kelly has already made it clear that the 2026 schedule will affect the whole Stafford family, not just the quarterback. “My just now realizing the Rams play in Australia, play on Christmas, play on Thanksgiving Eve, have 7 (possibly more) prime time games, and DON’T HAVE A REAL BYE WEEK. Aaron Donald has returned to the Rams after retiring in 2024, giving the team another major star alongside Matthew Stafford and Myles Garrett.
The Rams confirmed Donald will start against the 49ers, making his comeback one of the biggest stories heading into the game.
He also said he appreciates the sacrifices they make while he continues his NFL career. Kelly Stafford shared a sweet message for her husband, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford , as the NFL season gets ready to begin. Kelly posted photos from the couple’s time in Lake Tahoe on Instagram and kept her message simple. I just love this man,” she wrote. The timing makes sense. Matthew is preparing for his 18th NFL season, and there will not be much time to slow down once the Rams begin their campaign. Their opener against the 49ers will take place in Melbourne, making the trip even more demanding for the family. The Rams are also entering the season with major expectations. Matthew is coming off an MVP season, while the team has added several big names to a roster built to make another deep playoff run. For Kelly, however, the focus of her post was not football. The couple’s short break came as Matthew prepares to return to the field and lead a Rams team that will face a packed schedule from the start. In another Instagram Story, she joked about everything the Rams will have to handle this season. Parenting this season will be such a joy,” Kelly wrote. The Rams will travel to Australia for their season opener, then deal with several more games that will keep Matthew away from home at different points during the year. The team is also scheduled for seven prime-time games, with the possibility of another being added. That schedule explains why the couple’s quiet time together matters. Matthew has spoken about how much his family means to him and how important it is to be present for his four daughters when his football commitments allow it. He recently described Kelly and their children as the people who give him the most perspective away from football. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.
The couple took some quiet time together before the Rams’ busy schedule starts, with Kelly calling the trip “a reset before the chaos. “A reset before the chaos. It was simply a chance to spend time with her husband before the regular season takes over their lives. Aaron Donald’s return adds another storyline for Matthew Stafford Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines There is also plenty happening around Matthew before the opener. For Kelly and Matthew, though, the focus before that big night was much quieter: a little time together before the football season takes over.