Matthew Stafford puts Josh Allen on notice ahead of a quarterback clash the NFL is watching (Getty Images)
Two Super Bowl contenders meet Monday night, and the last time they did, in December 2024, the Rams won 44-42.
The Rams quarterback and reigning league MVP says Allen’s presence gives the Bills real confidence and that few passers in the NFL are as talented. Matthew Stafford has a message for Josh Allen before Monday Night Football, and it comes with respect rather than trash talk. Allen threw three touchdowns and ran for three more in that loss. He arrives this time after two shaky weeks that included four turnovers.
Bills defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard has been out of the league for 12 years, and he faced Stafford several times as a player.
“I got a ton of respect for Josh, what he brings to their team,” Stafford said, via the team’s official website. “Obviously, I’m going against their defense, but understanding full well that our defense is facing a guy that is as talented as anybody in the NFL at the quarterback position,” Stafford said. “I’m in awe of a lot of those guys,” Stafford said.
Seriously enough to lead with praise. Stafford spoke to reporters this week and started with what Allen does for Buffalo. The tone was friendly, but the message was clear. Allen is the player the Rams have to solve. “Not only from just making the plays, but I just think his presence out there gives them a ton of confidence, as it should. Then he turned to his own defense, which has the tougher job on paper. “So it’ll be a big-time challenge for us as a team, as a unit. But we’re looking forward to it. “It’s really cool to watch them do what they get to do, get out of some of the plays that they get out of, and make some of the plays with their legs. Monday’s game also shows how long Stafford has been at this.