Matthew Stafford's return to Ford Field as quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams was markedly friendlier than his previous visit this time Stafford was greeted with chance from Jared g a reaction that contrasted with the booze he received on his last visit to the stadium Stafford had a solid performance completing 34 of 49 passes for 3177 yards and a touchdown however he faced intense pressure from the Detroit Lions defense which man managed to record 12 hits on the Rams quarterback despite his individual effort the constant pressure meant that Stafford was unable to avoid an overtime defeat the game ended in a 26 to 20 overtime victory for the Lions despite the adverse results Stafford expressed his desire to face the Lions again with expectations of a more decisive playoff match up if the teams meet again in Los Angeles Matthew Stafford seems to have moved on from the Rivalry and Views Ford Field as just another venue his experience and skill continue to be a valuable asset to the Rams and the expectation is that he can lead his team to a successful rematch in a potential future playoff meeting the loss to the Lions while frustrating serves as a reminder of the intensity and competitiveness of the season