Following the Los Angeles Rams' narrow 31-27 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship Game, quarterback Matthew Stafford declined to discuss his future, leaving questions about his retirement open. Stafford, 37, recently completed his 17th NFL season and was in MVP form, leading the league in passing yards (4,707) and touchdowns (46). Despite the loss, Stafford's performance was highly praised; he threw for 374 yards and three touchdowns, tying his playoff career high. Rams head coach Sean McVay expressed support for Stafford, stating, 'If he still wants to play, he's still playing at a pretty damn good clip.' McVay called the loss 'pretty numb' and reflected on missed opportunities and critical errors, including a costly muffed punt by Xavier Smith. Stafford's teammate Davante Adams described him as 'phenomenal' and emphasized how much the team valued playing with him. Meanwhile, NFL analyst Chris Simms advised Stafford not to consider retirement, citing the Rams' strong window for competing and Stafford’s MVP-level play. Stafford is set to earn $40 million in 2026, and his decision to continue playing will significantly impact the Rams' immediate future.