Stafford Leads Los Angeles Rams Past Bears 34-14 in Dynamic Debut

Stafford Leads Los Angeles Rams Past Bears 34-14 in Dynamic Debut
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Inglewood, Calif., on Sept. 12, 2021. AP Photo/Jae C. Hong
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INGLEWOOD, Calif.—Matthew Stafford’s second pass for the Los Angeles Rams traveled 53 majestic yards through the air and dropped right into the hands of Van Jefferson, who fell down untouched, stood up and scored.

The Rams have bet their future on Stafford being the key to turning a good team into a great one.