Matthew Stafford's Decline Benefits Detroit Lions

Stafford managed only 29 of his 41 attempts for a score.

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In the first contest of the season against a Super Bowl contender,

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the veteran quarterback posted a passing rating of 63.1.

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The Bills defense sacked Stafford seven times,

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the most times since he was traded for him by the Detroit Lions.

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After the game, many claimed on social media that

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the Lions now have the first overall choice in the 2023 NFL Draft

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because Detroit now has the Rams' first-round draft pick.

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A notable NFL free agent strongly criticized the veteran quarterback.

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