Matthew Stafford had to get something off of his chest.

Matthew Stafford certainly gave it a puncher’s chance during Sunday’s NFC Championship game. The Seattle Seahawks simply could not stop him, but they did just enough to advance past his team.

The Rams lost to the Seahawks 31–27 in the NFC Championship to miss out on a chance to reach the Super Bowl. It would’ve been the second time Stafford made it there since the trade from Detroit in 2021.

Following the contest, Stafford wanted to get his hands on one person. Four years ago, Cooper Kupp and Matthew Stafford celebrated together as they advanced to the Super Bowl and then defeated the Bengals. In 2026, they were rivals on different teams. On Sunday, Kupp advanced to the Super Bowl once again while sharing the field with Stafford. However, he is a member of the Seahawks.

After the game, Stafford made sure to find Kupp on the field despite having bloody fingers. Once he found Kupp, a mic picked up the vulgar message he said to him.

Matthew Stafford to Cooper Kupp: “Quit making me f—ing look for you so long. Go win your damn Super Bowl, kid.”

Will Matthew Stafford Be Back In 2026?

Matthew Stafford (Photo By Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images)
Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp put together one of the all-time great seasons in NFL history as teammates with the Los Angeles Rams in 2021. Now they are on different teams as Kupp moves on to the Super Bowl. All good things eventually come to an end.

That includes Hall of Fame careers as well.

Following the game, reporters began asking Matthew Stafford and Sean McVay if the QB had made a decision about retirement this offseason. McVay had a fiery response when asked about Stafford’s potential retirement. “Yeah, I mean, if he still wants to play, what the hell kind of question is that?”

Understandably, Stafford didn’t have an answer right after the loss. However, it sounds like he may be considering retirement over the next few months.

“I can’t generalize six months of my life 10 minutes after a loss,” Matthew Stafford said. “So I appreciate the guys in this locker room a whole hell of a lot. Everybody that helped me and helped our team be the success that we were this year. And that’s all I’ll answer for you.”

If Stafford chooses to retire, he would do so after one of his better seasons. He leads the league in odds to win the MVP award, per Yahoo. Stafford led in passing yards (4,707) and passing touchdowns (46).

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.