That certainly did not feel good to play with.

Matthew Stafford certainly gave it his all in the NFC Championship game, but it wasn’t enough.

The 37-year-old Stafford has been everything for the team despite recovering from a herniated disc that had fans worried about him before the season began.

With many thinking he would never be the same quarterback he used to be, he proved them wrong with his play on the field. At one point, Stafford threw 12 touchdowns with no interceptions in a four-game span. His great play got his team all the way to the NFC Championship game against the Seahawks.

The Los Angeles Rams quarterback put it all on the line, and his hand paid the price for it. Following the loss to the Seahawks, Stafford was spotted on the field searching for Cooper Kupp. Once he spotted him, he hugged his former teammate.

When Matthew Stafford put his left arm around him, you could see at least two bloody fingers that he suffered in that grueling game.

Even social media noticed it:

“Stafford have two bloody fingers?” one fan asked.

“I know that sh-t hurts,” a second fan wrote.

“I now see why Stafford was shaking his left hand in that final sequence. Blood from a couple fingernails on that left hand,” a third person said of Matthew Stafford.

“Bro’s hand was bleeding,” a fourth person commented.

Sean McVay Lashes Out Over Matthew Stafford Question

Matthew Stafford (Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
Matthew Stafford fell short of his second Super Bowl appearance on Sunday. Will he get another shot? Stafford had been surrounded by retirement rumors heading into the last offseason. He also became the subject of offseason trade rumors. However, he ultimately decided to return to the Los Angeles Rams on a two-year contract.

After Sunday’s NFC Championship loss to the Seahawks, Rams coach Sean McVay was asked about the quarterback’s status.

“Do you expect Matthew Stafford to be back next season?” a reporter asked, per PFT.

“I mean, if he still wants to play,” McVay said. “What the hell kind of question is that?”

“You have to ask him,” McVay said. “We’ve been totally present. I know that if he wants to, he’s still playing at a pretty damn good clip. I mean, he’s the MVP of the league, and if he’s not — you know, I mean, I got respect for everybody else, but this guy played at a level that’s just different.”

Matthew Stafford turns 38 next month.

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.