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Detroit Lions: A look at Matthew Stafford’s First 100 Games

By Erik Schlitt

Sep 11, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) walks off the field after defeating the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Lions won 39-35. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) walks off the field after defeating the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Lions won 39-35. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 25, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Team Irvin quarterback Matthew Stafford of the Detroit Lions (9) in the 2015 Pro Bowl against Team Carter at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 25, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Team Irvin quarterback Matthew Stafford of the Detroit Lions (9) in the 2015 Pro Bowl against Team Carter at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

2014

16 games, 11-5 record, 4,257 passing yards, 22 TD, 12 INT, 93 rush yards, 2 TD

Jim Caldwell, Joe Lombardi and Jim Bob Cooter were brought in to help mold the Lions gunslinger. And while his passing yards declined, his efficiency increased. Stafford made better decisions which led to more victories.

While is appeared like Stafford had only an average season, his most impressive stat was his turnovers. Only 12 interceptions on the season, illustrated his new consciousness on how to manage the offense.

These changes would lead to the Lions returning to the playoffs and a Pro Bowl nomination. He would go on to become the Pro Bowl MVP after an impressive All-star performance.

Stafford also made the NFL network Top 100 players in the NFL list. It was his second time on the list. Check out the video highlighting his acknowledgement:

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