A matchmaking assist from Rams QB Matthew Stafford and his wife Kelly helped change FOX Sports star anchor Charissa Thompson's love life by helping to find her a boyfriend
07:00 ET, 23 Nov 2025
Kelly and Matthew Stafford attend the ESPYs
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Kelly and Matthew Stafford helped Charissa Thompson find her husband(Image: Getty Images)
Matthew Stafford is helping to propel the Los Angeles Rams into the NFL playoffs this season, while his wife Kelly remains his biggest supporter. The Staffords also threw a relationship assist that helped one of the biggest storytellers in the NFL and sports media.
FOX Sports host Charissa Thompson revealed that her two-year relationship with Los Angeles entrepreneur Steven Cundari began because the Staffords decided she needed a better dating life. Thompson stated on her Calm Down podcast with Erin Andrews that Matt Stafford and Kelly stepped in after saying her dating life was unwatchable.
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She said they were "sick of me dating losers" and felt she deserved someone who could match her energy, her career, and her life, which involved moving between NFL cities.
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The Rams QB and his wife introduced her to Cundari after providing her with a comprehensive scouting report.
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Once the introduction stuck, she said every part of the relationship passed the test, from first impressions to financial background. Thompson joked that she now knows his Social Security number and his bank account, which marked the moment she told Andrews that "all is right."
Cundari built his reputation in Los Angeles as a marketing executive, venture partner, and startup investor known for brand disruption and consumer growth.
His name gained traction outside the business world due to his relationship with Thompson, who remains one of FOX Sports’ most prominent NFL hosts, with a presence across pregame shows, red carpets, and midweek features.
Matthew and Kelly Stafford attend the Braves-Dodgers game
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Matthew and Kelly Stafford are one of the NFL's most visible couples(Image: Getty Images)
Kelly Stafford's visibility has remained one of the most consistent parts of background NFL stories.
She shared the family's complete game-day look during Los Angeles’ 21-19 win over Seattle, which saw LA move to 8-2 and keep Stafford at the front of the league's MVP conversation.
Stafford’s 2025 regular-season stats continue to top the charts. He has 2,557 passing yards, placing him sixth in the NFL. His twenty-seven touchdowns lead all players. He has thrown just two interceptions, tying for forty-second, and his QBR is 68.7, which ranks sixth.
Matthew Stafford and Kelly celebrate Super Bowl LVI
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Matthew Stafford and Kelly were 'sick' of Thompson 'dating losers,' the NFL host said(Image: Getty Images)
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The oddsmakers placed Stafford at plus 135 to win MVP ahead of Drake Maye at plus 175, Josh Allen at plus 450, Jonathan Taylor at plus 750, and Patrick Mahomes at plus 2000. The Stafford family continues to positively impact numerous other families beyond Thompsons through their charitable efforts.
Matt Stafford took part in the Rams' annual Kickoff for Charity brunch this season, bringing together Rams players, legends, and fans.
Kelly continues to dedicate herself to helping kids and families through the SAY Detroit Play Center during the QB's 12 seasons with the Lions.