Matthew Stafford is a Super Bowl-winning quarterback with an impressive NFL resume, but at home? He’s just dad. And according to his wife, Kelly Stafford, their daughters don’t exactly care how many touchdowns he throws—or if he throws any at all.
Matthew Stafford and daughters' snaps during family vacation. Photo credits: Imagn and Instagram
Matthew Stafford and daughters’ snaps during family vacation. Photo credits: Imagn and Instagram
Speaking on The Morning After podcast, Kelly shared a hilarious yet heartwarming story that perfectly captures their family life.
“He could have thrown nine interceptions, they don’t know. They don’t care. That’s their dad. They snap him out of any high or low. Honestly, like he comes in on a high. They are like, ‘Hey, daddy, I pooped in the toilet.’ He’s like, ‘Great’. Did you flush?’”
It’s clear that for Matthew Stafford, home isn’t just a place to rest—it’s the ultimate reality check. No matter what happens on the field, he walks into a house full of chaos, potty-training updates, and zero fanfare.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and his wife, Kelly B. Stafford, listen with their twins, Sawyer and Chandler Stafford, during a press conference in Allen Park on Aug. 29, 2017. The Lions and Matthew Stafford agreed to a $135 million, five-year contract extension.
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The Los Angeles Rams quarterback may have millions watching him every Sunday, but it’s those four little girls at home who keep his ego in check. They remind him that while football may be his career, family is what grounds him.
This behind-the-scenes peek from Kelly Stafford doesn’t just humanize Matthew Stafford. It shows how parenting, humor, and perspective help the Staffords keep their balance—even in a league that never slows down.
Kelly Supports Husband Matthew Stafford ’s Retirement Thoughts for the Most Relatable Reasons
While Matthew Stafford remains one of the NFL’s most respected quarterbacks, his wife Kelly wouldn’t mind if he finally hung up the cleats—and she has her reasons.
On The Morning After podcast, Kelly opened up about her thoughts on the idea of retirement. Her tone was playful, but the message was honest:
“Not throwing up every Sunday during the fall. Oh, and just spending more time with him while parenting these (not so) little ones.”
For Kelly, it’s not about stepping away from the spotlight. It’s about having her husband home for more than just the offseason, and being able to raise their four daughters with him present for all the small, chaotic moments.
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Jul 16, 2025; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Matthew Stafford on the red carpet before the ESPYS at The Dolby Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
And maybe, just maybe, if Matthew Stafford retires, people will finally stop calling him “Matt.”
“Maybe people will actually start to call him by his real name?” she joked.
The glamour of the NFL may be great, but for the Staffords, normalcy is starting to sound even better.
Everyone deserves to feel that they’re ordinary people too, even if they’ve been through extraordinary things.
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