"He's taking whatever Tom Brady is": Jason Kelce jokes about Matthew Stafford taking substances as Rams QB sparks MVP buzz

Jason Kelce took a playful jab at Matthew Stafford’s late-career resurgence on Wednesday. He said the LA Rams quarterback must be tapping into the same longevity methods of Tom Brady.

The Rams (9-2) are at the top of NFC, and many fans and analysts consider the quarterback as the frontrunner for this year's MVP award.

"He's taking whatever Tom Brady and all these other Hollywood folks are taking," Kelce said (52:00), via the “New Heights” podcast. "He's got some out there. I don't know what it is. There's some devilation. That's keeping him young, and his f***ing arm is still slinging like it's a f***ing 18 year old."

Stafford reportedly experimented with wellness approaches during the offseason, including treatments conducted outside the traditional training setting.

Matthew Stafford reaches rare territory in career season

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Matthew Stafford has thrown 30 touchdowns with two interceptions through 11 games, including a streak of 27 scoring passes without a turnover since Week 3.

His accuracy has reached new heights, completing 71% of his attempts entering Week 13. Stafford’s passer rating of 113.7 and his 8% touchdown rate are personal bests. He leads the league in first-down completions and delivered the longest play from scrimmage this season on an 88-yard strike.

"I feel like he's in total command," LA Rams coach Sean McVay said on Monday, via USA Today.

"I think he's got a lot of trust in the teammates that he's playing with. There's a true ownership. I think he's just totally and completely present and he's really just enjoying the opportunity to compete week in and week out."

Stafford is connecting on 65.7% of his attempts inside the red zone, ranking fifth in the NFL. His efficiency has sustained despite consistent physical pressure. Stafford has absorbed 37 quarterback hits.

Stafford has accounted for 25 touchdown passes and just two turnovers, both on strip sacks, over his last eight games. The Rams went 7-1 over that stretch, with their lone defeat versus San Francisco in overtime.