ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky lays into Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams for playing so poorly against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1.
The Los Angeles Rams got stomped 27-7 by the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1 down in Australia. It was an ugly performance from the entire team, but especially from Matthew Stafford. On Friday, ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky ripped into the 38-year-old quarterback for his poor play in L.A.’s season opener.
During the latest episode of “Get Up,” the former quarterback turned analyst called the Rams’ loss one of the worst performances he’s ever seen from Stafford and the team. There wasn’t much Orlovsky was positive about, as he eviscerated nearly every portion of the roster in his rant.
“Rams, total dud,” Orlovsky said. “Sluggish. We’re not paid to talk about jet lag and travel plans. I have no idea. But I do know this. Matthew Stafford, coming off of the MVP season, one of the worst games that I’ve seen him in years. A statue in the pocket, terrible decision-making, forcing the football, refusing to move, could not find any rhythm. And this is an offense that should have been completely in sync, given what they’ve brought back off of last year. And the only part of their offense that played well was the interior offensive line…
“I am very concerned about that defense,” Orlovsky continued. “And I’m very concerned about their defensive coordinator. The last four games that we have watched this defense on the field, with all kinds of talent, they have stunk. Bryce Young lit them up. Caleb Williams lit them up. Sam Darnold lit them up. Brock Purdy lit them up.”
“Rams, total dud. … One of the worst games I’ve seen [Matthew Stafford] play in years.”
Dan Orlovsky’s reaction to the Rams TNF loss to the Niners
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Matthew Stafford finished the Rams’ Week 1 opener with just 155 yards and an interception. He failed to record a single touchdown pass while completing 15 of his 25 attempts, giving him a 60.0% completion percentage.
The 18-year veteran and his teammates will have a chance to bounce back in Week 2. With the club back in the U.S., the Rams are scheduled to take on the New York Giants in a prime time “Monday Night Football” matchup on September 21.
The Los Angeles Rams got stomped 27-7 by the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1 down in Australia. It was an ugly performance from the entire team, but especially from Matthew Stafford. On Friday, ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky ripped into the 38-year-old quarterback for his poor play in L. A. ‘s season opener.