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Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford knows what last night’s win meant to the Lions and their fans and his response to one postgame question seemed pretty pointed.
In a video shared by MLive.com’s Kory E. Woods , the former Detroit star was asked how he feels about the city in the aftermath of its first NFL playoff win in over 30 years.
To which Stafford replied: “I’m happy for the players.”
Rams HC Sean McVay said he was happy for his ex-QB Jared Goff. I asked Matthew Stafford if he’s happy for the city of Detroit, seeing as how he played his first 12 seasons here: “I’m happy for the players.” pic.twitter.com/K738IcmkyD
— Kory E. Woods (@KoryEWoods) January 15, 2024
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Fans were a little taken aback by his response.
“What a lame, bitter response,” said Jim Costa.
What a lame, bitter response https://t.co/EOWpQpI9vS
— Jim Costa (@JimCosta_) January 15, 2024
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“Kelly is rubbing off on someone. What a shit answer,” tweeted Mike Mulholland.
Kelly is rubbing off on someone.
What a shit answer. https://t.co/IVeI0X7iEk
— Mike Mulholland (@mulho2mj) January 15, 2024
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“Bitter, weak, disrespectful response from Stafford,” a user replied. “Thought he was just going to come into OUR HOUSE and win, but when that didn’t happen he couldn’t even show any respect to the crowd and city that gave him so much? That’s tuuuurrriiibbbblllleeeeee.”
Bitter, weak, disrespectful response from Stafford
Thought he was just going to come into OUR HOUSE and win, but when that didn’t happen he couldn’t even show any respect to the crowd and city that gave him so much?
That’s tuuuurrriiibbbblllleeeeee#DetroitKoolaidCast #AllGrit https://t.co/1fJbKXsAAn pic.twitter.com/sHvLRtK22l
— Derek Okrie (@DerekOkrie) January 15, 2024
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“On one hand, being booed by a fan base you gave your everything to for over 10 years must really suck. On the other hand, you asked out and got yours so shut the [expletive] up.”
On one hand, being booed by a fan base you gave your everything to for over 10 years must really suck. On the other hand, you asked out and got yours so shut the fuck up. https://t.co/ia2g6mP3xl
— SandmanLions (@Sandman7773) January 15, 2024
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Stafford was outstanding in the one-point loss. But it wasn’t enough to get the ultimate revenge on his ex-team.