Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and his wife, Kelly, made the Christmas’ of three young children and NFL fans earlier this week. In a video released to social media, the Stafford couple can be seen surprising young fans who were overjoyed to see the NFL star.
The Staffords’ heartwarming gesture helped make the children’s Christmas a little brighter after the recent loss of their father.
Matthew Stafford Brings Christmas to Young Family
The two can be seen entering the home of the young children and interacting with the boys at the door. They were visibly shocked by seeing a Super Bowl champion standing in their home, with one child happily collapsing in disbelief.
Heartwarming: Matthew Stafford surprised three young boys who had lost their father before Christmas, giving them presents and playing Madden with them.
A memory these kids will never forget.
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— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) December 25, 2024
The social media post released to X (formerly known as Twitter) also indicates that the Staffords brought gifts for the kids, moonlighting as Santa Claus in time for the holiday.
Stafford made sure to play video games with the family, too, showcasing his commitment to making a difference off the field.
Stafford brings energy and fun to the masses every Sunday, but he gave this family an unforgettable performance on his day off.
Matthew Stafford Community Involvement and 2024 Season
Throughout his NFL career, Stafford has always been present and committed to giving back to the cities and communities in which he represents. In 2018, Stafford was the Detroit Lions Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominee. Furthermore, he has donated over $1 million to educational organizations and projects on numerous occasions.
The family donated $1.5 million to the University of Georgia and $1 million to fund an educational center in Detroit, with the latter coming after Stafford had left the Lions to play quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams.
This season, Stafford has remained impressive and has been an integral part of the Rams’ success. Despite starting 1-4, Los Angeles is 9-6 and holds the third seed in the NFC.
Stafford has thrown for 3,573 yards, 20 touchdowns, and eight interceptions while completing 66.6% of his passes in 2024. Armed with two star receivers and running back Kyren Williams, the Rams boast one of the league’s most dangerous offenses.
Though Stafford’s on-field performances have been noteworthy this season, his family’s heartwarming gesture adds to the quarterback’s longer-lasting impact off the field.