Tom Brady vs. Matthew Stafford: Who Will Throw for More Yards in Bucs vs. Rams?

After the first two weeks of the season, it’s hard to believe that Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is 44-years old. It’s just a small sample, but Brady leads the NFL in touchdown passes and is averaging 327.5 passing yards per game. Those are good numbers for any man, let alone one who is five years older than 39-year old Ben Roethlisberger.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has looked rejuvenated in 2021, finally having some weapons around him again. Stafford’s connection with wide receiver Cooper Kupp has been great early on, giving Detroit Lions fans flashbacks of his days with Calvin Johnson in the Motor City.

WynnBET Sportsbook has set the passing yards props at an identical 310.5 passing yards for both Brady (over -115/under -116) and Stafford (over -115/under -115). 

Brady vs. Stafford Stat Comparison

Completion Percentage:

• Brady: 65.1%
• Stafford: 69.6%

Passing Yards:

• Brady: 655
• Stafford: 599

Touchdown Passes:

• Brady: 9
• Stafford: 5

Passing Yards Per Game:

• Brady: 327.5
• Stafford: 299.5

One thing that could make a big impact on this game will be both the Buccaneers’ and the Rams’ rushing defenses. Los Angeles’ rushing defense is currently allowing 121.5 rushing yards per game, which is 20th in the NFL. Tampa Bay could lean a little more on their run game this week, taking some pressure off Brady. 

The Bucs’ rushing defense has allowed just 57.5 rushing yards per game this season, which currently ranks second in the NFL. With an already banged up backfield, Darrell Henderson dealing with a rib issue, Stafford should be throwing often against the Tampa Bay defense.

The Buccaneers have faced quarterbacks Dak Prescott and Matt Ryan in the first two weeks and have allowed 351.5 passing yards per game, which is a good sign for Stafford to put up a big number in Week 3.

Who will have more passing yards in Week 3? Brady or Stafford? Make your pick at WynnBET.