SI’s 2026 NFL Preseason QB Rankings: Reigning MVP Matthew Stafford Is No. 3
Reigning MVP Matthew Stafford enters the 2026 NFL preseason ranked as the third-best quarterback by Sports Illustrated.
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📍 The outcome
Sports Illustrated ranked reigning MVP Matthew Stafford as the number three quarterback in its 2026 NFL preseason rankings. Reports highlighted his MVP season and elite status as he continued his career with the Rams.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
Who reported it (5)
- Matthew Stafford’s second act might be the best in NFL history Turf Show Times · 46d ago
- Why Matthew Stafford's MVP season proves he is one of NFL's elite Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Ex-Lions QB Matthew Stafford Gets More Good Career News heavy.com · 46d ago
- Lions dealt another painful reminder of Matthew Stafford's Rams ascent Ramblin' Fan · 46d ago
- SI’s 2026 NFL Preseason QB Rankings: Reigning MVP Matthew Stafford Is No. 3 Sports Illustrated · 46d ago
The story so far
Sports Illustrated has released its 2026 NFL preseason quarterback rankings, placing reigning MVP Matthew Stafford at number three. The rankings follow a season that Yahoo Sports describes as proof of Stafford's status among the NFL's elite.
Coverage from Turf Show Times and heavy.com focuses on Stafford's career trajectory and his current success, with one report suggesting his "second act" could be the best in league history. Ramblin' Fan highlights the contrast between Stafford's ascent with the Rams and the impact on the Lions.
Future attention remains on Stafford's performance following his MVP season and his standing relative to the top two ranked quarterbacks in the SI list.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 43d ago.
The obvious questions
Where does Matthew Stafford rank in SI's 2026 preseason QB list?
He is ranked No. 3.
What recent accolade does Stafford hold?
He is the reigning MVP.
Which teams are mentioned in relation to Stafford's career?
The Rams and the Lions.
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