The Aporia · Matthew Stafford makes unwanted NFL history at worst possible time in Rams’ crushing loss

Matthew Stafford broke an unwanted NFL record for most pick-sixes thrown in a game against the Denver Broncos, marking his 33rd career pick-six and surpassing Brett Favre's previous record of 32. This happened during a crucial fourth-quarter play when Denver’s Talanoa Hufanga intercepted a pass intended for Kyren Williams and returned it for a touchdown, turning a slim Rams lead into a deficit that eventually led to their loss by a score of 30-26. The article focuses on the negative impact this record-setting interception had on Stafford's performance and the Rams' chances in what was otherwise an evenly matched game.

Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-28, using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the same event (that is the story summary below).

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Kalyn Kahului to set up the winning touchdown. Earlier in the game, the Rams dominated Denver before halftime, outgaining the Broncos by more than 200 yards while piling up 17 first downs compared to five for Denver. However, it was only 16-0 at halftime because the Rams settled for field goals despite scoring a touchdown.

The final five minutes featured dramatic plays including Hufanga’s interception return for a touchdown and Nix's game-winning rushing score, leading to the Broncos' victory with a score of 30-26 over the Rams on Sunday night. (Article 8)

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Historically, the Rams have had an upper hand against the Broncos with a record of winning ten out of fifteen games played between the two teams, including five consecutive recent matchups. However, the most recent game saw the Broncos emerge victorious in a thrilling finish. (Article 7)

The matchup was notable as both teams were seen as potential Super Bowl contenders heading into their Week 3 clash. Despite an early lead by the Rams, turnovers and missed opportunities led to an eventual comeback victory for Denver. (Articles 5-6)

Historical context from prior meetings highlighted past performances where standout players like Baker Mayfield and Cam Akers played key roles in previous matchups between these teams, but the current roster featured different faces with significant contributions coming from Bo Nix and Talanoa Hufanga in the latest encounter. (Article 7)

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“Both articles describe Matthew Stafford throwing a pick-six to Talanoa Hufanga in the fourth quarter, which resulted in the Rams' loss on Sunday Night Football.”

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“Both articles describe Matthew Stafford throwing the record-setting pick-six in the same game against the Denver Broncos, with identical details about Talanoa Hufanga's interception and return.”

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Stafford became the NFL’s all-time leader in pick-sixes thrown when Denver Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga jumped a pass intended for Kyren Williams and raced 66 yards for a touchdown with 4:49 remaining in the fourth quarter.

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🔮 He picked up one Sunday night that he might prefer to leave behind at Mile High.

2026-09-28 · New York Post

Matthew Stafford makes unwanted NFL history at worst possible time in Rams’ crushing loss · assertive framing

Matthew Stafford has spent nearly two decades collecting records worthy of a future Hall of Fame résumé. asserted

Stafford → spend → résumé

He picked up one Sunday night that he might prefer to leave behind at Mile High. uncertain

he → pick → High

Stafford became the NFL’s all-time leader in pick-sixes thrown when Denver Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga jumped a pass intended for Kyren Williams and raced 66 yards for a touchdown with 4:49 remaining in the fourth quarter. asserted

Hufanga → become → quarter

It was the 33rd pick-six of Stafford’s career, breaking the record of 32 previously held by Brett Favre. asserted

It → break → Favre

Dan Marino sits third with 29. asserted

Marino → sit → 29

Some records come with trophies or plaques. asserted

records → come → trophies

This one took what should have been points for the Rams and instead was six points for the Broncos. asserted

what → take → Broncos

The Rams had finally stopped Denver’s second-half avalanche and reclaimed a 19-16 lead when Stafford made the kind of mistake a 38-year-old reigning MVP simply cannot make. asserted

MVP → stop → mistake

The Broncos were in zone coverage and Hufunga was tasked with covering the flat that Williams was running into. asserted

Williams → task → that

He diagnosed the play, stepped in front of Williams and was off to the races, flipping a three-point lead that was about to be more into a 23-19 deficit. asserted

that → diagnose → deficit

To make matters worse, after Stafford responded during a back-and-forth battle down the stretch, Hufunga intercepted the reigning NFL MVP again in the end zone on the final play of the game to seal the Broncos 30-26 victory. asserted

Hufunga → make → victory

Stafford has authored plenty of unforgettable fourth-quarter moments during his career. asserted

Stafford → author → career

Sunday night, unfortunately, he made history for all the wrong reasons. asserted

he → make → reasons

Matthew Stafford makes unwanted NFL history at worst possible time in Rams’ crushing loss

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