Matthew Stafford is an MVP in more than just the NFL.
The Los Angeles Rams Quarterback is also his family’s MVP. His wife Kelly Stafford and their 8-year-old twins Sawyer and ChandlerHunter7and Tyler5made that sentiment clear as they joined him at the NFL Honors ceremony to see him take home one of the league’s most coveted awards.
The quarterback's daughters looked like quadruplets in their matching long black gownswhich boasted silvermesh long-sleeves. The twins wore their hair down to show off their cascading curls while Hunter and Tyler opted for updos. The girls’ outfits looked especially fabulous when their dad brought them on stage to help him accept his MVP award followed by a glam family outing at Raising Cane’s for some chicken fingers.
But it was during the ceremony that fans got a sweet glimpse into Matthew’s family life. During the acceptance speechhe thanked his fellow teammates and coach Sean McVay before addressing his “favorite people in the world,” starting with his wife of over ten years.
“Kellyyou’re unbelievable. What you do for our familythe way you support methe way you support these kids,” Matthew gushed. “Shootthey got guys in the audience tonight [who] know how she supported everybody that’s involved in my life and she’s my rock. I want to let you know the sacrifices. I see youI love youI appreciate you very much.”
Then the 37-year-old turned his attention to his girls beside him.
“And to my four beautiful daughterswho I’m lucky enough to be sharing the stage with. ChandlerSawyerHunterTyler—give it up for them!” he exclaimed. “I’m so happy to be able to teach you the blessings and lessons of this game to you guysthrough you guys. You’re unbelievable cheerleaders for meI appreciate it. I am so happy to have you guys at the games on the sidelines with me and I can’t wait for you to cheer me on next year when we’re out there kickin’ ass.”
IndeedMatthew’s kids are consistently on the sidelines to cheer him on. They were most recently at the NFC championship gamewhich decided who would play the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl on Feb. 8. The face-off had an unfortunate ending for the Ramswho lost to the Seattle Seahawks31-27.
Although the athlete was incredibly disappointed about the losshe turned it into a teachable moment with his kids.
“My daughter was crying after the game in my arms and saying‘DadI feel so bad for you,’” Matthew recalled during the Jan. 26 episode of his Let’s Go! podcast. “And I told her‘You know whatdon’t feel bad for me. My life is a blessing. I get to play this game. I’ve gotten to play it for 17 years. I got four little girls that are cheering me ona beautiful wife that’s doing the same.’”
Keep reading to see more of the quarterback’s best parenting moments.
Welcome Home
On the fieldMatthew Stafford is one of the best quarterbacks of the NFL. But when the football player comes homehe's simply dad.
Falling in Love
During bye-weekMatthew and his wife Kelly Stafford treated their kids to a festive fall day near their home in Los Angeles.
B-Day Bash
"33 and grateful for the people that fill this home," Kelly wrote when celebrating her birthday. "Thankful for these girls' contagious smiles and for a husband who never fails to make me laugh."
Summer Days
"A pier breakfastturned beach dayturned watching pro female surfing competition…" Kelly wrote on Instagram. "Pretty epic summer day with great 'aloha vibes.'"
No. 1 Fans
After playing at SoFi Stadium in Los AngelesMatthew was able to reunite with three of his daughters in a suite.
Rest & Recharge
After cheering for Dad all day longit's no surprise that Matthew's kids just want to snuggle after game day.
Go Blue
Whether they are at the stadium or going to schoolMatthew's daughters love to wear the Rams' team colors.
Playtime
When Matthew worked from home during COVID-19 shutdownshis daughters quickly wore him out.
Family Matters
"My whole heart in one photo," Kelly wrote on Instagram when capturing her daughters snuggling by Matthew.