Matthew Stafford averaged a time to throw of 2.38 seconds in the Rams’ Week 8 victory over the Chargers, his third-quickest in a game since joining the Rams in 2021. (Next Gen Stats)
Next Gen Stats categorizes a quick pass as a time to throw of under 2.5 seconds. Despite having to get the ball out that quickly, Stafford was still efficient: 13 for 14 on those specific passes for 94 yards and a touchdown (57.1% success rate, meaning 57.1% of those plays produced positive Expected Points Added).
Stafford was pressured on five of his first 11 dropbacks (45.5%) on the Rams first five drives where they failed to convert a first down, but faced just one pressure on his final 15 dropbacks (6.7%). (Next Gen Stats)
…Getting the run game going in the second half (four straight carries for Corum on that opening drive) kept the offense on schedule, kept the Chargers’ defensive front honest and helped reduced that pressure.