Kelly Stafford Draws Backlash Over Rams’ Thanksgiving Eve Game

WHO:

Daily Mail Sports - Kelly Stafford, wife of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, drew criticism from NFL fans.

NY Post - Kelly Stafford criticized the NFL’s scheduling.

Pro Football Network - Fans were split over Kelly Stafford’s comments; some said, “Kelly Stafford Has a Point,” while others said, “She’s Always Complaining.”

WHAT:

Daily Mail Sports - Kelly Stafford publicly complained about the Rams’ schedule and their upcoming bye week.

Daily Mail Sports - NFL fans called Stafford “out of touch.”

Daily Mail Sports - Stafford said, “I need a week off.”

NY Post - The Rams have a 10-day bye-week break, compared with the 13 days NFL teams typically receive.

NY Post - After their bye week, the Rams are scheduled to play the Green Bay Packers in the first NFL Thanksgiving Eve game.

Pro Football Network - Stafford made clear she was unhappy with how the NFL scheduled the season.

Pro Football Network - The Rams were trying to get back on track.

WHERE:

Daily Mail Sports - The team involved is the Los Angeles Rams.

NY Post - The scheduled Thanksgiving Eve matchup is between the Rams and the Packers.

WHY:

NY Post - The Rams’ 10-day bye is shorter than the 13 days typically provided to NFL teams so players can take time off and retool their bodies.

Daily Mail Sports - Stafford’s complaint concerned the Rams’ schedule and their bye week.

HOW:

Pro Football Network - Stafford voiced her criticism in a blunt rant targeting the NFL’s scheduling.

Kelly Stafford criticized the NFL’s schedule, saying the Rams need a week off. Their bye lasts 10 days, shorter than the 13 days teams typically receive. Fans split over her complaint as Los Angeles prepares to face Green Bay on Thanksgiving Eve.