As the Los Angeles Rams prepare for their upcoming matchup with the Arizona Cardinals, quarterback Matthew Stafford continues to deliver one of the strongest seasons of his career at age 37. Yet away from the field, his wife, Kelly Stafford, has been dealing with a series of personal and health-related setbacks. Earlier this year, she paused her podcast, The Morning After, to focus on her mental well-being, later extending the break because her family needed additional support. And now, even during this downtime, she’s revealed another worrying health episode.
In a recent Instagram Story, Kelly wrote, “Mom got burnt and couldn’t see because of the sun. Tyler had a great time tho.”
The message seemed light and humorous, but it hinted at a difficult moment—one where the sun affected her vision long enough to concern fans. Kelly didn’t specify whether the burn was a simple sunburn or something more serious, which left many wondering what actually happened.
Her caption accompanied a cheerful photo of her daughter, Tyler, sitting under a large umbrella in a folding chair. Tyler, dressed in matching clothes and wearing sunglasses, smiled brightly while holding a Starbucks bag—a snapshot that appeared to be from a warm day at a soccer field. The picture painted a pleasant family moment, contrasting with Kelly’s own discomfort. Like many parents, she seemed determined to keep the atmosphere positive for her child despite not feeling her best.
This incident comes on the heels of another concerning update from last month. Kelly posted a video showing two of her fingers turning unusually pale when exposed to sunlight, almost as if blood flow had temporarily stopped. Even after pressing on them, the color didn’t return, and puzzled by the symptoms, she reached out to her followers for insight via an Instagram question sticker.
Since sharing that video, she hasn’t offered any further explanation or medical update. So when she mentioned being burned and losing her vision briefly, the timing amplified the worry among fans. Many are wondering whether she should seek additional medical evaluation or whether these episodes are related. For now, she hasn’t provided more details—leaving speculation swirling as Matthew and the Rams enter a crucial week.
Despite everything happening off the field, the Rams are zeroed in on their Week 14 clash against the 3–9 Arizona Cardinals. Los Angeles is 9–3 but is coming off a frustrating 31–28 loss to the Carolina Panthers—a game that stung because Stafford committed three turnovers, which played a major role in the defeat.
Afterward, Stafford didn’t dodge responsibility.
“We’re not going to win many games when I turn it over three times,” he told reporters. “It hasn’t been a trend, and I don’t expect it to continue. I just rely on my fundamentals and keep doing everything necessary to play at a high level. Today it didn’t happen.”
One rough outing doesn’t erase the season he’s having. Stafford has already thrown for 3,073 yards and 32 touchdowns with a 111.7 passer rating—numbers that put him firmly in the MVP conversation. Even elite quarterbacks have the occasional off day; what matters is how they answer back.
And Week 14 offers a prime opportunity. The Cardinals are battling injuries to key offensive players, including their starting quarterback, lead running back, and several top receivers. With the NFC West race tightening—Seattle and San Francisco both pushing hard—the Rams can’t afford to slip again.
Shreyashi Bhattacharjee, an NFL analyst for Essentially Sports, blends rigorous data evaluation with clear, compelling storytelling. With a postgraduate background in English Literature, she applies careful research and sharp editorial instincts to break down complex football narratives. Outside of journalism, she is also an artist and blogger, merging creativity with analytical depth to engage her audience.
