Puka Nacua ‘almost did a backflip when Matthew Stafford won MVP

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There may be no one on the planet happier for Matthew Stafford than Puka Nacua.

The Los Angeles Rams quarterback, in his 17th NFL season, won his first MVP award Thursday night to cement what will likely be a Hall of Fame resume.

“I almost did a backflip,” Stafford star receiver Puka Nacua told Fox News Digital on the radio.

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Puka and Stafford

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, left, greets quarterback Matthew Stafford before a game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on December 7, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. (Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

Additional celebration, however, came when Stafford officially committed to playing next season.

“I knew he would come back. I knew it. I was waiting for him to say it at some point. And when he said it, I still wanted to do a backflip. It was the best,” he said.

“No one deserves it more than playing at such a high level at this late stage of his career. And the picture of him and his family, that’s football heaven right there.”

Matthew Stafford celebrates

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford reacts after throwing a touchdown pass against the New York Jets on December 22, 2024, in East Rutherford, NJ (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

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Nacua would be a stud no matter who threw to him, but he certainly has Stafford to thank for his absurd numbers.

“I know I wouldn’t be where I am with the opportunities I’ve had to chase records, break records, be at a high level and be among the best of them. He’s been there every step of the way, and I’m happy to have him for one more year.”

One more year? We’ll see.

Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua speak

Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua of the Los Angeles Rams talk in the first quarter of a game against the Houston Texans at SoFi Stadium on September 7, 2025, in Inglewood, California. (Harry Comment/Getty Images)

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“I won’t put a timetable on his career, but if I can win another Super Bowl, I hope he doesn’t hang it up after that.”

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