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Matthew Stafford fastest quarterback to reach 40,000 yards passing

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DETROIT (AP) — Detroit’s Matthew Stafford is the fastest quarterback to reach 40,000 yards passing.

He surpassed the milestone in the first quarter of the Lions' game against Minnesota. Stafford made it to 40,000 in his 147th game.

The previous record was held by Matt Ryan, who reached the mark in 151 games.