Forget the passing yards (122) and any other misleading stats from Monday night -- the more you watch Matthew Stafford and take in his total command out on the field, the more you realize how much that fat contract was deserved. The franchise quarterback has adopted the pre-snap abilities of a Peyton Manning and the catch-the-defense-with-its-pants-down-ing of Aaron Rodgers -- and he delivers quite a nice ball, a la Tom Brady. No, he hasn't reached their level when it comes to overall success, but in Year 9, Stafford has definitely entered his prime. Legendary head coach Tom Landry used to say a quarterback was at this best after 30, around his 10th year in the league. That's precisely when the game slows down enough for a signal caller to take advantage of what he's digesting, with his arm/release able to cash the checks his football mind writes, play in and play out. Impressive win.