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Matthew Stafford set an NFL record Sunday against Chicago with the most prolific 50-game start in NFL quarterback history. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)

DETROIT -- Matthew Stafford drew a handsome offseason raise, and he continues to show he's worth it.

The Lions quarterback now is the most prolific passer in NFL history through 50 games.

Stafford completed 23-of-35 passes for 242 yards, one touchdown and one pick in Sunday's 40-32 win against the Chicago Bears.

That gives him 14,069 yards through 49 games, surpassing Kurt Warner (13,864) for the best 50-game start to a career.

"I might (reflect on that) when I'm done playing someday," Stafford said. "I had no idea about that, or that it was coming. It's something that I'll probably look back on when I'm done and realize it was something pretty special."

Stafford also holds the 50-game record for completions at 1,214, over Marc Bulger's 1,115. He's second in career 300-yard passing performances through 50 games at 19, trailing Warner's 29.

Most passing yards through 50 games

1. Matthew Stafford (Lions) 14,069*

2. Kurt Warner (Rams) 13,864

3. Marc Bulger (Rams) 13,551

4. Dan Marino (Dolphins) 13,514

5. Peyton Manning (Colts) 12,939

Most completions through 50 games

1. Matthew Stafford (Lions) 1,214*

2. Marc Bulger (Rams) 1,115

3. Drew Bledsoe (Patriots) 1,073

4. Kurt Warner (Rams) 1,063

5. Carson Palmer (Bengals) 1,059 Most 300-yard passing performances through 50 games

1. Kurt Warner (Rams) 29

2. Matthew Stafford (Lions) 19*

2. Dan Marino (Dolphins) 19

4. Jay Cutler (Broncos) 13

4. Aaron Rodgers 13

* -- Stafford can add to his totals next week against Green Bay, his 50th NFL game