Kelly Stafford and Family to Skip Lions' Season Opener Against Rams

In a surprising move, Kelly Stafford has announced that she and her family will not be returning to Detroit for the Detroit Lions' highly anticipated season-opening rematch against the Los Angeles Rams. This decision comes after the Staffords' previous return to Ford Field last season, which was marked by mixed emotions and controversy.

During their last visit to Ford Field, Matthew Stafford's first game against his former team since joining the Rams in 2021, tensions were high. Fans chanted Jared Goff's name and booed Stafford, while Kelly Stafford alleged that even her young children faced booing from the Detroit crowd.

In the aftermath of the game, Matthew Stafford expressed his happiness for the Lions players but notably excluded any mention of the city or the fans. The atmosphere clearly left a sour taste for the quarterback, at least in the immediate aftermath of their defeat.

While the Staffords have previously stated that they harbor no ill will towards the Lions organization or its fans, it appears that Kelly Stafford has chosen to abstain from attending the first game of the season in the city they once called home. Instead, she confirmed on the "The Morning After" podcast, which she co-hosts with Local 4's Hank Winchester, that she will be watching the game from Los Angeles with her children.

The decision for Kelly Stafford's absence from the season opener raises speculation of lingering hurt feelings from their contentious visit in January. Alternatively, she may simply want to avoid the potential drama that could come with another return to Ford Field. Regardless of the reason, it seems that there will be one less off-the-field storyline to follow during the Lions' season opener.

As fans eagerly await Sunday Night Football and the start of the Lions' season, the absence of the Stafford family from the stadium will undoubtedly be noticed. However, the main focus will remain on the game itself and how the Lions will fare against their former quarterback and the formidable Rams.