Matthew Stafford
Quarterback · Los Angeles Rams
2021 Panini Contenders #Season Ticket
Year & Era
2021 Modern Era
Card Type
Base Season Ticket
Grade
Raw - Near Mint to Mint
Rarity
Common base card from the flagship Contenders release with a high print run.
Overall Assessment
A clean, highly recognizable base card of a Super Bowl-winning quarterback in his first Rams uniform, perfect for a casual fan or player PC.
Condition Grade
Raw - Near Mint to Mint
Centering Assessment
Front appears fairly well-centered with slight top-to-bottom bias; back is unexamined.
Surface Condition
Clean surface with standard gloss, no visible scratches or print lines in the primary viewing areas.
Corner Condition
Sharp corners typical of a pack-fresh modern card, slight vulnerability due to the sharp 90-degree cuts characteristic of Contenders.
Edge Condition
Clean, smooth edges with no apparent chipping along the blue borders.
Print Quality
Standard modern Panini print quality with good color saturation and sharp text.
Estimated Value
$2 to $5 raw; less than $15 if graded a 10.
Comparison to Known Examples
Comparable to standard raw copies pulled from 2021 Contenders retail or hobby packs.
Authentication Tips
Look for crisp typography on the ticket stub graphic and authentic card stock thickness; standard modern counterfeit risks are low for base veterans.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless part of a bulk submission, as grading costs would exceed the card's value.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; appears to be a legitimate, unmanipulated card.
Provenance Notes
Pulled from 2021 Panini Contenders Football packs, commonly found in hobby and retail boxes.
Historical Context
Marks Matthew Stafford's first year with the Los Angeles Rams, culminating in a victory in Super Bowl LVI.
Market Trends
Stable to slightly declining market for veteran base cards, though boosted by Stafford's Super Bowl win and continued starter status.
Investment Potential
Low investment potential for the base card due to high print runs, suitable mainly for player collectors and set builders.
Similar Cards
2021 Panini Prizm Matthew Stafford, 2021 Donruss Matthew Stafford, 2021 Panini Mosaic Matthew Stafford.
Display & Preservation
Best stored in a penny sleeve and rigid top loader or semi-rigid card holder away from direct sunlight.
Interesting Facts
The Contenders 'Ticket' design is one of the most iconic and enduring sub-brands in modern football card collecting history.