Matthew Stafford
Quarterback · Los Angeles Rams
Panini Absolute Football #Not visible
Year & Era
2021 — Modern Era
Card Type
Base Veteran Card
Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint
Rarity
Common base card with a high print run, easily accessible on the secondary market
Overall Assessment
A clean, attractive base card of a star quarterback in his Rams uniform, offering high nostalgic and collecting appeal for fans at an affordable price point
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint
Centering Assessment
Front: 50/50 Left-Right, 55/45 Top-Bottom. Back: Not visible in photo
Surface Condition
Near Mint — clean gloss with no visible scratches or print defects under normal lighting inside holder
Corner Condition
Sharp corners with no apparent rounding or chipping visible inside the top loader
Edge Condition
Clean edges with no visible chipping or denting along the borders
Print Quality
Standard Panini modern card stock, sharp player image, clean foil stamping on player nameplate
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $3.00 raw
Comparison to Known Examples
Typical example for the set with standard factory centering and clean edges
Authentication Tips
Check for official Panini branding, standard card stock thickness, and clear typography on the back
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading due to low raw card value; grading cost would exceed the value of the card
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; standard pack-pulled modern base card
Provenance Notes
Pulled from standard 2021 Panini Absolute retail or hobby wax packs
Historical Context
Features Matthew Stafford during his first championship season with the Los Angeles Rams after being traded from the Detroit Lions
Market Trends
Stable market value typical for a veteran base card of a Super Bowl-winning quarterback
Investment Potential
Low investment potential for a base card, best suited for personal player collections or set builders
Similar Cards
2021 Panini Prizm Matthew Stafford, 2021 Donruss Matthew Stafford, 2021 Panini Mosaic Matthew Stafford
Display & Preservation
Standard penny sleeve inside a rigid top loader to protect corners and edges from environmental wear
Interesting Facts
Stafford won Super Bowl LVI in his very first season with the Los Angeles Rams, cementing his legacy as an elite NFL quarterback