Rams' Nacua Offers Stafford Babysitting Gift If He Wins MVP

Wide receiver Puka Nacua has a heartfelt offer for Rams QB Matthew Stafford if he takes home the NFL MVP award.

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua revealed he has a unique gift planned for quarterback Matthew Stafford if he wins NFL MVP at the NFL Honors ceremony — offering to watch Stafford's four daughters for a night so he and his wife can go on a date. Nacua said he'll "probably have to hire a nanny, but I'll be at your house, and can at least watch your house." The gesture is seen as a way for Nacua to recognize the sacrifices Stafford has made at home while achieving greatness on the field.

Why it matters

Stafford is considered the frontrunner for MVP after leading the NFL in passing yards and touchdowns this season. Nacua's offer shows an understanding that greatness often comes at a cost to a player's family life, and that the most valuable gift can sometimes be time away from work.

The details

Stafford, the Rams' veteran quarterback, is just the fourth QB in NFL history to throw for 50 or more touchdowns in a season, and one of only three to do it twice in a career. After the Rams' loss to the Seahawks in the NFC title game, Stafford's wife Kelly posted a video of him tucking their four daughters into bed, highlighting the family sacrifices he's made.

  • Stafford is considered the frontrunner to win NFL MVP at the NFL Honors ceremony on Thursday, February 6, 2026.
  • Nacua made the babysitting offer to Stafford ahead of the NFL Honors ceremony.

The players

Puka Nacua

A 24-year-old wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams who has offered to watch quarterback Matthew Stafford's four daughters for a night if Stafford wins the NFL MVP award.

Matthew Stafford

The veteran quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams who is considered the frontrunner to win the NFL MVP award after leading the league in passing yards and touchdowns this season.

Kelly Stafford

Matthew Stafford's wife, who posted a video of him tucking their four daughters into bed after the Rams' loss in the NFC title game.

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What they’re saying

“I have an offer for him. You and your wife can go out on a date night. Matthew. I'll watch your kids. I'll probably have to hire a nanny, but I'll be at your house, and can at least watch your house.”

— Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams wide receiver (The California Post)

What’s next

The NFL Honors ceremony, where the MVP award will be announced, is scheduled for Thursday, February 6, 2026.

The takeaway

Nacua's heartfelt offer to babysit Stafford's kids if he wins MVP shows an understanding that the greatest rewards in the NFL sometimes come at a cost to a player's family life. By offering to give Stafford and his wife a night out, Nacua recognizes that the most valuable gift can be time away from work to reconnect with loved ones.