Matthew Stafford could face a major tax bill of about $1.25 million tied to his earnings around the Los Angeles Rams’ Week 1 season opener in Australia. Both outlets link the figure to his income connected to the game and upcoming appearances tied to the Rams’ international trip.
The context is that the Rams and San Francisco 49ers play the first-ever NFL game in Australia, scheduled in Melbourne at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. In addition to the potential $1.25 million tax impact discussed by both sources, Times of India says Stafford and his wife also have a $534,000 California tax lien, adding further financial context to his situation. Yahoo Sports focuses more directly on the size of the potential tax bill and the game itself, while Times of India also highlights the existing state lien. Both accounts present the tax issue as a notable off-field factor connected to the Rams’ historic international kickoff.
