Kelly Stafford on Balancing Family and NFL Star Matthew's Career

Kelly Stafford, 37, has detailed how her family with Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, 38, manages to keep professional football from dominating their home life, emphasizing that their children are the central focus. In a discussion about her collaboration with Wayfair, Kelly explained that their home is designed as a comfortable sanctuary where their four daughters can engage with their father when he is not on the field. She stated, “Our life has a lot of football in it. I wouldn’t say it revolves around it. Our life revolves around our children." Stafford elaborated that while the public sees Matthew as a professional athlete, their children perceive him primarily as "Dad," seeking his presence and affection when he is home. The family's routine involves gathering in their living space after Matthew returns from work. The daughters, Sawyer and Chandler (9-year-old twins), Hunter (8), and Tyler (6), complete their homework at desks provided by Wayfair before joining their father on the couch for conversation and connection. This dedicated family time is described as the "most special time." Kelly and Matthew, who met at the University of Georgia and married in 2015, have cultivated a home environment that serves as a respite from the intense demands of the NFL season. Kelly expressed, "We love football, we love going to games, but home is always special, and you want to make it as comfortable as you can." She further clarified that a typical day concludes with family time, reinforcing the priority placed on their children's well-being and connection with their father. The Stafford home, furnished in part with Wayfair products, facilitates these intimate family moments, allowing Matthew to transition from his demanding career to being present and engaged with his daughters. This approach ensures that despite the significant role football plays in their lives, the core of their family experience remains centered on their children and their shared domestic life, creating a balance between the public demands of an NFL career and the private needs of a family. The emphasis on creating a comfortable and welcoming home environment underscores the Stafford family's commitment to nurturing strong familial bonds amidst the pressures of professional sports.