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Matthew Stafford set career highs and also broke some NFL rookie passing records as he guided the Detroit Lions to a thrilling last second win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.

Stafford’s 422 yards passing eclipsed the single-game mark for a rookie that was set by Matt Leinart of the Arizona Cardinals (405 yards) in a game on Nov. 26, 2006.

Detroit’s first-year QB also became just the second rookie quarterback in NFL history to throw five touchdowns in a game. He threw this ball to wide receiver Calvin Johnson on a 75-yard TD strike in the second quarter

Pro Football Hall of Fame Collections Curator Jason Aikens places Matthew Stafford's jersey on display.

Matthew Stafford's historic rookie feat is prominently displayed in the Pro Football Today Gallery.