The 2023 season has been a shaky one for the Los Angeles Rams. After an impressive early start, the Rams have struggled in recent weeks and now find themselves at 3-5. Quarterback Matthew Stafford is now dealing with an injury and is questionable for Sunday’s action. Let’s look at the most recent Matthew Stafford injury updates as we assess whether he will be playing in Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers. If you’re hungry for more action, check out our NFL player prop bets, NFL betting tools or our NFL betting promos!
Matthew Stafford Injury Update: Is Los Angeles’ Star Playing Sunday?
Matthew Stafford Injury Update
The Los Angeles Rams spent up to acquire star quarterback Matthew Stafford from the Detroit Lions. The decision won them a Super Bowl, but they’re now dealing with the consequences of his age and expensive contract. Stafford has been dealing with a right thumb injury and failed to practice all week. He picked up a questionable tag for Sunday’s action.
Usually, when a player fails to practice all week, it suggests that they aren’t going to see action come Sunday. The fact Stafford couldn’t get in even a limited session is a big problem. However, head coach Sean McVay said some things on Saturday that suggest Stafford could be the exception to the rule.
“We kind of knew that he was not going to participate all week and we’ll take it all the way up until game time,” McVay told reporters on Saturday. “I think he’s progressing well,” McVay added.
Is Matthew Stafford Playing for Los Angeles Sunday?
So is Matthew Stafford playing for the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday? We’re unlikely to know before close to kickoff. If we take McVay at face value, the head coach is waiting until pre-game warmups to make a decision at quarterback. If Stafford can’t go, the Rams don’t exactly have an impressive list of alternatives.
Behind Stafford on the depth chart are career backup Brett Rypien, who, the last time we saw him, completed half of his throws for 35 net yards against the Cowboys, and third-stringer Dresser Winn, a rookie yet to toss an NFL pass. The Rams turned some heads by drafting Stetson Bennett out of Georgia in the offseason, but Bennett has been dealing with injuries and may not return to the team this season.
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