Coach Sean McVay noted Monday that Stafford is dealing with some back soreness following Sunday's 24-19 loss to the Packers, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register and Greg Beacham of the Associated Press report. That said, McVay indicated that Stafford's back issue shouldn't impact the QB's availability for the Rams' Oct. 20 game against the Raiders. In any case, added context regarding Stafford's status should surface once the team resumes practice following a Week 6 bye.
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Status
QUESTIONABLE - Back - Soreness Expected Return: 2024-10-20Latest Matthew Stafford news
Team
Los Angeles Rams
Birthdate
2/7/1988 (36)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'3", 214 lbs
Draft Info
2009: Rd 1; Pk (DET)
Birthplace
Tampa, FL, USA
Position
QB
College
Georgia
Experience
16 seasons
Career History
Los Angeles Rams
2021-Present
(4 seasons)
Detroit Lions
2009-2021
(12 seasons)
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Rams1-4
vs.
Raiders2-3
DraftKings points 13.3FanDuel Points 13.3ATT 32.9CMP 21.3PASS YDS 231.6TD 0.9LNG 38.3CMP% 64.8SACK 2.4SYL 15.1INT 0.1RUSH YDS 1.1CBSS fantasy points 14.7ESPN fantasy points 12.9Yahoo fantasy points 13.0Pregame Probabilities
Expected to pass >300 YDS11%Passing Touchdowns 3+7% -
Full season projectionsATT 595.0CMP 407.8PASS YDS 4,479.2TD 34.0LNG 53.0CMP% 68.5SACK 37.4SYL 264.7INT 10.2
Coach Sean McVay noted Monday that Stafford is dealing with some back soreness following Sunday's 24-19 loss to the Packers, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register and Greg Beacham of the Associated Press report. That said, McVay indicated that Stafford's back issue shouldn't impact the QB's availability for the Rams' Oct. 20 game against the Raiders. In any case, added context regarding Stafford's status should surface once the team resumes practice following a Week 6 bye.
Stafford completed 29 of 45 passes for 260 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Sunday's 24-19 loss to the Packers. The contest got off to a strange start for Stafford, as the Rams' offense struggled to get going through the air. That was clear during the team's lone touchdown drive in the first two quarters, as he attempted only three passes that went for just 12 yards. However, things opened up in the second half with the Packers jumping out to a multi-score lead, and Stafford responded with five completions for double-digit gains. While he's making the most of his situation as the team plays without several offensive linemen as well as Puka Nacua (knee) and Cooper Kupp (ankle), Stafford has yet to throw for multiple touchdowns in a game this season.
Stafford completed 20 of 29 passes for 224 yards with no touchdowns and one interception while netting minus-1 yard on his only rush attempt. He also lost a fumble. Stafford once again was playing with a makeshift receiving corps in the absence of Cooper Kupp (ankle) and Puka Nacua (IR, knee), which makes his final numbers more than serviceable. However, the veteran signal-caller simply couldn't generate enough scoring drives, and he also fumbled at his own 13-yard line midway through the second quarter to set up a short Bears touchdown drive. Stafford showed plenty of chemistry with Tutu Atwell and Jordan Whittington in particular (a combined 10-144-0 line on 14 targets).
Stafford completed 16 of 25 pass attempts for 221 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Rams. Stafford struggled at times against the 49ers' loaded defense, but the veteran persevered to lead his offense into field-goal range in the closing moments of Sunday's victory. The 36-year-old has provided mixed results from the pocket after losing his top two receiving options in consecutive weeks to begin the season. Stafford's lack of production as a rusher (zero attempts through three weeks) makes him a middling fantasy option heading into a matchup against Chicago on Sunday.
Stafford completed 19 of 27 pass attempts for 216 yards with no touchdowns or rushing attempts and one lost fumble in Sunday's 41-10 loss to the Cardinals. Stafford struggled mightily after losing top wideout Cooper Kupp (ankle) in the first half of Sunday's blowout loss to a division rival. It was the veteran signal-caller's first game without a TD pass in a Rams uniform since Week 1 of last season. The loss of Kupp is concerning considering Stafford lost the services of 2023 ROTY Puka Nacua (knee) in last week's loss. Stafford will likely lead a ragtag group of receivers into a difficult matchup against the 49ers on Sunday.
Stafford completed 34 of 49 pass attempts for 317 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Sunday's 26-20 overtime loss to Detroit. Stafford fell short to his former club in a tightly contested matchup that needed extra time to complete. Unfortunately for the Rams, the Lions won the coin flip and marched to the end zone without giving Los Angeles' offense a chance to possess the ball in the extra period. Stafford performed well on a personal level despite losing a key member of the offense, Puka Nacua (knee), to an apparent knee injury. The severity of injury to last season's Rookie of the Year is currently unknown, but the Rams' would likely find it difficult to replace that type of talent on the field in the way Nacua did for Cooper Kupp last year. The latter looked healthy in his first 2024 action, which helps soften the fantasy blow from the potential loss of Nacua for Stafford ahead of next Sunday's tilt against Arizona.
Stafford (hamstring) is participating in team drills at the start of Tuesday's practice, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports. Stafford was limited to individual work in his return to practice Monday, but he's now resumed handling normal reps. That's enough to alleviate any concerns about the 36-year-old signal-caller's health, though the plan for Los Angeles all along has been for Stetson Bennett to start Saturday's preseason finale against the Texans. The Rams also expect second-year wideout Puka Nacua (hamstring) to be available Week 1 versus the Lions, so with Cooper Kupp also entering the 2024 season healthy, Stafford will have both his top wideouts available to kick off the season.
Stafford (hamstring) participated in stretching and individual work at Monday's practice but was held out of team drills, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports. Stafford returned to practice on an individual basis Monday, a positive step in the right direction after he departed the field last Wednesday as a result of hamstring tightness. Coach Sean McVay said Stafford's limitations are precautionary, and he simply "wanted to be smart with him," noting that "he was obviously very upset at me that he wasn't practicing today." Even if he was fully healthy, Stafford wouldn't be in contention to start Los Angeles' preseason finale against the Texans on Saturday, but it sounds like the veteran signal-caller is on track to play Week 1 against the Lions on Sunday, Sept. 8.
Stafford (hamstring) is going through individual drills at the start of practice Monday, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports. Stafford missed some time at practice last week due to hamstring tightness, and while coach Sean McVay's confidence in the veteran quarterback's ability to resume practicing Monday teetered over the weekend, he's now back on the field for individual drills. Even if Stafford isn't yet cleared to practice in full, seeing him already back on the field alleviates serious concerns about his health. Regardless, Stafford won't be in contention to suit up for Los Angeles' preseason finale against the Texans on Aug. 24.