The Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is unlikely to play against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday as he battles with a right thumb injury. Still, one source claimed that the Rams are willing to wait to see if there is any change to his status before ruling him out completely.

Officially listed as questionable, Stafford was injured during his team’s 43-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys last week. While one source mentioned earlier in the week that it “would have been unthinkable” for him to play on Sunday due to his ulnar collateral ligament sprain, he may end up being rested given that he will have two weeks to recover before the Rams’ next game due to a bye next week.

Should Stafford be rested, Brett Rypien would be expected to replace him with Dresser Winn as backup. Star rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua, who is also listed as questionable, is expected to play.

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Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has been cleared to play in the game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday after being cleared of concussion protocol. Following his absence during the Rams’ 27-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 10, Stafford has been on the mend, becoming a full participant in the teams’ training all week.

Stafford entered concussion protocol on November 8 after the Rams’ Week 9 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccanneers after the team’s medical staff determined that this was the “appropriate” action following an examination of the player. After the game, coach Sean McVay revealed that he did not see any indication during the game that Stafford had been dealing with concussion symptoms.

Although Stafford is listed as being available for Sunday’s game, McVay has confirmed that quarterback Bryce Perkins may back up Stafford against the Saints should the need arise. Fellow quarterback John Wolford, who played in Stafford’s place against the Cardinals last week, has been listed on the team’s injury report after suffering a neck injury.

Prior to entering concussion protocol, Stafford had completed 68.4% of his passes for 1,928 yards this season along with eight touchdowns and eight interceptions.

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LA Rams’ defense, one of the biggest reasons for the team’s recent good performances that saw them claim the top of NFC West, just suffered a tough blow. According to head coach Sean McVay, Rams’ leading tackler Micah Kiser is dealing with a knee injury and was placed on the Injured Reserve list.

Kiser, who has 77 tackles in 2020 to go with three pass deflections and one forced fumble, got hurt during Monday’s big win over Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Luckily for LA, Kiser should return in time to help his team in the playoffs. McVay said that the 25-year-old player doesn’t need surgery and will most likely be added to the team after spending three weeks in IR.

This is the second time Micah Kiser lands on IR since the Rams took him with the fifth-round pick in 2018 out of Virginia. He previously spent the entire 2019 season dealing with a chest injury that required surgery.

In Kiser’s absence, the Rams are expected to turn to 2019’s undrafted linebacker Troy Reeder. In 10 games (one start) he played this season, Reeder accumulated 3.0 sacks, 21 tackles, and three QB hits.

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The Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is unlikely to play against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday as he battles with a right thumb injury. Still, one source claimed that the Rams are willing to wait to see if there is any change to his status before ruling him out completely.

Officially listed as questionable, Stafford was injured during his team’s 43-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys last week. While one source mentioned earlier in the week that it “would have been unthinkable” for him to play on Sunday due to his ulnar collateral ligament sprain, he may end up being rested given that he will have two weeks to recover before the Rams’ next game due to a bye next week.

Should Stafford be rested, Brett Rypien would be expected to replace him with Dresser Winn as backup. Star rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua, who is also listed as questionable, is expected to play.

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Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has been cleared to play in the game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday after being cleared of concussion protocol. Following his absence during the Rams’ 27-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 10, Stafford has been on the mend, becoming a full participant in the teams’ training all week.

Stafford entered concussion protocol on November 8 after the Rams’ Week 9 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccanneers after the team’s medical staff determined that this was the “appropriate” action following an examination of the player. After the game, coach Sean McVay revealed that he did not see any indication during the game that Stafford had been dealing with concussion symptoms.

Although Stafford is listed as being available for Sunday’s game, McVay has confirmed that quarterback Bryce Perkins may back up Stafford against the Saints should the need arise. Fellow quarterback John Wolford, who played in Stafford’s place against the Cardinals last week, has been listed on the team’s injury report after suffering a neck injury.

Prior to entering concussion protocol, Stafford had completed 68.4% of his passes for 1,928 yards this season along with eight touchdowns and eight interceptions.

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LA Rams’ defense, one of the biggest reasons for the team’s recent good performances that saw them claim the top of NFC West, just suffered a tough blow. According to head coach Sean McVay, Rams’ leading tackler Micah Kiser is dealing with a knee injury and was placed on the Injured Reserve list.

Kiser, who has 77 tackles in 2020 to go with three pass deflections and one forced fumble, got hurt during Monday’s big win over Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Luckily for LA, Kiser should return in time to help his team in the playoffs. McVay said that the 25-year-old player doesn’t need surgery and will most likely be added to the team after spending three weeks in IR.

This is the second time Micah Kiser lands on IR since the Rams took him with the fifth-round pick in 2018 out of Virginia. He previously spent the entire 2019 season dealing with a chest injury that required surgery.

In Kiser’s absence, the Rams are expected to turn to 2019’s undrafted linebacker Troy Reeder. In 10 games (one start) he played this season, Reeder accumulated 3.0 sacks, 21 tackles, and three QB hits.

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