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  Rams | Matthew Stafford plans to return    Wed Jan 17, 11:47 AM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford plans to return to the team in 2024, he said on Sunday, Jan. 14.

Footballguys view: Stafford had talked about retirement after the Rams won the Super Bowl, but he's stayed and performed at a high level. Now, he's staying longer and taking over a team looking like a perennial playoff team. The Rams have a young core of players with tremendous upside. So long as Stafford is under center, they can win a lot of games in 2024.

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  Rams | Matthew Stafford has hand taped    Sun Jan 14, 11:37 PM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford (hand) suffered a cut on his right hand during the NFC Wild Card game but was able to continue playing after having it taped.

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  Rams | Matthew Stafford falls to former team    Sun Jan 14, 10:49 PM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford completed 25 of his 36 passes for 367 yards and two touchdowns in a 24-23 loss to the Detroit Lions in the NFC Wild Card game.

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  Rams | Four offensive starters inactive    Sun Jan 7, 03:21 PM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford (non-injury), RB Kyren Williams (non-injury), WR Cooper Kupp (non-injury) and TE Tyler Higbee (shoulder) have been declared inactive for the Week 18 game.

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  Rams | Week 18 Los Angeles Rams inactives    Sun Jan 7, 03:20 PM

The Los Angeles Rams have declared DL Aaron Donald, QB Matthew Stafford, WR Cooper Kupp, OT Joe Noteboom, TE Tyler Higbee, RB Kyren Williams and LB Ernest Jones inactive for Week 18.

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  Rams | Matthew Stafford expected to sit out    Fri Jan 5, 07:56 PM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford (non-injury) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 5, and is listed as doubtful for Week 18.

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  Rams | Thursday practice report for Rams    Thu Jan 4, 07:56 PM

Los Angeles Rams OT Joe Noteboom (foot), TE Tyler Higbee (shoulder), C Brian Allen (illness) and QB Matthew Stafford (non-injury) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 4. RB Kyren Williams (non-injury), WR Cooper Kupp (non-injury) and DT Aaron Donald (non-injury) were limited during practice. OT Rob Havenstein (non-injury), S Jordan Fuller (ankle), DE Desjuan Johnson (toe), DT Bobby Brown III (knee), CB Tre Tomlinson (hamstring) and CB Duke Shelley (hamstring) fully participated in practice.

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  Rams | Matthew Stafford to rest Week 18    Wed Jan 3, 02:17 PM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford will not play in Week 18 and QB Carson Wentz will start in his place, according to sources on Wednesday, Jan. 3.

Footballguys view: The Rams travel to play the 49ers in Week 18. They're going with Wentz as their starter, and the 49ers are starting Sam Darnold. Rewind this matchup a few years ago and it would seem pretty good. Now, it's a matchup between a guy trying to hold onto his career (Wentz) and a quality backup (Darnold). Things change pretty quickly around here.

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  Rams | Matthew Stafford goes over 300 yards    Sun Dec 31, 07:04 PM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford completed 24-of-34 passes for 317 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Week 17 against the New York Giants, and he ran once for minus-1 yard.

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  Rams | Matthew Stafford dialed in    Sat Dec 30, 10:02 PM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford has thrown multiple touchdown passes in five straight games, and he has 14 touchdowns and one interception during that span.

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  Rams | Matthew Stafford tops 300 yards on TNF    Fri Dec 22, 12:54 AM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford completed 24 of his 34 passing attempts for 328 yards and a pair of touchdowns during the club's 30-22 win over the New Orleans Saints on Thursday, Dec. 21.

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  Rams | Matthew Stafford tosses two touchdowns    Sun Dec 17, 10:27 PM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford completed 25-of-33 passes for 258 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 15 against the Washington Commanders, while adding a 2-yard run on his only attempt.

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  Rams | Matthew Stafford tosses three touchdowns    Sun Dec 10, 07:41 PM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford completed 23-of-41 passes for 294 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 14 against the Baltimore Ravens, while running one time for minus-1 yard.

Footballguys view: Stafford wasn't affected that much by the rainy conditions and top-ranked Ravens pass defense, but he couldn't find one more play in overtime to get the Rams the upset win on the road. They are still a solid contender for a wild card in the NFC with a much easier game against the Commanders up next week.

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  Rams | Matthew Stafford tosses three touchdowns    Sun Dec 3, 09:00 PM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford completed 22-of-37 passes for 279 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 13 against the Cleveland Browns, while running once for minus-2 yards.

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  Rams | Matthew Stafford held under 200 yards    Sun Nov 19, 10:09 PM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford completed 17-of-31 passes for 190 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Week 11 against the Seattle Seahawks, and he also had two runs for a single yard. He went to the medical tent briefly in the second half for an undisclosed injury, but he was able to tough it out and finish up.

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  Rams | Matthew Stafford to start Week 11's game    Sun Nov 19, 12:57 PM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford (thumb) will start Week 11's game versus the Seattle Seahawks and will not have any limitations.

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  Rams | Matthew Stafford on track to play    Fri Nov 17, 06:58 PM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford (thumb) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 17, and is not on the injury report for Week 11.

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  Rams | Matthew Stafford good to go vs. SEA    Fri Nov 17, 02:21 PM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford (thumb) will practice in full on Friday, Nov. 17, and start in Week 11 against the Seattle Seahawks, according to head coach Sean McVay.

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  Rams | Matthew Stafford a full participant    Thu Nov 16, 08:08 PM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford (thumb) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 16.

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  Rams | Matthew Stafford fully practices    Wed Nov 15, 07:58 PM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford (thumb) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 15.

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  Rams | Matthew Stafford expected to play Week 11    Mon Nov 13, 03:56 PM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford (thumb) is expected to play against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 11, according to sources Monday, Nov. 13.

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  Rams | Matthew Stafford will not be available    Sun Nov 5, 11:47 AM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford (thumb) has been declared inactive for the Week 9 game.

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  Rams | Week 9 Los Angeles Rams inactives    Sun Nov 5, 11:39 AM

The Los Angeles Rams have declared QB Matthew Stafford, RB Myles Gaskin, DE Earnest Brown, LB Ernest Jones, OT Rob Havenstein and OG Zachary Thomas inactive for Week 9.

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  Rams | Matthew Stafford not expected to start in Week 9    Sun Nov 5, 08:29 AM

Although Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford (thumb) has not been ruled out for Week 9's game against the Green Bay Packers, multiple sources claim that the team is planning to have QB Brett Rypien make the start.

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  Rams | Matthew Stafford unlikely to play    Sat Nov 4, 09:37 PM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford (thumb) is unlikely to play against the Green Bay Packers in Week 9, but the Rams will give Stafford as much time as possible before making a final decisions about his availability, according to sources.

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  Rams | Week 9 injury report for LA Rams    Fri Nov 3, 04:33 PM

Los Angeles Rams LB Ernest Jones (knee) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers. TE Hunter Long (hamstring) practiced in full all week but has also been ruled out. OT Rob Havenstein (calf) and QB Matthew Stafford (thumb) did not practice all week but are listed as questionable. DT Larrell Murchison (knee), CB Cobie Durant (shoulder) and WR Puka Nacua (knee) were limited in practice all week and are also listed as questionable. DT Aaron Donald (rest) and C Brian Allen (rest) did not practice on Friday but are expected to play. WR Austin Trammell (hip), WR Ben Skowronek (Achilles) and P Ethan Evans (ankle) practiced in full on Friday and have been removed from the injury report.

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  Rams | Matthew Stafford likely true game-time decision    Fri Nov 3, 02:14 PM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford (thumb) will not practice again on Friday, Nov. 3, and is listed as questionable on the final Week 9 injury report. Additionally, head Sean McVay told reporters that the team will wait as long as it can before deciding if he will play against the Green Bay Packers.

Footballguys view: We'll project the Rams offense without Stafford this week, which makes Cooper Kupp and a banged up Puka Nacua no better than WR3/Flex plays. Hopefully the Rams bye next week allows Stafford to return and throw effectively in Week 11.

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  Rams | Matthew Stafford day-to-day    Mon Oct 30, 06:19 PM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford (thumb) is considered day-to-day because of a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his thumb, according to head coach Sean McVay.

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  Rams | Matthew Stafford uncertain for Week 9    Mon Oct 30, 02:29 AM

Updating earlier reports, Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay indicated he didn't know whether QB Matthew Stafford (thumb) would miss time after suffering a thumb injury during the team's Week 8 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

Footballguys view: Stafford had his thumb wrapped up after injuring it on a two-point conversion, but he was unable to return to the game. It didn't seem to bother him, but we'll have to see what he can do this week in practice.

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  Rams | Lackluster showing from Matthew Stafford    Sun Oct 22, 08:15 PM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford completed 14 of his 29 passes for 231 yards, a touchdown and an interception in a 24-17 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 7.

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  Rams | Matthew Stafford tosses TD in win    Sun Oct 15, 10:11 PM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford completed 15 of his 24 passes for 226 yards and a touchdown in a 26-9 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 6.

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  Rams | Matthew Stafford sputters in second half    Sun Oct 8, 08:34 PM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford didn't lead the offense past midfield in the second against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 5, completing 21 of his 37 passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns in a 23-14 loss.

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  Rams | Matthew Stafford on track to play    Fri Oct 6, 07:11 PM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford (hip) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 6, and is not on the injury report for Week 5.

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  Rams | Week 5 injury report for LA Rams    Fri Oct 6, 05:06 PM

Los Angeles Rams OT Joe Noteboom (groin) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 5 against the Philadelphia Eagles. DE Desjuan Johnson (thumb) was upgraded to a limited practice on Friday, Oct. 6, but is listed as doubtful. OT Alaric Jackson (hamstring) was also upgraded to a limited practice on Friday and is listed as questionable. C Brian Allen (rest) did not practice on Friday but is expected to be available. RB Kyren Williams (hip), LB Christian Rozeboom (neck), WR Cooper Kupp (hamstring), LB Ochaun Mathis (knee), WR Ben Skowronek (Achilles) and QB Matthew Stafford (hip) practiced in full on Friday and have been removed from the injury report.

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  Rams | Matthew Stafford takes part in practice    Thu Oct 5, 07:38 PM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford (hip) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 5.

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  Rams | Matthew Stafford takes part in practice    Wed Oct 4, 08:12 PM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford (hip) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 4.

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  Rams | Hip issue for Matthew Stafford    Mon Oct 2, 07:23 PM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford (hip) suffered a hip bruise during the Week 4 game but is expected to practice this week and be available for the Week 5 game, according to head coach Sean McVay.

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  Rams | Matthew Stafford surpasses 300-yard mark    Sun Oct 1, 05:49 PM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford went 27-for-40 for 319 yards, one touchdown and one interception against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 4. He also rushed for 14 yards on two carries during the game.

Footballguys view: Stafford got a little banged up in this one, but led his team to the win in overtime. He should get Cooper Kupp back soon, so while Stafford hasn't been a strong fantasy play so far this year, his play has exceeded his productivity, and that productivity could catch up.

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  Rams | Matthew Stafford picked off twice    Tue Sep 26, 12:02 AM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford completed 18-of-33 passes for 269 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Week 3 against the Cincinnati Bengals, while adding a 7-yard rush on his only attempt.

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  Rams | Mixed results for Matthew Stafford    Sun Sep 17, 09:49 PM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford completed 34 of his 55 pass attempts for 307 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions in a 30-23 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 2.

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  Rams | Matthew Stafford lights up Seattle in opener    Mon Sep 11, 03:09 AM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford finished 24-of-38 for 334 yards in Week 1 against the Seattle Seahawks. Stafford also added 11 yards rushing on three carries.

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  Rams | Matthew Stafford their guy    Thu Jul 27, 10:40 AM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford drew trade interest from other teams, but the Rams were in unanimous agreement to keep him another season, according to head coach Sean McVay

Footballguys view: Did Stafford "draw" trade interest, or did the Rams unsuccessfully shop him this offseason? Either way, Stafford is back for another year and making a ton of money. We'll see if he can stay healthy and play like he used to, but Fantasy GMs are not counting on it.

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  Rams | Stafford Denied Pay Adjustment    Tue Jul 18, 12:59 AM

According to FS1 host Colin Cowherd, Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford denied the team's request for a pay adjustment earlier this offseason before another $57 million became guaranteed in March.

Footballguys view: Stafford got $120 million guaranteed over two years because he refused to rework his deal. After his guarantees at signing, Stafford had another $57 million due in March of 2023. Even though the team may have wanted to trade him, that didn't happen and he's back for another season as their starter. Stafford is clearly not the same player he used to be, and we anticipate the Rams will begin looking for their next franchise quarterback in the near future.

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  Rams | LA tried to trade Matthew Stafford    Wed Jul 12, 12:38 AM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford was 'feverishly' shopped during the offseason, according to Michael Lombardi, who said the team wanted to avoid paying Stafford $59 million in contract bonuses. Ultimately, however, there were no takers, and Stafford remains QB1 for the Rams.

Footballguys view: Stafford battled elbow problems and a brain injury over the last couple of seasons. In 2022, Stafford only appeared in nine games as he dealt with concussion problems. It's no surprise teams were not interested in the veteran quarterback. Rams head coach Sean McVay said there will be "no limitations" on Stafford in 2023.

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  Rams | Stafford Confident in WR Jefferson    Mon Jun 19, 04:51 PM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford said he and the team "feel confident" in WR Van Jefferson heading into the 2023 season.

Footballguys view: There have been a couple of stories about Jefferson this offseason, and they've been positive about his 2023 outlook. He's been catching passes from Stafford this offseason, and we're curious to see how things look in training camp. In addition to the stories about Jefferson, rookie WR Puka Nacua has been getting a ton of hype this offseason from OTAs and mandatory minicamp. If Stafford can stay healthy this year, he'll have an array of receiving weapons to throw to.

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  Rams | Good reviews for Matthew Stafford    Sun May 7, 12:14 PM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford (neck) has been 'slinging it' during offseason throwing sessions, according to WR Van Jefferson. 'He's looking great, he's always been great, so it's just great to be out there with him again and see him healthy,' Jefferson said.

Footballguys view: Earlier this year at the owners' meetings, Rams head coach Sean McVay said there will be "no limitations" on Stafford in 2023. Elbow and concussion problems plagued Stafford's 2022 season. It's a good sign that he's "slinging it" in workouts with Jefferson. He may not be a top-5 fantasy quarterback like he was in 2021, but Stafford could be a reliable QB2 for Fantasy GMs if he can stay healthy in 2023.

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  Rams | Brett Rypien joining LAR    Thu May 4, 11:46 AM

Free-agent QB Brett Rypien (Broncos) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Rams Wednesday, May 3, according to a source.

Footballguys view: Rypien was the no.2 quarterback for the Broncos, and he's been forced into starting duty a couple of times over the last few seasons. Undrafted out of Boise State in 2019, Rypien is incredibly smart (and he's probably going to be a coach someday) but he's limited in his skill set. His experience gives him an edge to win the primary backup job behind starting QB Matthew Stafford. Rookie Stetson Bennett (who is only one year younger than Rypien) is his main competition for the no.2 job.

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  Rams | Matthew Stafford feeling good    Mon Apr 17, 05:45 PM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford (neck) said he feels refreshed and will be ready for offseason workouts.

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  Rams | Matthew Stafford ready to go    Tue Mar 28, 11:57 AM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford (neck) will have no limitations and is ready to roll, according to head coach Sean McVay.

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  Rams | LA Rams keeping core three players around    Thu Mar 9, 03:26 PM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford, WR Cooper Kupp and DT Aaron Donald are 'weight-bearing walls' that will not be traded as the team attempts to get under the salary by the start of the new league year, according to general manager Les Snead.

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