Matthew Stafford Health, Injury Updates & History

Suffered cut on right throwing hand at end of 1st quarter - unlikely to affect grip or handoffs in any fashion - has previous injury to right thumb but by video did not get aggravated with this new cut

Will return in W11 against the Seahawks - should be able to play without a brace or tape

Will return in W11 against the Seahawks - FP on Wednesday with his right thumb injury - should be able to play without a brace or tape - accuracy or rust could be issues

Inactive for W9 with right thumb injury - will rest through W10 bye and chance to return in W11 - his ability to grip the ball will determine if he plays or not

DNP all week but listed as questionable - our panel of docs lean towards him not playing but Stafford plays through a lot and has played without practicing before - dealing with UCL sprain in right thumb that knocked him out W8

Analysis confirmed - head coach Sean McVay said the Rams' QB has a UCL sprain and is “day-to-day” - Pro Football Docs expect Stafford will miss this week and IR is a possibility - by video, right thumb UCL injury when he got thumb caught in defender's helmet on a 2-point attempt throw - had previous UCL surgery which helps him this time and likely limited new damage - chance he needs surgery which would be at least a 6-week absence

Injured right thumb just before halftime but able to return at start of 2nd half - by video, worry for right thumb UCL injury when he got thumb caught in defender's helmet on a 2-point attempt throw - had previous UCL surgery which helps him this time and likely limited new damage

By video, worry for right thumb UCL injury when he got thumb caught in defender's helmet on a 2-point attempt throw - had previous UCL surgery and surgery is a possibility this time as well - if fully torn, could miss at least 6 weeks

By video, right hip contusion when he was landed on by a defender midway through the 3rd quarter - will play through and shouldn't be limited when throwing the ball but could have limited mobility in the pocket

The 2022 Super Bowl champ has dealt with an abundance of difficult injuries throughout his career, but has played through most of them effectively. His spinal contusion last season is a separate issue. The Pro Football Docs anticipated he would opt for off-season surgery to prevent the potential for future neck injuries. However, there has been no word that he received that surgery. He is signed through 2026 as the Rams’ signal caller, but his neck issue means he’s likely one wrong hit away from calling it a career. Our panel of doctors never want to foreshadow or predict injuries, but the chances of Stafford finishing the season without suffering another spinal cord injury are not guaranteed. For years, our analysis has proven there are few quarterbacks tougher than Stafford, but another spinal cord contusion is not something to mess with.