Matthew Stafford unsure to return this season

The Los Angeles Rams are unsure when or if quarterback Matthew Stafford will return this season, league sources advised ESPN.

Stafford is out Sunday in opposition to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs due to a strained neck and two current journeys to the concussion protocol. He suffered one concussion earlier this month, and the Rams by no means may show he suffered a second concussion although he was within the protocol a second time.

Stafford, 34, has absorbed loads of bodily punishment this season. On Wednesday, the Rams dominated him out for his or her recreation in opposition to the Chiefs.

Rams coach Sean McVay stated Stafford felt some numbness in his legs after taking a success final Sunday in opposition to the Saints but additionally emphasised that although Stafford is within the concussion protocol, it doesn’t suggest he has been recognized with a concussion.

Stafford’s standing going ahead is much like that of injured Rams huge receiver Cooper Kupp, who was anticipated to overlook six to eight weeks after having ankle surgical procedure. Sources advised ESPN the Rams, who’ve misplaced 4 straight video games and 6 of their previous seven, really feel there isn’t a have to rush again an injured participant except the season stops slipping away.

If the Rams (3-7) can string collectively some wins, beginning Sunday when quarterback Bryce Perkins is anticipated to start out at Kansas Metropolis, then they will have Stafford rested and prepared for a stretch run.

Perkins is a 2020 undrafted free agent from Virginia who has shined through the preseason however not gotten in depth enjoying time through the common season. Perkins’ first NFL begin couldn’t are available a harder venue — in Kansas Metropolis in opposition to a Tremendous-Bowl contending crew.

Sunday’s recreation might be the primary of a number of begins this season for Perkins, relying on how he performs, how the crew fares and the way Stafford recovers. McVay stated Wednesday that he wouldn’t rule out shutting down Stafford for the remainder of the season, saying the Rams “usually are not going to do something that is reckless.”

Stafford has handed for two,087 yards, 10 touchdowns and eight interceptions this season, his second with the Rams.

John Wolford began below middle for Los Angeles in opposition to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 10 — the primary recreation Stafford missed whereas within the concussion protocol — however Perkins changed the injured Stafford final Sunday in opposition to New Orleans, finishing 5-of-10 passes for 64 yards whereas additionally dashing for 39 yards.