Matthew Stafford Out, Brett Rypien To Start For Rams

Matthew Stafford Out, Brett Rypien To Start For Rams

one year ago

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (thumb) will officially be inactive in Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers. As a result, backup Brett Rypien will make the start under center, according to a source. Things had been trending this way ever since Stafford was diagnosed with a sprained UCL in his right thumb after getting hurt in the Week 8 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The move from Stafford to Rypien will be a serious downgrade for LA's offense, especially for top pass-catchers Cooper Kupp and rookie Puka Nacua (knee), who is questionable to play with a knee injury. The Packers defense is pretty forgiving, but Rypien shouldn't be considered as anything more than a desperation low-end QB2 option for fantasy managers in superflex formats. With a bye coming in Week 10, there's a chance Stafford could be ready to go in Week 11.

Source: The Athletic - Jourdan Rodrigue