Rams Optimistic About Matthew Stafford Returning After Bye Week

Rams Optimistic About Matthew Stafford Returning After Bye Week

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Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay sounded optimistic about quarterback Matthew Stafford (thumb) returning after their Week 10 bye, although nothing is definitive yet. McVay responded to a question from the media about backup Brett Rypien with an indication that it's not something the Rams will be forced to weigh because of "the direction they are headed." Stafford returning in Week 11 will depend on his grip strength and functionality. The 35-year-old veteran is trying to recover from a UCL sprain in his right thumb that he suffered in Week 8. Rypien went just 13-for-28 for 130 yards, no touchdowns and an interception in the Week 9 loss to the Green Bay Packers. All of LA's offensive weapons would receive a boost in fantasy value if Stafford were to return in Week 11 and start against the Seattle Seahawks.

Source: The Athletic - Jourdan Rodrigue