Matthew Stafford is unlikely to play against the Packers on Sunday due to his UCL sprain but the Rams are giving him all the time it can before making a final decision.
as he deals with a thumb injury, but the team is giving him all the time it can before it has to make any final decisions about his availability, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Dallas CowboysIn the middle of this past week, one source said it"would have been unthinkable" for Stafford to play Sunday, but the veteran quarterback has made progress. Stafford wants to play, but the team recognizes it's going to be highly challenging, a source said.
The Rams head into their bye week after Sunday's game, meaning Stafford could have two weeks to recover if he doesn't play. Los Angeles would next play on Nov. 19 at Seattle.
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