Matthew Stafford left little doubt he will play Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, but the bigger question is how effective will the Detroit Lions quarterback be?
NFL Network reported Tuesday that Stafford suffered a partially torn ligament in his throwing hand in last week's win over Washington.
Stafford suffered the injury in the first quarter and remained in the game. He completed 24 of 33 passes for 276 yards and three touchdowns, and led the Lions on the winning field goal drive in the final 16 seconds.
Stafford said in his regular appearance Monday on WJBK-Fox 2 that X-rays on his hand were negative but he would undergo further testing throughout the week.