Reports from both Ian Rapoport of NFL Network and Adam Schefter of ESPN indicate that veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford is unlikely to play Sunday because of a right thumb injury, forcing the Los Angeles Rams to start backup Brett Rypien against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.
Rapoport said the “plan” is for Rypien to start; Schefter said Stafford is “unlikely” to play. Both echoed what Sean McVay said Friday: The Rams will give Stafford up until gametime to give himself a chance to play.