GREEN BAY, Wisc. – The Rams wanted to give quarterback Matthew Stafford enough time for the sprained UCL in his right thumb to heal, in hopes he could play Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.
But after the Rams’ 20-3 loss to the Packers, the offense sputtering in his absence, the question turns to when Stafford will be able to take the field again.
Backup Brett Rypien said he found out he would start on Friday, when it became clear that Stafford’s injury was preventing him from gripping a football with his throwing hand. Stafford still made the trip to Green Bay, but there was no last-second miracle that allowed him to dress for the game at Lambeau Field.