Lions QB Matthew Stafford is expected to start Sunday against the Panthers, per source. No major setbacks on his thumb injury so the team expects him to be available as of now.

The Panthers rank fifth in QB aFPA this season which doesn't bode well for Stafford in Week 11. He's 4for4's QB18 heading into this week's matchup.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was back at practice on Thursday.

Stafford missed Wednesday's session with a right thumb injury but was able to return to a limited session on Thursday. Stafford is fully expected to play this weekend after returning to the practice field. The larger concern is that Stafford may be down his two top playmakers in Kenny Golladay and D'Andre Swift for Week 11's contest against the Carolina Panthers. Stafford is currently our 19th ranked running back for Week 11.

Lions starting quarterback Matthew Stafford is at practice Wednesday but is "not doing anything" according to reports.

Stafford injured his thumb last week but early reports indicated he should be able to play through the ailment. The fact that Stafford is not throwing at Wednesday's practice is concerning for his availability in Week 11 and the trickle down effect his absence would have on other Detriot skill players. Stafford's practice status will have to be monitored throughout the week to see if he begins throwing before Sunday's game.

Tests revealed Lions QB Matthew Stafford has a partial tear in a ligament in the thumb on his throwing hand, per sources.

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Pelissero said they’ll take the week to see how Stafford throws the ball. But, as Pelissero added, Stafford is tough as they come and the expectation is he starts Sunday against the Panthers. If he can't, Daniel would be next up.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford said during his weekly television appearance on FOX2 in Detroit that X-rays on his right hand were negative, giving him a much greater chance of playing Sunday against Carolina.

"I did get some X-rays after the game and they were negative. No fractures or breaks in there," Stafford said on the station. "A couple, I'm sure, tests throughout the week but, you know, I'm going to do everything I can to be out there. I'm going to do what I can.

"So I like my chances."

Stafford injured the hand in the first quarter of Sunday's 30-27 win against Washington on a sack from Kevin Pierre-Louis that was flagged for a personal foul. He had his hand taped up at the thumb and the wrist and remained in the game, completing 24 of 33 passes for 276 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions. He also had no problem celebrating with teammates -- throwing hand included -- after Matt Prater's 59-yard field goal, the story all said.

Lions QB Matthew Stafford had tests on his thumb after the game, but source said there was not much concern going forward. X-Rays negative.

Rapoport tweeted Stafford will have some more tests Monday to make sure there is no structural damage, but the early vibe is optimistic. Stafford may be limited some this week, but the initial belief is he won’t miss game time.

Lions QB Matthew Stafford’s COVID test came back negative and he is officially cleared to start against the Vikings.

Stafford was removed from the team’s list Saturday, so signs were pointing towards him playing and now he officially has the green light. He’s a top-15 option this week in a key divisional battle.