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Sean McVay said he's expecting QB Matthew Stafford to play Sunday against the Seahawks.

Related players: Carson Wentz

Obviously a big upgrade for the Rams offense heading into Week 11. Brett Rypien didn't play well when we last saw the Rams in Week 9, forcing them to go out and sign Wentz as a more capable backup should Stafford not be able to go. The post added that McVay said Stafford was able to throw the ball during individual drills during practice Monday.

Carson Wentz is signing with the Los Angeles Rams, per source.

Related players: Matthew Stafford, Brett Rypien

The Rams are optimistic Stafford will be able to play in Week 11, after the team's Week 10 bye, so this move seems to be more about insurance. Rypien threw for just 130 yards and added an interception in a loss to the Packers last week. Wentz should at least provide some stability at the position if Stafford has to miss more time. Wentz should be able to get up to speed during the team's bye this week.

Sean McVay said he expects RB Kyren Williams to return after Williams comes off of Injured Reserve.

It feels like Williams has been gone forever, but he'll have to sit out Week 11 for his fourth game after the team's bye this week. Williams is dealing with an ankle injury but it looks like he'll be ready to go when he's back for Week 12, a game at the Cardinals.

Sean McVay sounded optimistic about getting QB Matthew Stafford back post-bye.

Related players: Brett Rypien

The Rams have a bye in Week 10, so nothing is definitive yet. Rodrigue went on to say McVay was responding to a question about a backup QB, but McVay indicated that wasn't something the Rams would be forced to weigh because of “the direction they are headed,” meaning they were optimistic about Stafford.

Per Sarah, "I don’t see QB Matthew Stafford (thumb) or RT Rob Havenstein (calf) during the portion of practice open to the media."

Related Players: Brett Rypien

Stafford is notorious for playing through injuries, but this one isn't trending in the right direction. If he misses Week 9, the entire offense takes a hit.

Rams’ QB Matthew Stafford, who has a UCL sprain in his right thumb, is not practicing today. The Rams play at Green Bay on Sunday.

Related Players: Brett Rypien

Stafford is notorious for playing through injuries, but this one isn't trending in the right direction. If he misses Week 9, the entire offense takes a hit.

Another major move in Las Vegas: The Raiders are expected to start rookie QB Aidan O'Connell this week and going forward, with Jimmy Garoppolo going to the bench. The promising O’Connell now gets his shot.

Related Players: Brian Hoyer

Things are getting spicy in Vegas. O'Connell should be able to move the ball down the field better than Garoppolo was able to on Monday Night Football, and will hopefully bring Jakobi Meyers and Davante Adams back into fantasy relevance.

Rams QB Matthew Stafford is day to day with a UCL sprain, per coach Sean McVay.

Related players: Brett Rypien

Stafford's status for Week 9 is up in the air as of now, but overall it's pretty good news for the QB and his fantasy owners. It will likely come down to how Stafford is able to grip the ball and perhaps any pain that may be involved. Stafford is as tough as they come, so it may be an issue of how much zip he can put on the ball. If he can't go, Rypien would get the start. The Rams do play an early game at Green Bay in Week 9, but the team does have a Week 10 bye.

The Rams are evaluating a range of potential scenarios with QB Matthew Stafford and his thumb injury, per source, and he’ll have further testing plus assessment on how he’s gripping the ball through the week.

Related players: Brett Rypien, Stetson Bennett

Rodrigue said the team is pretty much looking at everything, including possible colder conditions in Green Bay in Week 9 - as far as gripping the ball goes. The Rams also have a bye in Week 10. Rodrigue added the team is considering the short term, but the Rams are also not ruling out injured reserve at this point, as they are still gathering information that helps discern a larger timeline for Stafford. Rypien came on in relief of Stafford in Week 8 and could be the assumed starter if Stafford has to miss Week 9. The team drafted Bennett this past spring.

Rams QB Brett Rypien is now in against the Cowboys as Matthew Stafford remains in the locker room with a thumb injury.

It's a passing-hand thumb injury for Stafford, who was 13/22 for 162 yards with a touchdown, an interception and a two-point reception (we're not kidding). Maybe the Rams are just saving Stafford as Dallas has been in control all day long, taking a 36-17 lead to the fourth quarter.