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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.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams missed Thursday's practice due to his nagging ankle injury.

It sounds like Adams may not be all the way back to 100% and was held out to manage his reps. We will find out tomorrow whether or not he suffered a setback after the receiver was able to log a limited session Wednesday. If he misses tomorrow's session, fantasy managers will want to start making contingency plans for this weekend. Adams is our number three overall receiver 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.

On Tuesday, Kyle Shanahan was asked how he viewed Jimmy Garoppolo's future beyond this season, and Shanahan said that nothing has changed.

"I expect Jimmy to be our starter next year," Shanahan said, via David Lombardi of The Athletic. "I mean, I expect him to come and play with us this year. We have six games left. We are not out of the playoffs yet. I've been on a team that was 3-6 going into a bye week that ended up winning their division. I think we have guys on this team capable of finishing this the right way. We've gotta do it one game at a time and I hope Jimmy can come back and be a part of that but to think that we've made any decisions on anybody going into the future isn't the case. Jimmy has won a lot of games for us this year. It's a lot harder to win games when he's not here. Just hoping we can get him back."

With two years remaining on his contract, the 49ers can save $24.1 million in salary cap space by moving on from Garoppolo after the season, so the franchise has a decision to make, the story said. After a career year in which Garoppolo led the 49ers to a 13-3 record and Super Bowl appearance, he has thrown for just 1,096 yards, seven touchdowns and five interceptions in six games so far this year.

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.