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Despite a Rams victory, quarterback Matthew Stafford took quite a beating from Bryan Bresee (90) and the Saints defense last week. (Associated Press)
Matthew Stafford has played nearly 16 NFL seasons, absorbing hits that resulted in broken bones, strains, sprains and bruises. Has the Rams quarterback played a full season without an injury?
“No,” Stafford said Wednesday, chuckling.
Stafford, 36, displayed resilience and toughness during 12 seasons in Detroit and three-plus with the Rams. And he will do it again this week as the Rams prepare for Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills at SoFi Stadium.
During the second quarter of last Sunday’s victory over the New Orleans Saints, Stafford suffered a right ankle sprain when he was taken to the ground while throwing a pass. He limped after that play and shook his leg following the next one but remained in the game and passed for two second-half touchdowns in the 21-14 victory that improved the Rams’ record to 6-6.
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Before practice Wednesday, Stafford said his ankle felt “pretty good” and that he would be “good to go” against the Bills. He participated in all drills without obvious discomfort during the portion of practice open to reporters.
Earlier this season, Stafford dealt with back soreness after a Week 5 defeat by the Green Bay Packers. Playing through issues small and large is part of the job.
“You’d love to try to get through it as good as you can, but I think everybody in here is dealing with something at some point,” he said, “and it’s just kind of whether or not you can play with it, and then how good can you get it feelin’ before Sunday.
“So I got no new issue with going out there practicing … and playing on Sunday.”
Stafford has passed for 17 touchdowns with seven interceptions. In the last three games — victories over the New England Patriots and the Saints and a defeat by the…
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Author : LA Times
Publish date : 2024-12-05 11:00:00
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