Matthew Stafford Uncertain For Season Finale
4 years agoDetroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (ankle, rib) said any decision on whether to play in the Week 17 regular season finale against the Vikings will be based on his health after he injured his right ankle on the first offensive series in the Week 16 blowout loss to the Buccaneers last Saturday. Stafford has also been playing through a rib-cartilage injury and an injured right thumb, but he doesn't think he'll need offseason surgery, as of right now. "If the rest of me, if I'm good, I want to be out there. I want to play," Stafford said. Interim head coach Darrell Bevell said they'll monitor Stafford's health throughout the week before making a decision on whether he'll play. With nothing left to play for, we'd be surprised if Detroit lets Stafford back on the field against Minnesota. If he is inactive, backup Chase Daniel will get the start and will be a low-end QB2 in superflex leagues against an extremely shaky Vikings secondary.
Source: ESPN.com - Michael Rothstein
Source: ESPN.com - Michael Rothstein