LA Rams QB Matthew Stafford in concussion protocol

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is in the concussion protocol, coach Sean McVay says.

The Super Bowl-winning quarterback entered the protocol Tuesday afternoon after consultation with the Rams' medical staff, the team confirmed Wednesday. The Rams believe Stafford's condition resulted from action in last Sunday's 16-13 loss at Tampa Bay.

McVay said the Rams (3-5) haven't determined whether Stafford can play Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. John Wolford, a Rams backup since 2019, is likely to start if Stafford can't go.

Stafford has been one of the NFL's most durable quarterbacks for most of his professional career. He has missed only eight games over the past 12 seasons, and all eight occurred in 2019 with Detroit because of a midseason back injury.

Stafford hasn't yet missed any of his first 29 games with the Rams. After leading Los Angeles to a championship in his first season, he has passed for 1,928 yards and eight touchdowns with eight interceptions this season while completing a career-high 68.4% of his throws.

Los Angeles has lost four of its past five games to fall two games below .500 for the first time in McVay's coaching career.

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