Matthew Stafford reportedly dislocates finger on throwing hand in Lions' win
The Detroit Lions won their fifth in a row Sunday but it came at a price. Pro Bowl quarterback Matthew Stafford suffered a dislocation and torn ligaments to the middle finger of his throwing hand in the Lions’ comeback victory over the Bears, ESPN reported Sunday.
Stafford, who played the second half with a glove on his throwing hand, has no control of the top part of his middle finger, which is bent downward at a 90-degree angle, according to the report.
The injury occurred in the first quarter when his right hand made contact with Chicago’s Leonard Floyd, forcing Stafford to the sideline. He played the rest of the game with a glove.
"Was just trying to figure out what was the best way to manage it," said Stafford, who went 21 of 35 for 223 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. "You know, the training room guys, the equipment staff, everybody did a great job. Got me all ready to go, and then I just, I haven't thrown with one in a long time. Trying to get the feel back was a little difficult."
The Lions, who hold a two-game lead in the NFC North, face the Giants next Sunday.
