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The then-Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford with wife Kelly Stafford during the game between the Detroit Pistons and the Cleveland Cavaliers at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports | Credit: Reuters
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The then-Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford with wife Kelly Stafford during the game between the Detroit Pistons and the Cleveland Cavaliers at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports | Credit: Reuters
The LA Rams are not having a pleasant year. After their massive Super Bowl victory, the franchise does not seem in place. The Rams are coming off a loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and have two straight setbacks. However, there is another problem facing the franchise. Matthew Stafford is under concussion protocol. But his wife Kelly slammed the NFL after the massive setback.
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Rams HC Sean McVay confirmed on Wednesday that they placed Matthew Stafford in concussion protocol. It came after the franchise’s medical team found out it was the healthiest choice for the QB. The news left Kelly Stafford emotional as she expressed her thoughts on social media.
Kelly Stafford wrote on The Morning After podcast’s Instagram Stories. She mentioned, “If you follow NFL, you just heard Matthew got put into concussion protocol. If you have listened to my podcast at all, you know how a big a deal it is to me. The head is not something to be messed with… and I hope as this sport develops, so does the concern for head health and the research around it. And no, I’m not ok. I have every emotion running through me. Concerned, angry, sad, tired… all of them.”
Kelly Stafford reacts to Matthew Stafford being placed in concussion protocol. pic.twitter.com/t9yyTqnlgD
— Blaine Grisak (@bgrisakDTR) November 9, 2022
The QB’s entry into the concussion protocol looks surprising. Stafford appeared to be in his senses after the Week-9 loss. Moreover, he interacted with the media at the post-game press conference and looked normal during his appearance.
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The NFL has come under the radar for its handling of concussions. Predominantly, the issue got attention because Tua Tagovailoa took back-to-back hits in a week. Moreover, Stafford coming in the protocol looks concerning for the franchise.
Will Matthew Stafford be able to compete against the Cardinals?
The concern around the LA fanbase could rise after Matthew Stafford lands in concussion protocol. Sean McVay gave an update, where the medical team determined it to be the best for the QB. Stafford is not having the best year, and the setbacks keep coming. But does it mean that the Rams QB1 would miss out on action against the Arizona Cardinals?
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The Rams will "take it a day at a time" with Matthew Stafford in the concussion protocol, but Sean McVay says they're "having the optimistic approach that there’s a possibility he’ll be able to go" against the Cardinals.
— Greg Beacham (@gregbeacham) November 9, 2022
As per AP’s Greg Beacham, McVay said they did not place Stafford in the protocol till the middle of the week. He could still play against the Cardinals on Sunday. The Rams will take things slow with Stafford, hoping that he’ll be capable of playing this weekend.
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Will Matthew Stafford hold the fort against their divisional rivals? It is subject to witness.
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