Matthew Stafford began to start for the Rams opener after missing training time at the training camp

According to coach Sean Mcvay, the Los Angeles quarter-Arrière, the Los Angeles Rams, is expected to be planned for Sunday’s home opening against Houston’s Texans, Sean Mcvay.

There had been questions about Stafford’s health throughout the offseason, because a back disease had started it more slowly than the rest of its RAMS teammates. But Mcvay expects Stafford, as well as the left hob Alaric Jackson, be available for week 1.

Stafford missed the entire training camp due to an aggravated disc on the back.

He received an epidural injection to relieve the pain, and he was a full participant until August 18.

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Los Angeles Rams Matthew Stafford’s quarterrier (9 years old) during the activities of the team organized at the Rams practice center on June 3, 2025. (Images Kirby Lee / Imagn)

But since his return, Stafford has had no setbacks, who has his head coach with confidence in the capabilities of 37 years against a tough Texans team to launch the new season.

Mcvay was not as worried as fans, however, throughout this staff situation.

Matthew Stafford of Rams returns to train after missing time due to a back injury

“I thought he had done a good job today,” Mcvay told journalists on August 18. “We had 26 team parts, and he did a very good job to manage the group. I thought I saw the field well. I thought he had gone where the ball should go, and there was a good job of competition from both games today.”

The Rams took things with caution with the old overall choice n ° 1 of Georgia, claiming that at the time, the situation was “very fluid” because they did not mean with certainty that it would be available the week 1.

Now that the season is about to start, Mcvay has done this designation and the Rams are ready to drive.

The quarter of Los Angeles Rams, Matthew Stafford (9), throws against the Buffalo Bills during the first half at the Sofi stadium. (Gary A. Vasquez / Imagn Images)

Los Angeles hopes to defend its NFC West title for a year ago, ahead of the Seattle Seahawks by an equality break despite the two with a 10-7 file at the end of the regular season.

A key to doing so is to have a healthy staff under the center throughout the season. Mcvay and the rest of the Rams understand how important the Stafford performance is for their hopes for the Super Bowl.

Stafford launched for 3,762 yards with 20 affected eight interceptions on 16 games last season. He had a completion rate of 65.8% during his 16th NFL season.

While its main objective, Puka Nacua, remains in its group, there is a new look on the wide receiver while Davante Adams fills the void left by Cooper Kupp, which was exchanged to the Rivaux Seahawks this offseason.

Los Angeles Rams Matthew Stafford’s quarterrier (9) walks on the field before the Dallas Cowboys at the Sofi stadium on August 22, 2025. (Images Jayne Kamin Oncea / Imagn)

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Stafford’s backup this season is Jimmy Groppolo, who would replace him in the need for Mcvay.

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