In line to start Week 1
Rams coach Sean McVay said Monday that Stafford is expected to start Sunday's regular-season opener against the Texans, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
Stafford has practiced in full since his return to the field Aug. 18, so while his being named the Week 1 starter was expected, McVay hadn't actually communicated the decision until now. With gameday now approaching, the 37-year-old quarterback could begin having a cap on his reps as a form of load management, but barring a tangible setback in his recovery from the back injury that caused him to miss most of training camp and the preseason, fantasy managers will be able to count on Stafford's presence under center, a notable development for Puka Nacua, Davante Adams and RB Kyren Williams. Per Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site, starting left tackle Alaric Jackson (tailbone/blood clots) is also expected to play Week 1.
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Myles Garrett
Listed as full Wednesday
Garrett (knee) was listed as a full participant on Wednesday's injury report, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Myles Garrett
Officially DNP on Tuesday
Garrett (knee) did not practice Tuesday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Davis Allen
Good to go for Week 1
Allen (quadriceps) is not listed on the Rams' injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the 49ers, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Terrance Ferguson
Sheds injury tag
Ferguson (soreness) was not listed on the injury report the Rams released Tuesday, according to Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com.
Puka Nacua
Avoids injury report
Nacua (core) was not listed on the injury report the Rams released Tuesday, according to Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com.
Myles Garrett
On track for opener
Rams head coach Sean McVay said Tuesday that Garrett (knee) will be "ready to go" for Thursday's season opener versus the 49ers in Melbourne, Australia, Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register reports.
Aaron Donald
Not playing in opener in Australia
Head coach Sean McVay said that Donald won't travel to Melbourne, Australia and will be inactive Thursday for the Rams' season opener versus the 49ers, Stu Jackson of the team's official site reports.
Aaron Donald
Vague about status for season opener
Donald stated only "we're taking it day by day" when asked Monday if he'll travel to Australia and/or play in the Rams' season opener against San Francisco on Thursday, Vincent Bonsignore of the California Post reports.
Puka Nacua
Expected to play in Australia
Rams head coach Sean McVay said Sunday that Nacua (core) is expected to play Thursday against the 49ers in Melbourne, Australia, Nate Atkins of The Athletic reports.
Myles Garrett
Available to practice Sunday
Rams head coach Sean McVay said that Garrett (knee) will practice Sunday, Nate Atkins of The Athletic reports.