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The Los Angeles Rams are expecting quarterback Matthew Stafford to start on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. Stafford sprained the ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb in Week 8 and did not play the following week against the Green Bay Packers. Rams backup quarterback Brett Rypien struggled in his start against the Packers and was cut during the Rams' bye week. Los Angeles signed quarterback Carson Wentz to replace him. The Rams also expect to get right tackle Rob Havenstein and starting inside linebacker Ernest Jones back against Seattle.
Matthew Stafford | QB
- Expected to start against the Seattle Seahawks
- Sprained ulnar collateral ligament in right thumb in Week 8
- Did not play in Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers
- Making progress and threw during individual drills at practice
- Anticipating him to be good to go
- Provides leadership and expected to lead the way this week
Brett Rypien | QB
- Struggled in his start against the Green Bay Packers
- Cut during the Rams' bye week
Carson Wentz | QB
- Signed to replace Brett Rypien
- Opportunity for someone with high-level football experience
Los Angeles Rams
- Expecting Matthew Stafford to start against the Seattle Seahawks
- Signed Carson Wentz to upgrade the quarterback room
- Expecting the return of Rob Havenstein at right tackle and Ernest Jones as the starting inside linebacker
Seattle Seahawks
- Will be facing Matthew Stafford as the starting quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams