Stafford Back this Week? (1 Viewer)

[jcaleo]

Matthew Stafford, QB DET

News: Lions coach Jim Schwartz said in his press conference Wednesday that QB Matt Stafford (shoulder) isn't yet ruled out for Week 3 against the Vikings.

Analysis: Stafford hurt his shoulder in Week 1 and was expected to miss 3-8 weeks, so this would be a miraculous recovery if the young gunslinger can get back under center this Sunday. Keep an eye on his progress at this week goes along, although the Vikings aren't the greatest matchup for any QB, so you might want to continue to look elsewhere in one-QB leagues for Week 3.

 

[Clifford]

Not yet ruled out is a long way from being in, but this is very, very encouraging. Not that anyone cares but in my 2QB flex league I drafted Stafford and Henne, dropped both after week 1 for Vick and Garrard, and just dropped Garrard for Stafford. If he plays this weekend it might be too soon, but I think this makes him a lock for week 4.

 

[jurb26]

Great, bring him back too early to face one of the best pass rushing teams in the NFL.

 

[joffer]

never underestimate the power of the Schwartz!

 

[packersfan]

Stafford didn't practice today. All of the reports I've seen from Lions beat writers expect him to sit out this week too. No word on when he'll return. Still seems to be anywhere from two weeks to six.

 

[Clifford]

Stafford didn't practice today. All of the reports I've seen from Lions beat writers expect him to sit out this week too. No word on when he'll return. Still seems to be anywhere from two weeks to six.

I guarantee you he will play week 4. He's a very fast healer and I've had my suspicions for a while his injury was grossly overstated at first. I really wouldn't be surprised to see him under center on Sunday. It is the Lions best chance to catch Minny reeling and move ahead of them in the division.

 

[packersfan]

Stafford didn't practice today. All of the reports I've seen from Lions beat writers expect him to sit out this week too. No word on when he'll return. Still seems to be anywhere from two weeks to six.

I guarantee you he will play week 4. He's a very fast healer and I've had my suspicions for a while his injury was grossly overstated at first. I really wouldn't be surprised to see him under center on Sunday. It is the Lions best chance to catch Minny reeling and move ahead of them in the division.

I hope you're right that he returns next week. I've been holding him and there are guys on the WW (namely Freeman and Bradford) who've looked good and I'm letting them pass by hoping Stafford can return quickly. The concern I have is he's very brittle. Three major injuries in 11 starts has me very concerned about whether he can hold up.

 

[Joe Bryant]

Make sure to understand the kind of guy Schwartz is here.

Stafford's arm could be amputated, and he would wait to rule him out till Sunday morning.

He prides himself on giving the opposition absolutely nothing to go on. He makes Belichick look talkative.

Bottom line is believe less than zero of what Schwartz says when it comes to injury information.

J

 

[coltsnut]

Gonna make an offer to the Vick owner...Kolb for Stafford. I think if Stafford can come back and not reaggravate this injury he will do well. He has some lethal weapons with Best and Calvin.

 

[Clifford]

Make sure to understand the kind of guy Schwartz is here.Stafford's arm could be amputated, and he would wait to rule him out till Sunday morning.He prides himself on giving the opposition absolutely nothing to go on. He makes Belichick look talkative.Bottom line is believe less than zero of what Schwartz says when it comes to injury information.J

Thanks for the info Joe. Didn't know this about Schwatrz but it certainly fits given the dearth of info about Stafford's injury. It definitely helps them to have the Vikes guessing at which QB they will see in week 3. I still think Stafford is a lock for week 4.

 

[sjacksonfan]

Make sure to understand the kind of guy Schwartz is here.Stafford's arm could be amputated, and he would wait to rule him out till Sunday morning.He prides himself on giving the opposition absolutely nothing to go on. He makes Belichick look talkative.Bottom line is believe less than zero of what Schwartz says when it comes to injury information.J

Everything I've read about the injury he has says it's a 4-8 week injury. He's not even throwing yet, I don't believe.

 

[PlasmaDogPlasma]

I guarantee you he will play week 4. He's a very fast healer and I've had my suspicions for a while his injury was grossly overstated at first. I really wouldn't be surprised to see him under center on Sunday.

That's very useful information based on absolutely no knowledge or facts.

 

[packersfan]

Stafford's been officially ruled out for this week.

 

[menobrown]

Make sure to understand the kind of guy Schwartz is here.Stafford's arm could be amputated, and he would wait to rule him out till Sunday morning.He prides himself on giving the opposition absolutely nothing to go on. He makes Belichick look talkative.Bottom line is believe less than zero of what Schwartz says when it comes to injury information.J

Everything I've read about the injury he has says it's a 4-8 week injury. He's not even throwing yet, I don't believe.

Google "Stafford out 2-3 weeks" and you will see all kinds of information were they think he might only be out 2-3 weeks and 6 tops. For sure out this week but 6 weeks is looking as the high end timeframe right now with a possiblity he could return next week.

 

[texasheat]

Not yet ruled out is a long way from being in, but this is very, very encouraging. Not that anyone cares but in my 2QB flex league I drafted Stafford and Henne, dropped both after week 1 for Vick and Garrard, and just dropped Garrard for Stafford. If he plays this weekend it might be too soon, but I think this makes him a lock for week 4.

I do, I was wondering what you would do. Good Move!

 

[Clifford]

I guarantee you he will play week 4. He's a very fast healer and I've had my suspicions for a while his injury was grossly overstated at first. I really wouldn't be surprised to see him under center on Sunday.

That's very useful information based on absolutely no knowledge or facts.

Then you're free to ignore it, same with all my posts. This is America.Lions | Matthew Stafford making progressfrom Footballguys.com News BloggerDetroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford (shoulder) is making progress from his shoulder injury but has not throw a football since suffering the injury, reports Dave Birkett, of the Detroit Free Press. Our View: Stafford's timetable for return is currently unknown, but if he keeps making progress then he may come back sooner than some expect.

 

[puckalicious]

Make sure to understand the kind of guy Schwartz is here.Stafford's arm could be amputated, and he would wait to rule him out till Sunday morning.He prides himself on giving the opposition absolutely nothing to go on. He makes Belichick look talkative.Bottom line is believe less than zero of what Schwartz says when it comes to injury information.J

Thanks for the info Joe. Didn't know this about Schwatrz but it certainly fits given the dearth of info about Stafford's injury. It definitely helps them to have the Vikes guessing at which QB they will see in week 3. I still think Stafford is a lock for week 4.

Listen to Joe on this. Schwartz is blowing smoke as he always does about injuries. I'd be shocked if Stafford started week 4.

 

[nysportsfan]

Not yet ruled out is a long way from being in, but this is very, very encouraging. Not that anyone cares but in my 2QB flex league I drafted Stafford and Henne, dropped both after week 1 for Vick and Garrard, and just dropped Garrard for Stafford. If he plays this weekend it might be too soon, but I think this makes him a lock for week 4.

You're right, no one cares.I think the Lions have too much invested in this guy to rush him back. He has to be completely healthy, IMO, to come back. It is encouraging that they haven't ruled him out, I guess, as that means he's showing enough to keep them hopeful.

 

[Clifford]

OK, I'll temper my certainty, but I am basing my thoughts on what I have observed of Stafford dating back to his freshman year at UGA. Dude is tough and always healed fast it seemed like.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Make sure to understand the kind of guy Schwartz is here.

Stafford's arm could be amputated, and he would wait to rule him out till Sunday morning.

He prides himself on giving the opposition absolutely nothing to go on. He makes Belichick look talkative.

Bottom line is believe less than zero of what Schwartz says when it comes to injury information.

J

that was funny

 

[akaoni]

I think it's also important to take shoulder injuries into account here as well. The shoulder is a tricky joint and can be prone to more injury if it suffers trauma repeatedly. I doubt Schwartz is going to rush Stafford back in there (especially against a D with a solid pass rush like the Vikes) and risk further injury/chronic shoulder issues. I bet the soonest we see him back is week 5 against St Louis, and he could be held out until after the week 7 bye as a precaution.

I'm an owner and currently have him stashed on my bench, so I'm just as eager to see him return as the next guy, but I don't think we see him for a while.

 

[FFdork]

This was posted on Fanball. This is what Joe was trying to tell the optimistic people:

09/23/2010 11:09 AM

THE NEWS

In addition to being unable to make "any kind of forward throwing motion," Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford cannot "even untie his shoes with his right hand," according to the Detroit News.

OUR VIEW

Yet the Lions have publicly refused to rule him out for Week 3. Not only will he not play this weekend, he is a certainty to be inactive in Week 4, and also likely in Week 5. His most likely return date is Detroit's October 31 game against Washington following their Week 7 bye.

Unless Detroit is going super old-school and ignoring the forward pass, I'm going to go out on a limb that Stafford is NOT back by week 4. Love the guy and want to see him playing again soon, but he probably needs to be able to lace up his own cleats before he gets back on the field.

 

[packersfan]

This was posted on Fanball. This is what Joe was trying to tell the optimistic people:

09/23/2010 11:09 AM

THE NEWS

In addition to being unable to make "any kind of forward throwing motion," Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford cannot "even untie his shoes with his right hand," according to the Detroit News.

OUR VIEW

Yet the Lions have publicly refused to rule him out for Week 3. Not only will he not play this weekend, he is a certainty to be inactive in Week 4, and also likely in Week 5. His most likely return date is Detroit's October 31 game against Washington following their Week 7 bye.

Unless Detroit is going super old-school and ignoring the forward pass, I'm going to go out on a limb that Stafford is NOT back by week 4. Love the guy and want to see him playing again soon, but he probably needs to be able to lace up his own cleats before he gets back on the field.

Lions have a Week 7 bye so my guess is he's back no sooner than Week 8. That would put his return right in line with the 6-8 week time frame that was originally provided after his injury was diagnosed.

 

[Grace Under Pressure]

Are folks dropping Stafford in re-draft? Assuming normal roster sizes, etc.

If he has been dropped are folks picking him up? What's the action? Again only talking re-draft here.

 

[Clifford]

Here's the whole article. As usualy Fanball is kinda heavy on the spin

http://www.detnews.com/article/20100923/SP...is--going-good-

Allen Park -- Matthew Stafford was coyly showing off the range of motion in his injured right shoulder Wednesday. While seated at his locker, he raised his right arm over his head and then back down.

"See?" he said.

What he didn't do was make any kind of forward throwing motion. He couldn't even untie his shoes with his right hand.

Thus, when coach Jim Schwartz said, as he did Wednesday, "Matt is doing very well in his rehab," take it for what it's worth. Shaun Hill will make his second straight start at quarterback when Detroit plays at Minnesota on Sunday.

"It's going good," Stafford said. "I am just trying to keep my shoulder as strong as possible. Whenever I am ready to go, I will play. It feels better."

Stafford, injured in Week 1, still hasn't tried to throw with his right arm.

"They will give me a day whenever they (Lions' medical staff) feel like I am ready to throw and I will start throwing," he said. "After that, we will see. I don't know what the plan will be but it might be just to jump right back into it."

The limited motion described is worrying and I am revising my feelings about week 4, but I am not as down on him as fanball. The original prognosis was 4-6 weeks, so October 31 return would be two more weeks than that.

 

[FFdork]

Are folks dropping Stafford in re-draft? Assuming normal roster sizes, etc. If he has been dropped are folks picking him up? What's the action? Again only talking re-draft here.

He is available in both of my 10 team leagues, so he was dropped and not immediately snapped up. Still rostered in larger leagues with deeper rosters.

 

[packersfan]

I think the report came from RotoWorld but I agree with the take whoever it comes from. He hasn't attempted to throw a ball yet and he can't even untie his shoes with his right hand. The original reports indicated the injury would take 6-8 weeks to recover from. The Lions are not going to rush him back and they have a Week 7 bye. A Week 8 return at the earliest makes a ton of sense when you take everything into account. Anything is possible but he doesn't appear to be close to coming back to the field.

 

[packersfan]

Are folks dropping Stafford in re-draft? Assuming normal roster sizes, etc. If he has been dropped are folks picking him up? What's the action? Again only talking re-draft here.

He is available in both of my 10 team leagues, so he was dropped and not immediately snapped up. Still rostered in larger leagues with deeper rosters.

I'm going to try and drop him this week for Bradford or Hasselbeck. I have Favre as my other QB and he has a bye next week. I don't expect Stafford back anytime soon and I don't want to be short-changed next week.

 

[Clifford]

Wed, Sep 22

QB Matthew Stafford's return appears to be getting closer. The Lions won't say it, but it appears they are hoping he can be ready to play Oct. 10 against St. Louis at Ford Field. "It's going good," Stafford said of his rehab. "I am just trying to keep my shoulder as strong as possible. Whenever I am ready to go I will play. It feels better." Stafford still hasn't tried to throw with his right arm. "They will give me a day whenever they (Lions' medical staff) feel like I am ready to throw and I will start throwing," he said. "After that, we will see. I don't know what the plan will be but it might be just to jump right back into it."

(Yahoo! Sports)

Looks like week 5 is a possibility. Still that sucks. Don't know if I can afford to wait that long.

 

[puckalicious]

Make sure to understand the kind of guy Schwartz is here.

Stafford's arm could be amputated, and he would wait to rule him out till Sunday morning.

He prides himself on giving the opposition absolutely nothing to go on. He makes Belichick look talkative.

Bottom line is believe less than zero of what Schwartz says when it comes to injury information.

J

that was funny

Not really when you realize Schwartz used to coach under Belichick.EDA: not coached, but worked for him in CLE.

 

[Jayrod]

Good grief. I'm going to be sweating out the week 8 news as that is Cutler's bye. I'm hoping Stafford plays week 6, but I doubt it.

 

[Neo]

Wed, Sep 22

QB Matthew Stafford's return appears to be getting closer. The Lions won't say it, but it appears they are hoping he can be ready to play Oct. 10 against St. Louis at Ford Field. "It's going good," Stafford said of his rehab. "I am just trying to keep my shoulder as strong as possible. Whenever I am ready to go I will play. It feels better." Stafford still hasn't tried to throw with his right arm. "They will give me a day whenever they (Lions' medical staff) feel like I am ready to throw and I will start throwing," he said. "After that, we will see. I don't know what the plan will be but it might be just to jump right back into it."

(Yahoo! Sports)

Looks like week 5 is a possibility. Still that sucks. Don't know if I can afford to wait that long.

I don't get reporting like this....if the Lions won't say it, how do we know they are hoping he will play October 10th? Pure speculation from the reporter....

 

[netnalp]

When Stafford is close to coming back, we'll probably hear stories that Schwartz has closed all practices to the media.

 

[djjosee]

Good grief. I'm going to be sweating out the week 8 news as that is Cutler's bye. I'm hoping Stafford plays week 6, but I doubt it.

I'm in the same boat ... will be monitoring this closely.

 

[Clifford]

Wed, Sep 22

QB Matthew Stafford's return appears to be getting closer. The Lions won't say it, but it appears they are hoping he can be ready to play Oct. 10 against St. Louis at Ford Field. "It's going good," Stafford said of his rehab. "I am just trying to keep my shoulder as strong as possible. Whenever I am ready to go I will play. It feels better." Stafford still hasn't tried to throw with his right arm. "They will give me a day whenever they (Lions' medical staff) feel like I am ready to throw and I will start throwing," he said. "After that, we will see. I don't know what the plan will be but it might be just to jump right back into it."

(Yahoo! Sports)

Looks like week 5 is a possibility. Still that sucks. Don't know if I can afford to wait that long.

I don't get reporting like this....if the Lions won't say it, how do we know they are hoping he will play October 10th? Pure speculation from the reporter....

total speculation but with what we know about Schwartz that might be the best info we have to go on.

 

[John 14:6]

Good grief. I'm going to be sweating out the week 8 news as that is Cutler's bye. I'm hoping Stafford plays week 6, but I doubt it.

I'm in the same boat ... will be monitoring this closely.

I'm monitoring this because I picked up Shaun Hill and my other QBs (Favre and Cassell) both have a bye next week. It looks like I'll be safe for that week, and if they all keep playing the way they have so far I might leave in Hill even longer...

 

[netnalp]

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playernew...ter_position=QB

Matthew Stafford plans to do some "light throwing" off to the side of practice this week.

Stafford wants to "see how" his throwing shoulder feels after working it out on the side of practice. Last year's No. 1 overall pick remains unlikely to start at Green Bay. Look for Shaun Hill to get the nod again in Week 4.

Source: Dave Birkett on Twitter

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Looks like week 5 or 6 best case scenario.

 

[Clifford]

I wouldn't rule him out for this week just yet.

 

[akaoni]

I predict he won't be back until after the week 7 bye. I dropped him for Tony Moeaki and will hopefully have a spot available to pick him back up prior to week 7 and him popping back up on the radar. I still think he can be a quality back up/platoon QB this year if Best/CJ can manage to be healthy down the stretch this year.

 

[buck naked]

I wouldn't rule him out for this week just yet.

There is no way he plays this weekend. He could barely lift his arm last week.

 

[Clifford]

he heard you say that

 

[Deuceman]

I wouldn't rule him out for this week just yet.

There is no way he plays this weekend. He could barely lift his arm last week.

I think he has been throwing already, the velocity of the throws are a nothing matter. Saying he can barely lift his arm may be coachspeak or the Lions being vague on Stafford's availability this week. Personally, I think he will play but I would have a backup plan if you plan on starting him.

http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2010/...stafford_2.html

ALLEN PARK -- Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford said in a radio interview Monday he will start doing some light throwing this week, but would not speculate when he might return to his starting position.

When Stafford was asked if this would be the first throwing he had done, he dodged the question. He said it would be the first throwing that was "all on.''

Stafford generally doesn't talk to newspaper reporters Monday and only talks during his radio appearance, which he has been doing since his rookie season.

 

[Raider Nation]

So, ummm.... possibly silly question. Stafford gets his job back after the bye week, right?

Hill was 21 for 32 for 227 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INTs against a previously stingy defense. Nothing to worry about?

 

[ShaqAttaq]

rn: yes

 

[cmv5]

No, it is Stafford's job. I think they bring Stafford back after the bye (even if he seems ready next week) because of the way the Giants D has been playing.

 

[Hellfire Snail]

So, ummm.... possibly silly question. Stafford gets his job back after the bye week, right? Hill was 21 for 32 for 227 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INTs against a previously stingy defense. Nothing to worry about?

Hill has looked pretty good. But there is absolutely not the faintest of possibilities that Hill would start if Stafford was able to. And if Stafford came back and play horribly for three or four games, there is still absolutely not the faintest of possibilities he would be replaced barring injury. This year is about developing Matthew Stafford and the rest of the young players.

 

[Raider Nation]

Thanks guys. I can sleep now.

 

[Raider Nation]

Some really excellent news today for those who may not be aware.

First, there was a disturbing report this past week that Stafford still couldn't even tie his shoes with two hands, but then today....

Lions QB Matthew Stafford (shoulder) did not play in Week 6 at the N.Y. Giants. He was listed as the emergency third QB and did suit up, however. And when Shaun Hill and backup Drew Stanton were knocked out of the game, Stafford put his helmet on and ran onto the field to get ready to lead the offense. However, Stanton was able to return after a timeout and Stafford returned to the bench. Stafford has not played since Week 1 due to a right shoulder injury.

Incredible. Looks like he'll be the man in week 8 after the bye, especially with Hill getting injured.

 

[netnalp]

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is getting healthy. The former No. 1 pick practiced without restrictions Wednesday and could be seen throwing sharp, 15-yard routes to his teammates. Stafford has not played since Week 1 when he was knocked out of the game on a sack by Chicago's Julius Peppers. His right shoulder was separated. He is expected to start Detroit's next game on Oct. 31 at home against Washington; the Lions have a bye this week, and backup quarterback Shaun Hill is out with a broken arm.

CBS

 

[captbly]

If Stafford is on the waiver wire, get him now if you have the roster space. Next week will be too late

Stafford was throwing long-bomb passes in practice today

"He launched one just to let everybody know he’s still got it," said

Lions WR Michael Moore. "I think he threw it probably like 70 yards ...

and everybody was like, 'We know he’s back.'" Added Stafford, "I

...don’t know if (the shoulder) is 100 or 98 or 99 percent, it’s right up

there. I feel good."Source: Detroit Free Press"

http://www.freep.com/article/20101020/SPOR...-Lions-practice