Title: Matthew Stafford Inactive, Brett Rypien to Start for Rams Against Packers
Subtitle: Puka Nacua Available as Target for Rypien in Sunday’s Game
Byline: [Your Name]
Date: [Insert Date]
In a surprising turn of events, the Los Angeles Rams have ruled out quarterback Matthew Stafford for their game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Sunday. Stafford’s absence is due to a right thumb injury he suffered in last week’s loss to the Dallas Cowboys, according to reports over the weekend. The Rams confirmed this, ruling Stafford out 90 minutes before kickoff.
With Stafford sidelined, Brett Rypien will take the helm as the starting quarterback for the Rams. While Rypien has started three games during his NFL career, this will mark his first start for the Rams. The team will also have Dresser Winn, who was elevated from the practice squad on Saturday, as the backup quarterback for Rypien.
Despite concerns about his knee injury, wide receiver Puka Nacua will be available as a target for Rypien in Sunday’s game. Nacua was initially listed as questionable, but the Rams have confirmed he is active and ready to contribute on the field.
In other news, here are the inactives for the other 1 p.m. ET games:
Rams at Packers:
Rams: QB Matthew Stafford, T Rob Havenstein, RB Myles Gaskin, LB Ernest Jones, OL Zach Thomas, DE Earnest Brown
Packers: LB Quay Walker, S Rudy Ford, LB Brenton Cox Jr., T Caleb Jones, WR Samori Toure
Seahawks at Ravens:
Seahawks: LB Devin Bush, CB Kyu Blu Kelly, OL McClendon Curtis, OL Raiqwon O’Neal, DL Myles Adams, OL Anthony Bradford
Ravens: S Marcus Williams, T Morgan Moses, CB Rock Ya-Sin, CB Jalyn Armour-Davis, G Sala Aumavae-Laulu, QB Josh Johnson
Cardinals at Browns:
Cardinals: CB Kei’Trel Clark, OL Trystan Colon, RB Emari Demercado, S Qwuantrezz Knight, LB Jesse Luketa, TE Blake Whiteheart, WR Michael Wilson
Browns: CB Greg Newsome II, QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson, WR David Bell, DT Siaki Ika, T Leroy Watson, DE Alex Wright
Buccaneers at Texans:
Buccaneers: QB John Wolford, RB Sean Tucker, LB Markees Watts, OL Matt Feiler, TE David Wells, DL Logan Hall
Texans: OL Nick Broeker, TE Brevin Jordan, QB Case Keenum, RB Dameon Pierce, DT Sheldon Rankins, WR Robert Woods
Bears at Saints:
Bears: CB Terell Smith, G Nate Davis, S Jaquan Brisker, QB Justin Fields, LB Tremaine Edmunds, DE Dominique Robinson
Saints: TE Jimmy Graham, WR Keith Kirkwood, QB Jake Haener, OL Nick Saldiveri, DL Kyle Phillips, LB Ty Summers
Vikings at Falcons:
Vikings: T Christian Darrisaw, RB Kene Nwangwu, WR Jalen Nailor, TE Nick Muse, DL Dean Lowry, LB Brian Asamoah, S Lewis Cine
Falcons: WR Drake London, FB Keith Smith, S DeMarcco Hellams, OL Jovaughn Gwyn, DL Travis Bell, DL Joe Gaziano, QB Logan Woodside
Commanders at Patriots:
Commanders: WR Curtis Samuel, CB Tariq Castro-Fields, OL Rickey Stromberg, T Alex Akingbulu, G Nolan Laufenberg, TE Curtis Hodges, WR Mitchell Tinsley
Patriots: WR DeVante Parker, T Trent Brown, QB Will Grier, CB Alex Austin, WR Kayshon Boutte, DE Sam Roberts
Stay tuned for further updates on the game and inactives as they develop.