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The Rams turned in the worst Super Bowl title defense in NFL history last year (5-12), and Stafford was a big reason why. Before missing a game with a concussion and then the last seven games with a spinal cord contusion, Stafford struggled to a 10/8 TD/INT in nine games. His YPA dropped by more than a yard from the previous year to 6.9 (21st) while his average target depth dropped by nearly two yards to 6.7, 29th in the NFL. Stafford’s downfield passing took a big hit as his on-target percentage sank to 37.5 (30th) on attempts of 20-plus yards. Other than Cooper Kupp, who only played nine games, Stafford didn’t have a quality wideout to target -- Allen Robinson was a free-agent bust, Van Jefferson missed the first six games with a knee injury and Ben Skowronek and Tutu Atwell failed to develop. Robinson is gone, but the Rams did not acquire additional receiving weapons through free agency or the draft other than fifth-round pick Puka Nacua. So, it will be Kupp, Jefferson, Skowronek and Atwell again, along with TE Tyler Higbee. Stafford doesn’t run and the offensive line is poor (though second-round pick Steve Avila could help at LG). It’s not a good fantasy recipe. Read Past Outlooks
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Deemed healthy by coach
Coach Sean McVay said Tuesday at the Annual League Meeting that Stafford (neck) is healthy and "there will be no limitations" when he resumes football activities, Andrew Siciliano of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Stafford is recovering from a spinal cord contusion that caused him to miss the last seven games of the 2022 season, but it appears that he's on track to participate in offseason workouts without any significant limitations. The 35-year-old play-caller's health will be one of the more pivotal factors in determining the Rams' success during the upcoming campaign, though the same can be said for star wide receiver Cooper Kupp (ankle), who is working his way back from tightrope surgery. Stafford didn't throw in offseason workouts last spring due to elbow tendinitis, so it will be notable if he's indeed able to participate in April's OTAs without any restrictions.
Stafford is recovering from a spinal cord contusion that caused him to miss the last seven games of the 2022 season, but it appears that he's on track to participate in offseason workouts without any significant limitations. The 35-year-old play-caller's health will be one of the more pivotal factors in determining the Rams' success during the upcoming campaign, though the same can be said for star wide receiver Cooper Kupp (ankle), who is working his way back from tightrope surgery. Stafford didn't throw in offseason workouts last spring due to elbow tendinitis, so it will be notable if he's indeed able to participate in April's OTAs without any restrictions.
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The handsome price paid to acquire Stafford last season proved more than worth it as he led the Rams to a Super Bowl title. He was asked to do what Jared Goff could not - stretch the field and make big plays. Stafford engineered an offense that led the league with 18 plays of 40-plus yards while ranking third in YPA at 8.1, the second most of his career. Stafford tied a career high with 41 TD passes (2nd) to finish QB6 in fantasy, his highest mark in a decade. He wasn't terribly efficient - he led the league with 17 interceptions, nine of which came on attempts of 20-plus yards where he ranked 18th in on-target percentage (46.6 percent). Stafford's intermediate passing, though, helped turn Cooper Kupp into an MVP candidate and delivered plenty of big plays. On attempts of 10-19 yards, Stafford had 10 TD passes and no interceptions, leading the league in passer rating (126.0). A healthy Cam Akers could help the short passing game this season, and while Robert Woods was traded and Odell Beckham likely is out until November with an ACL injury (should he re-sign), the WR corps remains stellar with Allen Robinson joining Kupp and Van Jefferson, in addition to reliable TE Tyler Higbee. Stafford adds nothing on the ground, but he has enough passing-game opportunity in Sean McVay's explosive offense to be a fantasy starter again.
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Expected to be retained by L.A.
Stafford (neck) is expected to have his 2023 option and 2024 salary picked up to start the new league year, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Plans to be back for OTAs
Stafford (neck) said Monday that he expects to avoid surgery to address his spinal cord contusion and plans to be a full participant for OTAs in April, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports. "I had obviously the thumb a couple years ago, and then elbow stuff that I wasn't able to really participate in a whole lot of stuff when it comes to throwing the football for a long time," Stafford said. "So to be able to do that at a way more regular pace, which is exciting for me as a player, that's what I want to do. I want to be out there, I want to be able to throw and be a part of the team."
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No intention of retiring
Stafford (neck) said Tuesday he has no plans to retire, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.
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Should avoid spinal cord procedure
Rams head coach Sean McVay said Friday that Stafford won't require any sort of procedure while the quarterback recovers from a spinal cord contusion, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
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Expected to have healthy offseason
Coach Sean McVay said Monday that Stafford's neck injury isn't a long-term issue, and the quarterback is expected to have a "healthy offseason," Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
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