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| 1. | Stafford questionable for Week 12 | (TheHuddle) ESPN reports that Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford's (shoulder) status for Week 12 is 'iffy.' Stafford is scheduled for additional tests Monday, Nov. 23. Analysis: "Iffy" may be an optimistic view. With the quick turnaround of a short week, and considering the amount of pain Stafford was in at the end of the Week 11 game, don't look for the rookie to make the start Thursday against the Packers. More than likely, Daunte Culpepper will get the nod. That doesn't mean there'll necessarily be a drop-off in offensive production, however. Calvin Johnson will still be worthy of a Fantasy start no matter ... (More) | 1 hour | |
| 2. | Lions | Stafford questionable for Week 12 | (KFFL) Chris Mortensen, of ESPN, reports via Twitter that Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford's (shoulder) status for Week 12 is "iffy." Stafford is scheduled for additional tests Monday, Nov. 23. | 3 hours | |
| 3. | X-rays negative on Stafford's shoulder | (TheHuddle) Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Lions QB Matthew Stafford underwent X-rays on his left shoulder after the team's Week 11 game, which returned negative. Head coach Jim Schwartz said Stafford was having more tests. Schwartz said it was too early to tell if Stafford would play Week 12. Schwartz added, "There's a lot more that needs to be done, but the first thing you wanted to eliminate was a broken collarbone or one of those things." Analysis: Stafford couldn't lift his left arm after being driven to the ground following a pass attempt late in the Lions' come from behind ... (More) | 4 hours | |
| 4. | Lions | X-rays negative on Stafford's shoulder | (KFFL) Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford (shoulder) underwent X-rays on his left shoulder after the team's Week 11 game, which returned negative. Head coach Jim Schwartz said Stafford was having more tests. Schwartz said it was too early to tell if Stafford would play Week 12. Schwartz added, "There's a lot more that needs to be done, but the first thing you wanted to eliminate was a broken collarbone or one of those things." | 15 hours | |
| 5. | Stafford throws five touchdowns Week 11 | (TheHuddle) The Associated Press reports Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford (undisclosed) went 26-for-43 for 422 yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions in Week 11. Stafford appeared to injure his shoulder or chest before the final play of the game but was able to throw his fifth touchdown with no time remaining in the game. Analysis: Stafford had an incredible performance leading the Lions to a come from behind victory over the Cleveland Browns. The Lions quarterback is developing his skills as an NFL quarterback and appears to be headed to stardom in the near future. It is unclear as to his injury status... (More) | 15 hours | |
| 6. | Matthew Stafford | (RotoWire) Initial X-rays on Stafford's left (non-throwing) shoulder came back negative Sunday, the Detroit Free Press reports. Analysis: Coach Jim Schwartz said that Stafford, who was in obvious pain at the end of Sunday's win over the Browns, was having more tests, adding that it was too early to tell whether Stafford would be able to turn around on the short week to play Thursday against Green Bay. | 18 hours | |
| 7. | Lions QB Stafford iffy for Thanksgiving ... | (Rotoworld) ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports that Matthew Stafford is "iffy" for Thursday's game against the Packers. Analysis: X-rays revealed no fracture to Stafford's collarbone, which the team initially feared, but he reentered Sunday's game against the advice of doctors. Stafford will undergo an MRI on Monday, though the secretive Lions won't tell anyone the results. They'll call him a "game-day decision" for Week 12. | 19 hours | |
| 8. | Lions | Stafford throws five touchdowns Week 11 | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford (undisclosed) went 26-for-43 for 422 yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions in Week 11. Stafford appeared to injure his shoulder or chest before the final play of the game but was able to throw his fifth touchdown with no time remaining in the game. | 21 hours | |
| 9. | X-rays negative on Stafford's left shoul... | (Rotoworld) X-rays came back negative on Matthew Stafford's left shoulder following Sunday's 38-37 win over Cleveland. Analysis: Coach Jim Schwartz, as usual, said it's "too early to tell" if Stafford will be ready for Week 12. The Lions will play his status close to the vest, but Stafford reentered Sunday's game and finished in overtime, throwing the game-winning touchdown pass to Brandon Pettigrew. The minor injury is to his non-throwing shoulder, so Stafford isn't likely to miss next week. | 21 hours | |
| 10. | Stafford is youngest QB to throw 5 touch... | (Rotoworld) Matthew Stafford completed 26-of-43 passes for 422 yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions in Week 11 against the Browns. Analysis: Stafford had 421 yards and four scores with eight seconds remaining and THEN things got crazy. Down six, he scrambled for an eternity and launched a hail mary into the end zone. The pass was intercepted and Stafford was driven into the turf, leaving the field with his left arm dangling. However, a pass interference call gave Detroit the ball at the one-yard line. Daunte Culpepper initially came in for the final play, but after a timeout Stafford was back on the field, clearly ... (More) | 21 hours | |
| 11. | Matthew Stafford | (RotoWire) Stafford (knee) connected with Brandon Pettigrew for a one-yard TD to lead the Lions to a 38-37 win over the Browns Sunday. Analysis: The winning TD was set up by a pass interference call on a Hail Marry attempt that Stafford got off by buying time with his legs, getting plastered in the process. Stafford appeared to suffer a rib or chest injury on the play, so that's something to monitor in the coming days. Overall, he completed 26-of-43 passes for 422 yards with five touchdowns and two interceptions. | 22 hours | |
| 12. | Lions | Stafford probable for Week 11 | (KFFL) Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford (knee) participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as probable for Week 11 and will be able to play. | 2 days | |
| 13. | Matthew Stafford | (RotoWire) Stafford (knee) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against Cleveland, the Lions' official site reports. Analysis: As usual, Stafford was limited earlier in the week before returning to full participation on Friday. He's clearly not a top option, but if you're in a two-QB or very deep league, Stafford has a decent chance for success against the woebegone Browns. | 2 days | |
| 14. | Matthew Stafford practices fully | (Rotoworld) Matthew Stafford (probable, knee) returned to a full practice Friday. Analysis: This is Stafford's first full practice in over a month, which bodes well for his health and Calvin Johnson's fantasy owners. Stafford was struggling to consistently connect with Calvin while battling his bum knee earlier on. | 2 days | |
| 15. | Stafford limited Thursday, expected to play | (TheHuddle) Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Lions QB Matthew Stafford was limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 19, but he is expected to play Week 11. Analysis: Stafford has seen limited practice work on a regular basis since suffering a knee injury, but once he returned to the lineup a couple weeks back he's taken every snap on game days. No reason to expect otherwise here. | 3 days | |
| 16. | Lions | Stafford limited Thursday, expected to play Week 11 | (KFFL) Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford (knee) was limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 19, but he is expected to play Week 11. | 3 days | |
| 17. | Stafford limited again | (Rotoworld) Matthew Stafford (knee) was limited in Lions practice Wednesday. Analysis: Stafford likely be limited throughout the week, then listed as probable on Friday. As usual, he's in no danger of missing Sunday's bout with Cleveland. | 4 days | |
| 18. | Lions | Stafford limited Wednesday | (KFFL) Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. | 4 days | |
| 19. | Matthew Stafford | (RotoWire) Stafford (knee) was limited in practice Wednesday, the Lions' official site reports. Analysis: The Lions generally limit Stafford's workload early in the week before gradually cranking it up as game day approaches. He's fully expected to play Sunday against the Browns. | 4 days | |
| 20. | Stafford not putting much weight on knee | (Rotoworld) Matthew Stafford still doesn't put much weight on his right knee when he gets up off the ground, observes the Detroit Free Press. Analysis: Stafford's knee clearly isn't 100 percent, but that's not the reason he's thrown six interceptions and three touchdowns since returning to the lineup in Week 8. He's under constant pressure with a no real weapons outside of Calvin Johnson and his running game is struggling. The rookie is taking an absolute pounding. | 6 days | |
| 21. | Stafford's knee still not 100 percent | (TheHuddle) Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com, reports Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford (knee) is still not 100 percent healthy. Head coach Jim Schwartz said, "Sometimes, he gets up and he can't put pressure on his knee and he hobbles his way off the field." Schwartz has praised Stafford for being able to play through the injury. Schwartz added, "We didn't know how he would deal with an injury and how he would play through it. He's proved that through the last couple weeks." Analysis: He's obviously not back to full strength, but it doesn't look like the Lions will be pulling Stafford any time soon. He has a chan... (More) | 6 days | |
| 22. | Lions | Stafford's knee still not 100 percent | (KFFL) Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com, reports Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford (knee) is still not 100 percent healthy. Head coach Jim Schwartz said, "Sometimes, he gets up and he can't put pressure on his knee and he hobbles his way off the field." Schwartz has praised Stafford for being able to play through the injury. Schwartz added, "We didn't know how he would deal with an injury and how he would play through it. He's proved that through the last couple weeks." | 6 days |
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