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Who is Bryce Perkins? Meet Rams QB filling in for injured Matthew Stafford, John Wolford Perkins was called into duty filling in for the Rams' first- and second-string quarterbacks.
Stafford leaves game, set for tests for possible concussion
An already disappointing season for quarterback Matt Stafford and defending champion Los Angeles Rams could be getting worseNOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not suiting up Sunday Wolford (neck) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Even though Wolford finished Week 11 prep as a full practice participant, he took a questionable tag into Sunday and will ultimately take a seat for the first time all season. Bryce Perkins will dress as the No. 2 quarterback behind starter Matthew Stafford, who returns to the lineup after sitting out the Rams' Week 10 loss to the Cardinals while he was in the NFL's concussion protocol. Wolford started last week in Stafford's absence, completing 24 of 36 pass attempts for 212 yards, one touchdown and one interception while carrying three times for three yards and losing a fumble.
NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rams' Stafford out of concussion protocol, will play Sunday
Matthew Stafford is out of the NFL’s concussion protocol and set to return to the Los Angeles Rams’ lineup after a one-game absenceNOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Questionable for Sunday Wolford (neck) is questionable for Sunday's road matchup with the Saints, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Impact Wolford didn't practice Wednesday due to a neck injury, returned as a limited participant Thursday and logged a full session Friday, but he's ultimately been deemed questionable. Matthew Stafford (concussion) doesn't have an injury designation after missing Week 10, so if Wolford is sidelined, Bryce Perkins likely would operate as the primary backup behind Stafford during Week 11.
NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
With Kupp injured, Rams need other receivers to step up
The Los Angeles Rams made the Super Bowl during the 2018 season despite losing receiver Cooper Kupp to a torn ACLNOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back in limited fashion Wolford (neck) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Impact The Rams held Wolford out of Wednesday's session due to what coach Sean McVay called a stiff neck. With some activity one day later, Wolford seemingly is on a path to be available Sunday in New Orleans. Whether or not he'll get another start remains to be seen, as Matthew Stafford practiced fully for a second day in a row Thursday but remains in the concussion protocol. For what it's worth, McVay expects Stafford to gain clearance to play this weekend, but the situation should be monitored until that comes to pass.
NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with stiff neck Coach Sean McVay said Wolford was unable to practice Wednesday due to a stiff neck, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The aforementioned stiffness is the result of the hits Wolford took during this past Sunday's loss to the Cardinals, when he filled in for Matthew Stafford (concussion) under center. Wolford completed 24 of 36 passes for 212 yards, one touchdown and one interception while losing one of his two fumbles. He also was sacked three times among 12 quarterback hits. There's an expectation that Stafford clears the protocol for head injuries ahead of a Week 11 road matchup with the Saints, so if Wolford himself is active, he likely will return to a backup role.
NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Fred Warner leads Niners defense; Kenneth Walker III struggles: NFC West Stock Watch
San Francisco's LB is on a tear while Seattle's rookie RB faces NFL adversity for the first time. Who else is rising and falling in the NFC...NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Last-place Rams still lacking solution to offensive problems
Nine games and exactly nine months after winning the Super Bowl at SoFi Stadium, the Los Angeles Rams found themselves in a new position in their home arena SundayNOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rams QB John Wolford Has Brutal Honesty About Offense vs. Cardinals Wolford explained what went wrong for the Rams offense in their loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Tepid numbers in Week 10 start Wolford completed 24 of 36 passes for 212 yards and a touchdown with an interception in Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Cardinals.
Impact With Matthew Stafford (concussion) inactive, Wolford made his first start of the season and struggled to both move the ball and protect it, losing one of his two fumbles in addition to tossing a pick in the fourth quarter as the Rams tried to mount a comeback. Stafford appeared to be making progress in his recovery Friday but ran out of time to clear the league's concussion protocols, making it likely Wolford will return to the bench for a Week 11 clash with the Saints.
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
From the Podium: Sean McVay, John Wolford and Bobby Wagner react to Rams' 27-17 loss to Cardinals Key quotes and notes from Rams head coach Sean McVay, quarterback John Wolford and linebacker Bobby Wagner's postgame press conferences foll...
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • THERAMS.COM
John Wolford talks individual and offense's overall performance vs. Cardinals in Week 10 In his postgame press conference, Rams QB John Wolford discusses what he took away from his individual performance and the offense's overall...
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • THERAMS.COM
NFL odds Week 10: Wacky wins and bad beats
We got you covered from all the NFL wacky wins to bad beats. Here's a rundown on how bettors fared during this week's slate of games.NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Highlights: Rams WR Van Jefferson catches a touchdown pass from QB John Wolford against the Cardinals Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson catches a touchdown pass from quarterback John Wolford against the Arizona Cardinals.
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • THERAMS.COM
McCoy leads Cards past Rams 27-17; Cooper Kupp injured
Colt McCoy passed for 238 yards in his first start of the season, James Conner rushed for two touchdowns and the Arizona Cardinals hung on for a 27-17 victory over the RamsNOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cooper Kupp hurts ankle vs. Cardinals in latest blow to Rams
Los Angeles Rams star wide receiver Cooper Kupp injured his right ankle in the fourth quarter of their 27-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on SundayNOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
PREGAME PHOTOS: Los Angeles Rams quarterback John Wolford, defensive back Jalen Ramsey & more players hit the field at SoFi Stadium for pregame warmups ahead of Week 10 matchup vs. Arizona Cardinals Take a look at photos of Los Angeles Rams quarterback John Wolford, defensive back Jalen Ramsey & more players as they hit the field for pre...
NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • THERAMS.COM
Colt McCoy vs. John Wolford: Why Rams, Cardinals are starting backup QBs for Week 10 NFC West game Neither Matthew Stafford nor Kyler Murray is healthy enough to play in Week 10.
NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
QBs Stafford, Murray ruled out for Cards' visit to LA
Quarterbacks Matthew Stafford and Kyler Murray will not play in the Los Angeles Rams’ game against the Arizona CardinalsNOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting for Stafford in Week 10 Wolford will start in place of Matthew Stafford (concussion) on Sunday versus the Cardinals, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Impact Wolford handled the first-teams reps during Week 10 prep as Stafford attempted to clear the concussion protocol following Tuesday's diagnosis. With Stafford sidelined Sunday, Wolford will earn his third career start, including playoffs. In five overall appearances as a pro, Wolford has completed 26 of 48 passes (54.2 percent) for 265 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions and recorded nine carries for 57 yards.
NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
LIVE: Sean McVay & John Wolford Address The Media After Rams vs. Cardinals Week 10 Matchup
NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Positioned for Week 10 start Wolford appears on track to start Sunday's contest against the Cardinals with Matthew Stafford listed as questionable but not expected to clear the NFL's five-step concussion proto...
Impact After entering the protocol Tuesday, Stafford still has an outside shot at getting cleared early Sunday, but "barring drastic change," Fowler relays that Wolford will be stepping in for his second career regular-season start. That prior start also came against the Cardinals in the Week 17 of the 2020 season, with Wolford completing 22 of 38 attempts for 231 yards and an interception while adding six carries for 56 yards. Arizona could also be turning to a backup signal-caller in Colt McCoy this weekend with Kyler Murray (hamstring) trending toward sitting out, so both teams could end up adopting more conservative, run-heavy approaches that limit the scoring opportunities for both sides.
NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rams QB Stafford making progress in concussion protocol
Matthew Stafford is questionable for the Los Angeles Rams’ home game against Arizona while working through the NFL’s concussion protocolNOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
