Who Should I Start? Matthew Stafford or Will Levis

Monday, October 14, 7:30 PM

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said on Monday that quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) is "doing great and he's not going to miss any time." Stafford came out of the Week 5 loss to the Green Bay Packers with back soreness but had the bye in Week 6 to heal up properly. Stafford could be listed on this week's injury report, but it sounds like he won't be in danger of missing the Week 7 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium. It's good news for Stafford and the Rams, but LA could be without both receivers Cooper Kupp (ankle) and Puka Nacua (knee) for yet another week. Nacua won't practice this week and is most likely out, while Kupp is a question mark. The matchup will be a great one for the 36-year-old signal-caller, but without his top receivers, Stafford isn't all that attractive in fantasy as a QB2. Stafford is currently the QB31 at 14.8 fantasy points per game in 2024.

Wednesday, October 23, 10:30 AM

According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (shoulder) is an unlikely candidate to suit up for the team's Week 8 road tilt against the Detroit Lions. The second-year QB picked up an AC joint sprain in Tennessee's Week 4 victory over the Miami Dolphins and was able to suit up in their Week 6 loss to the Colts. However, Levis reaggravated his injury in practice last week, opening the door for teammate Mason Rudolph to get the start in Week 7. While head coach Bill Callahan has already reported that the Kentucky alum will remain the team's starter when he's healthy, it's more probable he will return to action in Week 9. The former second-round pick is recovering from a Grade 2 sprain.