Rams’ Matthew Stafford Evaluated for Concussion After Hit vs. Saints

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was being evaluated for a concussion after a two-man sack in the third quarter of Sunday’s game against the Saints. Second-year signal-caller Bryce Perkins entered the contest in his place.

The move comes two weeks removed from a concussion Stafford suffered against the Buccaneers in Week 9. He missed the team’s Week 10 matchup against the Cardinals.

With 9:38 remaining on third and eight, Stafford took a hard hit from linebacker Demario Davis and defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon. He entered the Rams’ medical tent, per team staff writer Stu Jackson, and then went into the locker room to be evaluated for a concussion, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Stafford finished the day with 159 passing yards and two touchdowns. Usual second-string quarterback John Wolford is also out, per ESPN’s Sarah Barshop. With a severely depleted supporting cast (including star wideout Cooper Kupp being out for six to eight weeks after ankle surgery), Perkins was unable to rally the Rams (3-7) in what became a 27-17 loss.

The Rams play at Kansas City (8-2) on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET.

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