What Are Chances Matthew Stafford Sits Out Against Bears?

Here is the latest on Matthew Stafford's chances of missing the game Sunday

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Reports surfaced via the NFL Network on Saturday that Matthew Stafford's availability for Sunday was a concern due to hip and back injuries.

Adam Schefter of ESPN tweeted early Sunday morning:

Lions’ QB Matthew Stafford is being told by some not to play Sunday in Chicago because of a back injury that has left him questionable, but he is hoping to try to play through the pain, per sources. No decision is likely until pregame warmups.

Lions’ QB Matthew Stafford is being told by some not to play Sunday in Chicago because of a back injury that has left him questionable, but he is hoping to try to play through the pain, per sources. No decision is likely until pregame warmups.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 10, 2019

According to a source, Stafford will indeed participate in his normal pregame routine and at that time, a decision will be made. 

The source indicated Stafford will fight to play and that medical personnel would only make the decision if they felt Stafford was at "serious risk" of further injuring himself by playing against the Bears.

Also, the source said he would be "quite surprised" if Stafford missed today. 

It would indicate that the injury was re-aggravated sometime during the week. However, it is expected that Stafford will lead the team out of the tunnel.