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Rams QB Matthew Stafford Injured After Huge Hit, But Returns vs. Lions

The Los Angeles Rams could be in trouble after star quarterback Matthew Stafford took a big hit and was injured on the play.

Matt Galatzan

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Disaster nearly struck for the Los Angeles Rams in their playoff matchup vs. the Detroit Lions.

Late in the third quarter with his team down 24-17 in their Wild Card matchup vs. the Lions, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford took a huge hit from two Detroit defensive linemen and appeared to be significantly injured.

Stafford was slow to get up on the play, hobbled to the sideline clutching his arm close to his side, and was hunched over. 

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The veteran was then taken to the blue medical tent where he underwent further medical evaluation. 

Per reports, the independent neurotrauma specialist was among the medical evaluators in the tent helping to evaluate Stafford.

Since going down on the play and undergoing evaluation, Stafford has returned to the sidelines and has been attempting throws, obviously hoping to get back in the game. 

Stafford was able to return on the next drive.

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Thus far, Stafford has been battling through pain already taking a hit on his hand from a Lions defensive lineman that led to a cut on the knuckle of his throwing hand.

Nevertheless, Stafford has been dealing, completing 18 of 25 throws for 266 yards and two touchdowns. And he has done so without the help of the running game, which has totaled just 32 yards on 10 carries.

Stafford has completed passes to eight different receivers in the first half, including six for 1114 yards and a touchdown to star rookie Puka Nacua. 

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Matt Galatzan
MATT GALATZAN

Matt Galatzan the Editor-In-Chief of RamDigest.com. Galatzan graduated from the University of Mississippi, where he studied integrated marketing communications, with minors in journalism and business administration. Galatzan started in the sports journalism industry under Mike Fisher at DallasBasketball.com in 2014, which at the time was part of the 247Sports network. He also spent two years covering the SMU Mustangs for PonyStampede.com on the 247Sports network. When DallasBasketball.com and CowboysCountry.com moved over to Sports Illustrated's Fan Nation network in 2020, Galatzan followed suit, eventually being taking over as the Managing Editor and Publisher of LonghornsCountry.com and AllAggies.com a year later. Through the years, Galatzan has conducted a handful of high-profile one-on-one interviews to add to his resume — in both writing and podcasting. Some of his biggest interviews have been with Mavs owner Mark Cuban, former Longhorns players Dan Neil and Phil Dawson, and many other recruits, and current/former players for each of the teams he has covered. Galatzan is also a full-time employee in the digital media department for Audacy and KRLD FM's 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, which is the official radio home of the Dallas Cowboys. You can find Galatzan on all major social media channels. For any inquiries, please email matt.galatzan@gmail.com

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