It’s likely McVay does expect (and really hopes) Stafford plays Week 1, the organization expects (and really hopes) Stafford suits up, and as long as Stafford does play, and plays well, then this storyline will be a big nothing.

Matthew Stafford, who was previously described by head coach Sean McVay as week to week, is dealing with an aggravated disc and the hope is he’ll be ready for the Rams’ season opener, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday.

The Los Angeles Rams have Super Bowl aspirations in 2025, but much of their hope rests on the shoulders -- or, more accurately, the back -- of veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford