Matthew Stafford has missed a significant portion of the offseason because of a back injury, but the Los Angeles Rams expect him to be on the field in Week 1.

Rams head coach Sean McVay told reporters on Monday that the team is preparing for Stafford to start in Sunday’s season opener against the Houston Texans.

Stafford did not join the Rams on the field until well into training camp because of what was initially described as back soreness. It was later revealed that the quarterback has a disc issue and received an epidural injection to address the pain .

Stafford is known as one of the toughest players in the NFL. The 37-year-old has played through numerous injuries throughout his career, including back soreness last season. He is the type of player who would play at less than full

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