On Monday, Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay announced that Matthew Stafford will be starting in the team's season-opening game in Week 1 against the Houston Texans. Despite a lingering back injury that has limited his availability throughout Rams training camp, Stafford is set to play.

But just how close to 100 percent is Stafford?

Well, Stafford provided some insight into just how healthy he is heading into Week 1, explaining in a conversation with ESPN Rams reporter Sarah Barshop that he would "not think twice" about the aggravated disks in his back when he takes the field at SoFi Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

"Oh, I'm going to go play the game," Stafford told Barshop . "Whatever happens, happens. I'm playing like I always play. I got no issues with a physical game. Obviously,

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