Despite any ailments that Matthew Stafford is going through, there is an expectation among the Los Angeles Rams that Stafford will suit up Week 1 against the Houston Texans. When NFL’s ESPN’s Ian Rapoport reported that Stafford was dealing with an aggravated disc,

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is reportedly week-to-week with an "aggravated disk" in his back.

Stafford has dealt with his share of injuries over the last few seasons. He's missed 11 regular-season games with varying injuries including a thumb sprain, spinal cord bruise, and a concussion since joining the Rams in 2021.