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Rams HC Sean McVay confirmed Monday that QB Matt Stafford (back) is set to start this weekend's opener vs. the Texans. Stafford is expected to be a full participant in practice this week.

Rams QB Matt Stafford has been setback-free since returning to practice a little over a week ago and is on track to play in the opener against the Texans, according to HC Sean McVay. “I can’t see into the future. But if you look at what the last week has entailed, I feel really good," McVay said. "And there’s nothing that would lead me to believe, unless we have an unforeseen setback, that he’s not gonna be ready to roll against the Texans."

Rams QB Matt Stafford (back) has been a full participant in practice this week, according to HC Sean McVay. And it sounds like his back has responded well to the work.

Rams QB Matthew Stafford returned to practice on Monday for the Rams. Stafford has been dealing with an aggravated disc in his back. It is a significant step toward getting Stafford on the field for Week 1, but the team will see how Stafford’s back responds and keep monitoring.

Rams QB Matt Stafford will work out on Saturday morning, HC Sean McVay said. It'll be similar to Stafford's workout ahead of last weekend's preseason game, when he threw more than 60 passes. "Hopefully [his back] responds a little bit better," McVay said.

Rams QB Matt Stafford threw more than 60 passes on Saturday without limitations, HC Sean McVay said. “Looking forward to progressing him back into practice on Monday," McVay added.

Rams QB Matt Stafford (back) will work out on Saturday ahead of the team's preseason game against the Cowboys, HC Sean McVay said Thursday. If that goes well, Stafford will practice on Monday for the first time in training camp. McVay added that he believes Stafford would be able to play this week if the Rams were playing a regular season game.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Rams QB Matthew Stafford's back issue is an aggravated disc and that his treatment has included an epidural. Rapoport corroborates the earlier Schefter report that the Rams expect the QB to be ready for the opener, adding that the Rams deem him "week to week."

Rams QB Matthew Stafford missed the totality of training camp so far, dealing with a back injury. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported today that it shouldn't prevent him from being ready for Week 1. The Rams open the season against the Texans.

Rams QB Matt Stafford remains sidelined with his back issue. HC Sean McVay said Saturday that Stafford will not participate in this coming week's joint practice with the Cowboys. McVay also revealed that Stafford recently saw back specialist Dr. Robert Watkins for the second time in the past two weeks.