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Rams Clear Matthew Stafford for Divisional Round as Ahkello Witherspoon Goes on IR

After testing, coach Sean McVay declared Stafford available for Sunday despite a sprained right index finger.

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: Ahkello Witherspoon #4 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts after an interception during the second quarter of the game against the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • McVay said the quarterback sustained a sprained pointer finger in the Wild-Card win over the Panthers but will face the Bears.
  • Cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon reinjured his shoulder against Carolina and has been placed on injured reserve, ending his season.
  • Stafford hurt the finger when his throwing hand struck D.J. Wonnum’s forearm on a follow-through late in the first half.
  • Despite the injury, Stafford finished that game with 304 passing yards, three touchdowns and an interception.
  • McVay noted guard Kevin Dotson and tight end Terrance Ferguson could suit up, and the Divisional Round is set for Sunday in Chicago with kickoff time to be determined.