Matthew Stafford Injury status and history
- Age
- 38
- Height / weight
- 6'3", 214 lb
- Experience
- 18th season
- Drafted
- 2009 R1, #1
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 18.7
- Pos rank
- QB13
- Rostered
- 89%
Week 4 at Eagles, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 7th vs. QBs, favorable
Matthew Stafford Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, FriStafford hasn't appeared on an injury report this season.
Injury History at a Glance
16 logged injuries in 18 seasons, including six hand injuries. His lost time is spread out: the most any one injury cost was 12 games.
Durability
24/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
AC joint sprain · 2010
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Shoulder | 2 | 16 |
| Back | 3 | 15 |
| Knee | 1 | 2 |
| Hand / thumb | 6 | 1 |
| Concussion | 2 | 1 |
| Elbow / arm | 1 | 0 |
| Hamstring | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 16 | 35 |
Injury risk profile: High
- Hand / thumb injuries in 2011, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2021 and 2023
- Last logged injury: 2024
- 35 games in 18 seasons, 12 of them in 2010
- 16 injuries spread across 7 body parts
Matthew Stafford Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Stafford a game this season.
- 2024
Hamstring Tightness Played through
Experienced hamstring tightness during a joint practice in the preseason and was held out as a precaution.
- 2023
Concussion Evaluation Played through
Was evaluated for a concussion during the Wild Card playoff game against the Lions after taking a hard hit, but returned to the game.
- 2023
Thumb Sprain · Right 1 game
Sprained the UCL in his right thumb against the Cowboys, causing him to miss the following game.
- 2022
Spinal Cord Contusion 7 games
Suffered a spinal cord contusion that led to him being placed on injured reserve, ending his season.
- 2022
Concussion 1 game
Entered concussion protocol after a sack in the game against the Saints.
- 2022
Elbow Tendinitis · Right Played through
Managed tendinitis in his throwing elbow with an offseason injection and limited throwing during training camp.
- 2021
Thumb Surgery · Right Played through
Underwent offseason surgery to repair a partially torn UCL in his right thumb.
- 2020
Ribs/Thumb/Ankle Played through
Played through multiple injuries late in the season, including to his ribs, right thumb, and a high ankle sprain.
- 2019
Back Fractures 8 games
Suffered non-displaced fractures in his upper thoracic spine, ending his season after Week 9.
- 2018
Back Fractures Played through
Played through the end of the season with fractures in his back.
Show all 16 injuries
- 2017
Hand Injury · Right Played through
Suffered a bruised and stepped-on throwing hand but did not miss any games.
- 2016
Dislocated Finger · Right Played through
Dislocated the middle finger on his throwing hand and played with a glove for the remainder of the season.
- 2011
Broken Finger · Right Played through
Suffered a fractured right index finger in the preseason but played through it for the entire regular season.
- 2010
AC Joint Sprain, surgery · Right 12 games
Injured his right (throwing) shoulder in the season opener against the Bears. Re-injured his right shoulder against the Jets, which led to season-ending surgery performed by Dr. James Andrews.
- 2009
Kneecap Dislocation, surgery · Right 2 games
Dislocated his right kneecap in a game against the 49ers, which ended his rookie season and required offseason surgery.
- 2009
Shoulder Separation · Left 4 games
Stafford suffered a separated left shoulder against the Browns but returned to throw a game-winning touchdown.
If Stafford Misses Time
Next man up: Stetson Bennett IV
Stetson Bennett IV is next on the Rams depth chart at quarterback. In superflex leagues he's worth a speculative bench spot for Stafford managers; in 1QB leagues he's a waiver add only if Stafford misses time.
Who else it affects
A quarterback change matters most for Davante Adams and Tyler Higbee, his two most-targeted pass catchers this season.
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Matthew Stafford Injury FAQ
Is Matthew Stafford injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Matthew Stafford is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Matthew Stafford playing this week?
Matthew Stafford has no injury designation for Week 4 at the Eagles on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Has Matthew Stafford missed any games this season?
No. Matthew Stafford has played in every Rams game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is Matthew Stafford's injury history?
Matthew Stafford has 16 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 35 games in all: 12 for a right AC joint sprain in 2010, 8 for a back fractures in 2019, 7 for a spinal cord contusion in 2022, 4 for a left shoulder separation in 2009, 2 for a right kneecap dislocation in 2009, 1 for a right thumb sprain in 2023 and 1 for a concussion in 2022.
What was Matthew Stafford's most recent injury?
Matthew Stafford's most recent logged injury was a hamstring tightness injury in the 2024 preseason. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Matthew Stafford have any recurring injuries?
Yes: hand injuries in 2011, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2021 and 2023 (1 game missed), back injuries in 2018, 2019 and 2022 (15 games missed), concussion injuries in 2022 and 2023 (1 game missed) and shoulder injuries in 2009 and 2010 (16 games missed).
What was Matthew Stafford's worst injury?
Matthew Stafford's longest absence came from a right AC joint sprain in 2010, which cost him 12 games of the 35 he has missed in his career.