The Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Rams are gearing up for their Week Nine showdown at Lambeau Field this weekend, both desperately in need of a win. The Packers, with a 2-5 record, are coming off a challenging stretch of three consecutive losses, while the Rams, at 3-5, are on a two-game losing streak.
The Rams received some unfortunate news regarding their starting quarterback, Matthew Stafford. Stafford is reportedly dealing with a UCL strain in his right thumb and is currently listed as day to day. In response to this development, the Rams have taken action at the quarterback position.
Initially, the Rams attempted to sign quarterback John Wolford on Tuesday, but the 28-year-old ultimately signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ active roster. Now, they are pursuing Dresser Winn as their potential solution, pending the successful completion of his physical, according to Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic. Notably, Winn had been with the Rams during training camp. A small point of interest is that Winn also has experience as a punter in college, which could be relevant for the Rams as their punter, Ethan Evans, is dealing with a sprained ankle.
This development raises questions about the Packers and Rams’ Week Nine matchup. It’s an interesting move, considering Stafford’s uncertain status. If the Rams had full confidence in Stafford’s availability, they might not have felt the need to make a move at the quarterback position. While many fans are still hopeful that their Super Bowl-winning quarterback will be able to play on Sunday, this move may cause some of those same fans to be more cautious.
The Packers are set to host the Rams at Lambeau Field on Sunday, November 5th, with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 PM. The game will certainly be closely watched, as both teams aim to turn their fortunes around and secure a crucial victory.