Matthew Stafford Injury: Updates on Lions Star's Week 8 Status and Fantasy Value

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was injured late in the team's loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday and is scheduled to undergo further testing on Monday. The Lions play the Denver Broncos in Week 8, and the talented quarterback's status for that game is uncertain.

Keep checking back to this page throughout the week for updates on his availability and fantasy value.

UPDATE: Sunday, Oct. 30 at 2:59 p.m. EDT by Donald Wood

The Detroit Lions will have their on-field general today when Matthew Stafford takes the start in the team’s game against the Denver Broncos.

Focus will be on the matchup between Stafford and Broncos’ quarterback Tim Tebow, but Stafford has the better weapons and the better arm.

Detroit Lions beat reporter for the Detroit Free Press Dave Birkett is reporting on twitter:

You should start Matthew Stafford with confidence every time the Lions play because as long as Calvin Johnson is there, he will get points.

Sunday, Oct. 30 at 10:56 a.m. EDT by Brandon Galvin

Updating previous reports, ESPN's Ed Werder expects Matthew Stafford to start today, per Rotoworld's Staff. 

Saturday, Oct. 29 at 10:45 EDT by Brandon Galvin

Matthew Stafford is expected to start Sunday against Denver, according to Detroit Free Press' Dave Birkett.

Friday, Oct. 28 at 1:25 p.m. EDT - Andrew Kulha

According to the Lions official Twitter page, Stafford is improving day-by-day, but head coach Jim Schwartz will not reveal whether or not he will start on Sunday. This shouldn't come as a surprise considering that Schwartz is notorious for playing injury information close to the vest.

Keep checking back to this page throughout the week for updates on Stafford's availability and fantasy value.

Thursday, Oct. 27 at 12:05 p.m. EDT - Wes O'Donnell

It may have appeared that Matthew Stafford was in danger of missing Week 8, but in reality that wasn't the case.

Today the star quarterback was back on field with his teammates walking about with no signs of injury.

Chris McCosky tweeted even better news once practice started:

The Lions will need all of Stafford this week against the Broncos. They're two-game skid cannot become a three-game slide and without running back Jahvid Best, Stafford's arm is going to have to do the work.

As for fantasy owners, the Broncos defense offers a favorable matchup. Especially for touchdowns.

Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 2:28 p.m. EDT

It remains to be seen if Matthew Stafford is going to be able to go this weekend. According to Chris McCosky of the Detroit News, Shaun Hill was taking first team reps at practice today.

According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, Stafford said he wants to be out on the field, but he's not sure yet if he will be healthy enough to play.

Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 7:45 p.m. EDT

Detroit Lions beat reporter for the Detroit Free Press Dave Birkett tweeted some good news on the Matthew Stafford front Tuesday. 

Things are looking up for Stafford who seems to be on track to play this weekend against the Denver Broncos. It seems he is merely sore, but I would express caution all week for fantasy owners. 

These types of injuries can get inflamed at practice. Barring no setbacks, I can see Stafford putting up great numbers this coming Sunday against the Broncos. 

Monday, Oct. 24 at 3:15 p.m. EDT

The Detroit Free Press' Dave Birkett provided another update, this one directly from Lions head coach Jim Schwartz, who is optimistic about Stafford's chances of playing on Sunday.

It seems like the Lions are going to take a cautious approach during the week, but as of now Stafford is on track to play against the Broncos barring a setback.

Monday, Oct. 24 at 1:30 p.m. EDT

Dave Birkett, the Lions' beat reporter for the Detroit Free Press, is expecting Stafford to play next week unless an MRI shows a more severe injury than expected.

It's good news that somebody so close to the team expects him to play early in the week. Make sure to check back as information filters in from his visit to the doctor.