Matthew Stafford shares update on injured finger: 'It wasn't great'

Story byCameron DaSilva, Rams WireSun, January 11, 2026 at 2:30 AM UTC·1 min readIt was clear during Saturday’s game that Matthew Stafford wasn’t fully healthy. He banged his throwing hand on another player’s helmet in the first half, causing him to go on a cold stretch after starting the game 8-for-8. He eventually settled back in and led the Los Angeles Rams to a comeback win over the Carolina Panthers, 34-31, but after the game, he admitted his hand wasn’t right. He told reporters that he got his finger “bent back” and says it “wasn’t pleasant" but he fought through. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThankfully, he was running on adrenaline and being one of the toughest players around, he battled through and finished the game.“I got a finger bent back," he said.