The Los Angeles Rams have expectations of contending again in the NFC West this season, but much of their hope rests on the shoulders -- or, more accurately, the back -- of veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford.

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is described as week-to-week as he deals with back issues, and head coach Sean McVay says the Rams hope they can get Stafford back, slowly but surely. Asked if Stafford might be capable of doing the jog-through practice the Rams have scheduled for Monday,