Week-to-week always implies a longer absence than day-to-day. And it's rarely a one- or two-week thing. While Stafford is obviously the kind of player who will show up when it counts, the situation raises real questions about whether the back problems will linger for the 37-year-old quarterback.

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, 7-2-1 in his last 10 games against the Cardinals, is No. 59 in the 'NFL Top 100.'

As McVay indicates, Stafford's back is not expected to be a major issue, but it also opens the door for an underrated position battle to take center stage early on. Jimmy Garoppolo and Stetson Bennett figure to be the top quarterbacks in team drills while Stafford rests, with some Dresser Winn thrown in as well.