I just heard ESPN's Chris Mortensen talk about how Stafford is more week-to-week than day-to-day, and that the Lions are playing it cautious with him in "hopes" that he can play later in the season.   That is NOT reassuring, not only for this Sunday, but for any time in the near future. 

We need Stafford in there for many reasons.  He gives us the best chance to win.  He needs to be in there learning and thriving as much as possible.  With Culpepper or Stanton under center, I have a hard time believing we will not struggle against the Rams.  ESPECIALLY if CJ is not back by then.  But even with him healthy, I worry.    If Kevin Smith can get going, and our defense plays decent, we could win.   But that is a decent-sized "if."