Lions coach Jim Caldwell says quarterback Matthew Stafford will continue to play despite suffering a finger injury on Sunday. And that’s all Caldwell wants to say.
“He did have an issue with his finger, there’s no question,” Caldwell said of Stafford. “He’s going to be able to play in the next game, he’s going to practice and those things.”
Before any reporters could ask any follow-up questions, Caldwell preemptively shut such questions down.
“I’m not going to talk to you about the nature of it, what happened, all the rumors and false reports,” Caldwell said. “That’s all I’m going to say about it, so if you ask me a question about it I’m going to do one of two things, I’m either going to flat-out ignore you or I’m going to ask for another question.”
Stafford finished the game on Sunday without missing a single play, so there’s little doubt that he can play through the injury. But there may be concerns about whether playing with an injured finger and a glove will affect Stafford’s accuracy. The Lions are fighting for a playoff spot and want Stafford at his best. Stafford will keep playing but whether he’s at his best remains to be seen.
