Matthew Stafford is finally getting some well-deserved respect in Madden, rating as one of the best quarterbacks in this year's game.

The Los Angeles Rams are prepping for Week 1 without Matthew Stafford on thefield.The veteran quarterback is sidelined due to back soreness, per head coachSean McVay. In the meantime, it’s Jimmy Garoppolo running the first-teamoffense.

The Rams have a timetable for quarterback Matthew Stafford’s recovery from a sore back, but Los Angeles coach Sean McVay does not plan on making it public to avoid the perception of a possible setback.