Stafford evaluated for concussion, unable to finish loss to Saints

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford missed the remainder of Sunday's 27-20 loss to the New Orleans Saints after leaving the game in the third quarter to be evaluated for a concussion.

Stafford spent time in the medical tent before going to the locker room. The Rams didn't officially rule him out for the remainder of the contest but were forced to finish the day with Bryce Perkins under center.

Rams head coach Sean McVay said postgame he doesn't know whether Stafford will enter the concussion protocol again, according to Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic.

"We will make the decision that is best for Matthew," McVay added.

Stafford missed last week's loss to the Arizona Cardinals due to a concussion but was cleared to return earlier this week. The 34-year-old, who helped Los Angeles win the Super Bowl in his first year with the team last season, passed for 159 yards and two touchdowns against New Orleans before exiting.

Perkins was 5-for-10 passing with 64 yards. He also gained 39 yards on five rushing attempts.

The Rams dropped to 3-7 with Sunday's loss. They've now lost four in a row.

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