Goff ruled out vs. Cardinals after thumb surgery
The Los Angeles Rams won't have any experience under center in their crucial contest against the Arizona Cardinals.
Rams quarterback Jared Goff won't play Sunday after undergoing surgery on his broken right thumb Monday, the team announced.
With Goff sidelined, John Wolford will take over for Los Angeles while practice squad quarterback Bryce Perkins will serve as his backup. The Rams are also planning to sign veteran quarterback Blake Bortles off the Denver Broncos' practice squad.
Wolford has yet to take a snap since entering the NFL in 2018 as an undrafted rookie out of Wake Forest. He logged a brief stint with the AAF's Arizona Hotshots in 2019.
McVay said the Rams are hopeful Goff can play in the playoffs if the team advances, according to ESPN's Lindsey Thiry.
The two-time Pro Bowler suffered the injury during Sunday's loss to the Seahawks, but he was able to finish the game.
The 2016 first overall pick has completed a career-high 67% of his pass attempts this season for 3,952 yards and 20 touchdowns against 13 interceptions through 15 games.
The 9-6 Rams, 8-7 Cardinals, and 8-7 Chicago Bears are fighting for the NFC's two remaining wild-card spots. The winner of Los Angeles and Arizona's Week 17 matchup will clinch a postseason berth.
The Cardinals are dealing with their own issues at quarterback, as Kyler Murray is uncertain to face the Rams due to a lower-leg injury.