Stafford OK to play

Matthew Stafford has been cleared to return to the Los Angeles Rams’ lineup Sunday after a onegame absence. The Super Bowl-winning quarterback will play in New Orleans against the Saints, Coach Sean McVay said Friday. Stafford went into the NFL’s concussion protocol 10 days ago following a medical examination, and he missed the defending champions’ loss to Arizona last weekend. He apparently was injured during LA’s game at Tampa Bay on Nov. 6, but the Rams didn’t identify any symptoms during the game. Stafford participated in every practice this week with the Rams, and he was cleared Friday after meeting with doctors away from the Rams’ training complex. He has completed a career-best 68.4% of his passes this season for 1,928 yards with 8 TDs and 8 interceptions.