Stafford (ribs) appears to be headed toward playing in Detroit's Week 3 game against Denver, the Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nothing has been committed to, but Stafford told reporters Wednesday that he wants to play whenever possible and offensive lineman Manny Ramirez said that he has "no doubts" that his quarterback will play. Playing and playing effectively are two separate things, however, and Stafford has struggled in the Lions' one-dimensional offense that has yet to find a running game. He will be tested by a Denver defense that has surrendered a combined 308 passing yards and zero passing touchdowns, while nabbing four interceptions in two games.