By The Associated Press Los Angeles Rams (4-5) at New England (3-7) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM NFL odds: Rams by 5. Against the spread: Rams 3-6; Patriots 4-5-1. Series record: Patriots lead

The Los Angeles Rams definitely have to start thinking about life after Matthew Stafford. Yes, the Rams are contending for a playoff spot this season, and sure, Stafford is still at least serviceable under center.

Jerod Mayo's New England Patriots make a roster change to get a key player back for Week 11 of the NFL season against Matthew Stafford's Los Angeles Rams. The New England Patriots must have a near-perfect streak to get out of the bottom of the AFC East and not lose hope of fighting for the Wild Card in this 2024 NFL season.

Stafford also remembers how former Patriots coach Bill Belichick’s defense pressed Lions receiver and future Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson and put its own future Hall of Fame defensive back, Darrelle Revis, on the Lions’ other top receiver, Golden Tate. The Patriots won 34-9, holding the Lions without a touchdown.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has been in good spirits this week, returning to practice and expected to start a game for the first time since he suffered a thumb injury in Week 8 that he feared was worse than it was.