Sean McVay won't publicly share the Rams' timetable for Matthew Stafford's return, but he remains "very confident" the QB will play Week 1.

The Los Angeles Rams are prepping for Week 1 without Matthew Stafford on thefield.The veteran quarterback is sidelined due to back soreness, per head coachSean McVay. In the meantime, it’s Jimmy Garoppolo running the first-teamoffense.

The Rams have a timetable for quarterback Matthew Stafford’s recovery from a sore back, but Los Angeles coach Sean McVay does not plan on making it public to avoid the perception of a possible setback.