Jared Goff is not even two weeks removed from thumb surgery on his throwing hand, but he’s still in the mix to play for the Rams on Saturday in their wild-card game against the Seahawks. On the team’s final injury report of the week, Goff is officially listed as questionable to play.
The same goes for Micah Kiser, who hasn’t played since Week 11 when he injured his knee. Troy Reeder has filled in for Kiser during his absence and played well.
Goff and Kiser are the only Rams players listed on Friday’s report, which is a good sign for Cam Akers, David Edwards and Joe Noteboom, all of whom were at least limited during the week.
#LARams QB Jared Goff officially questionable for Saturday’s game vs #Seahawks Full status report for both teams👇🏽 pic.twitter.com/yH3rRhy3lY
— Omar Ruiz (@OmarDRuiz) January 7, 2021
Sean McVay has said he won’t reveal the Rams’ starting quarterback prior to kickoff at 1:40 p.m. PT on Saturday, and Goff’s questionable status gives no indication which way the Rams are leaning. John Wolford showed he can succeed in the Rams’ win over the Cardinals in Week 17, which complicates things for L.A.
Goff was throwing in practice Wednesday and Thursday, which is an indication that his thumb is at least feeling OK.
Jared Goff in passing drill pic.twitter.com/O94OR6KZXi
— Gary Klein (@LATimesklein) January 7, 2021
The last game Goff played this season also came against the Seahawks, a 20-9 loss in Week 16 that eliminated the Rams from NFC West contention. He completed 24 of 43 passes for 234 yards and one interception, showing remarkable toughness to play through his thumb injury.
He even popped his dislocated thumb back into place at one point and never missed a snap. His toughness isn’t a factor here, and it’s more about his ability to properly grip and throw the ball without being impeded by the injury.
