Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is not at practice Wednesday and his status for Week 15 remains uncertain.

Early reports suggested the Lions are not expecting Stafford to play through this rib injury. An absence at Wednesday's practice bolsters the credibility of those reports. The Lions also signed Jordan Ta'amu to the practice squad as additional depth under center. All of the signs point to Stafford missing Week 15 and the Lions rolling Chase Daniel out at quarterback against the Titans.

Lions QB Matthew Stafford suffered a rib cartilage injury, per source. Team not overly optimistic he can play vs. the Titans.

Stafford, of course, has played through a lot of injuries in his career so the team is not closing the door, but with the season lost there isn't much of a reason to put an injury Stafford on the field. Daniel would get the start if Stafford can't go. Owners should probably start thinking of a backup plan.

Detroit Lions interim head coach Darrell Bevell said Monday the team will likely take the decision to the end of the week whether to play starting quarterback Matthew Stafford after he injured his ribs in Sunday's loss to Green Bay.

Related players: Chase Daniel, David Blough

When asked if Stafford had broken any ribs, Bevell said X-rays came back negative, but he did not have more information on the extent of his injury. While the Lions figure out their quarterback situation, Bevell said backups Daniel and Blough will take more reps this week in practice while Stafford tries to heal.

Lions QB Matthew Stafford’s status is in doubt for Sunday against the Titans.

Related players: Chase Daniel

Rapoport added Stafford hasn’t been ruled out yet. As Rapoport noted, Stafford is tough but has played through a lot this year and in his career. However, he was in a ton of pain last night after his rib injury, according to the tweet. Daniel would step in if Stafford can't play.

Lions QB Matthew Stafford is questionable for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers, according to Tim Twentyman of the Detroit Lions.

Stafford has not missed a game since sustaining the injuries, so this is just business.

Lions QB Matthew Stafford is questionable for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears, according to the team's official injury report.

Stafford looked okay on a few deeper throws on Thanksgiving, but it is clear his thumb will be a lingering issue. Play with caution, especially in single QB leagues.