Rams QB Matthew Stafford threw a couple of dimes to Davante Adams and Tutu Atwell in practice Thursday, looking like his usual self.

Matthew Stafford has completed his first full week of practice since the start of training camp, and the Los Angeles Rams ' starting quarterback says he is optimistic about the improvement in his injured back.

Stafford noted that he’s been doing “everything under the sun” to get back on the field, including a lot of research. He was able to do more than he thought he’d be able to do on Monday in his first practice.

Matthew Stafford’s back responds well to one-hour workout, enabling him to practice with more confidence as Rams prepare for season opener.

Matthew Stafford is back in practice for the Los Angeles Rams. He is recovering from a back injury. Stafford joked about a papercut. His wife, Kelly S

Mike Florio and Michael Holley explain why back injuries are so difficult to get back to full strength and how the Rams must figure out how to manage this throughout the season.

The Los Angeles Rams could still be good with Jimmy Garoppolo under center, but they'd be better with Matthew Stafford.