After undergoing surgery on his thumb Monday, Jared Goff will officially miss the Los Angeles Rams’ final game of the regular season. Needing a win over the Cardinals or a loss by the Bears in order to make the playoffs, the Rams’ season hinges on Week 17.
And the man to lead them in this pivotal game is John Wolford, an unheralded quarterback who many fans may not know much about. And although his NFL experience is limited, Sean McVay is confident in the Rams’ backup quarterback heading into Sunday’s game.
Here are seven things to know about Wolford, who had success in college and in the AAF before the league shut down.