Detroit Lions give update on Matthew Stafford’s potential brain injury

UPDATE:

According to reports, Matthew Stafford is good to go as he has cleared concussion protocol after taking a big hit to the head against the Vikings.

Matthew Stafford has cleared concussion protocol

— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) November 8, 2020

ORIGINAL REPORT:

Great.

According to reports, Matthew Stafford has been removed from the game after suffering a potential brain injury.

Stafford is being checked for a concussion and Chase Daniel is in the game.

Matthew Stafford pulled off the field by officials. Referee just pointed towards the press box, presumably the ATC saw something he didn't like, wanted Stafford to get checked for concussion

— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) November 8, 2020

Stafford is now heading to the locker room.

Stafford out of the tent and now heading to the locker room

— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) November 8, 2020

Here is the play where Stafford was injured.

https://twitter.com/FTBBurner11/status/1325535606701617154

According to the Lions, Stafford is being evaluated for a brain injury.

Officially, Matthew Stafford being evaluated for a brain injury

— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) November 8, 2020