Quarterback Matthew Stafford, one other goal of commerce rumors, stated the hypothesis does not trouble veterans like himself or Kupp.

“Clearly, I am a fan of the league, so that you hear these issues,” Stafford stated. “However to be trustworthy, we’re professional athletes, skilled soccer gamers who’ve type of handled these items earlier than, perceive it comes with the territory. Do not put a lot into it as a result of that is a disservice to what we received occurring right here. We have a brief week and a very good opponent to attempt to put together for, in order that’s our full focus. I do know that is the place he stays too, so (we) don’t be concerned an excessive amount of about that stuff.”

In the one sport he was wholesome, Week 1 in Detroit, Kupp caught 14 of 21 targets for 110 yards and a landing. Kupp has missed 17 video games previously two-plus seasons as a result of accidents.

When he is on the sphere, nevertheless, he is been Stafford’s safety blanket. Kupp has been on the sphere for 54.5 p.c of Stafford dropbacks since 2023, per Subsequent Gen Stats. Stafford’s passer score is almost 20 factors larger with Kupp on the sphere (98.8) than with him off the sphere (79.4).

The query is whether or not Thursday’s sport is the final for the dynamic duo or if the present goes on.