Why Rams are making a mistake resting Matt Stafford – and Lions doing the right thing

Sit or start? Rest or rust?

When it comes to the NFL regular-season finale, this is the age-old question.

Is it better to give key starters a final game off as a de facto second bye week that allows them to heal from the six-month grind of the season?

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