One quarterback is coming, the other is going, and both should have a big impact on the NFC playoff race.

And while their immediate futures could mean plenty to the Detroit Lions, Matthew Stafford said he's not worried about that at the moment.

"I’ve seen guys, backups come in and play great, I’ve seen starters come back and not play good," Stafford said. "You’ve seen it all in this league, you never know. You’ve just got to go out there and take care of your own business."

The Philadelphia Eagles, one of the best teams in the NFL, lost quarterback Carson Wentz to a torn ACL last week.

The Green Bay Packers, potentially another one of the best teams in the NFL, could be getting starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers back on Sunday.

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Wentz's injury drops the Eagles from one of the Super Bowl favorites to just another playoff team, while Rodgers' return makes the Packers, should they get into the postseason, a team no one wants to face.

Stafford, who missed most of his first two NFL seasons with knee and shoulder injuries, said he was sorry to see Wentz suffer the knee injury on Sunday.

"It’s tough," Stafford said. "I feel bad for Carson. He was having a hell of a year. Had that town going, man, and had that team going. They were playing great. I’m sure those guys will rally around whoever’s in next and go, and just tough to see guys around the league get injured. He’s an athletic guy, running around, making a play for his team, and it hurts."

As for Rodgers, Stafford wouldn't hazard a guess if the Packers quarterback will be on the field Sunday for a must-win game against the Carolina Panthers, but he said he's rooting for Rodgers to return soon.

"Nobody knows, right, if he’s coming back or not," Stafford said. "But you just want guys to be healthy. I hope he’s healthy and when he is I hope he’s back out there playing. he’s good for our league and fun to watch."

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