The Los Angeles Rams (0-2) suffered a double whammy on Sunday of their 41-10 Week 2 loss towards the Arizona Cardinals. They weren’t solely blown out by a divisional opponent, but additionally misplaced star large receiver Cooper Kupp to an ankle damage.
It is nonetheless early within the season, however with the Seattle Seahawks transferring to 2-0 on Sunday and the San Francisco 49ers at 1-1, head coach Sean McVay‘s group is in an uncommon place.
Their 67 factors allowed and -37 internet factors are each second-worst within the NFL, solely higher than the Carolina Panthers (0-2). The Rams’ 30 factors scored can be tied for fourth fewest amongst groups which have performed two video games coming into Monday.
For now, Los Angeles can cross its collective fingers concerning Kupp’s standing, however on the very least, his damage is one more worrisome pattern concerning the well being of a Rams participant.
The damage bug began hitting the squad over the summer season when Professional Bowl wideout Puka Nacua suffered a knee damage throughout coaching camp. He made it again for the group’s Week 1 “Sunday Night time Soccer” defeat towards the Detroit Lions, however performed simply 25 snaps earlier than happening with a PCL sprain. Nacua was positioned on injured reserve final week.
Linemen Joe Noteboom and Steve Avila had been additionally positioned on IR following the Week 1 contest with an ankle sprain and sprained MCL, respectively.
Proper deal with Rob Havenstein returned on Sunday after lacking Week 1 with an ankle subject and left deal with Alaric Jackson was suspended for the primary two contests of the yr after violating the league’s private conduct coverage. Projected beginning cornerback Darious Williams can be at present on IR as a result of a hamstring pressure.
If Kupp can swimsuit up for Week 3, he’ll be a part of ninth-year professional DeMarcus Robinson and fifth-year participant Tyler Johnson in three-wide units, with sixth-round rookie Jordan Whittington and fourth-year pass-catcher Tutu Atwell serving as depth items.
Beginning tight finish Tyler Higbee is recovering from ACL and MCL tears that he suffered in January and it was reported in mid-August that he was anticipated to overlook the beginning of the 2024 season.
The Rams may have their first house recreation of the yr on Sunday vs. the defending NFC champion San Francisco 49ers.
