There have been loads of key accidents throughout the NFL this season, particularly on Sunday, and the Los Angeles Rams have been one staff that has been hit fairly laborious by accidents.
Consequently, they’re now 2-4 and in final place within the NFC West, regardless of being anticipated by some to be darkish horse contenders when the season began.
Broad receiver Cooper Kupp has been out since struggling an ankle harm in a Week 2 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, however he was a full participant in Monday’s follow, per Adam Schefter.
Rams listed WR Cooper Kupp as a full participant in at this time’s follow forward of their Thursday evening sport vs. the Vikings.
Head coach Sean McVay says the plan is for Kupp to play on Thursday towards the Minnesota Vikings, however how a lot he performs and the way a lot he’s focused is to be decided, per Sarah Barshop.
Sean McVay mentioned Cooper Kupp’s workload for Thursday is “to be decided.”
“That’ll be one thing that as we’re placing it collectively and actually diving into it, we’ll have a greater really feel for, however undoubtedly excited to have him again,” McVay mentioned.
Los Angeles has additionally been with out Puka Nacua, final yr’s rookie standout, and thus their passing offense has drastically suffered.
However they nonetheless managed to defeat the Las Vegas Raiders, 20-15, and in the event that they get not solely Kupp but additionally Nacua, who suffered a knee harm a number of weeks in the past, again, maybe they may nonetheless problem for a wild card playoff spot.
Nevertheless, the NFC is deeper proper now than many anticipated, and the emergence of the Vikings, Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers have made it laborious for a banged-up staff such because the Rams to make the postseason.
The Rams’ offensive line can be crushed up, and it could be an element within the poor play of quarterback Matthew Stafford via Week 7.
