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Rams | Williams runs for 80 yards, two TDs, 67 receiving in win over Eagles Sun Oct 4, 04:32 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Kyren Williams ran 16 times for 80 yards and two touchdowns and also caught 10 passes for 67 yards on 13 targets in Sunday's 24-20 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. He was projected for 15.0 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 31.7.
| Footballguys view: Williams drew a personal foul when he got walloped by Cooper DeJean after going airborne out of bounds in the fourth quarter with the Rams down multiple scores. He took over after that and would not be denied with the ball in his hands, scoring both touchdowns in the last five minutes that put the Rams over the top. He is leaving Blake Corum in the driveway as Williams was the heart of this team in a signature road win. Congrats if you took him in the third round. |
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Rams | Nacua catches 9 passes for 125 yards in win over Eagles Sun Oct 4, 04:32 PM
Los Angeles Rams WR Puka Nacua ran 1 time for 2 yards and a touchdown and also caught 9 passes for 125 yards on 12 targets in Sunday's 24-20 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. He was projected for 13.5 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 23.2.
| Footballguys view: If Nacua is playing at less than 100%, you couldn't tell from his fantasy output against a physical Eagles secondary. He should have a very high ceiling against the Bills in Week 5 and as long as he stays healthy, Nacua will be worth the top five pick it took to draft him despite missing two of the first three games of the season. |
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Rams | Stafford throws for 317 yards in win over Eagles Sun Oct 4, 04:32 PM
Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford completed 32 of 51 passes for 317 yards and 2 interceptions in Sunday's 24-20 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. He was projected for 17.7 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 11.7.
| Footballguys view: The Eagles defense was putting together a statement game until the Rams stopped Philadelphia at the goal line down 20-10 halfway through the fourth quarter. Stafford made the throws and Kyren Williams was unstoppable on two late drives to get the Rams a hard-fought road win. Stafford should still be in fantasy lineups even after this dud, because he faces the Bills soft pass defense in Week 5 with a Monday night big stage. |
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Rams | Rams do not intend to limit Puka Nacua's workload in return vs. Eagles Sun Oct 4, 07:41 AM
The Rams do not intend to limit WR Puka Nacua's workload in his return on Sunday against the Eagles, sources said. On Friday, Nacua was described as 'good to go' for Sunday and returned to full practice, though the Rams were still working through his snap count at the time.
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Rams | WR Nacua may be on 'stricter' snap count than usual Sat Oct 3, 03:57 PM
Tom Pelissero, from the Ringer, reports Los Angeles Rams WR Puka Nacua (groin) may be on "stricter snap count than usual" in Week 4 against the Eagles.
| Footballguys view: As we've reported, there is some uneasiness about his fantasy value this week as we're not sure how strict Nacua's snap count will be. However, if Nacua is out there (and Sean McVay says Nacua is "good to go") Fantasy GMs are likely to start him regardless of the questions about his status. |
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Rams | Terrance Ferguson to IR, Parkinson questionable, Klare likely to make NFL debut Fri Oct 2, 06:01 PM
Rams TE Terrance Ferguson was placed on injured reserve on Friday after leaving Week 3's loss to the Broncos with an ankle injury.
| Footballguys view: Ferguson is third on the team with 12 targets, catching seven passes for 63 yards and a touchdown. TE Colby Parkinson has not practiced this week and is questionable for Sunday's game at the Eagles. Rookie TE Max Klare, a healthy scratch every week so far, is probably going to make his NFL debut in the wake of the injuries at tight end. |
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Rams | Colby Parkinson (knee/shoulder) won't practice Friday, questionable vs. Eagles Fri Oct 2, 03:12 PM
Rams TE Colby Parkinson (knee/shoulder) will not practice on Friday and will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, head coach Sean McVay said. Parkinson also sat out practice on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Parkinson hasn't practiced all week, which would typically lead to an inactive status. With Terrance Ferguson also expected to be out, the Rams are likely to be down their top two tight ends. Last week, as the primary tight end, Tyler Higbee caught eight of his 11 targets for 62 yards and a touchdown. If Parkinson and Ferguson are both out, Higbee moves firmly into the streaming discussion. |
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Rams | Puka Nacua 'good to go' for Sunday against Eagles Fri Oct 2, 02:32 PM
Rams WR Puka Nacua is "good to go" for Sunday's game against the Eagles, head coach Sean McVay said on Friday. Nacua had been dealing with a hip injury this week.
| Footballguys view: Sarah Barshop added that "the Rams are still working through how they will navigate his snap count," leaving some uneasiness about his Week 4 outlook. Nacua missed last week's game with a hip injury, and rumors began to swirl. "Soft suspensions," "contract disputes," and "pre-hernia" speculation have circulated on social media, but the Rams have been pretty tight-lipped about the details of his absence. If he's active, it's hard to imagine anyone benching Nacua. He's one of the league's most dominant players and has played through injuries successfully many times in his young career. In this situation, it's probably best to ignore the noise and listen to what the team is telling us. If he's "good to go," per Sean McVay, start him. |
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Rams | Puka Nacua in pads for practice, Aaron Donald not seen in individual drills Thu Oct 1, 04:39 PM
Rams WR Puka Nacua (groin/hip) was in pads for practice on Thursday. Nacua was limited in Wednesday's practice. DT Aaron Donald (back), who missed practice on Wednesday, was not seen during individual drills on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Things are trending in the right direction for Nacua. He should be out there against the Eagles in Week 4. We've got him as a WR2 with WR1 upside. Let's see if he can play, and let's see if the Rams have him on any sort of snap count to prevent an aggravation. |
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Rams | WR Davante Adams did not practice Wednesday Wed Sep 30, 07:30 PM
Rams WR Davante Adams did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
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Rams | WR Puka Nacua (hip) limited in Wednesday's practice Wed Sep 30, 07:30 PM
Rams WR Puka Nacua (hip) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
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Rams | TE Colby Parkinson (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday Wed Sep 30, 07:30 PM
Rams TE Colby Parkinson (shoulder) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
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Rams | TE Terrance Ferguson (ankle) did not practice Wednesday Wed Sep 30, 07:30 PM
Rams TE Terrance Ferguson (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
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Rams | McVay: Ferguson likely out 'certainly' opens door for Max Klare snaps vs. Eagles Wed Sep 30, 05:24 PM
Rams head coach Sean McVay said on Wednesday that TE Terrance Ferguson being unlikely to play Sunday against the Eagles opens the door for rookie TE Max Klare to see more snaps. "It certainly does," McVay said. "Obviously being able to play with multiple tight ends has become a big part of our identity, and so it absolutely does."
| Footballguys view: The rookie second-round pick is a seam-ripper who can make plays with the ball in his hands. He's capable of lining up in the slot, in-line, or out wide -- something McVay should use to his advantage. We love the rookie in dynasty formats, and we'll see if he can get enough work to be fantasy relevant for GMs in redraft leagues. |
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Rams | Ferguson unlikely to play Week 4; Parkinson's status uncertain Tue Sep 29, 01:25 AM
Rams TE Terrance Ferguson (ankle) is probably out for Sunday's game at the Eagles, head coach Sean McVay said on Monday. McVay said TE Colby Parkinson (shoulder) is to be determined for the game.
| Footballguys view: As USA Today suggested, losing Ferguson is big, but not having Parkinson too would deplete the Rams' deep tight end room. Ferguson has seven receptions for 63 yards and one touchdown this year. He had just one catch for 9 yards in Week 3. Parkinson, after his breakout 2025 campaign, only has three receptions for 21 scoreless yards this year. Tyler Higbee and Davis Allen are the next men up in the Rams' tight end rotation. Higbee had his best game of the year in Week 3 with eight receptions on 11 targets for 62 yards and one touchdown. |
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Rams | Puka Nacua 'increasingly unlikely' to return for Week 4 game at Eagles Mon Sep 28, 04:02 PM
Rams WR Puka Nacua is increasingly unlikely to return from a hip and groin injury for the Week 4 game at the Eagles next Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Head coach Sean McVay acknowledged last week that Nacua was not progressing quickly, and reports have suggested the receiver would not require surgery, though it has not been ruled out entirely. The Rams offense struggled without Nacua in Sunday's loss to the Broncos. We'll continue to watch his progress -- or lack thereof -- closely. |
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Rams | Kyren Williams says he is 'OK' after apparent injury on final play Mon Sep 28, 12:45 AM
Rams RB Kyren Williams looked like he might have been hurt while making a tackle on the final play of Sunday's loss to the Broncos. Williams said after the game that he is OK.
| Footballguys view: Let's hope so. Williams rushed 15 times for 88 yards while catching six of seven targets for 70 yards in Denver. He was far more effective than Blake Corum, who turned six carries and four targets into just 15 scrimmage yards. The Rams are off to a 1-2 start heading into a Week 4 trip to Philadelphia, so expect Los Angeles to continue leaning heavily on Williams, who now has two straight RB1 finishes, in an effort to avoid losing more ground in the NFC standings. |
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Rams | Higbee catches 8 passes for 62 yards, a touchdown in loss to Broncos Mon Sep 28, 12:01 AM
Los Angeles Rams TE Tyler Higbee caught 8 passes for 62 yards and a touchdown on 11 targets in Sunday's 30-26 loss to the Denver Broncos. He was projected for 1.5 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 16.2.
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Rams | Mumpfield catches 4 passes for 93 yards, a touchdown in loss to Broncos Mon Sep 28, 12:01 AM
Los Angeles Rams WR Konata Mumpfield caught 4 passes for 93 yards and a touchdown on 8 targets in Sunday's 30-26 loss to the Denver Broncos. He was projected for 2.7 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 17.3.
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Rams | Stafford throws for 390 yards, two touchdowns in loss to Broncos Mon Sep 28, 12:01 AM
Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford completed 30 of 55 passes for 390 yards with 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions in Sunday's 30-26 loss to the Denver Broncos. He was projected for 16.7 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 22.9.
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Rams | Corum held to 15 yards on 6 carries in loss to Broncos Mon Sep 28, 12:01 AM
Los Angeles Rams RB Blake Corum ran 6 times for 15 yards and also caught 2 passes for 0 yards on 4 targets in Sunday's 30-26 loss to the Denver Broncos. He was projected for 8.5 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 2.5.
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Rams | Ferguson held to 1 catch for 9 yards in loss to Broncos Mon Sep 28, 12:01 AM
Los Angeles Rams TE Terrance Ferguson caught 1 pass for 9 yards on 2 targets in Sunday's 30-26 loss to the Denver Broncos. He was projected for 8.2 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 1.4.
| Footballguys view: Ferguson missed some time after injuring his ankle in the first quarter. He had been deemed questionable to return after heading to the locker room in the first quarter. He was X-rayed, and apparently the results were negative. Ferguson returned to action, but failed to make an impact. He'll continue to be an interesting streaming option -- at least until he demonstrates the kind of consistency that will make him a front-line fantasy asset. |
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Rams | Adams catches 7 passes for 137 yards in loss to Broncos Mon Sep 28, 12:01 AM
Los Angeles Rams WR Davante Adams caught 7 passes for 137 yards on 13 targets in Sunday's 30-26 loss to the Denver Broncos. He was projected for 17.0 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 17.2.
| Footballguys view: In the first half, Adams had four catches for 71 yards on five targets when matched up against Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II, a player he called "one of the best DBs in the league." The 71 yards allowed to Adams were the most Surtain has given up in a first half in his career, according to ESPN's Sarah Barshop. The Rams play the Eagles in Week 4. While Puka Nacua's status will be a factor at some point, Adams remains a high-end WR1 option for fantasy managers. |
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Rams | Myles Garrett's absence 'trending six weeks', surgery on the table for Puka Nacua Sun Sep 27, 12:00 PM
Rams DE Myles Garrett's absence with a knee injury is trending toward six weeks instead of the earlier reported four, according to updates on Sunday. That timeline would keep him out against the Broncos, Eagles and Bills, with his status also in question for the following games against the Cardinals and Raiders. Rams WR Puka Nacua is battling a loss of top-end explosiveness and could return as soon as next week, although surgery is on the table if he does not get back to feeling like himself.
| Footballguys view: It sounds like Nacua could return and not be 100%, with some risk of being shut down for surgery if his groin doesn't respond well in the next week or two. If you are 0-3 with Nacua as your first-round pick after this week and we don't get a positive update on him early in the lead-up to Week 4, it might be time to trade him to try to save your season. |
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Rams | Myles Garrett needs about six weeks to recover from knee surgery, Week 9 return likely Sun Sep 27, 07:21 AM
Rams DE Myles Garrett will need about six weeks to recover from knee surgery, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported. Garrett struggled to play through the knee injury in the Week 1 loss to the 49ers, then had surgery and was placed on injured reserve. The Rams' Week 9 game against the Commanders on November 8 looks like his most likely return date, although Garrett is reportedly hoping to return sooner. He practiced little in training camp and did not play in the preseason while dealing with what the team called knee swelling.
| Footballguys view: Las Vegas gets the Rams in Week 7 and the reeling Chargers draws the Rams for the "cross-stadium rivalry" in Week 8 on Novemeber 1. It sounds like both of those teams will get to dodge Garrett. Aaron Donald was 80-90% of his typical self in Week 2, which is better than 99% of the defensive tackles in the league, so the opposing offensive lines will still have their hands full - hopefully not when the refs are looking. |
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Rams | Puka Nacua will be listed as doubtful for Week 3 Fri Sep 25, 02:04 PM
Puka Nacua will not practice and will be listed as doubtful for the game against the Broncos.
| Footballguys view: A doubtful tag isn't much different than an out declaration, so Nacua's managers should plan for a week without him. Adam Schefter reported that "Sean McVay believes that, barring a setback, Puka Nacua could return next week vs. the Eagles." So there's some hope for fantasy managers here, as early-week comments had people concerned about a possible IR stint. With Nacua out, expect Davante Adams to be a high-end WR1. Terrance Ferguson should be a full-time receiver, making him a viable tight end streamer. |
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Rams | McVay confirms Kyren Williams, Blake Corum will keep splitting carries all season Fri Sep 25, 01:21 PM
Rams HC Sean McVay said on Tuesday that he envisions RB Kyren Williams and RB Blake Corum continuing to split carries for the rest of the 2026 season, answering "Yes" when asked and adding, "we look at it like we got two great backs, and those guys being able to spell each other is when we're at our best."
| Footballguys view: McVay has gushed about Corum since the end of last year, and the two have split touches at the start of the season. Williams edges Corum out on passing-down and red-zone work, giving him a much higher floor and ceiling. Corum gets enough work to be relied on as an RB3, but he'd need Williams to miss time for his ceiling outcome to materialize. |
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Rams | Puka Nacua absent from Rams practice again, would be fourth straight miss Thu Sep 24, 04:57 PM
Rams WR Puka Nacua (groin) was not spotted at practice again. If he misses the session, it would be his fourth straight missed practice dating back to last Thursday.
| Footballguys view: It doesn't seem like Nacua is going to play on Sunday night against the Broncos. Rams HC Sean McVay said Nacua is "not making great progress" when asked about the veteran receiver. Expect more Davante Adams (likely covered by Patrick Surtain II) and Terrance Ferguson if/when Nacua is declared out. |
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Rams | McVay: Rams 'will err on the side of caution' with Nacua's groin injury Wed Sep 23, 06:26 PM
Rams head coach Sean McVay said WR Puka Nacua would have missed Wednesday's practice due to a groin injury, with the team instead holding a jog-through, and his status for Sunday's game against the Broncos remains unclear. Nate Atkins of TheAthletic.com quotes McVay saying, "When you're a skill player and you're really trying to hit high-speed yards and really open up, then some of the things can be like pre-hernia is what he's feeling. You err on the side of caution."
| Footballguys view: The team does not believe this to be a serious issue, but they will monitor how Nacua responds through the week. If Nacua can't go on Sunday night, WR Davante Adams would remain the Rams' top wide receiving option. Adams should get covered by All-Pro CB Pat Surtain II, and the last time we saw this matchup (Week 18 of 2023), the veteran receiver caught five passes for 46 yards and a touchdown. |
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Rams | Ferguson's snap count suggests he's staking claim to TE1 role Wed Sep 23, 03:21 AM
Yahoo Sports' Rams snap count review notes that second-year TE Terrance Ferguson is emerging as the Los Angeles Rams' top tight end. Ferguson caught 6-of-9 targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in the Rams' Week 2 win over the Giants.
| Footballguys view: We saw Ferguson get more work for the Rams in Week 2 with WR Puka Nacua out of action. It's unclear whether or not Nacua will be able to play on Sunday night against the Broncos in Week 3. Ferguson could perform nicely, regardless of Nacua's status, due to the Broncos being historically weak against the tight end position. |
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Rams | McVay not sure, but hopeful Puka Nacua will play Week 3 Tue Sep 22, 03:26 PM
Rams head coach told the media on Tuesday that "he's not sure" if Puka Nacua (hip) will play in Week 3, although he's "hopeful" the star wideout will return.
| Footballguys view: As USA Today suggests, if Nacua misses Week 3, Davante Adams could benefit once again from 10 or more targets from Matthew Stafford and be a WR1 in lineups. We'll be watching for more, but it's worth noting that the Rams play Sunday night this week. So even if it won't be as limited as it was on Monday, your range of fallback plans for Nacua won't be as robust as we'd like. |
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Rams | Stafford throws for 327 yards, four TDs in win over Giants Tue Sep 22, 12:56 AM
Rams QB Matthew Stafford bounced back from a disappointing Week 1 outing in Australia by throwing for 327 yards and four touchdowns on Monday night. The performance came in a win over the Giants.
| Footballguys view: Stafford, who had a passer rating of 61.2 in the Game 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, registered a passer rating of 131.3 on Monday night. Stafford had success throwing 10 or more yards downfield, something he struggled with against the Niners. After going 3-for-10 for 74 yards with one interception on those passes in the opener, Stafford went 9-for-13 for 219 yards and two touchdowns with one pick in Week 2. |
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Rams | Adams erupts for 195 yards, two TDs Tue Sep 22, 12:56 AM
Rams WR Davante Adams caught 8 of 10 targets for 195 receiving yards and two touchdowns in Monday night's win over the Giants.
| Footballguys view: Adams' first-quarter touchdown was his first with the Rams that came on a pass not thrown into the end zone, according to ESPN Research. Each of Adams' 15 receiving scores last season (14 in the regular season, one in the playoffs) was thrown into the end zone. His big Monday night performance came with Puka Nacua inactive due to a hip injury. |
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Rams | Nacua's status still 'very firmly up in the air' for MNF vs. Giants Mon Sep 21, 01:23 PM
Rams WR Puka Nacua did not practice on Friday or Saturday and is officially listed as questionable for Monday's Week 2 game against the New York Giants with a hip injury. On Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network said 'his status is very firmly up in the air,' adding that Nacua's absence from the last two practices 'doesn't bode great for his availability,' though a firmer word is expected closer to kickoff.
| Footballguys view: Head coach Sean McVay said the issue is not the same psoas injury that sidelined Nacua earlier this season, describing it Saturday as 'a little bit of soreness' in his groin. If Nacua sits, the Rams' receiver options include Davante Adams, Konata Mumpfield, Xavier Smith, CJ Daniels. and Tutu Atwell. |
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Rams | Nacua trending 'wrong way,' will be game-time decision vs. Giants Sun Sep 20, 01:19 PM
Rams WR Puka Nacua is trending in the 'wrong way' according to a report cited by Yahoo Sports, and he will be a game-time decision for Monday's game against the Giants due to groin and hip issues. Rams WR Jordan Whittington is also listed as a game-time decision for the contest.
| Footballguys view: The only reason to wait on Nacua at this point is if you don't have any alternative you like in Week 2. After he missed most of camp with a core muscle injury, the Rams should be conservative with Nacua. It's a long season and aggravations are always worse than the original injury. |
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Rams | Puka Nacua (hip) misses second straight practice, Monday status in doubt Sat Sep 19, 03:05 PM
Rams head coach Sean McVay said WR Puka Nacua missed practice again on Saturday, September 19, due to a hip injury. Nacua has now missed two consecutive practices ahead of the Rams' Monday night matchup against the Giants. His status for the game remains uncertain as Los Angeles heads toward Monday's contest.
| Footballguys view: Nacua is questionable, and it's difficult to trust the situation with back-to-back missed practices at the end of the week. He's the definition of a game-time decision, and that means Fantasy GMs must have other options at the ready since the Rams play on Monday night. |
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Rams | WR Davante Adams returns to full practice Sat Sep 19, 02:15 AM
Rams WR Davante Adams (not injury related) was a full participant in Saturday's practice after being held out of an earlier session this week.
| Footballguys view: The veteran will get rest during the practice week, so Fantasy GMs can plan on him playing in Week 2. Adams turned six targets into three catches for 26 yards in the Rams' Week 1 loss to the 49ers. He'll provide some fantasy value (we like him as a WR3/flex play) on Monday night against the Giants. |
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Rams | WR Puka Nacua (hip) did not practice Saturday Sat Sep 19, 02:15 AM
Rams WR Puka Nacua (hip) did not participate in Saturday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Nacua has been trending in the wrong direction for Week 2's game on Monday night against the Giants. He didn't participate in practice on Friday or Saturday, and Nacua has to be considered questionable and likely a game-time decision. Since the Rams' game is on Monday night, Fantasy GMs must have other plans ready. |
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Puka Nacua (hip) out of Friday's practice. Fri Sep 18, 07:24 PM
Puka Nacua is not practicing on Friday, per LA Times reporter Gary Klein.
| Footballguys view: Nacua wasn't on Thursday's report, so his absence on Friday is especially notable. So far, there's little information about this injury, aside from the injury report noting his DNP. With the Rams playing the Giants on Monday night, fantasy managers will hope for clarity on this situation before Sunday's kickoff. |
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Rams | Aaron Donald's Week 2 status to be determined Mon Sep 14, 01:24 PM
After electing to come out of retirement, Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald did not travel to Australia for the team's eventual Week 1 loss to the 49ers. But will he play in the Week 2 matchup against the Giants? Head coach Sean McVay said on Monday that it's still to be determined. "We haven't decided that yet," McVay said
| Footballguys view: Los Angeles' defense could use a boost from Donald, especially considering that the unit won't have edge rusher Myles Garrett for at least the next four weeks as he undergoes knee surgery. The 49ers finished with 379 yards, 23 first downs, and 7-of-12 on third down against the Rams last week. |
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Rams | No timetable for Myles Garrett's return Mon Sep 14, 12:33 PM
Sean McVay told reporters on Monday that he doesn't have a timeline for how many games Myles Garrett will miss after he has knee surgery.
| Footballguys view: Garrett will miss at least the next four games on IR. As SI.com suggested, the Rams will hope that it's simply a bump in the road and that they get Garrett back healthy once he returns from injured reserve following his surgery. |
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Rams | Myles Garrett to have surgery, go on IR Sun Sep 13, 01:20 PM
Rams star Myles Garrett will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his ailing knee and is headed to injured reserve, sources tell The Ringer's Tom Pelissero.
| Footballguys view: The Rams D/ST was a Week 1 dud, and they might be droppable going into a Week 2 matchup against the Giants unless your D/ST scoring is much higher than typical leagues. |
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Aaron Donald will not play in Week 1 Tue Sep 8, 04:12 PM
Aaron Donald's return to the Rams lineup will have to wait until at least Week 2. Head coach Sean McVay announced on Tuesday that Donald will not travel with the team to Australia and will not play against the 49ers.
| Footballguys view: The defensive tackle came out of retirement at the end of the summer, and his status for the opener has been a major topic of discussion around the team over the last two weeks. The Rams will have 11 days between the 49ers game and a Monday night home game against the Giants in Week 2. The hope will be that it is enough time for Donald to feel set to make his return to the defensive line in Los Angeles. |
Rams | McVay Expects Puka Nacua to play Week 1 Mon Sep 7, 01:11 AM
Rams WR Puka Nacua, who has been dealing with psoas soreness and also could be facing potential discipline under the NFL's personal conduct policy for previous off-the-field behavior, is expected to play in Week 1 vs. the 49ers, per HC Sean McVay.
| Footballguys view: At this point, there's no reason to believe Nacua will miss the opener. But the Rams will be traveling to Melbourne late Tuesday night. We'll be watching closely to make sure Nacua is on the plane. |
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Rams | Aaron Donald, Myles Garrett to practice Sunday Sun Sep 6, 06:09 PM
Nate Atkins of The Athletic reports that Rams DT Aaron Donald and Myles Garrett (knee) will practice on Sunday and that head coach Sean McVay will update their status on Tuesday.
| Footballguys view: Donald's status is more uncertain than Garrett's. Garrett has been resting his knee because of swelling since July, but that was likely a load-management strategy as much as it was addressing the injury. Donald just signed with the team a week ago, so he might not truly be in "football shape" yet. Still, practicing today makes it more likely Donald can go on Thursday vs. San Francisco. The Rams defense could be something special (including in fantasy leagues) if both Donald and Garrett are anywhere near their typical Hall of Fame level of play this year. |
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Rams | McVay: Puka Nacua making good progress Sat Sep 5, 02:54 PM
Sean McVay said Puka Nacua (psoas) is "making good progress." McVay added that Nacua has "been hitting some high-speed yards at a really good clip with (VP of Sports Medicine and Performance) Reggie [Scott] and his group," McVay said. "And when we get back out there, it'll be fun to have him."
| Footballguys view: The Rams open up the season in Australia for a game against the 49ers. Nacua is making good progress, and Fantasy GMs can rely on him as per usual. That means he's locked in as a WR1 for the season so long as he's healthy (and not in trouble with the league). |
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Rams | Aaron Donald traveling to Australia, status uncertain Fri Sep 4, 06:11 PM
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said every player would travel to Australia for the Week 1 game vs. San Francisco. He also said it was a big week for DT Aaron Donald "in terms of how he feels. If he feels good enough to go, great. If not, I've got a lot of confidence in the other guys that'll be ready to step up if that's the case, that have really gotten all the reps anyways."
| Footballguys view: There's a chance Donald will play, but it's not a sure thing. The Rams D/ST is still a great play if Donald sits, but they are a must-play if he goes. Not since Jerome Brown and Reggie White have we seen two defensive linemen of this caliber line up next to each other. |
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Rams | McVay: Bennett, Simpson 2A and 2B behind Stafford Fri Sep 4, 05:55 PM
The Rams released a depth chart that shows Stetson Bennett as the team's second quarterback and first-round pick Ty Simpson as their third quarterback, but head coach Sean McVay said things are less clear-cut than that would make it appear. McVay said that he has not made a decision about who will be active for Thursday's game against the 49ers because he views the two quarterbacks on equal footing when it comes to the competition to be the next man up behind Matthew Stafford. "I look at it as the 2A, 2B," McVay said, "and we'll see how we approach the game."
| Footballguys view: Bennett has more experience in the system, but Simpson didn't look like the preseason game was too big for him. Hopefully we won't have to see who the Rams would turn to if Stafford misses time, but we would expect whoever it is to be well-prepared by McVay. |
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Rams | Los Angeles inks five for practice squad Tue Sep 1, 12:35 AM
Free-agent RB Dean Connors, RB Jordan Waters, WR Alex Bachman, WR Brennan Presley, and TE Dan Villari were signed to the Los Angeles Rams' practice squad on Monday, Aug. 31.
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Rams | Financials for Aaron Donald's deal Sun Aug 30, 07:33 PM
Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Rams DT Aaron Donald will serve $10 million in base pay for the 2026 season, with $10 million in roster bonuses, up to 15 games, and $10 million in playoff and play-time incentives.
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