Whittington could see an expanded role after the Rams placed Puka Nacua (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday.
A rookie sixth-round pick, Whittington was the subject of considerable hype this summer but played only two snaps on offense in a 26-20 overtime loss to the Lions in Week 1. Whittington at least made himself noticeable with a one-yard touchdown run wiped out by a penalty, a 20-yard kickoff return and a tackle on special teams. The door has now been cracked open for Whittington to take on a more substantial role on offense with Nacua out for at least four games. He may still be fourth in line for snaps at receiver, however, as the Rams used Cooper Kupp, Demarcus Robinson and Tyler Johnson as their wideout trio for nearly every snap after Nacua's injury in the Week 1 loss, and that could be the plan again Week 2 at Arizona.