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Head coach Sean McVay told reporters Saturday that Wallace (ankle) won't play in Monday's matchup against the Falcons, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

The Michigan product likely sustained an ankle injury in the Rams' Week 16 loss to the Seahawks, as he didn't practice Thursday or Friday and has since been ruled out for Monday night's contest. With Wallace sidelined in Week 17, expect Cobie Durant to operate as Los Angeles' top slot cornerback.

Head coach Sean McVay told reporters Saturday that Dotson (ankle) won't play in Monday night's matchup against the Falcons, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

Dotson opened the Rams' week of practice with consecutive DNPs after spraining his ankle in the Week 16 loss to the Seahawks, so it's no surprise that he won't play Monday. While the 29-year-old is sidelined, expect Beaux Limmer to start at right guard in Week 17.

Becton (knee) is active for Saturday's matchup against the Texans.

The 26-year-old practiced in full Thursday and is now in line to play in the Chargers' Week 17 contest. With Becton active Saturday, he's expected to operate as Los Angeles' top right guard.

Tart (groin) is active for Saturday's matchup against the Texans.

The 28-year-old logged consecutive limited sessions to the end the Chargers' week of practice and is now ready to play in Saturday's contest. Tart is an important part of Los Angeles' defensive front, recording 28 total tackles, three passes defensed and one forced fumble over 15 appearances this season. He's expected to operate as the team's top nose tackle during the Week 17 matchup.

Vidal (neck) is inactive for Saturday's game against the Texans, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

Vidal was listed as a non-participant in practice both Tuesday and Wednesday before being estimated as limited on Thursday's report and questionable for Saturday's contest. With Vidal having been made inactive, added touches will be available for fellow RB Omarion Hampton, which boosts the 2025 first-rounder's Week 17 fantasy prospects, while Hassan Haskins and Jaret Patterson are available to mix in. Vidal's next chance to see game action will arrive in Week 18, when the Chargers travel to Denver for a game that may have major playoff seeding implications.

Ersery (thumb) is inactive for Saturday's matchup against the Chargers.

The 2025 second-round pick from Minnesota underwent hand surgery earlier in the week and is now in line to miss his first game of the season Saturday, While Ersery is sidelined for the Week 17 contest, expect Blake Fisher to start at left tackle.

Head coach Sean McVay told reporters that Jackson will practice in a limited fashion Saturday, and he I s listed as questionable for Monday night's matchup against the Falcons, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

The 27-year-old from Iowa upgraded from a DNP on Friday to a limited session Saturday, suggesting he's trending in the right direction ahead of Monday's contest. However, if Jackson is unable to go in Week 17, expect D.J. Humphries to start at left tackle.

Pearce (neck) was a full participant in Saturday's practice and does not carry an injury designation for Monday's game against the Rams.

Pearce began Week 17 as a limited participant at practice before upgrading to full reps Saturday. The rookie first-round pick's availability versus Los Angeles on Monday will provide the Falcons' pass rush with a much-needed boost, as across 15 regular-season appearances thus far, Pearce has racked up 22 tackles (14 solo), including a team-high 8.5 sacks. He's also logged five pass breakups, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

Adams (hamstring) will be listed a doubtful for Monday night's game against the Falcons, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com previously relayed that coach Sean McVay noted that Adams "most likely" wouldn't be available for Monday night's 8:15 p.m. ET contest, which aligns with the wideout's official 'doubtful' designation. In Adams' absence in the Rams' 38-37 overtime loss to the Seahawks in Week 16, fellow WR Puka Nacua racked up 225 yards and two TDs while catching 12 of his 16 targets. If Adams is made inactive once again, look for Nacua to remain busy versus Atlanta, while Konata Mumpfield, Xavier Smith, Jordan Whittington and Tutu Atwell are also in the mix. Of that group, Mumpfield -- who caught three of his eight targets for 40 yards versus Seattle -- figures to be next up in the Rams' Week 17 WR pecking order behind Nacua on Monday night.

Orhorhoro (knee) does not carry an injury designation for Monday's game against the Rams.

Orhorhoro was limited in practice Friday and Saturday due to a knee issue, but he's now been cleared for action Monday at home against Los Angeles. The 2024 second-round pick hasn't yet missed a single game this season. He's racked up 22 tackles (11 solo), including 2.5 sacks, plus one pass defensed across 15 regular-season appearances.