Rams' Quentin Lake: Snatches interception in victory
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Lake recorded seven total tackles (two solo) and two passes defensed, including an interception, during Sunday's 24-9 win over the Chargers.
Lake was able to secure exactly seven takedowns for the third straight week as he has now registered six or more tackles in every game this season. The 27-year-old's biggest moment of the contest came in the first quarter when he jumped in front of a short pass from Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert for his third interception of the year. Lake has now compiled 56 total tackles (34 solo), a forced fumble, and 11 passes defensed, three of which are interceptions, over eight games so far in the regular season.
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Rams' Myles Garrett: Limited again Thursday
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Garrett (knee) remained limited in Thursday's practice, Greg Beacham of the Associated Press reports.
Garrett's 21-day practice window was opened Wednesday, and he's been limited both days this week. It might be too soon for the star edge rusher to return Sunday against the Commanders, but if not, then Week 10 against Arizona could be a possibility.
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Rams' Trent McDuffie: Unavailable for practice
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McDuffie (back) did not participate at the Rams' practice Wednesday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
McDuffie suffered a back injury during the team's 24-9 win over the Chargers in Week 8, and he has now opened the week as a non-participant at practice. The cornerback will have two more chances to return to practice and prove his health prior to Sunday's matchup with Washington.
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Rams' Kam Curl: Misses practice Wednesday
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Curl (foot) did not participate at the Rams' practice Wednesday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Curl notched four total tackles (one solo) during the team's 24-9 win over the Chargers in Week 8, but he may have picked up a foot injury during the contest. The safety will have two more chances to return to practice prior to Sunday's game against the Commanders.
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Rams' Jaylen Watson: Out for season
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Watson is expected to undergo shoulder surgery and to miss the remainder of the 2026 season, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Watson was forced out of Sunday's game versus the Chargers early by a shoulder injury, and it was apparently severe enough to prematurely end his season. He had been operating as one of the Rams' top defensive backs and actually led the team in snaps at cornerback through eight weeks, so losing him is a significant blow to the club. His absence figures to create additional opportunities on the boundary for Emmanuel Forbes the rest of the way.
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Rams' Myles Garrett: Will practice Wednesday
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Head coach Sean McVay said Garrett (knee) will practice Wednesday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Garrett has been on injured reserve since aggravating a left knee injury in Week 1 that required arthroscopic surgery. In order to be able to practice Wednesday, the Rams designated him for return from IR, per the NFL's transaction log. Garrett's activity level bears watching as the week goes on to get a sense of his odds to play Sunday at Washington.
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Rams' Grant Stuard: Dealing with hamstring injury
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Stuard is battling a hamstring injury, Nate Atkins of The Athletic reports.
Stuard picked up the injury during pregame warmups prior to Sunday's win over the Chargers and is currently considered week-to-week. Shaun Dolac could be in line for increased playing time in Stuard's absence.
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Rams' Myles Garrett: In line to practice this week
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Coach Sean McVay indicated Monday that Garrett (knee) is on track to practice this week, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Garrett hasn't practiced since aggravating a left knee injury in the Rams' season-opener, a setback that was followed by arthroscopic surgery. Once the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year re-takes the practice field, the Rams will have a 21-day window in which to restore Garrett to their active roster. It remains to be seen if this weekend's game against the Commanders is in play, but either way Garrett's looming return to the lineup, whenever it happens, will be a major boost to the Rams defense.
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Rams' Trent McDuffie: Dealing with back injury
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McDuffie (back) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Chargers, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
McDuffie was spotted favoring his back after making a tackle late in the third quarter, and his status for the rest of the game is now up in the air. With Jaylen Watson (shoulder) already ruled out, Josh Wallace and Emmanuel Forbes are set to handle increased workload in the secondary.
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Rams' Jaylen Watson: Done for night
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Watson (shoulder) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's contest against the Chargers, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
Watson will be forced to sit out the rest of Week 8 after sustaining a shoulder injury early in the second half. With Trent McDuffie (back) also banged up, the Rams are rather thin in the secondary versus the Chargers.
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Rams' Jaylen Watson: Nursing shoulder injury
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Watson (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Chargers, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
Watson suffered a shoulder injury early in the second half, and his availability for the stretch run of the team's Week 8 matchup is now uncertain. In his absence, Emmanuel Forbes and Josh Wallace will likely stand to see an increase in workload at cornerback.
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Rams' Myles Garrett: Likely to practice in Week 9
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The Rams are optimistic that Garrett (knee) will be able to return to practice in Week 9, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Garrett hasn't practiced since aggravating a left knee injury in the Rams' season-opening loss to the 49ers in Australia and then undergoing arthroscopic surgery. Though head coach Sean McVay has been non-committal on a potential target date for Garrett's return, the star edge rusher will take a notable step toward playing once the Rams officially open his 21-day practice window. Even if he's back on the field for the start of Week 9 prep, Garrett is far from a lock to play next Sunday in Washington versus the Commanders, as the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year may need more than three practices to get himself back in playing condition following a seven-week layoff from action.
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Rams' Nate Landman: Clears concussion protocol ahead of Week 8
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Landman (concussion) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Chargers, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Landman strung together a trio of full practices, and after passing an evaluation by an independent neurologist, he has been cleared to play in Sunday's contest. The fifth-year pro has 51 tackles (27 solo), one pass defense and two forced fumbles through six regular-season games.
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Rams' Trent McDuffie: Questionable for Week 8
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McDuffie (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
MCDuffie was limited in practice all week due to a groin injury, which has prevented him from playing in each of the Rams' last two games. Josh Wallace would continue to operate in an elevated role defensively if McDuffie is not cleared to play in Sunday's battle of Los Angeles.
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Rams' Nate Landman: Full participant Wednesday
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Landman (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
Landman returned to practice as a full participant but has not yet officially cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. With a return to full practice, the announcement that Landman is all set to suit up for Sunday's game against the Chargers should come soon. If Landman is ready to play, Grant Stuard and Shaun Dolac should see less action in Week 8.
McDuffie (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
McDuffie returns to practice to start Week 8 prep, a strong sign for the cornerback's health after he was listed as questionable for Week 7 despite not practicing at all. The 26-year-old star will need to upgrade to a full participant by Friday's session to avoid any injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers.
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Rams' Myles Garrett: Won't return in Week 8
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Head coach Sean McVay said Wednesday that the Rams won't open Garrett's (knee) practice window this week, Greg Beacham of the Associated Press reports.
Garrett underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee after Week 1 and has been on injured reserve in the meantime. Following McVay's comments, Garrett will miss Sunday's contest against the Chargers, which will mark his seventh consecutive absence. Garrett's next chance to suit up is Sunday, Nov. 8, at Washington.
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Rams' Quentin Lake: Posts seven stops against Las Vegas
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Lake finished Sunday's 35-21 win over the Raiders with seven tackles (four solo).
Lake ended up leading the Rams in tackles Sunday, and he's posted at least six stops in each of the first seven games of the regular season. The fifth-year defensive back is up to 49 tackles (32 solo), nine pass defenses (including two interceptions) and one forced fumble in 2026.
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Rams' Trent McDuffie: Won't play Sunday
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McDuffie (groin) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
McDuffie will miss consecutive games with a groin injury that appeared during the 49ers' Week 6 prep. Josh Wallace is set to start at outside cornerback for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
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Rams' Eric Kendricks: Elevated for Week 7, expected to start
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The Rams elevated Kendricks from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
It's the first time that Kendricks has been elevated to the Rams' active roster this season. He'll be available for Sunday's game against the Raiders and is expected to start at inside linebacker in replacement of the injured Nate Landman (concussion), per Nate Atkins of The Athletic. Kendricks spent the last few weeks of the 2025 campaign with the 49ers and appeared in three regular-season games, logging six tackles (three solo) in that span.
