Durant was a non-participant Thursday, so his limited workload Friday indicates he is trending in the right direction for Monday's matchup with the Bengals. More clarity on his status will come when the Rams release their final injury report Saturday. Duke Shelley and Ahkello Witherspoon would be candidates for increased roles if he cannot play.
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| 1 | 9/10 | W 30-13 | 1-0 | |
| 2 | 9/17 | L 23-30 | 1-1 |
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| 3 | 9/25 |
8:15 PM
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Paycor Stadium
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| 4 | 10/1 |
1:00 PM
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Lucas Oil Stadium
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4:05 PM
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SoFi Stadium
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| 6 | 10/15 |
4:25 PM
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FOX |
SoFi Stadium
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| 7 | 10/22 |
4:05 PM
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SoFi Stadium
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| 8 | 10/29 |
1:00 PM
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AT&T Stadium
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| 9 | 11/5 |
1:00 PM
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Lambeau Field
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| 11 | 11/19 |
4:25 PM
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CBS |
SoFi Stadium
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| 12 | 11/26 |
4:05 PM
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FOX |
State Farm Stadium
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| 13 | 12/3 |
4:25 PM
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FOX |
SoFi Stadium
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| 14 | 12/10 |
1:00 PM
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M&T Bank Stadium
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| 15 | 12/17 |
4:05 PM
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CBS |
SoFi Stadium
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| 16 | 12/21 |
8:15 PM
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Amazon Prime Video |
SoFi Stadium
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| 17 | 12/31 |
1:00 PM
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MetLife Stadium
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| 18 | TBD |
TBD
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Levi's Stadium
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Durant was a non-participant Thursday, so his limited workload Friday indicates he is trending in the right direction for Monday's matchup with the Bengals. More clarity on his status will come when the Rams release their final injury report Saturday. Duke Shelley and Ahkello Witherspoon would be candidates for increased roles if he cannot play.
Per Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register, Nacua got back on the practice field Friday after sitting out Thursday's session, but the rookie wide receiver still isn't able to handle a full workload due to a lingering oblique injury. Nacua will have one more chance to get back to all activity Saturday before the Rams potentially hand him a designation for Monday's game at Cincinnati.
Durant appears to have picked up a groin injury at some point in Week 2 versus the 49ers and he was a no go for the team's first practice of the week Thursday. The cornerback will have two more chances to return to the practice field prior to the team's Week 3 matchup with the Bengals on Monday Night Football.
Nacua also didn't practice last Thursday due to an oblique injury before returning to Friday's session as a limited participant, and with two more chances to get back on the field during Week 3 prep, he could very well avoid a designation for Monday's game at Cincinnati. McVay himself added Thursday that the Rams expect Nacua to be available for that contest, but the wide receiver's status nonetheless bears watching in the coming days. Through two games to start his career, Nacua is on a torrid pace that includes 25 catches (on 35 targets) for 266 yards and no touchdowns.
Cooper Kupp's (hamstring) placement on injured reserve to begin the season hasn't opened up any extra work for Robinson, who boasts the most NFL experience of any of the five receivers currently on the active roster. Robinson has played just nine total snaps through two games while the Rams have relied on fifth-round rookie Puka Nacua and third-year man Tutu Atwell to pick up most of the slack in the passing game while Kupp is on the mend.
Leading up to Akers being a healthy inactive for the Rams' Week 2 loss to the 49ers, multiple reports had already indicated that the fourth-year running back was headed for the trade block while Los Angeles prepared to install second-year player Kyren Williams as its new lead back. McVay backed up those reports Monday, noting that general manager Les Snead had already spoken with "a handful of teams" about acquiring Akers. Until a trade is executed, Akers will likely continue to remain inactive, but look for the Rams to work quickly to find a new home for the 24-year-old in order to maintain roster flexibility. Since tearing his Achilles' tendon in July 2021, Akers has largely struggled to return to peak form, aside from a three-game stretch late in the 2022 season in which he cleared 100 rushing yards in each contest.
Noteboom exited Sunday's game with a shoulder injury that's now being described as a deep bruise. Head coach Sean McVay said he expects the 28-year-old to be able to play against the Bengals on Monday, but if Noteboom's not good to go, Alaric Jackson will likely start instead.
Young's sack of Brock Purdy on third down helped kill a 49ers drive at midfield, and he was a highlight of the defense as he consistently brought pressure to the young signal-caller. The Rams get a Bengals offense in Week 3 that will either rely on a hobbled Joe Burrow (calf) or Jake Browning behind the helm, and Young will look to make it three straight games with at least half a sack to start the season.