Los Angeles Rams Depth Chart
- NFC West
- Stadium
- SoFi Stadium
- Head Coach
- Sean McVay
- Offensive Coordinator
- Liam Coen
- Defensive Coordinator
- Raheem Morris
- Special Teams Coach
- Joe DeCamillis
- Defensive Scheme
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Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (illness) missed Wednesday's practice due to an illness. Akers has two more chances to get back on the practice field this week ahead of a Week 13 date versus the Seattle Seahawks. The Rams cut Darrell Henderson Jr. last week and gave the majority of the backfield work to rookie Kyren Williams in the Week 12 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Akers ended up played 30 percent of the offensive snaps and saw eight carries for 37 yards while not being targeted in the passing attack. Even if he plays this Sunday, it's likely the out-of-contention Rams will continue to lean more on Williams as they finish a lost season. Akers will be best left on fantasy benches, and it'll be really hard to trust any Rams offensive skill player against Seattle with either quarterback John Wolford or Bryce Perkins making the start with Matthew Stafford (concussion, neck) unlikely to play.
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said it's "safe to say" that quarterback Matthew Stafford (concussion, neck) won't play in Week 13 against the Seattle Seahawks. Stafford is still in the concussion protocol and won't practice on Wednesday. McVay said Stafford hasn't had any setbacks in the league's protocol, but with the team out of playoff contention, the Rams won't be rushing him back. There's a chance we won't see Stafford the rest of the season, depending on how he progresses from his injuries. If the 34-year-old is officially out for this weekend, it will be either John Wolford or Bryce Perkins starting under center. Perkins made his first NFL start in last week's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs and went 13-for-23 for 100 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Allen Robinson II (foot) has officially been placed on the injured reserve. The 29-year-old will undergo surgery on his foot and miss the rest of the regular season. He'll finish the 2022 campaign with 33 receptions, 339 yards, and three touchdowns in 10 games. This was a disaster of a season for Robinson, so any fantasy managers who were holding onto him can let him go to the waiver wire. In his absence, Van Jefferson and Ben Skowronek will likely be asked to play bigger roles in the offense.
The Los Angeles Rams believe that All-Pro pass-rusher Aaron Donald (ankle) is dealing with a high-ankle sprain, according to head coach Sean McVay. Donald sprained his ankle in the Week 12 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs and appears set to miss some time. If the 31-year-old indeed is suffering from a high-ankle sprain, he could miss anywhere from four to six weeks, which would be a significant blow to the disappointing Rams coming off a Super Bowl season in 2021. The eight-time Pro Bowler has five sacks, 49 tackles (27 solo), 10 tackles for loss, 11 QB hits, a forced fumble and one fumble recovery in 11 games played this year. He's now in danger of failing to record double-digit sacks in a season for the first time since 2016.
Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee made no catches in the Rams' 10-26 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Higbee (knee) was limited at practice this past week but ended up suiting up. His playing time was limited, however. He was on the field for 59% of the first team snaps and ran only 10 routes. He was not targeted once. With more time to recover and the likely return of QB Matthew Stafford, Higbee could do better in Week 13 against the Seattle Seahawks.
