Earlier than the season, Rams coach Sean McVay spoke confidently about his workforce’s expertise and depth.
That depth will get one other early check.
Beginning cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon was positioned on injured reserve Monday after struggling a fractured clavicle throughout Sunday’s 33-19 victory over the Tennessee Titans.
Witherspoon, 30, will likely be sidelined “probably 12 weeks,” McVay stated throughout a videoconference with reporters.
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Rams beat reporter Gary Klein breaks down what went proper for the Rams in a 33-19 win over the Tennessee Titans because the workforce shifts its focus towards a giant sport towards the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3.
Cobie Durant and Emmanuel Forbes Jr. are anticipated to be the starters, with veteran Darious Williams in a rotational position, on Sunday when the Rams (2-0) play the defending Tremendous Bowl-champion Philadelphia Eagles (2-0) at Lincoln Monetary Area in Philadelphia.
The Rams additionally will “bring somebody in,” McVay stated.
The Rams defeated the Titans regardless of the absence of beginning left guard Steve Avila and rotational tight finish Colby Parkinson, who suffered ankle and shoulder accidents, respectively, within the season-opening victory over the Houston Texans.
McVay stated Avila is “week to week.” Justin Dedich began instead of Avila towards the Titans.
Defensive lineman Braden Fiske suffered an indirect pressure throughout pregame warmups towards the Titans, McVay stated, and he was restricted to 13 defensive snaps.
