Rams' Emmanuel Forbes: Unlikely to play versus Buffalo
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Coach Sean McVay said Wednesday that Forbes is unlikely to play Sunday against the Bills, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
Forbes was claimed off waivers from the Commanders on Monday, and it would be unfair to expect him to be up to speed on the defense in such short order. The No. 16 overall pick in the 2023 Draft, this Forbes move by Los Angeles was as much about the future as it is about the present. Washington's new coaching staff threw in the towel on Forbes after he appeared in six games this season. He'd played just eight defensive snaps since Week 7.
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Rams' Kamren Kinchens: Logs six tackles vs. Saints
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Kinchens recorded six total tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 21-14 win over the Saints.
Kinchens has now accumulated 18 total tackles, one interception and one forced fumble over the Rams' last three games, despite playing just 56, 53 and 43 percent of the team's defensive snaps in those contests, respectively. The rookie from Miami's versatility is part of the reason he keeps seeing the field; in Sunday's win, he played five snaps in the box, 22 at free safety and three in the slot. Even if Kinchens' role does not expand on the Rams' defense, he's expected to continue positively impacting games as Los Angeles hosts the Bills in Week 14.
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Charles Woods: Cut by Rams
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The Rams waived Woods on Monday.
Woods appeared in nine games for the Rams this season before being waived Monday, recording one total tackle while contributing almost strictly on special teams (13 defensive snaps and 129 on special teams). In a corresponding move, the Rams claimed 2023 first-round pick Emmanuel Forbes off waivers Monday.
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Rams' Cobie Durant: Season high in tackles Sunday
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Durant recorded six total tackles (five solo), including two tackles for loss, in Sunday's 21-14 win over the Saints.
Durant surpassed his previous season high of five total tackles in Sunday's win and led the team in tackles for loss. The South Carolina State product has already matched his career high for tackles in a season (39) through 12 games, while also recording five passes defended, including one interception, and one forced fumble. Expect the third-year pro to continue building on his impressive 2024 campaign in the Rams' Week 14 matchup against the Bills.
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Rams' Quentin Lake: Another impressive outing Sunday
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Lake recorded eight total tackles (five solo) and one pass defended in Sunday's 21-14 win over the Saints.
Lake has now posted eight-plus tackles in three of his last five games, serving as the Rams' third-leading tackler in Sunday's win. The third-year pro has accumulated 92 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and two passes defended over 12 appearances this season. Expect Lake to continue being an integral part of Los Angeles' defense as the season progresses, whether he plays as the team's top slot corner or free safety.
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Giants' Cory Durden: Joining Big Blue
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The Giants signed Durden off the Rams' practice squad Monday, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
Durden has spent all of 2024 on the Rams' practice squad after appearing in four regular-season games with the team as an undrafted rookie last season, recording three total tackles over 44 defensive snaps. With Dexter Lawrence (elbow) being placed on injured reserve Monday, Durden will likely serve as the Giants' top backup defensive tackle moving forward, playing behind Jordon Riley.
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Rams' Omar Speights: Career-high 10 tackles
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Speights recorded 10 tackles (three solo) and a pass defended during Sunday's 21-14 win against the Saints.
It was another impressive week on the stat sheet for the undrafted free agent, who has stepped in for Troy Reeder (hamstring). Reeder has yet to return to the field after a stint on injured reserve, and if he remains sidelined in Week 14, Speights should have plenty of tackle opportunities with Josh Allen and the Bills coming to town.
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Rams' Christian Rozeboom: Back-to-back weeks with 12 tackles
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Rozeboom recorded 12 tackles (seven solo) including a tackle for loss, as well as a pass defended during Sunday's 21-14 victory against the Saints.
Rozeboom tied his career-high total set last week with 12 tackles, and tacked on his fourth pass defended of the season for good measure. Rozeboom has now cleared the triple-digit mark on the season with 103 tackles (53 solo), but an imposing task in the form of the dynamic Josh Allen and the Bills are up next in Week 14.
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Rams' Charles Woods: Past ankle injury
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Woods (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Woods has missed the Rams' last three games due to an ankle injury he suffered during pregame warmups in Week 10, but he appears to be on track to return Sunday against the Saints. The undrafted rookie out of SMU has mostly played on special teams this year and has logged one solo tackles across eight regular-season games.
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Rams' Kamren Curl: Makes seven tackles in loss
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Curl recorded seven tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Eagles.
The safety also played on every defensive snap for the eighth time in 11 games this season. Curl, who signed a two-year, $13 million contract with the Rams in the offseason, has 57 tackles (38 solo), four pass breakups, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in 2024.
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Rams' Jared Verse: Matches season high in tackles
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Verse finished with seven tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Eagles.
The impressive rookie matched his season high in tackles from the Rams' Week 2 loss to the Cardinals. Verse has played on more than 60 percent of the defensive snaps in all 11 of the Rams' games this season, recording 49 tackles (28 solo), including 4.5 sacks, a pass breakup, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.
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Rams' Omar Speights: Continues to play significant role
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Speights recorded seven tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Eagles.
The 2024 undrafted free agent has now made at least six tackles in three straight games since replacing the injured Troy Reeder (hamstring). Reeder was eligible to return for Sunday night's matchup with the Eagles, but he remained on injured reserve. If he can't return in time for next week's matchup with the Saints, Speights should be in line to play on a majority of the defensive snaps for the fourth game in a row.
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Rams' Christian Rozeboom: Career-high 12 tackles in defeat
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Rozeboom recorded 12 tackles (seven solo), including a tackle for loss, during Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Eagles.
While a dreadful day overall for the Rams defense, it was a banner day for the veteran linebacker, who notched his third start with double-digit tackles out of his last four, and fifth on the season. The continued volume of tackles should keep Rozeboom on the IDP radar as the Rams travel to New Orleans in Week 13.
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Rams' Charles Woods: Sidelined again Week 12
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Woods (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Philadelphia, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Woods wasn't able to practice all week due to an ankle injury he suffered during pregame warmups Week 10. Sunday's absence will mark the third game in a row he's been unable to suit up. Woods has played primarily on special teams for Los Angeles this season.
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Rams' Neville Gallimore: Past neck issue
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Gallimore (neck) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Gallimore has missed the Rams' last three games due to a concussion and, most recently, a neck injury. His ability to practice without limitations Thursday indicates that he should be able to suit up against the Eagles on Sunday.
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Rams' Kamren Kinchens: Picks off Maye in Week 11
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Kinchens recorded eight total tackles (six solo), one interception and one forced fumble in Sunday's 28-22 win over the Patriots.
The 2024 third-round pick from Miami continues to see his role expand on the Rams' defense, recording a career-high eight stops in Sunday's win. Kinchens has also nabbed three interceptions in the past three weeks while playing 51, 76 and 56 percent of the Rams' defensive snaps, respectively. Don't be surprised if the rookie earns more playing time as the season progresses, especially if he maintains his Week 11 performance level.
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Rams' Christian Rozeboom: Makes plays vs. Patriots
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Rozeboom recorded 11 total tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 28-22 win over the Patriots.
The South Dakota State product tallied 10-plus stops for the fourth time this season Sunday, having now recorded 79 total tackles and three passes defended, including one interception, through the Rams' first 10 games. Rozeboom trails just Quentin Lake on the Rams' defense in total tackles, and he's expected to continue serving as a viable IDP option as the Eagles travel to Los Angeles in Week 12.
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Rams' Quentin Lake: Double-digit tackles Sunday
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Lake recorded 11 total tackles (seven solo) and one pass defended in Sunday's 28-22 win over the Patriots.
The 25-year-old battled through a groin injury to play in Sunday's win, tying Christian Rozeboom as the team's leading tackler. Week 11 marked the first time Lake posted double-digit tackles since opening the Rams' season with three consecutive 10-plus tackle games. The UCLA product is having a career season, recording 80 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and one pass defended through the team's first 10 games. He's expected to continue wreaking havoc on opposing offenses as the season progresses.
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Rams' Byron Young: Able to play in Week 11
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Young (knee) is active for Sunday's battle against the Patriots, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
Young had been questionable heading into Sunday due to a knee issue, but he'll be able to suit up against New England. The second-year outside linebacker will look to extend his current three-game streak of games with at least one sack. The Patriots have given up the third-most sacks (32) to opponents on the season.
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Rams' Kobie Turner: Cleared to play Week 11
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Turner (back) was a full practice participant Friday and does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
After logging a full practice Wednesday, Turner was listed on Thursday's injury report due to a back issue. However, he was able to practice without limitations Friday, and he will play Sunday barring any setbacks. In the four games since the Rams' Week 6 bye, Turner has logged 21 tackles (12 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and one pass defense.
