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Terrance Ferguson Terrance Ferguson Gets into end zone in win
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 11:13 PM
Ferguson secured six of nine targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in the Rams' 28-6 win over the Giants on Monday night.
Analysis: Ferguson finished as the runner-up on the Rams in all of receptions, receiving yards and targets while closing out the scoring with a five-yard TD grab in the fourth quarter, as the second-year tight end saw a significant increase in opportunity in the absence of Puka Nacua (hip). Ferguson drew a sole target over 31 snaps in the Week 1 loss to the 49ers, and despite Monday night's surge in production, it will be difficult to trust any of the members of the Rams' deep tight-end room on a game-to-game basis. |
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Matthew Stafford Matthew Stafford Vintage effort sans Nacua in win
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 10:56 PM
Stafford completed 22 of 31 passes for 327 yards with four touchdowns and one interception and rushed four times for minus-1 yard in the Rams' 28-6 win over the Giants on Monday night.
Analysis: Stafford shrugged off the absence of No. 1 receiver Puka Nacua (hip), delivering a stellar and nearly mistake-free performance while focusing heavily on Davante Adams, who was on the receiving end of half of the veteran signal-caller's touchdown passes. Stafford averaged 10.5 yards per attempt overall, and his scoring strikes came from 31 and 11 yards out to Adams, and from 10 and five yards on connections with Kyren Williams and Terrance Ferguson, respectively. Stafford has a thorny Week 3 assignment on tap irrespective of Nacua's availability, however, considering the Rams will pay a visit to the Broncos on Sunday night. |
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Blake Corum Blake Corum Even timeshare with Williams
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 10:50 PM
Corum rushed 12 times for 79 yards and brought in his only target for 13 yards in the Rams' 28-6 win over the Giants on Monday night. He also fumbled once but recovered.
Analysis: Corum and Kyren Williams had the exact same number of carries, and the former was just six rushing yards shy of his teammate's total. Corum was also efficient on his one reception, and the 2024 third-round pick, who also recorded 10 carries in Week 1 against the 49ers, appears set to work as a legitimate 1A option in the Rams' backfield moving forward. Corum next takes aim at a tough Broncos defense in a Week 3 road showdown on Sunday night. |
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Kyren Williams Kyren Williams Scores receiving TD on efficient night
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 10:34 PM
Williams rushed 12 times for 85 yards and brought in both targets for 12 yards and a touchdown in the Rams' 28-6 win over the Giants on Monday night. He also lost a fumble.
Analysis: Williams and backfield mate Blake Corum split the rushing workload right down the middle, and both backs were highly efficient. Williams added a 10-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter, but the talented veteran's lost fumble late in the first half on his own 11-yard line led to a Giants field goal. Williams has a rushing and receiving score apiece over the first two games heading into a tough Week 3 road matchup against the Broncos on Sunday night, although his timeshare with Corum does cap his outlook to an extent. |
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Davante Adams Davante Adams Stellar output as No. 1 receiver
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 10:28 PM
Adams secured eight of 10 targets for 195 yards and two touchdowns in the Rams' 28-6 win over the Giants on Monday night.
Analysis: With Puka Nacua (hip) inactive, Adams entered the contest projected for an elevated workload, but the veteran wideout exceeded expectations in a spectacular primetime showing. Adams set the tone for a dominant performance early via a 31-yard touchdown reception over the middle late in the first quarter. He'd go on to add an 11-yard scoring grab just past the midway point of the third quarter, and Adams' reception, receiving yardage and target totals all comfortably paced the Rams on the night. The breakout effort was in stark contrast to Adams' quiet three-catch Week 1 tally, but he draws a tough Week 3 assignment on the road against the Broncos on Sunday night. |
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Ronnie Rivers Ronnie Rivers Hurts calf Monday
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 9:16 PM
Rivers has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game against the Giants due to a calf injury.
Analysis: It's not clear when Rivers was hurt, but he was ruled out shortly after halftime. Prior to his exit, the Fresno State product didn't log any touches on offense. Kyren Williams and Blake Corum will continue to lead Los Angeles' backfield. |
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Active for Week 2
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 6:20 PM
Donald is active for Monday's game against the Giants, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: It was anticipated that Donald would suit up Monday, and he will officially do so for the first time since January of 2024. Donald is expected to be limited to around 30 snaps, so while he will be in uniform it appears he will not handle a full workload. |
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Konata Mumpfield Konata Mumpfield Poised for bigger role sans Nacua
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 6:13 PM
With Puka Nacua (hip) inactive, Mumpfield is expected to serve as the Rams' WR2 behind Davante Adams against the Giants on Monday, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.
Analysis: Jordan Whittington (quadriceps) is also inactive, so Mumpfield is expected to take on a larger role on offense for Monday's game, though the Rams will also likely lean more heavily on tight ends Colby Parkinson, Tyler Higbee and Terrance Ferguson in 13-man personnel. Mumpfield failed to haul in his lone target while logging 16 offensive snaps during the Rams' Week 1 loss to the 49ers. |
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Davante Adams Davante Adams No. 1 WR with Nacua inactive
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 6:09 PM
Adams will serve as the Rams' No. 1 WR on Monday versus the Giants with Puka Nacua (hip) inactive, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.
Analysis: Nacua showed up on the Rams' injury report Friday as a non-participant due to a hip injury and sat out again Saturday before the team termed him questionable for Week 2 action. He began trending the wrong way to play as the weekend went on, though, and now that Nacua is officially out, Adams should have unfettered access to passes from QB Matthew Stafford on Monday. In the one game in which Nacua missed last season (Week 7 at Jacksonville), Adams took full advantage of his eight targets, turning them into five catches for 35 yards and three touchdowns. |
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Ty Simpson Ty Simpson Emergency QB3 for MNF
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 6:03 PM
Simpson (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Rams' emergency third quarterback for Monday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: Stetson Bennett will once again serve as the Rams' backup to Matthew Stafford, leaving Simpson as the QB3. As the emergency third quarterback, Simpson will not be allowed to play Monday unless both Bennett and Stafford were to leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection. |
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Jordan Whittington Jordan Whittington Inactive for Week 2
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 5:59 PM
Whittington (quadriceps) is inactive for Monday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: Whittington drew the doubtful tag for MNF after missing practice all week due to a quad injury he sustained in the Rams' Week 1 loss to the 49ers. He'll join fellow wide receiver Puka Nacua (hip) in street clothes, and the duo will aim to be available for Week 3 against the Broncos on Sept. 27. The Rams will have four active wide receivers in Davante Adams, Konata Mumpfield, Xavier Smith and Tutu Atwell for Monday's game. |
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Puka Nacua Puka Nacua Inactive in Week 2
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 5:50 PM
Nacua (hip) is listed as inactive Monday against the Giants, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Nacua didn't practice Friday or Saturday due to what officially was listed as a hip issue on the Rams' injury report, but head coach Sean McVay termed the concern "soreness in his groin" Saturday that wasn't related to the psoas discomfort that he dealt with during training camp. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Sunday morning that Nacua would be a "pre-game decision" before relaying Monday that the wide receiver was "trending the wrong way" to play. Now that Nacua's inactive status is confirmed -- along with Jordan Whittington's (quadriceps) -- Davante Adams will be the team's featured WR in Week 2, with Konata Mumpfield, Xavier Smith and Tutu Atwell also on hand for reps. Nacua's next chance for game action is this coming Sunday at Denver. |
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Set for snaps in return to the NFL
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 11:52 AM
Donald is set for around 30 snaps in his season debut against the Giants on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Sunday.
Analysis: Donald is set to make his debut in primetime against the Giants with a moderate snap share. The roughly 30 defensive snaps the defensive tackle is set to see are significantly fewer than the 64 snaps he played in his last regular-season game, which was Week 17 of the 2023 season against the Giants. |
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Puka Nacua Puka Nacua May be trending toward sitting Week 2
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 11:07 AM
Nacua (hip), who is officially listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Giants "is trending the wrong way" in advance of the Week 2 contest, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: After being added to the Rams' injury report Friday, Nacua proceeded to miss the team's final two practices of the week due to a sore hip. Though the Rams are likely to treat Nacua as a gameday decision with a call on his status perhaps going all the way up to the 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff, the wideout currently seems to be trending toward sitting out the Week 2 contest. With that in mind, fantasy managers planning on including Nacua in lineups this week will want to have an alternative option available to pivot to Monday in the event he sits out. |
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Puka Nacua Puka Nacua Looking like game-time call
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 5:50 AM
Nacua (hip) is considered by the Rams "to be a pre-game decision" for Monday's game against the Giants, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Nacua sat out practice both Friday and Saturday with what was officially listed as a hip injury and what head coach Sean McVay said was "soreness in his groin," leaving his status up in the air for Week 2. Nacua was given a questionable designation, and while it seems he will have a chance to take the field Monday night, fantasy players will want to have another option at the ready in case he is unable to give it a go. |
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Won't play Monday
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 4:07 PM
Kinchens (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Giants, Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: Kinchens did not participate throughout Week 2 as the free safety continues to deal with the hamstring injury he suffered in the Rams' Week 1 loss to the 49ers. The 23-year-old does not appear to have progressed in his recovery significantly and may need to miss future weeks as he deals with the injury. While Kinchens is out, Jaylen McCollough or Quentin Lake will likely take over at free safety for the Rams. |
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Cleared for Monday
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 4:03 PM
Speights (hip) does not have any injury designation ahead of Monday night's game against the Giants, Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: Speights upgraded to a full participant in Saturday's practice after being limited Thursday and Friday. The linebacker is all set to suit up for Sunday's game next to freshly cleared Nate Landman. The duo will be the primary help at the second level against Giants running back Cam Skattebo. |
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Ready for Monday night
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 3:57 PM
Curl (ankle) does not have any injury designation ahead of Monday night's game against the Giants, Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: Curl was reported to be set for a limited practice session Saturday but ultimately did not participate. The safety was likely granted a veteran rest day to further recover from his ankle issue before Monday's contest. Curl is set to suit up as the starting strong safety and will likely play more than the 46 percent of the defensive snaps he saw in the Rams' Week 1 loss to the 49ers. |
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No injury designation ahead of Monday
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 3:51 PM
Landman (shoulder) does not have any injury designation ahead of Monday night's game against the Giants, Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: Landman will suit up for Monday night's game despite not logging a single full practice throughout Week 2. The linebacker was likely just resting his shoulder injury in anticipation of game day and will be all set to play nearly all of the Rams' defensive snaps, as he saw 98 percent in Week 1 against the 49ers. |
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Limited again Saturday
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 2:07 PM
Curl (ankle) is set to be a limited participant in Saturday's practice, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
Analysis: Curl is dealing with ankle soreness that began after the Rams' Week 1 loss to the 49ers in Melbourne, Australia. The strong safety has been limited throughout Week 2. There is a chance that Curl will play through the issue for Monday's game against the Giants, but the fact that he played only 46 percent of the defensive snaps in Week 1 means the injury may still be unmanageable in a live game. |
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