Rams Get Thrilling Cooper Kupp Injury News Just Before Week 5
By Jovan Alford
The Los Angeles Rams lost their two star wide receivers (Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua) during the first month of the regular season, which has played a part in their slow start. Kupp suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 2 against the Arizona Cardinals, while Nacua sustained a knee injury in Week 1 that forced him to go on injured reserve.
Without those two receivers, the Rams have had to lean on the trio of Tyler Johnson, Tutu Atwell, and rookie Jordan Whittington over the last few weeks. While this trio has made plays, veteran QB Matthew Stafford cannot wait for Kupp and Nacua to return.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Los Angeles is planning for Kupp to return after its bye next week, which should put him in line to play on Oct. 20 against the Las Vegas Raiders as long as there are no setbacks in practice.
Rams are planning for WR Cooper Kupp -- who will miss his third game in a row Sunday due to a high ankle sprain -- to return after their bye next week in time for their Oct. 20 home game vs. the Raiders as long as there are no setbacks in practice, per sources. pic.twitter.com/JkoohnAd6c
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 6, 2024
Without Kupp over the last couple of weeks, the Rams are 1-1 heading into their matchup on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. Atwell has stepped up in Kupp’s absence, with eight receptions and 175 receiving yards.
As for Kupp, he got off to a good start, recording 18 receptions (27 targets) for 147 yards and a touchdown this season. The 31-year-old wide receiver had a ridiculous performance in Week 1 against the Lions, posting 14 receptions (21 targets) for 110 yards and a touchdown.
If everything goes according to plan, Rams fans should expect a healthy Kupp looking to attack a Raiders’ defense that has allowed 206.8 passing yards per game (16th in the NFL) heading into Week 5.
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