The Los Angeles Rams (2-4) haven’t had the begin to their season that they probably imagined, but it surely’s as a result of they’ve misplaced a number of key gamers like star vast receivers Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua.
The Rams’ luck appears to be taking a flip for the higher, nonetheless, as NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero revealed the staff is now optimistic that it might have each gamers again for its Week 8 matchup towards the Minnesota Vikings (5-1) on “Thursday Night time Soccer.”
Kupp, who suffered a excessive ankle sprain in Week 2, is anticipated to be a full go.
“Let’s begin with Cooper Kupp, who’s off the harm report, formally, able to roll,” Pelissero mentioned. “Again within the lineup for the primary time since he suffered his ankle harm again in Week 2.”
Kupp ought to present a large enhance to Los Angeles’ offense. When wholesome, he has confirmed to be probably the greatest vast receivers within the league with 585 catches for 7,213 yards and 52 touchdowns in his eight-year NFL profession.
Nacua’s standing is a bit more unsure, although. The second-year vast receiver suffered a knee harm in Week 1 and has “solely had one actual follow” this week, in line with Pelissero.
“They only opened up Nacua’s follow window a few days in the past, however he is listed as questionable,” Pelissero added. “My understanding is there’s now optimism that Puka Nacua might play.”
It stays to be seen how a lot motion Nacua would see if he does play, however he would offer an additional enhance to the Rams offense, nonetheless.
Having Kupp and Nacua again would additionally permit Los Angeles to start getting ready for the longer term, particularly if the staff falls to 2-5.
“May it’s the final time we see Cooper Kupp in a Rams uniform,” Pelissero requested. “He has been the topic of commerce talks in current weeks.”
If each gamers have a very good displaying on Thursday evening, it might elevate Kupp’s commerce worth whereas additionally growing the Rams’ confidence in Nacua to be their future No. 1 vast receiver.
Nacua already proved he might be that final season when he registered 105 catches for 1,486 yards and 6 touchdowns as a rookie.
