Quarterback Matthew Stafford, the linchpin to the Rams’ aspirations for one more Tremendous Bowl look, emerged largely unscathed from a season-opening victory over the Houston Texans, however one other nice problem awaits the offensive line Sunday towards the Tennessee Titans.
Left guard Steve Avila is uncertain due to an ankle damage and proper guard Kevin Dotson will likely be enjoying by way of an ankle challenge.
Not nice information for a bunch that should include Titans defensive finish Jeffery Simmons.
“He’s actually disruptive,” Stafford mentioned of Simmons, who sacked Stafford thrice in a Rams defeat in 2021, “will get off on the rely, bodily, quick and performs with a nasty streak.”
To bolster the road and assist set up the dashing assault, coach Sean McVay may deploy a number of tight ends.
The Rams’ protection faces quarterback Cam Ward, the highest decide within the NFL draft.
Ward accomplished 12 of 28 passes for 112 yards in a 20-12 defeat by the Denver Broncos. He was sacked six instances.
“He didn’t play dangerous final week,” Rams edge rusher Byron Younger mentioned. “He appeared fairly snug again there although he acquired sacked a number of instances. He was dealing with himself fairly properly. … He is aware of what he’s doing. Regardless that he’s a rookie, he’s positively someone you possibly can’t sleep on.”
