Looking at increased opportunity
Mumpfield could get a significant bump in opportunity Sunday in Week 7 against Las Vegas since Davante Adams (hamstring) is on IR and Puka Nacua (calf) is questionable to play, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
The Rams have so far suggested that Nacua's injury is minor, but he's officially questionable for Sunday. Meanwhile, Adams is out a minimum of four games. Quarterback Matthew Stafford will therefore likely look for another wideout to step up, and Mumpfield figures to get an opportunity to produce. When Nacua was out Weeks 2 and 3, Mumpfield hovered around a 70 percent offensive snap share, and he had a big performance against Denver, posting a 4-93-1 receiving line on eight targets. With that said, wideouts Jordan Whittington and Tutu Atwell could also be primed for increased roles, and Stafford may give more attention than usual to tight ends Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson and Davis Allen.
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Myles Garrett
Could start practicing again next week
Rams coach Sean McVay said Friday that Garrett (knee) could have his 21-day practice window opened next week, Nate Atkins of The Athletic reports.
Puka Nacua
Won't practice Friday, to be questionable
Nacua (calf) won't practice Friday and will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Las Vegas, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Puka Nacua
Seemingly avoids serious setback
The calf injury Nacua sustained Thursday is believed to be "more minor than anything else" and "not significant," Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Puka Nacua
Exits Thursday's practice with calf injury
Nacua suffered a calf injury during Thursday's practice and went down as a limited participant, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
Terrance Ferguson
Not expected back next week
Ferguson (ankle), who is eligible to come off injured reserve next week, isn't expected to be ready at that time, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Davante Adams
Placed on injured reserve by Rams
Adams (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Brandon McManus
Signing with Rams
McManus is slated to sign with the Rams, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Tyler Higbee
Muted performance vs. Arizona
Higbee caught all four of his targets for 22 yards during the Rams' 18-16 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday. He also lost a fumble.
Blake Grupe
Tears ACL, out for season
Rams head coach Sean McVay announced Monday that Grupe will miss the remainder of the season after sustaining a torn ACL in Sunday's 18-16 loss to the Cardinals, Greg Beacham of the Associated Press reports.
Kobie Turner
Bound for IR with groin injury
Rams head coach Sean McVay said Monday that Turner is expected to go on injured reserve after sustaining a groin strain in Sunday's 18-16 loss to the Cardinals, Nate Atkins of The Athletic reports.