Corum appears primed to handle an expanded role in Sunday's game against the Seahawks, after head coach Sean McVay acknowledged Monday that the Rams are planning to rest key players such as Kyren Williams in the regular-season finale, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports. "There's a handful of guys that could come to mind immediately, but I'm excited about seeing Blake Corum get a heavy workload," McVay said, when speaking about the Rams' approach for Week 18. "I'm excited to see what Cody Schrader is about. I've loved what I've seen from him in some of these practice settings. I think Blake has flashed in some of the opportunities that he's gotten."
Blake Corum - Could get large workload Sunday
Rams Likely To Rest Matthew Stafford, Other Starters In Week 18
Williams appears likely to sit out or handle a limited role in Sunday's game against the Seahawks, after head coach Sean McVay acknowledged Monday that the Rams are planning to rest key players in the regular-season finale, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports. "There's a handful of guys that could come to mind immediately, but I'm excited about seeing Blake Corum get a heavy workload," McVay said, when speaking about the Rams' approach for Week 18. "I'm excited to see what Cody Schrader is about. I've loved what I've seen from him in some of these practice settings. I think Blake has flashed in some of the opportunities that he's gotten."
Kyren Williams - Could sit out Week 18
Head coach Sean McVay suggested Monday that Garoppolo will serve as the Rams' primary quarterback in Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports. "I think he's a really, really good football player and I'm looking forward to seeing him just go play the way he's capable of," McVay said of Garoppolo. "It's a great challenge against an excellent defense that's hitting their stride at the right time."
Jimmy Garoppolo - Likely to play in Week 18
Stafford isn't expected to play in Sunday against the Seahawks after head coach Sean McVay confirmed Monday that he plans on resting most of the Rams' key starters for the regular-season finale, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports. "Typically, we've erred on the side of leaning a little bit more towards [resting players] and I would imagine as we continue to finalize our plans, that's probably the direction we'll go," McVay said, when pressed about the Rams' plans for Week 18.
Matthew Stafford - Expected to sit out in Week 18
Matthew Stafford, starters may sit in Week 18
Jared Goff surpasses Matthew Stafford in career passing yards, records 42nd 300-yard game
Hoecht tallied seven tackles (two solo) during the Rams' 13-9 win over the Cardinals on Saturday.
Michael Hoecht - Season-high seven tackles Saturday
Fiske talled 2.0 sacks during the Rams' 13-9 win over the Cardinals on Saturday.
Braden Fiske - Sacks Murray twice in Week 17
Young tallied eight tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Saturday's 13-9 win over Arizona.
Byron Young - Sacks Murray in Week 17 win
Witherspoon tallied six tackles (five solo) and two pass defenses (including an interception) during the Rams' 13-9 win over the Cardinals on Saturday.
Ahkello Witherspoon - Game-winning pick vs. Arizona
Kinchens registered eight tackles (six solo) and one interception during Saturday's 13-9 win over Arizona.