Is Cooper Kupp playing tonight vs. Vikings? Exploring the Rams WR's status for wild-card showdown

LA Rams veteran wideout Cooper Kupp has missed 18 games due to injuries in the past three years. Since leading the Rams to a Super Bowl victory in 2021, he hasn't accumulated more than 812 receiving yards due to injuries that have kept him out of action for an extended period.

The Rams will face the Minnesota Vikings on Monday to begin their playoff run after winning the NFC West. Let's examine whether Kupp will be available for the wild-card round game scheduled to kickoff at State Farm Stadium.

Exploring Cooper Kupp's availability status for the Wild Card game vs. Vikings

Cooper Kupp is expected to be available for the LA Rams when they face the Minnesota Vikings. The star wide receiver is not dealing with an injury, and he didn't appear on the Rams injury report last week.

Kupp has likely gotten enough rest for the playoffs since he was one of the players LA coach Sean McVay rested during the regular season finale against the Seattle Seahawks.

Kupp was unavailable for four games after he hurt his ankle in Week 2 but he returned to the field on Thursday Night Football in Week 8 against the Vikings. He caught five passes for 51 yards and one touchdown in the 30-20 win.

The Rams' practice report from last week only included two players: tight end Hunter Long and offensive lineman Rob Havenstein (shoulder). However, neither received an injury designation on the final injury report.

Has Cooper Kupp played well this season?

Cooper Kupp has been playing second fiddle in the LA Rams offense this season behind Puka Nacua.

Additionally, Kupp had a poor end to the regular season, as he did not record 30+ yards or more than three receptions in his last three games. He will try to get his rhythm back at State Farm Stadium on Monday.

Kupp showed his sustained effectiveness by finishing the regular season with six TD grabs despite only scoring once in his last five outings.

Kupp is enjoying a solid season despite his recent dip, as he has recorded 67 receptions from 100 targets for 710 yards and six scores in 12 appearances.