Bad news for Fantasy football owners as star receiver Cooper Kupp will not feature in the Thursday Night Football game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
He is still recovering from an ankle injury that he suffered a couple of weeks ago, and was placed on IR by the Los Angeles Rams.
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The date of his return is still unknown and the Rams are heavily missing the services of Cooper Kupp. The defending Super Bowl champions have had a shambolic season so far, and are currently 3-9 heading into Week 14.
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As a result, the Las Vegas Raiders are favored by -7 points against the Rams in primetime football at the SoFi Stadium.
He has 75 catches for 812 yards and has scored 7 touchdowns in 9 games this season. In comparison, last season, Kupp had 145 catches for 1,947 yards and scored 16 touchdowns in 17 games.
The Los Angeles Rams need their star receiver back, but they could ease his return as it seems unlikely that the Rams will make it to the playoffs this season.
The Rams also added Baker Mayfield to their team and it will be interesting to see how he plays in LA under Sean McVay. It isn't known whether Matthew Stafford will be back this season or not, and due to that, Mayfield's acquisition is certainly great.
LA Rams set to miss multiple star players along with Cooper Kupp
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The Los Angeles Rams will be without several key players for tonight's game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Matthew Stafford, Aaron Donald, and Cooper Kupp are all out due to injuries, and the Rams will face a difficult opponent.
Baker Mayfield could make his Rams debut tonight, and many will be rooting for him to succeed in L.A. Mayfield is set to become a free agent at the end of the season, and a successful stint with the Rams could help him save his NFL career.
The Las Vegas Raiders are currently on a three-game winning streak, and their playoff hopes remain intact. Derek Carr and Davante Adams will be determined to lead the Raiders to another victory and put them in a good position for their playoff push.
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