The Los Angeles Rams have secured a playoff berth, prompting head coach Sean McVay to rest several key players for their upcoming game against the Seattle Seahawks. Quarterback Matthew Stafford, star receivers Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua, running back Kyren Williams, along with offensive linemen Alaric Jackson and Kevin Dotson, will not participate in the game at SoFi Stadium.
In their absence, Joe Noteboom will take over at left tackle, while Jonah Jackson will step in as right guard. Furthermore, Warren McClendon Jr. is set to start at right tackle due to Rob Havenstein's ongoing shoulder injury, sidelining him for the second week in a row. Jimmy Garoppolo will take the reins as quarterback, with rookie Blake Corum expected to fill in for Williams. Additionally, running back Cody Schrader is anticipated to see some action.
Wide receivers Tutu Atwell, Jordan Whittington, and Tyler Johnson will replace Kupp and Nacua in the lineup. While McVay plans to keep the defensive starters active, their playing time will be limited. He emphasized the importance of providing younger players with opportunities, noting that they may not have the usual workload typically assigned to the team's main defensive players.
