Although the Rams defensive starters will play limited roles in the regular-season finale against the Seahawks, many offensive players will sit it out.
With the Rams having clinched a playoff spot, quarterback Matthew Stafford, receivers Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua, running back Kyren Williams, left tackle Alaric Jackson and right guard Kevin Dotson will be held out of Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks at SoFi Stadium, coach Sean McVay said Friday. Joe Noteboom will play left tackle, and Jonah Jackson right guard, McVay said. Warren McClendon Jr.
Jimmy Garoppolo will start in place of Stafford and rookie running back Blake Corum is expected to start in place of Williams. Running back Cody Schrader also will get opportunities, McVay said. Receivers Tutu Atwell, Jordan Whittington and Tyler Johnson will supplant Kupp and Nacua. Rams defensive starters will play but in limited roles.
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