Well, the Rams are officially in trouble. After already placing Darrell Henderson Jr., Rob Havenstein and Dont’e Deayon on COVID-19 reserve over the weekend, the Rams added two more starters to the list just hours before facing the Cardinals on Monday night.
They put Jalen Ramsey and Tyler Higbee on the reserve/COVID-19 list, bringing the total to five for Week 14. Since both players were added on Monday, they will miss the game.
Vaccinated players can return from COVID-19 reserve by returning two negative tests at least 24 hours apart. Ramsey and Higbee will be unable to do that before kickoff, of course. It still remains to be seen if Havenstein, Henderson or Deayon will be activated ahead of this game.
This is the worst possible timing for the Rams, losing five starters just before facing the team with the best record in football. Add in Brian Allen, who’s doubtful to play with a knee injury, and the Rams will be severely short handed.
The Cardinals were previously 2.5-point favorites but that line could change with Ramsey and Higbee out.