The Rams were already without Cam Akers on Sunday against the Seahawks after he suffered a high ankle sprain in last week’s loss to the Jets. Then, they lost Darrell Henderson to an ankle injury of his own in the third quarter, leaving Malcolm Brown as the lead back.
Henderson was unable to return and heading into Week 17, he’s unlikely to play. According to Ian Rapoport, Henderson is believed to have suffered a high ankle sprain like Akers and isn’t expected to play against the Cardinals in the season finale.
High ankle sprains are typically multi-week injuries, so if that’s what Henderson has, it’s hard to imagine him playing against Arizona.
#Rams RB Darrell Henderson is believed to have suffered a high-ankle sprain in yesterday’s loss, making it unlikely he plays Sunday, source said. He’s having tests today to determine the severity. But LAR will be short-handed heading into a huge game vs. the #AZCardinals.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 28, 2020
The Rams haven’t provided an update on Akers’ status for Week 17, but it wouldn’t be a surprise if he’s ruled out, too. That would be a huge blow to the Rams offense in the biggest game of the season, especially if a broken thumb keeps Jared Goff out of action, as well.
It could come down to John Wolford and Malcolm Brown leading the offense against the Cardinals with a playoff berth on the line. A win gets the Rams in, as does a loss by the Bears to the Packers.
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