Team news: Los Angeles Rams | Page 12

Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels said Saturday that quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is “good to go” for Monday night against the Lions. Brian Hoyer got the start last week against the Bears as Garoppolo missed with a back injury. It went about as well as you’d expect. The Raiders have their guy back but he’ll face an angry Lions team that got completely tamed by the Ravens last week. Jimmy G just cracks our top 25 this week.

Jimmy Garoppolo will be back at practice on Thursday for the Raiders. Barring any setbacks looks like he's on-line to play against the Lions on Monday.

If you buy into the squeaky wheel narrative, this is incredible news for Davante Adams. Jimmy G himself isn't on typical 1QB radars this week though.

Head coach Josh McDaniels was asked at a Monday press conference how close Jimmy Garoppolo was to getting back from his back injury for the Chicago game. He declined to put a number on it, but said that there’s hope about his ability to get back for next Monday night.

“That’s a medical thing,” McDaniels said. “I wouldn’t be able to put a percentage on that. I know he’s doing well, but that’s something they’ll let us know when it’s turned a corner. I’m hoping for this week, but I don’t have clarification yet.”

Related players: Brian Hoyer, Aidan O'Connell

As the story said, Hoyer was 17-of-32 for 129 yards and two interceptions before being replaced by O’Connell. O’Connell started a game earlier this year when Garoppolo had a concussion, but McDaniels said he didn’t second guess the choice to go with Hoyer Sunday.

The Rams are placing RB Kyren Williams on injured reserve with an ankle injury.

Williams will miss at least four games as a result. He'll be eligible to return for Week 12 against the Cardinals -- the Rams have their bye in Week 10. Rookie Zach Evans could stand to lead the Rams' backfield in Williams' absence with Royce Freeman, Myles Gaskin and Darrell Henderson (who was promoted from the practice squad) also in the mix. The Steelers are a nice matchup for the Rams running backs, but the picture could get muddy for fantasy purposes. Evans is an RB3 this week while Freeman and Henderson are deeper options.

Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Bears.

Related Players: Brian Hoyer, Aidan O'Connell

Despite Garoppolo having a mediocre season to this point, this is bad news for all Raiders fantasy pieces, including Davante Adams. No word yet whether backup would start in Jimmy G's steed, but neither should be started in fantasy.

Raiders coach Josh McDaniels tells reporters that QB Jimmy Garoppolo won’t practice today with his back injury, not a good sign for his availability this weekend.

Related Players: Brian Hoyer, Aidan O'Connell

Despite Garoppolo having a mediocre season to this point, this is bad news for all Raiders fantasy pieces, including Davante Adams. No word yet whether backup would start in Jimmy G's steed, but neither should be started in fantasy.

Rams RB Kyren Williams is expected to miss multiple games but should be back, at the latest, after the Week 10 bye, per source. Williams suffered an ankle sprain on Sunday.

Related Players: Zach Evans, Royce Freeman, Myles Gaskin

As Freeman and Gaskin are either freshly off the practice squad, or newly signed, the backfield should be all Zach Evans' for the short-term, making him one of the best adds if your waivers haven't run yet.

The Rams are adding another running back to help offset the injuries to Kyren Williams and Ronnie Rivers.

Los Angeles is signing Myles Gaskin off of the Vikings’ practice squad, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Related players: Royce Freeman, Zach Evans, Darrell Henderson

It's been reported Evans will get the start in Week 7, assuming Williams is out with the ankle injury. Freeman was signed from the practice squad and will likely get work as well. The Rams have been busy building up their RBs, they also signed old friend Henderson today to the practice squad. Williams is expected to miss this week but Rivers could end up on IR and miss 4-5 weeks according to reports.

The Rams signed RB Darrell Henderson to the practice squad. They also signed Royce Freeman to the active roster.

Related players: Kyren Williams, Ronnie Rivers, Zach Evans

Freeman will likely split time with Evans this week, who is rumored to be the starter in Week 7 with Williams unlikely to play and Rivers out. Henderson could stick around for a while as Rivers is expected to miss 4-5 weeks and could be an IR candidate. The Rams are hoping Williams misses a week at most so there could be more RB shuffling over the next week in LA.

If Kyren Williams can't play against the Steelers, rookie sixth-round pick Zach Evans will likely get the start at running back.

"Obviously you saw Zach Evans get the first carries," McVay said.

Related players: Ronnie Rivers, Royce Freeman

McVay said the Rams are still "working through" the plan without Williams and Rivers, the story said. The Rams also have Freeman on their practice squad and he'll likely be involved against the Steelers. According to the story, McVay added there are different things the team is working through right now. The Rams could also make a move and bring in another RB with Rivers expected to miss multiple weeks.