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The MRI results for backup Ronnie Rivers were not as promising. He has a Grade 3 PCL sprain and is out 4-5 weeks.

Related players: Royce Freeman, Zach Evans, Kyren Williams

The story said an IR stint is probably likely for Rivers. As we stated in an earlier report, the Rams are possibly looking at an RB group of Freeman and Evans for at least Week 7.

An MRI today revealed that Rams’ RB Kyren Williams has a sprained ankle that is expected to sideline him for Sunday’s game vs. the Steelers.

Related players: Ronnie Rivers, Royce Freeman, Zach Evans

Rivers is also expected to miss Week 7 with a PCL sprain, so the Rams are likely looking to Freeman and Evans to take over the backfield. Williams injury is not considered long-term, according to Schefter and his source.

The Rams run the risk of being down two RBs: Kyren Williams, Ronnie Rivers.

Related players: Royce Freeman, Zach Evans

Williams, who rushed for 158 yards yesterday, suffered an ankle injury. He left without a boot but is getting an MRI, according to Rapoport. Rivers is believed to have a PCL sprain that could keep him out a few weeks and he's also getting an MRI, Rapoport said. HC Sean McVay has already said he doesn't believe Williams' ankle injury is serious, but his status for Week 7 remains in doubt as of now. Evans and Freeman are next up and it's likely at least one of them will see some time, assuming Rivers can't play in Week 7.

Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo dealing with a back injury.

Related players: Brian Hoyer, Aidan O'Connell

The injury isn't as significant as it looked, according to Rapoport. As we reported last night, Garoppolo left the stadium in an ambulance. Garoppolo could end up missing a game, but Rapoport made it seem like the injury wouldn't be long-term. Hoyer finished the game against New England but O'Connell could get the start in Week 7 if Jimmy G is out. The Raiders travel to play the Bears in Week 7 in what will be an early, Sunday game.

Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo left Sunday's game against the Patriots in an ambulance after suffering a back injury.

Garoppolo left the game during the first half and was initially listed as doubtful to return. Hopefully this is just precautionary but we'll get more word down the line. Brian Hoyer is now in for the Raiders.

Davante Adams was listed as questionable on Saturday, but the Raiders wide receiver is not expected to miss his first chance to play against his former team.

Tom Pelissero reports that Adams is expected to play against the Packers on Monday night. Adams missed two days of practice with a shoulder injury before returning as a limited participant on Saturday.

Raiders’ QB Jimmy Garoppolo has cleared concussion protocol and is now expected to start Monday night vs. the Packers.

Related Players: Aidan O'Connell

Garoppolo returns to a decent matchup against the Packers on Monday Night Football, but the true winners in fantasy are Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers. Both are respective WR1 and WR3 options for Week 5, while Josh Jacobs should get plenty of opportunities for success as well.

WR Cooper Kupp is expected to play against the Eagles barring any setbacks, per sources. The Rams are being cautious, keeping him on a count at practice. I'm told he's felt good enough to extend for the football, even making a one-handed grab.

Related Players: Puka Nacua, Tutu Atwell

Kupp has been back at practice this week and figures to be playing a majority of snaps in Week 5. After how well Nacua has performed, we should still keep him on fantasy radars, while Atwell will be a very difficult player to start as the WR3 behind two target hogs.

QB Jimmy Garoppolo remains in the league's concussion protocol, but will practice Thursday, per HC Josh McDaniels.

Related Players: Aidan O'Connell

This looks like a good sign for his Week 5 availability. He raises the floors and ceilings of both Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers

WR Cooper Kupp is pushing to play against the Eagles. The Rams, of course, want to use Kupp on those deep over routes and will test it out to see if he can get close to max speed. The better news is I'm told the injury was not as serious (in terms of long term) as initially feared.

Related Players: Puka Nacua, Tutu Atwell

If the team is concerned about how he can run specific routes, this still feels early, but Kupp has surprised us before. It would be hard to keep him on the bench if he is active, but this will assuredly cut into Nacua's record-breaking pace as the best fantasy story of the young season.