Los Angeles Rams get mixed injury news ahead of matchup with Washington Commanders

The Los Angeles Rams (6-7) have a must-win matchup against the Washington Commanders (4-9).  As things stand, the Rams sit outside the playoffs looking in. A win won't dramatically change Los Angeles' playoff chances, but a loss would hamstring the Rams' opportunity to get into the end-of-season dance.  But ahead of Sunday afternoon's matchup, the […]

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The Los Angeles Rams (6-7) have a must-win matchup against the Washington Commanders (4-9). 

As things stand, the Rams sit outside the playoffs looking in. A win won't dramatically change Los Angeles' playoff chances, but a loss would hamstring the Rams' opportunity to get into the end-of-season dance. 

But ahead of Sunday afternoon's matchup, the Rams received some mixed injury news regarding key contributors on both offense and defense. 

Defensive Tackle Aaron Donald is in

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Dec 10, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.Image via Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Rams defensive captain and star defensive tackle Aaron Donald was listed on the injury report Saturday due to tightness in his groin. 

Donald hasn’t missed a game this season for the Rams. He missed the final six games of last season with a high ankle sprain in the first injury absence of his 10-year career

On Sunday, he was listed as questionable. However, it doesn't look like this season's game-played streak isn't going to be snapped. Donald is expected to play against the Commanders, Adam Schefter reported. 

Wide receiver Tutu Atwell is out

Dec 3, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell (5) reacts during the game against the Cleveland Browns at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell (5) reacts during the game against the Cleveland Browns at SoFi Stadium. Image via Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Wide receiver Tutu Atwell is still dealing with a concussion. According to Sunday morning reports, Atwell is a no-go for the Rams' contest against the Commanders. 

With the injury to Atwell, Rams head coach Sean McVay will have to get creative with the offense — which won't be too difficult for him. 

According to the New York Times, the Rams’ playoff odds are currently 31%. If they win, the hopes of a playoff berth will jump to 40% — all of that pending other teams’ results — and if the Rams lose, their odds drop to just 9%.

  • Rams’ current playoff odds: 31%
  • Playoff odds with win vs. WAS: 40%
  • Playoff odds with loss vs. WAS: 9%

The Rams kick off against the Commanders at 4:05 p.m. Easter Standard Time. 

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