Disappointing seasons remove buzz from Rams-Packers matchup
This can’t be what the NFL’s schedule-makers and ESPN executives had in mindDECEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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McVay: "Hard-pressed" to see scenario where Cooper Kupp plays again this season; John Wolford "probably" out for Week 15 at Packers On Injured Reserve with an ankle injury, Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp likely won't return this season, according to head coach Sean McVay...
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • THERAMS.COM
Ruled out for Week 15 Rams head coach Sean McVay said Tuesday that Wolford (neck) won't play Monday against the Packers, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Impact Wolford suffered a neck injury during Week 13 but was available for Week 14 and played the first series of last Thursday's comeback win over Las Vegas before Baker Mayfield took over. Given Mayfield's performance, it's not shocking to see him promoted to a full-time starter, but it appears Bryce Perkins will operate as Mayfield's backup, while Wolford fully recovers from his current neck issue.
DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Headed back to bench Wolford is set to move into a backup role beginning with the Rams' Week 15 game at Green Bay, as head coach Sean McVay confirmed Friday that Baker Mayfield is expected to start the...
Impact McVay's commitment to Mayfield comes as little surprise after the 2018 No. 1 overall draft pick came on to replace Wolford in Thursday's 17-16 win over the Raiders. Wolford, who was managing a sore neck heading into the contest, ended up picking up his second straight start, but he was pulled from the game after he handed the ball off three times before the Rams punted on their first possession of the night. Mayfield came on to play every snap on offense thereafter, and while he struggled to move the offense for most of the night, he orchestrated a 98-yard fourth-quarter scoring drive that culminated with a go-ahead 23-yard touchdown catch by Van Jefferson with just 10 seconds remaining. The Rams will give Mayfield a chance to build on that strong finish rather than handing the reins of the offense back over to Wolford, who has completed 38 of 62 pass attempts for 390 yards and a touchdown while turning the ball over four times over his three appearances on the season.
DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Why Did Rams Pull John Wolford After One Drive vs. Raiders? Why did the Los Angeles Rams pull quarterback John Wolford after one drive versus the Las Vegas Raiders? Apparently, it was always the plan.
DECEMBER 9, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Only plays first series Wolford (neck) started but played only on the Rams' first offensive possession in Thursday's 17-16 win over the Raiders before giving way to Baker Mayfield.
Impact Wolford handed off to Cam Akers on the first two plays and Tutu Atwell on the third, with the possession netting all of three yards. Baker Mayfield replaced Wolford on the second drive of the game and ultimately led the Rams to a comeback win while taking every snap the rest of the way, and his performance seemingly ensures Wolford will be relegated to a No. 2 role at best for a Week 15 road matchup against the Packers on Dec. 19.
DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Everyone is wondering why the Rams bothered starting John Wolford What exactly was the point of starting John Wolford?
DECEMBER 9, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Serving as Rams' starter Wolford started for the Rams in Thursday's game against the Raiders, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Impact Wolford was the favorite to start, though both Baker Mayfield and Bryce Perkins are also active. It's possible that any combination of those players takes snaps in Thursday's game, but Wolford will have the first chance to lead the offense. Entering Thursday's game, he had completed 38 of his 62 passes for 390 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions.
DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Trending toward start Thursday Wolford (neck) seems to be trending toward starting Thursday against the Raiders after working with the Rams' first-team offense during pregame, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange Count...
Impact Wolford didn't take the field during warmups, but he did emerge for pregame work, taking snaps from starting center Brian Allen. Assuming his sore neck checks out well, Wolford will be under center following Thursday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff ahead of Baker Mayfield, whom L.A. claimed off waivers Tuesday. There's a chance Wolford cedes snaps to Mayfield at some point, and the Rams' receiving corps is depleted, so the former doesn't exactly have a great situation in which to succeed Week 14.
DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Status hinges on pregame warmup Wolford (neck), who is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Raiders, will go through a pregame warmup before the Rams decide on whether he'll start the contest, A...
Impact The Rams will release their inactive list 90 minutes ahead of the 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff, but even if Wolford isn't included on the list, he may not be guaranteed to make his second consecutive start like the team planned. If Wolford's sore neck doesn't respond as well to warmups as hoped, the Rams could still keep him available as an emergency backup, in which case new acquisition Baker Mayfield would likely step in to start in his L.A. debut. Despite being claimed off waivers from the Panthers on Tuesday and not arriving in Los Angeles until later that day, Mayfield is already up to speed with the Rams' game plan after practicing Wednesday, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The Rams also have Bryce Perkins on hand as another option at quarterback, but both Wolford and Mayfield look to be ahead of him on the depth chart.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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DECEMBER 8, 2022 • NJ.COM
Rams QB depth chart: Where Baker Mayfield fits alongside John Wolford, Bryce Perkins The Rams turned some heads by claiming Baker Mayfield off waivers shortly after Matthew Stafford's season abruptly ended.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Rams QB depth chart: Where Baker Mayfield fits alongside John Wolford, Bryce Perkins The Rams turned some heads by claiming Baker Mayfield off waivers shortly after Matthew Stafford's season abruptly ended.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Injury Report 12/7: Aaron Donald, Terrell Lewis, David Long Jr. and Travin Howard out for Thursday Night Football vs. Raiders; Brandon Powell and John Wolford questionable A look at the final injury report leading into Week 14's Thursday Night Football matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and Las Vegas Raiders.
DECEMBER 7, 2022 • THERAMS.COM
McVay: Baker Mayfield likely to be active for Rams vs Vegas
Coach Sean McVay says Baker Mayfield probably will be active for the Los Angeles Rams’ game against the Raiders on Thursday nightDECEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Status in question for Thursday Wolford (neck) is listed a questionable for Thursday's game against the Raiders, Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee reports.
Impact Wolford drew the start at quarterback for the Rams in Week 13, a contest in which he missed one snap after getting his foot stepped on by a Seahawks defender. On Monday, head coach Sean McVay said Wolford was dealing with a sore neck, which resulted in him being listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report before upgrading to limited listings during Tuesday's walk-through session and Wednesday's jog-through session. With Wolford's status in question for Thursday, the Rams' quarterback situation remains unsettled, especially after the team's claim of Baker Mayfield off waivers Tuesday. If he's active, Wolford likely will be out there for L.A.'s first offensive snap, but Mayfield and Bryce Perkins are the other candidates to get reps Thursday.
DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pro Picks sees Rams making history to kick off Week 14
The Los Angeles Rams can make history when Week 14 kicks off Thursday nightDECEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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DECEMBER 7, 2022 • THERAMS.COM
Limited Tuesday Wolford (neck) was listed as limited on Tuesday's practice estimate, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Impact Wolford's limited estimation is a trend in a positive direction, as he was considered a non-participant at Monday's walk-through. More clarity on his status for Thursday's matchup with the Raiders will come following Wednesday's injury report. If he is ultimately forced to sit out, Bryce Perkins would likely be the next man up under center. It should be noted the Browns claimed Baker Mayfield off waivers Tuesday, which means he will be competing for a chance to direct the Rams' offense down the stretch.
DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Baker Mayfield claimed on waivers by Los Angeles Rams
Baker Mayfield has been claimed on waivers by the Los Angeles Rams, just one day after being released by the Panthers.DECEMBER 6, 2022
Injury-plagued LA Rams claim QB Baker Mayfield off waivers
The Los Angeles Rams have claimed quarterback Baker Mayfield off waiversDECEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rams stay optimistic in historically bad title defense year
The Los Angeles Rams’ locker room hasn't fractured during their historically poor Super Bowl title defense seasonDECEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Listed as DNP Wolford (neck) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Impact The Rams didn't practice, so Monday's report was simply an estimate. Wolford drew the start in Week 13 with Matthew Stafford (neck) on IR and played all put one offensive snap. The severity of the issue remains unclear, but Wolford will have two more chances to log a full practice before the team needs to make a decision on his status for Thursday's matchup against the Raiders. If Wolford is sidelined, Bryce Perkins would likely be the next man up.
DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
McVay: David Long Jr. likely out vs. Raiders with groin injury, plus updates on Ben Skowronek and John Wolford Rams head coach Sean McVay provides injury updates on cornerback David Long Jr., wide receiver Ben Skowronek and quarterback John Wolford co...
DECEMBER 5, 2022 • THERAMS.COM
Considered day-to-day Coach Sean McVay said Monday that Wolford suffered a neck injury during Sunday's loss to the Seahawks and is considered day-to-day, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Impact With Matthew Stafford (neck) on IR, Wolford drew his second start of the season in Week 13 and completed 14 of 26 passes for 178 yards and two interceptions. He played all but one offensive snap but appears to have picked up a neck injury of his own. With the Rams on a short week, it's very possible Bryce Perkins could be in line to start Thursday's matchup against Las Vegas. However, Wolford's participation at practice this week will likely provide further clarity on the Rams' quarterback situation.
DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
