Cooper Kupp was injured in the fourth quarter of the Los Angeles Rams’ 27-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
How long will Cooper Kupp be out?
Injury: Ankle
Injury Status: Questionable for Week 11 at New Orleans
Updated: Nov. 15
The Rams were defeated by the Cardinals in two games on Sunday, one of which may haunt the team for several weeks.
UPDATE: Cooper Kupp suffered an injury in the fourth quarter of the Rams’ 27-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
Though reports indicate that the defending triple crown winner at receiver avoided a worst-case scenario, the injury could keep him out of the lineup for the 3-6 Rams for some time.
Here’s a video of Kupp’s injury, which shows him grabbing his left leg in pain right away.
Later, he needed assistance getting off the field and to the bench:
Cooper Kupp is grabbing his leg after the last play. pic.twitter.com/daG0LtZsBT
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) November 13, 2022
Does not look good for Cooper Kupp pic.twitter.com/V62wBidDQL
— Omar Ruiz (@OmarDRuiz) November 13, 2022
With Kupp out, the Rams may be without their top receiver and starting quarterback Matthew Stafford, who was sidelined by concussion protocol on Sunday.
How long will Cooper Kupp be unavailable?
Cooper Kupp could be out for “several weeks,” according to an anonymous source with knowledge of the situation.
According to The Athletic and NFL.com, tests on Kupp revealed that he avoided an injury that would have kept him out indefinitely.
More tests coming for Cooper Kupp. But at first glance, sounds like he may miss some time but not catastrophic. https://t.co/up4rzkCqSV
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 14, 2022
However, Kupp suffered a high-ankle sprain, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday, with one person saying the prognosis “doesn’t look good.”
Rams’ WR Cooper Kupp suffered a high ankle sprain Sunday vs. the Cardinals, per one source. Another familiar with his prognosis said it “doesn’t sound good.”
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 15, 2022
Mac Jones, the Patriots’ quarterback, suffered a similar injury this season and missed Weeks 4-6 while recovering.
Kupp leads the Rams by a wide margin in several receiving categories, including targets (98), catches (75), yards (812), and touchdown receptions (six).
Another player’s news: Buffalo Bills announce Josh Allen’s injury status (Updated Nov. 14)