The Los Angeles Rams were trying to get out of Sunday’s lopsided loss to the San Francisco 49ers without any major injuries, but Cooper Kupp went down with an injury on the final play of the game. After the loss, McVay revealed that Kupp suffered an ankle injury and he’s upset that he was in the game to begin with.
Buy Rams TicketsSean McVay said it was Cooper Kupp's ankle that was injured on the final play. He's not sure of the severity he said he's "kicking himself" for not running the ball there and needlessly injuring his star receiver. #RamsHouse
— Michael J. Duarte (@michaeljduarte) October 30, 2022
The Rams were trying to run the clock out to end the game instead of doing meaningless passing plays being down 31-14. But McVay would call a passing play on the final play that would result in a pass from Matthew Stafford to Kupp.
Kupp had his ankle rolled on and he would remain down on the field for a couple of minutes. The All-Pro wideout was seen with his ankle wrapped up after the game.
Cooper Kupp’s right ankle is wrapped and he’s noticeably limping in the postgame #LARams locker room.
— Michael J. Duarte (@michaeljduarte) October 30, 2022
Given the state of the offense, the Rams can’t really afford to have Kupp miss significant time. Kupp himself mentioned that he believes he believes he’s avoided a serious injury after initial testing.
Cooper Kupp said initial testing on his right ankle makes it seem like “they dodged a bullet.” #LARams
— Michael J. Duarte (@michaeljduarte) October 30, 2022
It will be worth monitoring Kupp’s status ahead of a Week 9 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but for the time being, it appears he doesn’t have a long-term injury.
