Another week, another new offensive line combination for the Los Angeles Rams.
Sean McVay told reporters on Friday that starting right tackle Rob Havenstein has been ruled out for the second straight game due to an ankle injury suffered in Week 9. It’ll be his third missed game of the season, which certainly hurts the Rams heading into Sunday’s matchup with the New England Patriots.
Additionally, Joe Noteboom is considered doubtful to play after he aggravated his ankle injury in Monday night’s loss to the Dolphins. Noteboom missed seven games in a row from Week 2-9 before returning from IR on Monday, only to now injure his ankle again.
Sean McVay said Rob Havenstein, Neville Gallimore and Charles Woods are OUT for Sunday’s game at Patriots
Joe Noteboom doubtful
— Stu Jackson (@StuJRams) November 15, 2024
As a result of both players likely being out, the Rams will turn to Warren McClendon Jr. at right tackle. McClendon has started two games this season, one at right tackle in Week 1 and another at left tackle in Week 2. He also filled in for Havenstein in Week 9 after he went down, playing 19 snaps in the win over Seattle.
The Rams have been without Havenstein before, but the right side of the line always suffers when he’s not in the starting lineup. They’ll miss him on Sunday, especially with Keion White rushing off the edge for New England.
