NFL Week 7 injury updates on Saquon Barkley, T.Y. Hilton and more
Our NFL Nation reporters have the latest injury updates for key players, including Saquon Barkley, T.Y. Hilton and more entering Week 7.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
5-1, 2nd in NFC West
- 8/14L 13-6
- 8/21L 17-16
- 8/28L 17-12
- 9/12W 34-14
- 9/19W 27-24
- 9/26W 34-24
- 10/3L 37-20
- 10/7W 26-17
- 10/17W 38-11
- 10/24
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- 12/26
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Week 7's biggest fantasy football questions: NFL reporters give advice
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Hour 4: Ben Simmons Issues in Philly
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Both Rams and Lions players were startled by the trade of former No. 1 picks, a deal that has been a boon to L.A. in the short term.
Detroit Lions fans still rooting for now-Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford
Stafford said facing his old team would be “just like every other game.” But for diehard Detroiters who supported him for 12 seasons, it's not.
Stafford and Goff set to face off against former teams this Sunday (1:00)
16 NFC teams, 16 surprising stats: Where Aaron Rodgers is slumping, Arizona's improved pass rush, more
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Lions QB Goff 'motivated' to take on Rams in LA
Vowing to "play the game just how I would any other game," Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is eager and optimistic as he prepares to face his former team, the Los Angeles Rams, this weekend.
Graziano & Fowler predict Week 7 upsets, fantasy sleepers, more: Latest buzz on what they're hearing
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Lindsey Thiry ESPN
The Rams have placed backup TE Johnny Mundt and reserve RB Jake Funk on injured reserve, the team announced. Mundt suffered a torn ACL and Funk a torn hamstring, Sean McVay said. In corresponding moves, the Rams signed DB Donte Deayon and RB Buddy Howell. Deayon provides depth in a secondary without Darious Williams, who is on injured reserve, and Howell will provide depth at running back behind Darrell Henderson and Sony Michel.
Ranking NFL teams 1-32 and evaluating confidence ratings against Week 1 expectations
Aaron Rodgers and the Packers are feeling good after five wins in a row, while confidence is dropping in Brian Flores and the Dolphins and DK Metcalf and the Seahawks.
Hour 1: 4th and 1
The Bills came up short against the Titans on Monday Night Football. Also, the NBA season officially kicks off tonight. Are the Lakers the favorites to win the title? Sean McVay says he regrets how the Goff trade was handled. Plus, ESPN NFL Insider Dan Graziano joins the guys to play Hot News or Not News.
'Some decisions work; some don't': Why Rams' Sean McVay-Jared Goff partnership eroded
In 2018, Goff and McVay led the Rams to the Super Bowl and looked to have built a permanent foundation. Two years later, the QB was gone. Where did it all go wrong?
Rams' McVay regrets how Goff trade unfolded
Rams coach Sean McVay says he wishes he had "better, clearer communication" with Jared Goff before the blockbuster offseason trade that sent the Los Angeles QB to the Lions for Matthew Stafford.
Lindsey Thiry ESPN
Sean McVay says two players will head to injured reserve: backup TE Johnny Mundt, who tore an ACL and reserve RB Jake Funk, who tore a hamstring. Mundt will undergo surgery to repair and McVay said surgery also has been recommended to Funk.
FiveThirtyEight: Which Of The NFL's Top Teams Have Been Lucky, And Which Are Actually Good?
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Week 6 takeaways and big questions: Ravens and Rams roll, Henry tramples Bills, Chiefs bounce back
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Lindsey Thiry ESPN
Fantasy Football: Receiver Cooper Kupp and running back Darrell Henderson lead the way for the Rams in a 38-11 win over the New York Giants.
Rams' Stafford: Lions game 'just like every other'
Aware much will be made of his current team, the Rams, taking on his former team, the Lions, next week, Matthew Stafford didn't buy into the hype Sunday, saying the date with Detroit is just another "NFL opponent coming into our building."
Giants' Williams bothered by boos in loss to Rams
New York defensive lineman Leonard Williams made his presence felt Sunday vs. the Los Angeles Rams, but it wasn't near enough to satisfy disgruntled Giants fans, who booed the home team en route to another loss.
Stafford throws 4 TDs, D forces 4 TOs, Rams rout Giants
— Sean McVay wasn't happy walking into the postgame news conference after his Los Angeles Rams had their way with the banged-up and struggling New York Giants.
Lindsey Thiry ESPN
Rams TE Johnny Mundt has a knee injury and is questionable to return.
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Rams RB Jake Funk is OUT because of a hamstring injury.
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Rams WR Van Jefferson, who was evaluated for a concussion, has returned to the field with the offense.
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2021 NFC West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 194 | 109 |
| Los Angeles | 5 | 1 | 0 | .833 | 179 | 127 |
| San Francisco | 2 | 3 | 0 | .400 | 117 | 119 |
| Seattle | 2 | 4 | 0 | .333 | 140 | 149 |
2021 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards297.54th
Rushing Yards103.521st
Points For29.86th
Points Against21.2Tied-23rd
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2(25) | Tutu Atwell | WR | Louisville |
| 3(40) | Ernest Jones | ILB | South Carolina |
| 4(12) | Bobby Brown III | DT | Texas A&M |
| 4(25) | Robert Rochell | CB | Central Arkansas |
| 4(36) | Jacob Harris | WR | UCF |
| 5(30) | Earnest Brown IV | DE | Northwestern |
| 7(5) | Jake Funk | RB | Maryland |
| 7(22) | Ben Skowronek | WR | Notre Dame |
| 7(25) | Chris Garrett | OLB | Concordia-St. Paul |