The Los Angeles Rams lost to the Detroit Lions 20-26 in the first Sunday Night Football game of the 2024 season. The game was a nail-biter and ultimately came down to the first drive of overtime. Unfortunately, the Rams didn’t finish the game unscathed, as many players exited the game with an injury or were banged up postgame, including their offensive line.
The Rams offensive line did not have a great start to the season. Their two starting tackles, LT Alaric Jackson (suspended two games) and RT Rob Havenstein (ankle), were inactive. The unit allowed 23 pressures, 13 hurries, eight hits, and two sacks, according to PFF. To make matters worse, two linemen exited the game and didn’t return, and one had a walking boot on postgame.
Their interior offensive lineman exited the game in the first half.
The Los Angeles Rams LG exited the game with a knee injury
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Steve Avila exited the first half with an apparent knee injury and did not return for the second half. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Avila suffered an MCL sprain but didn’t specify the grade of the sprain. He underwent tests to determine the severity of the injury on Monday.
#Rams starting guard Steve Avila, who left last night’s game with a knee injury, is believed to have suffered an MCL sprain, sources say. He’ll have an MRI and further testing today to determine the full extent.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 9, 2024
Steve Avila could miss four-to-six weeks
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According to Jordan Schultz of Schultz_Report, Avila could miss four-to-six weeks with the MCL sprain. He is an injured reserve candidate, which means he will miss at least the next four weeks. Avila is likely dealing with a Grade 2 MCL sprain, hence the four-to-six-week recovery time.
Sources: #Rams starting G/C Steve Avila suffered a sprained MCL Sunday vs the #Lions and will miss about 4-6 weeks, per sources. He’s more than likely going to land on IR.
A tough break for Avila, a quality young player who did not miss a snap in his rookie season. pic.twitter.com/54vRsEdL9E
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) September 10, 2024
Who will replace Steve Avila in the starting rotation?
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Beaux Limmer will replace Steve Avila in the starting rotation. The Rams inserted Limmer at center in the second half and moved Jonah Jackson from center to left guard for the rest of the game. He allowed two pressures, one hurry, one hit, and zero sacks in 41 offensive snaps (PFF).
A look at the Los Angeles Rams six week schedule
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- Week 2: Arizona Cardinals on the road
- Week 3: San Francisco 49ers at home
- Week 4: Chicago Bears on the road
- Week 5: Green Bay Packers at home
- Week 6: BYE
- Week 7: Las Vegas Raiders at home
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