Week 17 Saturday Night Football Rams vs. Cardinals Injury Report: Who’s in, Who’s out?

Rams vs. Cardinals Week 17 injury updates.

The second-to-last week of the NFL regular season brings a high-stakes matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and the Arizona Cardinals. While the Rams started the week with a clean injury report, a sudden setback could see them without a critical piece of their offensive line. Meanwhile, the Cardinals grapple with significant injuries that might impact their running game and defensive rotations.

Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the injury reports for both teams leading up to this key Week 17 game.

Rams vs. Cardinals injury report

Game Time: Saturday, 8:20 p.m. ET

Rams injuries

Rob Havenstein (OL): Limited Participation (Shoulder) → Did Not Participate → Questionable
Alaric Jackson (OL): Did Not Participate (NIR – Rest) → Status Clear

Key Absences:
The Rams face a potential blow to their offensive line with Rob Havenstein listed as questionable after a shoulder injury during practice on Wednesday. If Havenstein is unavailable, Joe Noteboom is expected to fill in at right tackle. The rest of the Rams’ roster remains healthy, ensuring no additional setbacks for their offense or defense.

Cardinals injuries

Joey Blount (SAF): Did Not Participate (Ribs) → Out
James Conner (RB): Limited Participation (Knee) → Questionable
Trey Benson (RB): Limited Participation (Ankle) → Questionable
Matt Prater (K): Limited Participation (Left Knee) → Out
Evan Brown (G): Limited Participation (Neck) → Questionable
Baron Browning (LB): Limited Participation (Neck) → Questionable
Kelvin Beachum (OT): Limited Participation (NIR – Rest) → Full Participation → Status Clear
Michael Palardy (P): Did Not Participate (Illness) → Full Participation → Status Clear
Darius Robinson (DL): Limited Participation (Calf) → Status Clear
Mack Wilson (LB): Limited Participation (Concussion) → Full Participation → Status Clear

Key Absences:
The Cardinals face uncertainty in their backfield with both James Conner and Trey Benson listed as questionable. This could leave them relying on third-string running back Michael Carter II. Additionally, the loss of safety Joey Blount and kicker Matt Prater will further strain Arizona’s depth on defense and special teams.

Los Angeles Rams – Week 17 Injury Report

Player	Position	Injury	Tue	Wed	Thu	Game Status
Rob Havenstein	OL	Shoulder	(-)	LP	DNP	Questionable
Alaric Jackson	OL	NIR – Rest	(-)	(-)	DNP	(-)

Arizona Cardinals – Week 17 Injury Report

Player	Position	Injury	Tue	Wed	Thu	Game Status
Joey Blount	SAF	Ribs	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Michael Palardy	P	Illness	DNP	FP	(-)	(-)
Kelvin Beachum	OT	NIR – Rest	LP	FP	(-)	(-)
Trey Benson	RB	Ankle	LP	LP	LP	Questionable
Evan Brown	G	Neck	LP	LP	LP	Questionable
Baron Browning	LB	Neck	LP	LP	LP	Questionable
James Conner	RB	Knee	LP	LP	LP	Questionable
Matt Prater	K	Left Knee	LP	LP	LP	Out
Darius Robinson	DL	Calf	LP	LP	LP	(-)
Mack Wilson	LB	Concussion	LP	LP	FP	(-)

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