injuries — Saints game

http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-practicereport/Practice-Report-1125-Goff-Finishes-Strong-Week-of-Practice/87e4e63f-fe06-4273-92a2-1c34194fa485

INJURY REPORT

Los Angeles has two players with an injury status for Sunday’s game. Center Tim Barnes (foot) has been listed as questionable, though Fisher said Friday he expects Barnes to play. Though Barnes did not practice last week, he started and played every offensive snap for the Rams against Miami. The situation should be much the same at New Orleans.

“He’s smart enough and has enough snaps under his belt where you can trust him to go out and play,” Fisher said of Barnes.

One clear challenge of Barnes not practicing is that there is a new quarterback behind him in Goff. But there were no clear center-quarterback-exchange issues during Sunday’s contest against Miami, in part because the two are spending plenty of time together off the field. While Barnes has been at every practice and watched every snap, the center has also been watching a lot of film with Goff, according to Fisher.

“They get the mental reps even though Timmy isn’t getting any [physical reps],” Fisher said.

Running back Todd Gurley did not participate in Friday’s session due to an illness, but should play on Sunday.

“Todd stayed inside — we asked him to stay inside today with an illness. It’s just one of those things that’s kind of going through the team, and it’s taking its turn and he was a recipient last night, this morning,” Fisher said. “But he’ll be fine. We expect him to be fine.”

Also on the injury report, defensive end Ethan Westbrooks (thigh) participated in full on Friday and is listed as questionable.

Defensive end William Hayes was excused from practice on Wednesday to attend to a family matter. He returned on Friday, practicing in full and is expected to play.