Rams Wire@TheRamsWire
Rams place Terrance Ferguson on IR, make 2 other roster moves

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from https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/10/02/rams-terrance-ferguson-injured-reserve-roster-moves/92063205007/?taid=6ac01ef59f70760001f232e3&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=twitter

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Injuries have become a real problem for the Rams, with Myles Garrett, Puka Nacua, Jaylen Watson and now Ferguson and Donald all missing time in the first four weeks of the season. They have good depth at several spots, but that depth is now being tested.

Ferguson’s injury is particularly problematic with Colby Parkinson questionable to play. He’s dealing with shoulder and knee injuries after battling through the pain last week against the Broncos.

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Terrance Ferguson’s absence will last beyond just this week. The Los Angeles Rams announced on Friday afternoon that Ferguson has been placed on injured reserve. He will be required to miss at least the next four games as he recovers from an ankle injury that he aggravated in last week’s loss to the Denver Broncos.

After placing Ferguson on IR and waiving Xavier Smith, the Rams opened up two spots on the 53-man roster. They filled them quickly by signing both Alex Bachman and Larrell Murchison to the active roster from the practice squad. Bachman will be the punt returner moving forward, and Murchison will provide some additional depth with Aaron Donald out due to a back injury.

Alex Bachman will be the Rams’ punt returner on Sunday against the Eagles, replacing Xavier Smith.

Sean McVay said that Kyren Williams is also an option but they don’t want to use their starting running back there if they can avoid it.

— Nate Atkins (@NateAtkins_) October 2, 2026

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from https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/10/02/rams-punt-returner-xavier-smith-replacement-alex-bachman/92060705007/

Bachman is 30 years old and has played in 22 games since 2021, 19 of which were for the Las Vegas Raiders in the last two seasons.

Over that time, he’s recorded five receptions for 43 yards. As a returner, Bachman had 22 punt returns last season for 124 yards. He also had nine fair catches. Bachman hasn’t had a kick return in an NFL regular-season game since the new rules were enacted, with his last kickoff return occurring in 2021.

Bachman signed with the Rams on August 18 and has been on the practice squad since he was released as part of final roster cuts.

SFdata9ers🏈@sfdata9ers
Which RBs are getting met in the backfield the most

Andrew Brandt@AndrewBrandt
The Cleveland Browns are 3-1.
Just as everyone thought

Cameron DaSilva@camdasilva
Sean McVay told reporters that Aaron Donald and Terrance Ferguson have both been ruled out this week. Jaylen Watson is also out, as expected.

Rams will certainly be shorthanded on Sunday.

Los Angeles Rams@RamsNFL
LA Rams Roster Moves:
• Waived, No Recall WR Xavier Smith

NFL Stats@NFL_Stats
Most passes defended through 3 weeks:

Quentin Lake – 7
Trent McDuffie – 7
Amik Robertson – 6
Christian Gonzalez – 6
CJ Henerson – 5
Daxton Hill – 5
Riley Moss – 5

FootballByNikko@FootballByNikko
Matthew Stafford is tied for 3rd in the NFL with a 9.7-yard average depth of target through three games.

At 38, Stafford is still attacking defenses vertically and isn’t afraid to let it rip downfield.

I asked google AI to describe how Kyren Williams plays.

AI Overview

Kyren Williams is one of the most uniquely effective running backs in the NFL, relying on elite mental processing and technical mastery rather than raw, explosive athleticism.

Williams is a highly efficient, high-volume workhorse running back for the Los Angeles Rams who wins with elite vision, exceptional contact balance, and ruthless physical toughness rather than raw, top-tier athletic speed. Despite measuring in at a compact 5-foot-9 and around 200 pounds, he plays with a heavy, downhill demeanor that defies his size.

His game can be broken down into several defining pillars:

1. Elite Vision and Patience

Williams is a master at navigating Sean McVay’s complex run schemes. He doesn’t just blindly sprint into the back of his offensive linemen; instead, he “presses the heels” of his blockers to draw in linebackers before exploding into the open lane. He possesses an innate feel for defensive flow, using subtle lateral slides and micro-cuts to navigate traffic in tight quarters.

Behind the line of scrimmage, Williams is superb in terms of vision, anticipation, timing, and reading blocks. He possesses a rare patience that allows defensive fronts to commit before he chooses his lane.

2. Contact Balance and Falling Forward

Once he clears the line of scrimmage, his style shifts from chess grandmaster to a downhill functional runner. Past the line, he is mostly just a north-south runner with good contact balance.

While he famously ran a slower 4.65-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, his short-area burst and 10-yard split are highly explosive. Williams runs low to the ground, making him incredibly difficult to wrap up cleanly. He absorbs heavy hits, bounces off tacklers, and consistently drives his legs to fall forward for positive yards, keeping his team ahead of the chains.

3. Three-Down Versatility

What makes Williams a true focal point of the offense is that he doesn’t need to leave the field.

• Pass Catching: He is a highly reliable natural receiver out of the backfield, capable of running complex option routes from the slot or serving as a dynamic safety valve for Matthew Stafford.

• Pass Protection: He is widely considered one of the best pass-blocking running backs in the NFL. Williams has an advanced understanding of defensive blitz packages, scanning the line for threats and stepping into the ring with a physical, fearless blocking technique.

4. High-Octane Competitive Energy

Coaches and teammates frequently highlight his “never say die” attitude and high-energy demeanor. He plays with an aggressive, urgent tempo, bringing physical grit to short-yardage and red-zone situations where he routinely powers through interior contact for touchdowns.

zn wrote:

PFF@PFF
Lowest catch pct allowed among CB this season
(Min 10 targets)

Trent McDuffie 23.1%

zn wrote:

His 26.7% completion rate allowed is the lowest rate among 85 CBs

Different sources, different numbers.

Los Angeles Rams PR@TheLARamsPR
Trent McDuffie has recorded 3 more passes defended (7) than completions allowed (4) across 15 targets faced in coverage this season. His 26.7% completion rate allowed is the lowest rate among 85 CBs to have faced at least 10 targets, according to @NextGenStats
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Rams Wire@TheRamsWire
Rams WR Puka Nacua expected to play vs. Eagles on Sunday

Sarah Barshop@sarahbarshop
Sean McVay said he was told by the league that Josh Wallace should not have been called for defensive pass interference on Sunday.