Is Cooper Kupp playing today? (Latest injury update for Rams vs. Seahawks in NFL Week 1)

Cooper Kupp is out of the lineup for Week 1 of the Los Angeles Rams’ season, and he’s going to miss more than that.

Kupp landed on injured reserve because of his hamstring injuries, which means he will miss the first four games of the season, including this week’s matchup with the Seattle Seahawks.

Rams are placing standout WR Cooper Kupp on injured reserve due to his lingering hamstring issues, per league sources. Kupp now will be sidelined a minimum of four games, starting with Sunday’s regular-season opener at Seattle. pic.twitter.com/T3ZWEZmUt3
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 9, 2023

Van Jefferson, Tutu Atwell, Ben Skowronek and others will be called upon to step up to start the season.

Cooper Kupp injury status for Week 1 game against Seattle Seahawks

Kupp will not play in Week 1 – or the next three weeks – since he was placed on injured reserve, which knocks him out for four games.

Best Rams player to target in prop market with Cooper Kupp out

Cam Akers anytime touchdown scorer

Sean McVay has been high on Cam Akers all offseason, and now I think he becomes the de-facto No. 1 option for the team on offense.

The Rams are underdogs in Week 1, but if they find the end zone, don’t be shocked if Akers is the one to do it.

The running back closed out the 2022 season strong, picking up six rushing scores over the final six weeks of the campaign.

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Cooper Kupp injury history

Aug. 2017: Inguinal Groin Pull – missed two preseason games
Oct. 2018: Concussion – returned for next game
Oct. 2018: Knee MCL Sprain Grade 2 – missed two games
Nov. 2018: Knee ACL Tear Grade 3 – missed final six games of season
Jan. 2021: Knee Bruise – missed divisional round game
Nov. 2022: Pedal Ankle (high) Sprain Grade 3 – missed remainder of season
Aug. 2023: Hamstring – placed on IR to start season

When is Cooper Kupp coming back?

The earliest that Kupp can return to the lineup for the Rams is Week 5, as he’s forced to miss the team’s first four games after being placed on injured reserve.

Los Angeles Rams next 5 opponents

San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sept. 17
Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Sept. 25
Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 1
Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday Oct. 8
Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 15