Rams must hope injuries abate as they prepare to face Broncos in Week 3

With running back Ronnie Rivers landing on injured reserve, the Los Angeles Rams now have four key contributors on IR. And with star receiver Puka Nacua and safety Kam Kinchens managing their own injuries, the team will likely suit up in Week 3 against the Denver Broncos without six core players from the original 53-man Rams roster.

Every team is fighting through injuries. But when the list includes the likes of Nacua and Myles Garrett, well, that is an entirely different matter.

The problem is that the Horns have only played two games. And a rising number of injuries, whether serious or minor, can quickly create frantic roster shuffling. So far, the Rams have compensated by leaning heavily on their other, healthy stars.

At some point, LA has to stop getting injured and start healing. It's already becoming urgent.

Rams can't expect to win consistently if injuries continue

Championships are not won by the most talented team. Super Bowls go to the least injured, best coached, and best prepared. Right now, despite all the offseason hoopla and hyperbole, LA's talent has been significantly depleted.

At some point, their injured stars will heal up. And when they return, they will find that many young, inexperienced players have grown in their absence. Experience will do that to a cast of youngsters.

The thing is, the roster will need relief. Next man up is a great mantra when dealing with infrequent injuries. But three stars, counting Kinchens, and three other rotational cogs on the Rams' roster are banged up entering the third game of the season.

That's not including Whittington or linebacker Nate Landman, who were limited in practice this week but will play, per head coach Sean McVay.

That's too many injuries.

Until hurt players return to the field, the Horns must simply make do with their remaining players. Hopefully, not for too long. They can't afford to dig a hole this season, facing a rough schedule and playing in a tough division, if they hope to compete in the playoffs.

As always, thanks for reading.

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