With the end of another week having arrived, we take our regular trip around the NFC West to check in on the Arizona Cardinals’ division rivals. Next up are the Los Angeles Rams.
What are the stories to know about from the last week?
Madden ratings are out for rookies
As was the case for the Arizona Cardinals and the rest of the league, the Rams rookies received their Madden ratings. Running back Darrell Henderson got the highest rating of the team with an overall 72. That is one lower than No. 1 pick Kyler Murray. They go all the way down to 52 overall.
Fantasy projections for RB Todd Gurley
Fantasy football is coming and people want to prepare for their drafts. With Gurley’s knee, he is expected to see a reduction in workload, especially with the addition of Darrell Henderson. Here is a look at what his fantasy value could be.
Gurley is indispensable
Gurley’s workload might decrease in 2019 but that doesn’t diminish his value to the team. According to Adam Schein, he is the second-most indispensable player on offense in the league behind receiver DeAndre Hopkins.
Cooper Kupp one of best slot receivers in league
Doug Farrar compiled a list of the top slot receivers in the league. Dante Pettis of the 49ers made the list. No Cardinals made the list. But for the Rams, Cooper Kupp made the list.
Aaron Donald is indispensable
The Rams are spoiled. They have the second-most indispensable player on offense. They also have the most indispensable player on defense. That, of course, would be defensive tackle Aaron Donald.
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