The Los Angeles Rams went into Sunday’s Week 10 game with the Arizona Cardinals knowing that the quarterback situation was going to be a struggle with Matthew Stafford inactive. But at the same time, they would have liked to see backup quarterback John Wolford be competent with his decision making and pass placement.
It didn’t exactly work out that way for Sean McVay, and the Rams could be paying the price for that as the season continues.
In the second half, star wide receiver Cooper Kupp went down with a leg injury after he was undercut on a leaping attempt to catch Wolford’s woefully overthrown pass. Kupp had his ankle rolled over at the end of the jump and needed help on the sideline.
Cooper Kupp's injury 😔 Prayers up for him that it's nothing serious. pic.twitter.com/tqXanZEwtq
— 𝗙𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪 @𝗙𝗧𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱𝟳 (@FTBeard7) November 13, 2022
Again, there’s almost always going to be a drop-off when a backup quarterback has to take over an offense. But that’s a pass that Wolford really cannot afford to overthrow and put Kupp at risk. He has to know his limitations.
After the play, Kupp was visibly emotional on the bench.
Kupp showing emotions on the sideline after being injured.
📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/HBh0zKAtwd
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) November 13, 2022
Injuries happen in football. It’s part of the game. But it’s those preventable injuries to star players that are especially frustrating. You can’t blame fans for being upset with Wolford after that pass.
This was how Twitter reacted
Sean McVay has given up completely. Allowed John Wolford to stay in the game after getting Cooper Kupp killed.
This is a coaching atrocity.
— LTR🐏 (@LetsTalkRams) November 14, 2022
Terrible throw from Wolford might’ve just ended Cooper Kupp’s season, absolutely hate to see it.
— Chris’ Corner (@chriscorner_) November 13, 2022
Why does Sean McVay keep letting John Wolford touch the field. Look what he did to Cooper Kupp 😔
— Lemon Pepper Lou (@LVstackiN) November 13, 2022
John Wolford is absolutely useless. Gets the best player on the offense hurt.
— Sosa Kremenjas (@QBsMVP) November 13, 2022
wolford is one of the most inaccurate qbs ive ever seen. hes so short everything is high. so bad he got our star player hurt prob for the rest of the year
— Keiyon Monroe (@ramsfanatic81) November 13, 2022
Wolford got Kupp killed on that overthrow. Get him out, he’s awful man put in Perkins no way he’s worse than this
— HoldenCantor (@HoldenCantor) November 13, 2022
The throw was so errant by Wolford that Kupp had to jump unnecessarily, he was wide open and it should've been an easy pitch and catch. Awful injury for the Rams
— Cliff Jackson Jr. (@CliffJacksonn) November 13, 2022
Wolford is so bad. Literally throwing Kupp into injury. Just end the season now before anyone else is hurt.
— Long Ellis III (@LongEllisIII) November 13, 2022
Hanging Kupp out to dry. Unbelievable. Wolford you are brutal to watch
— Anthony Flanagan (@A_Flanagan21) November 13, 2022
Kupp did not return to the game.
