Rams rule out WR Brandin Cooks, RT Rob Havenstein vs. Bears

The Los Angeles Rams are banged up heading into a pivotal Week 11 matchup against the Chicago Bears.

After losing center Brian Allen for the season with an MCL injury, the Rams will also be without receiver Brandin Cooks (concussion) and right tackle Rob Havenstein (meniscus) come Sunday’s primetime game against the Bears.

Sean McVay updates the @RamsNFL injuries…

C Brian Allen: lost for the season (MCL)

RT Rob Havenstein: out this week, could be a couple weeks (meniscus)

WR Brandin Cooks: also will not play in Week 11 vs Bears (concussion)

— J.B. Long (@JB_Long) November 12, 2019

The Rams’ offensive line is a mess due to an influx of injuries, which doesn’t bode well for quarterback Jared Goff, who will face a Bears defense that mauled him last season.

Cooks’ absence will heighten the pressure on receiver Cooper Kupp, who failed to catch a pass for the first time in his NFL career last Sunday in a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers with Cooks out.

The Bears defense might be catching the Rams offense at the right time. Although the Bears offense will have to face a dominant Rams defense led by All-Pro Aaron Donald.