UPDATE: The Los Angeles Rams are set to take on the Baltimore Ravens this Sunday, October 15, 2023, at 10 a.m. PDT at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. In a critical matchup, the Ravens will be without their star quarterback, Lamar Jackson, due to a hamstring injury, as the Rams aim to recover from last week’s tough loss.
The Rams, who fell to the undermanned San Francisco 49ers in a 26-23 overtime defeat, now face another opponent missing key players. Ravens’ backup quarterback Cooper Rush is expected to step in, echoing the challenges the Rams faced last week. “You can never go into a game and be like, ‘Oh man, we’re about to walk over somebody,’” said Rams defensive lineman Kobie Turner. The stakes couldn’t be higher as the Rams prepare for a lengthy road trip that will include a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London on October 19.
Injuries plague both teams, with the Rams also dealing with several players listed as doubtful or questionable. Key absences include ILB Omar Speights and OL Rob Havenstein. The Ravens face an even larger injury list, featuring not just Jackson but other vital players like CB Chidobe Awuzie and ILB Roquan Smith, both out for this crucial game.
As the Rams prepare, they must also address their special teams’ shortcomings, having had four kicks blocked this season, including a significant extra-point attempt last week. “You have to remind yourself it’s any given Sunday,” stressed Rams safety Quentin Lake. “The guys coming in are even more hungry because they have to prove themselves.”
The last time the Rams visited Baltimore, they suffered a heartbreaking loss when the Ravens returned a punt for a last-minute touchdown. Fans will be anxiously watching how the Rams respond to their recent struggles against a backup quarterback and whether Matthew Stafford and rookie sensation Puka Nacua can maintain their impressive momentum despite a rainy forecast.
The game will be broadcasted on Fox in the Los Angeles area and available nationwide via a subscription to NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV. Southern California fans can tune in on 710 AM and 1330 AM (Español) for live coverage.
As anticipation builds, Gary Klein predicts the Rams will not let another backup quarterback defeat them, projecting a final score of Rams 27, Ravens 20. Don’t miss this pivotal clash as both teams strive to prove their mettle in the NFL landscape.