Update, Saturday, Sept. 9 2:03 p.m.: The Rams are placing Cooper Kupp on injured reserve, which means he will miss the first four weeks of the 2023 season. He could miss more, but has to miss at least four games.
Rams are placing standout WR Cooper Kupp on injured reserve due to his lingering hamstring issues, per league sources. Kupp now will be sidelined a minimum of four games, starting with Sunday’s regular-season opener at Seattle. pic.twitter.com/T3ZWEZmUt3
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 9, 2023
Update, Wednesday, Sept. 6 PM: Kupp has already been ruled OUT for this week’s game against the Seattle Seahawks. Head coach Sean McVay announced the decision to reporters but didn’t have more information on how long the receiver will be sidelined.
Just in: #Rams WR Cooper Kupp will be OUT Sunday vs. the Seattle Seattle Seahawks due to his hamstring injury. pic.twitter.com/I5iZJCZUdw
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) September 6, 2023
Cooper Kupp will be out on Sunday, per Sean McVay.
— Jourdan Rodrigue (@JourdanRodrigue) September 6, 2023
“Not much more information…just dealing with some soft tissue stuff.”
Cooper Kupp reportedly visited a hamstring specialist in Minnesota ahead of the Los Angeles Rams’ Week 1 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. Kupp, the Rams’ leading wide receiver last season, injured his hamstring during training camp on August 1 and missed all three preseason games. Per head coach Sean McVay, Kupp remains day-to-day for Week 1.
#Rams HC Sean McVay says WR Cooper Kupp is still in Minnesota seeing a specialist for his hamstring issue. The team has been in contact with Dr. Neil ElAttrache and Kupp’s agent, among others.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) September 4, 2023
McVay is still calling him ‘day-to-day.’ They expect to have a better update on… pic.twitter.com/LzTXjJ8eww
Fantasy football implications for Week 1
If Kupp is out or limited in Week 1, we can expect to see Van Jefferson and Tutu Atwell receive the majority of targets from QB Matthew Stafford. Tight end Tyler Higbee could also make an impact, and Ben Skowronek will expect to see some playing time, as well. Rookie Puka Nacua is also listed on the depth chart at WR and could see action as early as Week 1, depending on Kupp’s status.
Higbee followed Kupp in receiving yards last year with 620, and Skowronek added 376 receiving yards for the season.