Cooper Kupp Exits vs. Cardinals After Suffering Ankle Injury

The Rams star went down in noticeable pain while trying to make a play in the fourth quarter.

Rams star Cooper Kupp exited Sunday’s game against the Cardinals early after sustaining an ankle injury while attempting to make a play in the fourth quarter.

L.A. later announced Kupp was considered doubtful to return, and he would end up missing the rest of the contest as the Rams went on to lose, 27–10.

“I just know it didn’t look good, it didn’t sound good,” Rams coach Sean McVay told reporters after the game.

Kupp injured his ankle with 14:54 left in the game after Cardinals cornerback Marco Wilson tried to tackle him as he leapt in the air in an effort to catch an overthrown pass from quarterback John Wolford, who got the start with Matthew Stafford (concussion protocol) inactive. The All-Pro receiver was in visible pain after his right leg rolled up underneath him, and he immediately grabbed his lower right leg before the Rams medical staff evaluated him and eventually helped him to the medical tent.

At the time of his exit, Kupp was in the midst of uncharacteristically bad day in Stafford’s absence: he recorded three receptions for -1 yards, his first game this season without registering at least 44 yards.

Kupp’s injury also comes within a challenging stretch for both the reigning Offensive Player of the Year and the Rams. The 29-year-old narrowly avoided a serious ankle injury in Week 8, which could have sunk McVay’s already struggling squad.

The Rams are in a difficult spot going into Week 11, sitting at 3-6 and in last place in the NFC West after falling to their division rival. Despite the team’s struggles, Kupp has maintained some of his stellar production, recording 72 catches for 813 yards and six touchdowns on the year.