Injury report favors Rams in the trenches this week

by Ryan Van Bibber on Sep 17, 2010 4:24 PM CDT in St. Louis Rams news

More injury updates for the St. Louis Rams as they get ready to take on the Oakland Raiders this week.

With LBs Chris Chamberlain and Josh Hull out, the Rams will turn to WR Dominique Curry and newly acquired LB Bryan Kehl to fill their spots on special teams. Curry was strong on ST in the preseason, strong enough to earn a spot on the 53-man roster. Kehl is an experienced special teamer from the Giants - his rookie season coincided with Spags' final year - who also has experience filling in on the weakside.

Fans held their breath yesterday with reports of two DTs missing practice. Darrell Scott hurt his knee and Clifton Ryan was in the hospital with migraines. Scott was back on the field today, and should be good to go this weekend. Ryan was limited in practice today, and will be a game time decision on Sunday, though it sounds like he'll be a go.

CB Justin King was limited in practice today, but the team is "hopeful" that he can play Sunday. Again, it's a game time decision.

The Raiders will be without LG Robert Gallery in all likelihood. He missed practice again today and is listed as doubtful. DE Richard Seymour did not practice today either. That bodes well for the Rams matchups in the trenches.

Without Gallery, Raiders LT Mario Henderson could be even more vulnerable. The Oakland coaches have not been pleased with Henderson.

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You guys think Spags will throw Long on RE this weekend to take advantage of Henderson?

by Rams311 on Sep 17, 2010 4:35 PM CDT reply actions

We are gettin no love...

http://espn.go.com/nfl/picks

by leadhead on Sep 17, 2010 5:54 PM CDT reply actions

wonder if they saw the injury report?

by Rams311 on Sep 17, 2010 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions

I dont know...

…the good news is they half of them cant pick their way out of a paper bag. I mean look at some of their other picks. Perhaps it is a good sign LOL!

by leadhead on Sep 17, 2010 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions

Saw this on yahoo looks like this game might get a little easier I know some is the same info.

ALAMEDA, Calif. – Oakland Raiders left guard Robert Gallery(notes) is doubtful for Sunday’s home opener against the St. Louis Rams with a hamstring injury.

Gallery has not practised all week and coach Tom Cable says he is not optimistic he will be healthy enough to play.

Defensive tackle Richard Seymour(notes) did not practise for a third straight day with a hamstring injury and is listed as questionable. Running back Michael Bush(notes) is also questionable with a broken left thumb.

Nickel cornerback Chris Johnson (neck) and backup safety Hiram Eugene(notes) (hamstring) are also questionable.

Cable also said Friday he had not decided whether rookie Jared Veldheer(notes) will start again at centre, or if Samson Satele(notes) will get the nod.

by Rams311 on Sep 17, 2010 6:08 PM CDT reply actions