In an already injury-riddled season, the Cleveland Browns lost Myles Garrett and Dorian Thompson-Robinson to injuries in Sunday’s loss to the Denver Broncos.
Could their top quarterback and linebacker miss time against the Los Angeles Rams?
Harrison RenoNov 27, 2023 8:06 PM ESTFrom this story:Los Angeles RamsLos Angeles Rams
The Los Angeles Rams are on a two-game winning streak after beating the Arizona Cardinals 37-14 and can make it three in a row if they beat the recently injured Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
Easier said than done, but despite their injury woes, the Browns are currently 7-4 and facing the Rams could be a good time.
Cleveland is already without quarterbacks Deshaun Watson and Nick Chubb due to season-ending injuries.
But things could get worse if star quarterback Myles Garrett and running back Dorian Thompson-Robinson suffered injuries in the 29-12 loss to the Denver Broncos.
Garrett left Sunday’s game with a shoulder injury and Thompson-Robinson was ruled out with a possible concussion. Now it’s Sunday’s game against the Rams.
“My shoulder hurts,” Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said of Garrett.
“You have a good sense of where you’re going, but every day.“
Cleveland Browns quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (left) and quarterback Myles Garrett (right).
Cleveland Browns quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (left) and quarterback Myles Garrett (right).
USA Today NetworkThe loss of Garrett could be good news for a Rams offense that took a big step forward with a healthy Matthew Stafford against the Cardinals.
Garrett, a four-time All-Pro and former first-round pick, leads Cleveland to a 13.5-11 record and would be a huge loss for the Browns’ defense.
The Browns defense currently ranks seventh in points allowed per game and first in total yards allowed per game, making it the third best defense in the NFL.
Much of their defensive success comes from their pass rush, which ranks 9th in the pocket.
LA Rams running back Kieren Williams (23) goes against Arizona Cardinals quarterback Antonio Hamilton. (33) and quarterback Dennis Gardek (45) during the third quarter at SoFi Stadium.
As for Thompson-Robinson, Stefanski declined to name a starting quarterback Monday, saying he would wait and see how the rookie’s health progresses.
However, if Thompson-Robinson can’t play Sunday, P.J. will replace him on Sunday.
Walker could start, and former Baltimore Ravens player and recently added practice member Joe Flacco could make his first appearance of the season.
Kickoff on Sunday at SoFi Stadium is scheduled for 1:25 p.m. (PT) The Rams are expected to get back to .500 with a win.
