Rams vs Lions injury report: Latest on Sam LaPorta, Tyler Higbee and more for NFC Wild Card Round
Sam LaPorta and Tyler Higbee's teams are set to duke it out in a winner-take-all showdown between the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams in NFC Wild Card Round. The contest takes place on January 15 at the Ford Field in Detroit.
The Jared Goff-Matthew Stafford trade sets the stage for a game that will shape the conversation about it for the foreseeable future.
However, while both quarterbacks are healthy for the contest, there are several notable names questionable for the game. Here's a look at both team's injury reports.
Los Angeles Rams injury report for 2024 AFC Wild Card Round
Overall, Tyler Higbee's Rams are the healthier team with six players on the injury report. In comparison, the Lions have 14 players listed with various issues. Of course, in a playoff week, anyone who is questionable is more than likely to play in the most important game of the season.
The Rams' offense is the more banged-up side of the ball with four starters listed with issues, including starting tight end Tyler Higbee. On defense, just one starter is listed with an injury.
Joe Noteboom injury status
Joe Noteboom has been held out of practice with a foot injury. He is questionable.
Rob Havenstein injury status
Rob Havenstein missed Wednesday's practice due to a vet rest day. He is expected to play.
Kevin Dotson injury status
Kevin Dotson has a shoulder injury and has practised in a limited capacity this week. He is questionable.
Tyler Higbee injury status
The starting tight end is listed with a shoulder injury that has kept his practices limited this week. He is questionable.
Detroit Lions injury report for 2024 AFC Wild Card round
The Detroit Lions are significantly banged up going into the contest, but there's reason to believe the team is a bit healthier than it would seem on paper.
Dan Campbell has shown an ability to be tricky with his decisions in games. So, there's a good chance the active roster isn't quite as banged up as the injury report would indicate.
Teddy Bridgewater injury status
Teddy Bridgewater missed practice on Wednesday due to personal reasons and did not practice on Thursday, either. His status is unspecified.
Sam LaPorta injury status
The rookie sensation missed Wednesday and Thursday's practice with a knee injury. Sam LaPorta appears to be questionable.
Kalif Raymond injury status
The wide receiver missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday with a knee injury. He appears to be questionable.
Taylor Decker injury status
Taylor Decker, the center of the controversial end to the matchup against the Cowboys, had a rest day and practiced in full on Thursday. He is expected to play.
Graham Glasgow injury status
Like Decker, he had a rest day on Wednesday and practiced in full on Thursday. He's expected to play.
Frank Ragnow injury status
The team's center has three injuries, including a knee, back, and toe injury. Despite the three listed injuries, he appears on track to play after a full practice on Thursday.
Jameson Williams injury status
The wide receiver is dealing with an ankle injury but has logged two full practices this week. He's on track to play.