Stu Jackson
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Senior Staff Writer for the Los Angeles Rams (views are my own and do not represent the team’s). Fan of well-written movies and TV shows. IU alum.
Injury Report, divisional round at Bears: Kevin Dotson, Terrance Ferguson, Josh Wallace and Jordan Whittington good to go for Sunday
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Injury Report, divisional round at Bears: Kevin Dotson, Terrance Ferguson, Josh Wallace and Jordan Whittington good to go for Sunday
The final injury report leading into Sunday night's divisional round playoff game between the Rams and the Bears at Soldier Field.
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January 16, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Injury Report, divisional round at Bears: Kevin Dotson, Terrance Ferguson, Josh Wallace and Jordan Whittington good to go for Sunday
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Sean McVay said backup QB Jimmy Garoppolo "has had a little bit of a sore back" and that they've been taken a cautious approach with him.
Although Garoppolo will be listed as questionable, McVay expects him to be ready to go for Sunday.
Although Garoppolo will be listed as questionable, McVay expects him to be ready to go for Sunday.
January 16, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Sean McVay said backup QB Jimmy Garoppolo "has had a little bit of a sore back" and that they've been taken a cautious approach with him.
Although Garoppolo will be listed as questionable, McVay expects him to be ready to go for Sunday.
Although Garoppolo will be listed as questionable, McVay expects him to be ready to go for Sunday.
Sean McVay also said getting back Jordan Whittington is a "big deal" for the wide receiver room.
(Also huge for special teams IMO with what he's provided as a kick returner and in other phases of that unit)
(Also huge for special teams IMO with what he's provided as a kick returner and in other phases of that unit)
January 16, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Sean McVay also said getting back Jordan Whittington is a "big deal" for the wide receiver room.
(Also huge for special teams IMO with what he's provided as a kick returner and in other phases of that unit)
(Also huge for special teams IMO with what he's provided as a kick returner and in other phases of that unit)
Sean McVay said OL Kevin Dotson will start Sunday vs Bears
January 16, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Sean McVay said OL Kevin Dotson will start Sunday vs Bears
The Rams’ playoff mantra is back on the 101 southbound near Encino
January 16, 2026 at 1:19 AM
The Rams’ playoff mantra is back on the 101 southbound near Encino
"We're not going to sit here and waste our emotional energy on things that we can't control."
Rams brace for, but not focused on, possible single-digit temperatures in Chicago for divisional round:
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Rams brace for, but not focused on, possible single-digit temperatures in Chicago for divisional round:
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'We're not going to sit here and waste our emotional energy on things that we can't control': Rams brace for, but not focused on, possible single-digit temperatures in Chicago for divisional round
How the Rams are handling the chilly temperatures that will await them and the Bears at Soldier Field on Sunday.
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January 16, 2026 at 12:05 AM
"We're not going to sit here and waste our emotional energy on things that we can't control."
Rams brace for, but not focused on, possible single-digit temperatures in Chicago for divisional round:
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Rams brace for, but not focused on, possible single-digit temperatures in Chicago for divisional round:
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Rams OL Kevin Dotson talks returning to practice, outlook for Sunday's divisional round game at Bears
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Feature: Kevin Dotson talks returning to practice, outlook for Sunday's divisional round game at Bears
Rams offensive lineman Kevin Dotson took the first step toward a possible return from injury this weekend as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
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January 15, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Rams OL Kevin Dotson talks returning to practice, outlook for Sunday's divisional round game at Bears
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Mutual respect between Sean McVay, Ben Johnson as Rams and Bears prepare for Sunday's division round game
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Mutual respect between Sean McVay, Ben Johnson as Rams and Bears prepare for Sunday's division round game
Sunday's game pits two play-calling heads coaches who led two of the league's most productive offenses in 2025 against each other.
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January 14, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Mutual respect between Sean McVay, Ben Johnson as Rams and Bears prepare for Sunday's division round game
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Since Rams are holding a walkthrough today, tomorrow's practice will give them a good gauge of how Dotson's doing, per McVay.
Sean McVay said OL Kevin Dotson will be a limited participant in today's practice.
"He's got a good look in his eye. I know his intentions are to be able to go play and go do his thing, and so we're excited about that."
"He's got a good look in his eye. I know his intentions are to be able to go play and go do his thing, and so we're excited about that."
January 14, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Since Rams are holding a walkthrough today, tomorrow's practice will give them a good gauge of how Dotson's doing, per McVay.
Sean McVay said OL Kevin Dotson will be a limited participant in today's practice.
"He's got a good look in his eye. I know his intentions are to be able to go play and go do his thing, and so we're excited about that."
"He's got a good look in his eye. I know his intentions are to be able to go play and go do his thing, and so we're excited about that."
January 14, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Sean McVay said OL Kevin Dotson will be a limited participant in today's practice.
"He's got a good look in his eye. I know his intentions are to be able to go play and go do his thing, and so we're excited about that."
"He's got a good look in his eye. I know his intentions are to be able to go play and go do his thing, and so we're excited about that."
Matthew Stafford said his sprained finger feels "great." Won't wear any protection on it, nor does he expect the Chicago weather forecast to affect how it feels.
January 14, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Matthew Stafford said his sprained finger feels "great." Won't wear any protection on it, nor does he expect the Chicago weather forecast to affect how it feels.
Game-winning touchdown catch in wild-card game latest highlight-reel moment in career season for Colby Parkinson
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Feature: Game-winning touchdown catch in wild-card game latest highlight-reel moment in career season for Colby Parkinson
As Rams have leaned more on 13 personnel, tight end Colby Parkinson has flourished and helped it succeed.
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January 14, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Game-winning touchdown catch in wild-card game latest highlight-reel moment in career season for Colby Parkinson
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Rams signed OLB Nick Hampton from the practice squad to the active roster and officially placed CB Ahkello Witherspoon (shoulder) on Injured Reserve
January 13, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Rams signed OLB Nick Hampton from the practice squad to the active roster and officially placed CB Ahkello Witherspoon (shoulder) on Injured Reserve
Updated story: Rams-Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago will be a 3:30 pm PT kickoff Sunday on NBC and Peacock
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Rams to face Bears in Divisional Round of playoffs
The Rams are Chicago-bound to face the Bears in the divisional round of the playoffs.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:27 AM
Updated story: Rams-Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago will be a 3:30 pm PT kickoff Sunday on NBC and Peacock
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Rams-Bears: 3:30 pm PT/6:30 PM ET Sunday on NBC
January 13, 2026 at 4:20 AM
Rams-Bears: 3:30 pm PT/6:30 PM ET Sunday on NBC
Sean McVay said he's studied Ben Johnson "really closely" going back to Johnson's time w/ the Lions, praised both his philosophy and flexibility in applying those foundational principles to different types of QBs, as well as "a timely feel for wanting to be able to mix in some things."
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January 12, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Sean McVay said he's studied Ben Johnson "really closely" going back to Johnson's time w/ the Lions, praised both his philosophy and flexibility in applying those foundational principles to different types of QBs, as well as "a timely feel for wanting to be able to mix in some things."
Full quote:
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Nine years ago today, the Rams hired Sean McVay as their head coach:
- Winning record in 8 of 9 seasons
- Playoffs in 7 of 9 seasons (10+ wins in each of those years)
- NFC West winners in 4 of 9 seasons; 1st or 2nd place in 7 of 9
- Two Super Bowl appearances (won SB LVI)
- Winning record in 8 of 9 seasons
- Playoffs in 7 of 9 seasons (10+ wins in each of those years)
- NFC West winners in 4 of 9 seasons; 1st or 2nd place in 7 of 9
- Two Super Bowl appearances (won SB LVI)
January 12, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Nine years ago today, the Rams hired Sean McVay as their head coach:
- Winning record in 8 of 9 seasons
- Playoffs in 7 of 9 seasons (10+ wins in each of those years)
- NFC West winners in 4 of 9 seasons; 1st or 2nd place in 7 of 9
- Two Super Bowl appearances (won SB LVI)
- Winning record in 8 of 9 seasons
- Playoffs in 7 of 9 seasons (10+ wins in each of those years)
- NFC West winners in 4 of 9 seasons; 1st or 2nd place in 7 of 9
- Two Super Bowl appearances (won SB LVI)
More on what Rams HC Sean McVay had to say regarding the statuses of Kevin Dotson, Matthew Stafford, Terrance Ferguson, Josh Wallace and Ahkello Witherspoon heading into the divisional round against the Bears:
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Injury Updates: McVay 'optimistic' Kevin Dotson will play vs. Bears; Matthew Stafford has sprained right index finger but will be good to go for divisional round, Ahkello Witherspoon being placed on I...
Rams head coach Sean McVay provides injury updates on offensive lineman Kevin Dotson, quarterback Matthew Stafford, tight end Terrance Ferguson and cornerbacks Ahkello Witherspoon and Josh Wallace as ...
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January 12, 2026 at 5:44 PM
More on what Rams HC Sean McVay had to say regarding the statuses of Kevin Dotson, Matthew Stafford, Terrance Ferguson, Josh Wallace and Ahkello Witherspoon heading into the divisional round against the Bears:
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Sean McVay said Ahkello Witherspoon re-aggravated the shoulder injury he sustained in the regular season and miss the remainder of the playoffs. Witherspoon will be placed on IR
January 12, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Sean McVay said Ahkello Witherspoon re-aggravated the shoulder injury he sustained in the regular season and miss the remainder of the playoffs. Witherspoon will be placed on IR
Sean McVay said they're optimistic about OL Kevin Dotson playing against Bears
January 12, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Sean McVay said they're optimistic about OL Kevin Dotson playing against Bears
Sean McVay said Matthew Stafford has a sprain on his index finger but will be good to go for Sunday at Bears
January 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Sean McVay said Matthew Stafford has a sprain on his index finger but will be good to go for Sunday at Bears
Rams to face Bears in Divisional Round of playoffs on Sunday, January 18 at Soldier Field; kickoff time to be announced Monday night:
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Rams to face Bears in Divisional Round of playoffs
The Rams are Chicago-bound to face the Bears in the divisional round of the playoffs.
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January 12, 2026 at 4:16 AM
Rams to face Bears in Divisional Round of playoffs on Sunday, January 18 at Soldier Field; kickoff time to be announced Monday night:
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Just announced on the SNF broadcast:
Rams-Bears divisional round game will take place Sunday, January 18 at Soldier Field.
Kickoff time will be announced tomorrow night.
Rams-Bears divisional round game will take place Sunday, January 18 at Soldier Field.
Kickoff time will be announced tomorrow night.
January 12, 2026 at 4:11 AM
Just announced on the SNF broadcast:
Rams-Bears divisional round game will take place Sunday, January 18 at Soldier Field.
Kickoff time will be announced tomorrow night.
Rams-Bears divisional round game will take place Sunday, January 18 at Soldier Field.
Kickoff time will be announced tomorrow night.
With the 49ers' win over the Eagles, Rams will head to Chicago to take on Bears in Divisional Round of playoffs
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Rams to face Bears in Divisional Round of playoffs
The Rams are Chicago-bound to face the Bears in the divisional round of the playoffs.
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January 12, 2026 at 12:48 AM
With the 49ers' win over the Eagles, Rams will head to Chicago to take on Bears in Divisional Round of playoffs
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Huh, so that is possible
January 11, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Huh, so that is possible