Rams Week 15 snap counts: Backups step up with starters sidelined

[theramswire.usatoday.com] Rams Week 15 snap counts: Backups step up with starters sidelined


Cameron DaSilva
December 22, 2021 10:17 am PT
The Rams have always been a team that leans heavily on its starters, keeping them on the field for most of the game and rarely changing lineups on either side of the ball. But in the last two weeks, they’ve been forced to adapt due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the locker room.

Against the Seahawks on Tuesday night, the Rams had three new starters on the field due to Rob Havenstein, Jordan Fuller and Tyler Higbee still being sidelined by COVID.


Bobby Evans and Nick Scott played every snap, while Kendall Blanton was on the field for most of the game, too. Here’s a look at the snap counts from Week 15 broken down on offense and defense.

Offense

Bobby Evans filled in for Rob Havenstein and Joe Noteboom at right tackle after both players tested positive for COVID-19 and were forced to sit out. He played every snap alongside the other four starters up front.

Cooper Kupp led the wide receivers with 62 snaps, followed by Van Jefferson and his 61 snaps. Odell Beckham Jr. only played 76% of the snaps as the Rams varied their personnel groupings and also gave Ben Skowronek some opportunities in Beckham’s place.

Kendall Blanton assumed the role of Tyler Higbee for the second straight week, playing 65% of the snaps. Brycen Hopkins played a bunch as the No. 2 tight end and caught his first NFL pass, too.

At running back, Sony Michel still owns the backfield. He played 73% of the snaps compared to 27% for Darrell Henderson Jr., giving the Rams no reason to make a change at this time.