Oct 12, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) is checked on by trainers during the second quarter of the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images Peter Casey-Imagn Images

Rams' Receive Bye Week at Perfect Time

Originally posted on Los Angeles Rams on SI
By Michael Canelo | Last updated Oct 19, 2025 3:12 PM ET

The Los Angeles Rams are a team that is going to be a top contender this season. They are going to be one of the favorites to come out of the NFC, and they are all in this season. The moves they made all offseason long and the way they added some players tell you what they are trying to do this season in Los Angeles.

When the Rams are playing their best football. They could beat any team. They have the team to do it, and they will do their best to get it done, which counts the most.

The one thing that is concerning right now for the Rams is the injuries they have on their team. They have hit a bit of a stretch where they are seeing more players going down than they had to start the season. That is one thing this team cannot afford if they want to make a deep run in the playoffs. They are doing their best to get these players back, but they want to make sure they are 100 percent. The last thing the Rams want to do is send a player on the field too early and reinjure them.

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Rams Bye Week Comes at Right Time

A few of the players who are injured from the Rams come on the offensive end. The first one is superstar wide receiver Puka Nacua. Nacua was injured in Week 6. Nacua is dealing with an ankle injury that keeps him out of action in Week 7. That is a huge blow for this Rams offense as Nacua was having another great season. Nacua is the team's No. 1 receiver and is one of the best receivers in the NFL.

The other player comes on the offensive line. Rob Havenstein also missed the game in Week 7. That is a blow to the offensive line. He is looking to come back when he is 100 percent and give the team a good offensive lineman.

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The good thing for the Rams is that they are heading into their bye week in Week 8. This is a great time for these players to have extra time to get back on track to be on the field. This will be an important bye with for the Rams and these players. It could not have come at a better time.

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