The Los Angeles Rams head into their Week 10 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals looking to extend a three-game winning streak. Their 20–13 win over Washington last Sunday continued that run, but the Rams will be without several important offensive players for this divisional contest.
Los Angeles is adjusting to the absence of Puka Nacua, who went on injured reserve after sustaining knee and toe injuries against Washington. Davante Adams and Jordan Whittington are also sidelined, leaving Matthew Stafford with fewer established receiving options. The Rams may need their remaining playmakers to step up while managing other injuries across the roster.
## Cardinals Rule Out Hjalte Froholdt, Jon Gaines II and Zachary Carter
Arizona has ruled out center Hjalte Froholdt, offensive lineman Jon Gaines II and defensive lineman Zachary Carter for the game against Los Angeles.
Froholdt is out with a concussion sustained against Seattle. The injury ends his streak of starting every game since joining the Cardinals in 2023. His absence, along with Gaines II’s, further strains Arizona’s offensive-line depth and could affect the team’s protection.
Carter will miss the game with a knee injury, leaving the Cardinals with one fewer option on the defensive front.
Six other Arizona players are listed as questionable: safety Andrew Wingard, who has a groin injury; cornerback Max Melton, who is dealing with knee and hand issues; defensive lineman Darius Robinson, with a wrist injury; and tight end Hunter Long, with a knee problem. Defensive lineman Roy Lopez is listed with toe and ankle injuries, while offensive lineman Jayden Williams has a knee issue.
Their availability could influence Arizona’s lineup and how the team approaches the game. The offensive-line absences may give the Rams an opportunity to pressure Arizona’s quarterback, though the Cardinals’ final personnel decisions will depend in part on the status of their questionable players.
## Rams Await Injury Decisions on Myles Garrett and Trent McDuffie
The Rams also have several important availability questions. Head coach Sean McVay expects outside linebacker Myles Garrett to play despite his questionable designation for a knee issue and rest. Garrett recorded three sacks against Washington.
“He’s feeling good,” McVay said Friday. “It’s more of just getting him feeling as good as possible.” McVay said Garrett had a good week and that the team expected him to build on his recent performance.
McVay was also optimistic about safety Kam Curl, who is questionable with a foot injury. Cornerback Trent McDuffie’s status is less certain. He returned to practice Friday as a limited participant while managing a back issue, and the decision will depend on how he responds to the physical workload.
“He was rolling, doing a lot of good stuff yesterday,” McVay said of McDuffie. The cornerback was hopeful of playing, McVay added, but his response to the workload would determine the final decision.
Los Angeles has ruled out offensive lineman Steve Avila with a hamstring injury and tight end Terrance Ferguson with ankle and hamstring injuries. Ferguson’s absence further reduces the Rams’ receiving options.
With Nacua and Adams on injured reserve, Los Angeles may lean more heavily on its running game. Kyren Williams leads the Rams with 593 rushing yards and six touchdowns, while Blake Corum has averaged at least 4.7 yards per carry over his last four games. Arizona is allowing 121.9 rushing yards per game, giving the Rams a potential path to stay productive on the ground.
Garrett’s expected availability and the final decisions on McDuffie and Curl remain important factors before kickoff.
