Rams Final Injury Report Gives Team Vital Uplift as Team Prepares to Face Eagles

The LA Rams have endured a season filled with challenges, including must-win games, overwhelming doubt, and an uphill battle against the odds.

Starting the season with a 1-4 record, the team hardly looked ready for a postseason run. Yet, for the second straight year, the Rams have used their BYE week to transform into a force to be reckoned with.

Turning their fortunes around, the Rams followed their rough start with a 9-3 stretch, finishing the regular season at 10-7. Many believe the team could have ended with an 11-6 record had they not rested their starters in Week 18.

Strategic Rest Pays Off
Resting key players was a calculated decision. While the Rams offense didn’t put up eye-popping numbers against the Minnesota Vikings, the defense delivered a dominant performance. Sacking Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold nine times, the Rams smothered the opposition’s high-powered offense en route to a 27-9 victory.

The Wild Card Round of the 2025 NFL Playoffs did leave four Rams players dealing with reported injuries. Still, the decision to rest starters in Week 18 seems to have paid off, as no new injuries occurred against the Vikings. Tight end Tyler Higbee also made a full recovery and is no longer listed on the team’s injury report.

Rams Injury Report
As the team gears up for their matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, several players are listed on the final injury report:

• Out:
  • DT Larrell Murchison (Foot)
  • ILB Troy Reeder (Hamstring)
• Questionable:
  • OT Alaric Jackson (Chest)
  • CB Ahkello Witherspoon (Thigh)
  • NT Bobby Brown III (Shoulder)
  • IOL Justin Dedich (Illness)

The Rams are counting on these questionable starters to be available. Alaric Jackson has anchored the offensive line, Ahkello Witherspoon has excelled in the secondary, and Bobby Brown III will be critical in containing Eagles running back Saquon Barkley. Head coach Sean McVay has expressed optimism, stating all three are expected to play.

Sean McVay said Ahkello Witherspoon, Justin Dedich, Bobby Brown III and Alaric Jackson will be listed as questionable, but all are expected to play Sunday vs. Eagles

— Stu Jackson (@StuJRams) January 17, 2025

Eagles Injury Report
The Eagles, while appearing strong overall, are not without their setbacks. Notable absences include:

• Out:
  • DT Byron Young (Hamstring)
• Injured Reserve:
  • LB Nakobe Dean
  • DE Brandon Graham
  • DB James Bradberry IV
  • Others

Both Dean and Graham were instrumental in the Eagles’ Week 12 victory over the Rams but will miss this crucial game. While wide receiver DeVonta Smith’s return boosts the Eagles’ offense, snowy conditions forecasted for game day may limit passing opportunities, shifting the battle to the trenches.

Game Outlook
The Rams, with all key starters expected to play, appear well-prepared to face the Eagles despite the challenging weather. The focus will be on a physical contest in adverse conditions, favoring teams equipped for trench warfare.

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