The Rams won’t have Cooper Kupp (hamstring), and injured reserve is a possibility. The depth chart at the team’s website indicates Ben Skowronek is the backup to Kupp, with Van Jefferson and Tutu Atwell the other starters, but Puka Nacua looks like the receiver maybe worth a last-round gamble in large league. Nacua had a strong camp, looking like the receiver most likely to become their top option sans Kupp.

Rhamondre Stevenson was out of practice today because of an illness; he’s questionable. He should be fine come Sunday, but merits a check of the inactives on Sunday. If Stevenson is inactive or not fully healthy, it will result in a larger role for Ezekiel Elliott. … DeVante Parker (knee) is listed as questionable, but Bill Belichick commonly uses that tag more than other coaches. Parker should be in his usual starting spot...

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