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LA Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur
The race for the number one seed in the NFC continues for the Los Angeles Rams, as they are currently tied with divisional rival, the Seattle Seahawks, after both teams won their respective games in Week 15.
Now, a pivotal game is ahead for the Rams and Seahawks as both teams will face each other in an NFC West showdown on Thursday Night Football, with the winner taking sole possession of the top seed in the conference and the loser possibly being tied for the second-best seed with two more teams.
Los Angeles will likely be without their best red zone target in Davante Adams, as he is currently dealing with a hamstring injury and is listed as week-to-week, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
But on the other hand, the Rams could receive some help on the offensive side of the ball with two players now eligible to come off the injured reserve list who can play a huge part in taking complete control of the first seed in the NFC.
Rams OC Optimistic About Two Players On IR
GettyThe Rams could receive some help in the Week 16 matchup against a rival
The two longest tenured players on the Los Angeles Rams, tight end Tyler Higbee and offensive lineman Rob Havenstein, are both eligible to return from IR after dealing with their respective injuries.
In a game that could likely seal the team’s fate to get the bye in the first round of the playoffs, it would be crucial to get two players who have a lot of chemistry with Matthew Stafford.
Rams offensive coordinator asked about the possibility of either player being activated ahead of the game with the Seahawks, but left an indirect answer.
“Those are some things kind of like [Davante Adams] in terms of stuff we’re probably gonna discuss later in the day,” Mike LaFleur said.
The OC also refers to head coach Sean McVay, who will have the answers on whether the team will use either of the three players on TNF.
In 9 games for the Rams this season, Higbee has hauled in 20 receptions for 190 yards and 2 touchdowns. On the offensive front, Haventstein has allowed only 1 sack in the 7 games he has played in his 11th year in the NFL.
In a game that would be a huge step in helping the Rams lock the number one seed, LA could use some experienced help on the roster.
$22.5 Million Offensive Weapon Shining In Recent Weeks
GettyColby Parkinson is taking advantage of his opportunity
The Los Angeles Rams’ tight end position has seen a major improvement in production over the last few weeks.
Colby Parkinson has been the main tight end in the position group since Higbee went down and he is making the most of it.
In the four games since Tyler Higbee has been on IR, Parkinson has registered 175 receiving yards (almost the same amount as Higbee’s season total) and four touchdown passes.
Parkinson is also on track to have his career best in receiving yards at 322, while currently having 298 yards.
The tight end is playing his best football as the number one option at the position, but those numbers could dwindle if Higbee returns to the lineup any time soon.
Jason Garcia Jason Garcia is a sports contributor for Heavy Sports who joined the team in 2025, covering the New England Patriots, Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers. More about Jason Garcia
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