US EditionRams at Carolina Panthers: Who Has the Edge in the NFC Wild-Card Game?
Kevin Dotson, who started all 15 games before his ankle injury, will be replaced by Justin Dedich as the Rams prepare for the wild-card game against the Panthers.
- On Thursday, Rams coach Sean McVay ruled out right guard Kevin Dotson with an ankle injury for the wild-card game at Bank of America Stadium Saturday.
- After injuring his ankle in the Week 16 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, Kevin Dotson, who started all 15 games before, is progressing but won’t play, McVay said.
- Replacing Dotson, Justin Dedich, second-year Los Angeles Rams guard, will face Panthers DT Derrick Brown, 320 pounds, with chip or double-team blocks from center Coleman Shelton and running backs.
- Without Dotson, Derrick Brown could gain favorable matchups, raising the need for a team effort to contain him while Los Angeles Rams must get a fast start and limit turnovers to move within three wins of a Super Bowl.
- On Nov. 30, Carolina beat Los Angeles; the Rams get Davante Adams back and still feature Puka Nacua, while forecasters predict a warm, windy Saturday with a 50 percent chance of rain.
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