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Cooper Kupp ruled out for Week 1 game, could be placed on IR to start season

The Los Angeles Rams have officially ruled out wide receiver Cooper Kupp for their Week 1 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, according to head coach Sean McVay. The 2021 Offensive Player of the Year and Super Bowl MVP suffered a hamstring-related injury early in training camp and despite making an effort to return late last month, had a setback that resulted in seeing a specialist this week. The Rams will now play without their top receiver and offensive weapon against the Seahawks, meaning that quarterback Matthew Stafford will have to rely on a new favorite target to start his third season with L.