It is safe to say that the high ankle sprain that kept Cooper Kupp sidelined for five weeks (including a bye) is no longer an issue. In the Rams' 26-20 win over the Seahawks on Sunday the wide receiver had 11 catches on 14 targets for 104 yards, leading the team in each category. Kupp was heavily favored by quarterback Matthew Stafford even before Puka Nacua's ejection just before halftime, collecting nine targets in the first half alone. Also encouraging was seeing his snap share leap up another week removed from his injury. After participating in just over half of the Rams' plays last week against the Vikings, Kupp was on the field for 63 of 77 offensive snaps in the Rams' overtime victory. Los Angeles gets Miami in Week 10 and even though the Dolphins have been more susceptible to the run than the pass this year, Kupp's rapport with Stafford keeps him in must-start territory.

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Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp posted 11 receptions for 104 yards on 14 targets in Week 9 against the Seattle Seahawks.

Fantasy Spin: Kupp is back to 100 percent healthy, and he just keeps cooking right along. Puka Nacua was kicked out of the game for throwing a punch, but Kupp was well on his way to double-digit targets even before that. He remains a solid WR1 in PPR fantasy leagues, with slightly lesser appeal in standard formats. The Rams host the Miami Dolphins in Week 10 on Monday Night Football.

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Rams' WR Cooper Kupp had 11 receptions for 104 yards but no touchdowns in Sunday's win in Seattle.

The Athletic's Dianna Russini doesn't expect the Los Angeles Rams to trade veteran wide receiver Cooper Kupp by Tuesday's NFL trade deadline despite being open to moving him this time a week ago. On the flip side, the Rams are trying to move cornerback Tre'Davious White. Kupp returned last Thursday night in the win over the Minnesota Vikings from an ankle injury that he suffered in Week 2. The 31-year-old caught five of his eight target for 51 yards and a touchdown and now has 23 catches on 35 targets for 198 yards and two touchdowns in his three games played in 2024. Kupp took a back seat to second-year wideout Puka Nacua, who was returning from a knee injury he suffered in Week 1, but as long as Kupp is able to remain healthy the rest of the way, he'll be a must-start fantasy receiver. He should be considered a low-end WR1 on Sunday versus the division-rival Seattle Seahawks.

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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp looks to return to WR1 form after his solid return in Week 8, even though fellow wideout Puka Nacua (knee) overshadowed him. He caught five passes on eight targets for 51 yards and a receiving touchdown. Week 9 presents a solid matchup against a Seattle Seahawks defense that ranks 16th in fantasy points allowed to opposing wide receivers. Nacua's status against Seattle is uncertain, meaning more targets could be heading Kupp's way if Nacua is ruled out. Darius Slayton, Deebo Samuel Sr., and Khalil Shakir have all gone over 100 yards receiving in recent weeks against them. The Rams' offense seems to be back in peak form with all of their weapons back. Expect his target share to continue to go up each week, as history has shown when Matthew Stafford is under center. Kupp should be started with confidence in all lineups and check in as RotoBaller's WR10 in the Week 9 rankings.

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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp returned from his four-game absence at the same time Puka Nacua came back, and they brought the offensive firepower along with them. Kupp registered eight targets, five receptions, 51 yards, and one touchdown to help push the team to a 3-4 record with the 30-20 win over the Minnesota Vikings. The only other pass-catcher with more targets was Nacua, and Kupp finished with the second-most receiving yards and longest catch of the game. He'll look to keep this momentum going in a Week 9 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks.

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Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp caught five passes for 51 yards and a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday, Oct. 24. Kupp was targeted eight times.

Fantasy Spin: Kupp, who caught 14 passes for 110 yards and a TD in his only other full game this year, didn't match his crazy Week 1 production, which included being targeted 21 times, but Thursday was his first full game with Puka Nacua around. How the split will play out is an interesting story, and at least against the Vikings it appeared they were more concerned with Kupp than Nacua. The veteran should be viewed as a midrange WR2 for now, and we'll see how things shake out next Sunday against Seattle.

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Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp (ankle) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 23, and is not on the injury report for Week 8.

Fantasy Spin: Kupp is on track to return to the lineup this week and should see a good amount of the targets in the passing game. He should be a starting option in all fantasy leagues.

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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (ankle) is off the injury report and is expected to play on Thursday evening according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Kupp has been sidelined since Week 3 after suffering an ankle injury during the second week of the season. In the season opener, the former Super Bowl MVP caught an impressive 14 receptions for 110 yards and a score off 21 targets. Before leaving early in Week 2, Kupp brought in four of his six targets. Fantasy managers should feel confident starting the 31-year-old in all formats on Thursday night as he should see a hefty target share and have top-10 positional upside in PPR formats facing a Minnesota defense who has allowed the most points to opposing wideouts.

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Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp (ankle) was a full participant in practice for the second straight day on Tuesday, Oct. 22. The injury report was an estimation.

Fantasy Spin: Despite being an estimation, the two full practices put Kupp, who almost played last week, on track to return in Week 8. Fellow wideout Puka Nacua (knee) was designated to return from injured reserve this week, but it remains to be seen if he'll actually suit up. The Rams figure to lean heavily on Kupp, making him a WR1.

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Los Angeles Rams LB Troy Reeder (hamstring) and DE Braden Fiske (back) did not practice on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Also, WR Jordan Whittington (shoulder), WR Puka Nacua (knee) and DL Neville Gallimore (shoulder) were limited and WR Cooper Kupp (ankle) and OL Joe Noteboom (ankle) practiced in full. The injury report was an estimation, as the Rams only held a walkthrough.

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Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp (ankle) may not remain with the team through the trade deadline, as the team is reportedly open to trading him and take on some salary to get a deal done, according to The Athletic's Dianna Russini.

Fantasy Spin: Considering how many good receivers were lost to injury this weekend, now may be the right time for the Rams to consider this move. Two of the more interesting and obvious suitors would be the Kansas City Chiefs (who lost Rashee Rice for the season and his replacement JuJu Smith-Schuster last week to a hamstring injury) and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who lost slot receiver Chris Godwin for the season and have former Rams offensive coordinator Liam Coen calling the plays. Either spot would be a great one for his fantasy managers, although it does not change the fact he has struggled with injuries since his historic 2021 season.

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The Athletic's Dianna Russini reports that the Los Angeles Rams have called multiple teams about possibly trading former Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp (ankle), according to sources. The Rams have indicated a willingness to take on some of Kupp's 2024 salary and are looking for a second-round draft selection in return. Kupp suffered an ankle sprain in Week 2 and hasn't played since, but he's expected to return for LA's Week 8 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings this Thursday night. The 31-year-old veteran was also looking more like the Offensive Player of the Year he was in 2021 in his first two games with 18 catches for 147 yards and one touchdown before his injury. The Kansas City Chiefs are one of the most banged-up teams at the receiver position, so they could make the most sense if the Rams are indeed dangling Kupp. Stay tuned.

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The Los Angeles Rams listed wide receiver Cooper Kupp (ankle) as a full participant on Monday's estimated practice report ahead of their Week 8 game this Thursday night against the Minnesota Vikings. The Rams fully expect Kupp to play on Thursday night for the first time since spraining his ankle in Week 2, but head coach Sean McVay said that Kupp's workload in his first game back is "to be determined." It will likely depend on good the 31-year-old veteran wideout looks over the next couple of days in practice. And even then, Kupp will carry a decent amount of risk in his first game back. Before his injury, Kupp was looking more like the version of himself that won Offensive Player of the Year in 2021, catching 18 of his 27 targets for 147 yards and a touchdown. With Puka Nacua (knee) still on Injured Reserve, too, Kupp should be heavily targeted whenever he is on the field.

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Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp (ankle) fully participated in practice Monday, Oct. 21. The Rams did not hold a practice Monday, so this is an estimation.

Fantasy Spin: Kupp was not able to play in the last game but seems to have a good chance to be on the field for the Week 8. He should be a starting option in all fantasy leagues if he is active for the game.

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Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that wide receiver Cooper Kupp's (ankle) workload for the upcoming Thursday night game in Week 8 against the Minnesota Vikings is "to be determined." "That'll be something that as we're putting it together and really diving into it, we'll have a better feel for, but definitely excited to have him back," McVay said. The Rams are expecting Kupp to play on Thursday for the first time since spraining his ankle back in Week 2, but it's unclear at this time if the 31-year-old will play a normal complement of snaps for LA's offense. Kupp only practiced on a limited basis last week and may not get in a full session on a short week before facing Minnesota, which will make him a volatile option for starting fantasy lineups in Week 8. But with Puka Nacua (knee) still on Injured Reserve, Kupp is going to be quarterback Matthew Stafford's preferred target when he's on the field.

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Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp (ankle) is expected to play against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8, head coach Sean McVay said Sunday, Oct. 20.

Fantasy Spin: Assuming he doesn't suffer a setback, expect Kupp to be busy in his return to action. In his only full game this season, he finished with 14 receptions on 21 targets.

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According to Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay, wide receiver Cooper Kupp (ankle) is expected to return for Thursday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. The wideout has been on the shelf with an ankle injury, although he's been recently inching closer toward a return. While there's a chance he's limited in his first game back, assuming he officially receives the green light, he's a must-start in any format. That said, Kupp's anticipated presence in Week 8 could mean fewer targets for Tutu Atwell, Demarcus Robinson, and Jordan Whittington.

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Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp (ankle) has been declared inactive for the Week 7 game.

Fantasy Spin: The team were hoping that Kupp would be ready to play, but it seems like he needs a bit more time before he is ready to play. Tutu Atwell and Jordan Whittington will be the main receivers for the Rams and can be flex options in leagues.

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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (ankle) is officially inactive for Week 7 against the Las Vegas Raiders. He had been listed as questionable but was trending in the wrong direction ahead of kickoff. The star pass-catcher has been sidelined since injuring his ankle in the middle of Week 2. He dominated during the season opener, catching 14 of 21 targets for 110 yards and one touchdown. As soon as he's healthy enough to play, he'll rank as a WR1 while catching passes from Matthew Stafford. In the meantime, Jordan Whittington and Tutu Atwell will step up as Los Angeles' top two wide receivers. Colby Parkinson and Demarcus Robinson will also remain heavily involved.

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