Nine months ago, the Rams’ Cooper Kupp was the toast of Los Angeles and a Super Bowl Most Valuable Player. It’s been all downhill ever since.
The NFL’s top receiver posted fine, but now spectacular, numbers in the first nine games. But he suffered an ankle injury near the end of last Sunday’s game against Arizona and needed surgery. He is out at least four weeks and is very likely done for the season because of the Rams’ non-contender status.
He’s far from the only top receiver who will be watching this week.