Los Angeles Rams Prepare for Week 8 Matchup Against Chargers Amid Roster Adjustments

The Los Angeles Rams enter Week 8 holding a 3-4 record and sit third in the NFC West, following a 35-21 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium (therams.com, NFL.com). Matthew Stafford recorded 195 passing yards, three passing touchdowns, and one interception with a 79.3% completion percentage in the Week 7 win, according to Yahoo Sports. Kyren Williams and Blake Corum each posted strong performances, with Williams rushing for 99 yards and a touchdown and Corum adding 93 yards and a touchdown (Yahoo Sports).

Who are the Rams playing next?

The Rams face the winless Los Angeles Chargers (0-6-0 record) at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 1:05 PM PST / 4:05 PM ET, with a broadcast scheduled on FOX (therams.com, CBS Sports). Following the matchup against the Chargers, the Rams travel to play the Washington Commanders on November 8 and the Arizona Cardinals on November 15 before a Week 11 bye. Therams.com and CBS Sports also note a Week 12 game against the Green Bay Packers on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at SoFi Stadium, which will feature a halftime performance by U2.

What is the status of the special teams and roster?

Head coach Sean McVay experimented with a two-kicker strategy in practice, planning for elevated practice squad kicker Joshua Karty to handle kickoffs and Brandon McManus to handle field goals and extra points, as reported by CBS Sports and Nate Atkins of The Athletic. Additionally, Sports Illustrated's Blaine Grisak reported that the Rams signed long snapper Jake McQuaide and linebacker Jon Rhattigan.

Who is on the injury report?

Linebacker Nate Landman cleared concussion protocol after recording 51 tackles, one pass defense, and two forced fumbles through six games, and carries no injury designation against the Chargers, per Adam Caplan and CBS Sports. However, several other players carry questionable designations:

• Trent McDuffie: Listed as questionable with a groin injury after being limited in practice all week (CBS Sports).
• Jordan Whittington: Questionable with a back issue that flared up in practice (CBS Sports).
• Colby Parkinson: Questionable with a ribs issue, having previously dealt with shoulder and knee injuries (CBS Sports, FOX Sports).
• Davante Adams: Placed on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury (CBS Sports, Sports Illustrated).
• Myles Garrett: Remains out with a knee injury, with Sean McVay stating he did not know if Garrett would return to practice (Sports Illustrated, Yahoo Sports).

Exact broadcast network time listings vary slightly between sources, with therams.com listing Week 8 at 1:05 PM PST on FOX and CBS Sports listing it at 4:05 PM ET. The ultimate participation of questionable players remains unconfirmed prior to kickoff.