Overview
- Donald missed the previous two games because of back soreness but was a full participant in Friday practice and told reporters he feels “great” and plans to play Monday night.
- The Rams have kept Donald on the 53-man roster while managing his snaps; in the two games he played after rejoining the team he totaled 68 defensive snaps with four tackles and one tackle for loss.
- Los Angeles will continue a short-stint rotation for Donald to protect his health and preserve his impact, a strategy that coaches say helps him stay fresh and let teammates produce against the run and pass.
- Myles Garrett remains on injured reserve after knee surgery and is eligible to have his return window opened after the Bills game, so Donald’s availability matters for the team’s pass-rush plans in the near term.
- Donald’s interior pressure can reduce quarterback escape lanes and draw double teams, which may free edge rushers and change Buffalo’s pocket dynamics and the Rams’ defensive game plan.