Overview
- Kickoff is set for 5:15 p.m. PST on Sunday at SoFi Stadium with national coverage on NBC featuring Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth and Melissa Stark.
- Los Angeles placed three starters on injured reserve earlier in the week, sidelining tight end Tyler Higbee, right tackle Rob Havenstein and safety Quentin Lake for a minimum of four weeks.
- Tampa Bay ruled out cornerback Jamel Dean, edge rusher Hassan Reddick, running back Bucky Irving and guard Ben Bredeson, while Chris Godwin, Markees Watts and Benjamin Morrison are listed as questionable.
- The matchup features the NFC West-leading Rams at 8-2 against the NFC South-leading Buccaneers at 6-4.
- Betting previews list Los Angeles as the favorite, with recommendations reported for Rams -6.5, Puka Nacua over 7.5 receptions and a Sean Tucker anytime touchdown.