Nick Scott Injury: Ruled Out For Sunday's Game

Overview

Nick Scott, the starting strong safety for the Los Angeles Rams, has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals due to a rib injury. Scott suffered the injury in the Rams' Week 14 loss to the Green Bay Packers and has been limited in practice all week.

Injury Details

Scott's rib injury is a result of a hard hit he took from Packers running back Aaron Jones in the fourth quarter of the Rams' Week 14 loss. Scott was able to finish the game, but he was in obvious pain and had to be helped off the field after the game.

An MRI on Monday confirmed that Scott had suffered a rib injury. The injury is not expected to be long-term, but it is serious enough to keep him out of Sunday's game.

Impact on the Rams

Scott's absence will be a big blow to the Rams' defense. Scott is one of the team's best tacklers and is also a key part of the Rams' pass defense. With Scott out, the Rams will likely start Taylor Rapp at strong safety.

Rapp is a talented player, but he is not as experienced as Scott. The Rams will need Rapp to step up and play well in Scott's absence.

Outlook

Scott is expected to miss at least one game, but it is possible that he could miss more depending on the severity of his injury. The Rams will provide an update on Scott's status after Sunday's game.