After entering the day with a relatively immaculate injury report ahead of a critical matchup against the 6-2 Detroit Lions, your 4-4 Los Angeles Chargers will be now missing a critical edge rusher.
Per Daniel Popper of The Athletic, Chris Rumph II hurt his foot during team warmups in preparation for this afternoon’s game. He has been ruled out for the matchup, unfortunately.
Thus far this season, the 6’2″, 244-pound third-year linebacker has accrued five total tackles (four solo), 1.5 stuffs and one football recovery.
The son of Minnesota Vikings defensive line coach Chris Rumph, Rumph II was selected with the No. 118 pick in the 2021 draft out of Duke.
Los Angeles will have its work cut out for it today at SoFi Stadium, as it looks to vanquish a formidable Lions squad, one of the toughest outs in the entire NFC, that has won five of its last six contests.
On Sunday afternoon, the Detroit Lions will look to continue their winning ways when they hit the road to take on a dangerous Los Angeles Chargers team. With a win, the Lions would move to 7-2 on the season, as they would keep pace with the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Playoff picture. If the Lions are going to walk away with a big win, they will need the offense to step up. Here is who I believe will be on the Lions starting offense today against the Chargers.
Who will be on the Detroit Lions Starting Offense?
- QB – Jared Goff
- RB – David Montgomery
- WR – Amon-Ra St. Brown
- WR – Josh Reynolds
- WR – Jameson Williams
- TE – Sam LaPorta
- LT – Taylor Decker
- LG – Jonah Jackson
- C – Frank Ragnow
- RG – Graham Glasgow
- RT – Penei Sewell
What’s New
The Lions are as healthy as they have been since Week 1, and as you can see, Jonah Jackson, Frank Ragnow, and David Montgomery are all back in the starting lineup. Earlier in the week, Dan Campbell announced that Glasgow has passed Vaitai (injured) on the depth chart, so expect the former Michigan Wolverines standout to remain the starter at right guard as long as he plays well.
Bottom Line: Lions Poised for a Strong Offensive Display
The lineup, headlined by Jared Goff at quarterback and supported by a robust set of receivers and linemen, sets the stage for a potentially explosive performance. This game presents an opportunity for the Lions to not only advance to a 7-2 record but also to assert their prowess in the NFC Playoff landscape. The health and composition of their starting offense could be the key to unlocking a significant victory against a formidable Chargers team.
