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Avila aggravated a hamstring injury and starts out the week not practicing. Rams head coach Sean McVay said Monday that Avila will miss some time, but may not go on injured reserve as the Rams are out of return slots. Expect Avila to miss Week 10 against the Cardinals.

It’ll likely be Justin Decich at guard for the Rams again on Sunday against Jalen Carter and company. McVay added that Colby Parkinson (ankle) is questionable for the contest. No Rams tight ends currently qualify as major fantasy plays.

The Rams will get one of their guards back after Kevin Dotson (also ankle) was cleared off the injury report for Week 2. Beaux Limmer figures to get Avila’s snaps at guard. Parkinson’s absence doesn’t majorly impact the Rams passing tree since it mostly condensed into Davante Adams and Puka Nacua in Week 1.