Rams sitting key players against Chiefs in preseason opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 7:58 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

The Los Angeles Rams are set to face the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday, with head coach Sean McVay opting to rest key starters. Quarterback Matthew Stafford, running backs Kyren Williams and Blake Corum, and receivers Davante Adams, Puka Nacua, and others will not play. Numerous backups and rookies are expected to receive significant playing time as the team evaluates personnel ahead of the regular season. McVay's strategy allows younger players to gain experience while keeping core players healthy for the upcoming campaign.
- •Matthew Stafford, Davante Adams, and several other starters will not play.
- •Rams will rely on backups and rookies to fill in against the Chiefs.
- •This preseason strategy is consistent with McVay's cautious approach.
- 7:58 PMYahoo Sports — Who's playing and who isn't for Rams against Chiefs on Saturday?
"Based on Sean McVay's track record, we can guess which players will and won't play in the preseason opener.
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