Darrell Henderson RB FA Sun 12/5/21 12:53 PM
Darrell Henderson
RB FA
Henderson (thigh) should be available for Sunday afternoon's game against the Jaguars, though he's not expected to be the feature back, Jay Glazer reported on the Fox Sunday pregame show.
EDGE Analysis
This makes the pregame warmups 90 minutes before the game all that much more important. This situation remains as clear as mud. Sony Michel will likely get more work than usual, and Henderson might just be available on an emergency basis.
Darrell Henderson RB FA Sun 12/5/21 7:45 AM
Darrell Henderson
RB FA
Henderson, who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, plans to test out his injured thigh in a warmup prior to the 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff, but the Rams aren't optimistic the running back will play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Even if Henderson does suit up, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network suggests that Los Angeles' top back may not have a full workload in the contest. If that's the case, Sony Michel could be in store for a sizable workload on the ground, particularly if the Rams are able to establish an early lead against the 2-9 Jaguars. Official confirmation of Henderson's Week 13 status will arrive when the Rams declare their inactives 90 minutes prior to kickoff.
Darrell Henderson RB FA Fri 12/3/21 5:08 PM
Darrell Henderson
RB FA
Henderson (thigh) returned to practice Friday as a limited participant and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Jacksonville, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rams head coach Sean McVay already revealed that Henderson and Odell Beckham (hip) will be game-time decisions ahead of Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff, but only Beckham was deemed as expected to play. If Henderson is made inactive, Sony Michel could be tasked with a three-down role, much like he handled Week 3 (74 percent snap share, 20 carries, four targets), when Henderson missed a win over Tampa Bay due to a rib injury. With depth back and special teamer Buddy Howell (thigh) already ruled out for Sunday's game, the Rams may promote Javian Hawkins and/or Mekhi Sargent from the practice squad before Sunday even if they anticipate Henderson playing.
Darrell Henderson RB FA Fri 12/3/21 2:46 PM
Darrell Henderson
RB FA
Coach Sean McVay said Henderson (thigh) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The same goes for WR Odell Beckham (thigh), though in his case McVay said he'd be surprised if the wideout didn't play, while a similar comment regarding Henderson was noticeably absent. The Rams' starting back thus appears truly questionable, with Sony Michel set to fill in and likely handle a large workload if Henderson lands on the inactive list before Sunday's 4:05 ET kickoff.
Darrell Henderson RB FA Thu 12/2/21 8:17 PM
Darrell Henderson
RB FA
Henderson (thigh) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Henderson has yet to get on the practice field this week due to the thigh injury that he suffered in this past Sunday's loss in Green Bay. He does have one more session to prove his health before the Rams post their final Week 13 practice report. If he's limited or sidelined Sunday against the Jaguars, Sony Michel is the next man up in L.A.'s backfield.
Darrell Henderson RB FA Wed 12/1/21 5:28 PM
Darrell Henderson
RB FA
Henderson didn't take part in Wednesday's walkthrough due to a thigh injury, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Per Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic, coach Sean McVay relayed Monday that Henderson came out of the Rams' Week 12 loss at Green Bay with a quad issue, but it since has been reclassified to be to his thigh. The injury isn't expected to be a long-term concern, but it remains to be seen if Henderson will be able to join his teammates on the practice field Thursday and/or Friday. Sony Michel would be the primary beneficiary if Henderson is limited or out come game day.
Darrell Henderson RB FA Mon 11/29/21 7:35 PM
Darrell Henderson
RB FA
Henderson emerged from Sunday's loss in Green Bay with a quadriceps injury, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Coach Sean McVay relayed Monday that Henderson could be "limited" in practice this week due to the health concern, but it shouldn't be a long-term issue. While Henderson was seen donning a wrap on his quad Sunday, he paced the Rams backfield with 20 touches for 73 yards from scrimmage and one TD on an 81 percent share of the offensive snaps. Elsewhere at running back, Sony Michel handled the other 19 percent but logged just four touches for 25 total yards.
Darrell Henderson RB FA Sun 11/28/21 10:31 PM
Darrell Henderson
RB FA
Henderson recorded 16 carries for 55 yards in Sunday's 36-28 loss to the Packers. He added four receptions for 18 yards and a touchdown.
EDGE Analysis
Henderson rebounded from a volume perspective after seeing only five carries in the team's Week 10 loss to earn at least 20 touches in a game for the third time on the campaign. He wasn't all that efficient on the ground, as he averaged only 3.4 yards per carry and his longest rush went for only seven yards. However, Henderson did produce well as a receiver, as he found the end zone on a six-yard reception late in the second quarter and recorded four catches for the second consecutive game. Most importantly, Henderson continued to serve as the Rams' clear lead back heading into a Week 13 matchup against the Jaguars.
Darrell Henderson RB FA Mon 11/15/21 11:22 PM
Darrell Henderson
RB FA
Henderson rushed five times for 31 yards and caught four of six targets for 10 yards in Monday night's 31-10 loss to the 49ers.
EDGE Analysis
Henderson fell victim to the flow of Monday game, which saw the Rams trailing with their offense on the sideline for the majority of the contest. However, he also was examined for a concussion during the second half, but fortunately was able to return. Although backup Sony Michel wasn't very productive either, managing just six touches for 31 yards, Henderson still now enters Los Angeles' bye week coming off his worst output of the season. The tailback will strive to make a larger impact while hoping for more opportunities in Week 12 versus the Packers.
Darrell Henderson RB FA Mon 11/15/21 9:16 PM
Darrell Henderson
RB FA
Henderson returned to Monday's game in San Francisco after a concussion evaluation, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Henderson missed the bulk of back-to-back possessions for the Rams but got back on the field for the team's fourth drive. He'll continue to operate as L.A.'s lead runner out of the backfield, with Sony Michel and Buddy Howell the other options in reserve.