For the Los Angeles Rams, the foundation felt suddenly shaky midweek, as the protective wall around their star quarterback, Matthew Stafford , began to show alarming cracks. The dreaded “DNP” designation appeared next to three key linemen— Rob Havenstein, Kevin Dotson, and Steve Avila, all nursing ankle issues. Yet on Thursday, the ominous triple “DNP” vanished.

The Rams announced a significant update: right tackle Rob Havenstein and guard Kevin Dotson were upgraded to limited participants. Even star receiver Davante Adams , a 6-time Pro Bowler with 11,895 career yards and 103 touchdowns to his name, returned to full participation after a rest day. The tide had turned. The concerns that loomed so large just 24 hours prior began their rapid retreat, affirming that the team’s

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