Cowboys versus. Rams: The most recent information as the Rams welcome back spectacular ace

Taking one final look at the Rams.

Friday notebook: Lucas Havrisik will be Rams’ kicker Sunday at Cowboys; Rob Havenstein (calf) will be questionable for Week 8 – Stu Jackson, TheRams.com

The Rams will have a newly-signed kicker this week at Dallas.

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – Lucas Havrisik will be the Rams’ kicker for their game on Sunday against the Cowboys in Dallas (10 a.m. PT, FOX), head coach Sean McVay confirmed Friday.

Regarding the direction they would take at that position, McVay on Wednesday had said the team would see how the week goes in terms of evaluating Havrisik during practice. McVay on Wednesday had also confirmed the team had worked out some kickers as well.

“He’s done a good job,” McVay said during his press conference before Friday’s practice. “He did a nice job yesterday. A lot of the things that we talked about that (special teams coordinator) Chase (Blackburn) and Spring (assistant special teams coach Jeremy Springer) liked came to life, and it was good to be able to see him perform the way he did yesterday.”

That means that Havrisik, who previously spent time on the Browns’ and Colts’ practice squads, is set to kick his first NFL regular season game on Sunday.

The Rams may be relying on Joe Noteboom against Cowboys – Blaine Grisak, TurfShowTimes.com

A backup tackle may be starting on the right side of the Rams’ offensive line.

The Los Angeles Rams may have taken an unexpected hit to their offensive line during practice this week. Right tackle Rob Havenstein is dealing with a calf injury and could miss Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Havenstein didn’t practice on Thursday, leaving his status in question for Sunday. Not having the consistent presence of Havenstein would obviously be a huge blow for the Rams offensive line. The right tackle has been a rock on the offensive line for most of his career, but especially the last two seasons. Havenstein has been rated as the 16th best tackle in the NFL this season via PFF. He would especially be missed in the run game where he ranks eighth this season in run-blocking.

Noteboom has played at right guard and left tackle for the Rams this season. He has one game at right tackle in his career. Back in 2021 against the Arizona Cardinals, Noteboom filled in for Havenstein who was out for COVID reasons. Noteboom gave up three pressures in that game and had a pass-blocking grade of 73.2.