The Facts: Kupp is expected to miss six to eight weeks after undergoing surgery this past week for a high ankle sprain, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Diehards Line: The last-place Rams, who are 3-6 entering Sunday's contest against the New Orleans Saints and have just eight games remaining on their schedule, will need to bounce back to give Kupp a realistic chance to return this season. If the Rams can somehow string together enough wins to climb back into playoff contention, it would increase the chances that Kupp could possibly return later this season. But if Los Angeles' struggles continue, it most certainly means that Kupp would not be likely to play again until the 2023 season. Without Kupp, the Rams will need their other wide receivers to step up and make up for the production of one of the NFL's best players. Receivers Allen Robinson, Ben Skowronek and Van Jefferson already were receiving playing time, and Kupp's absence figures to free up opportunities for Tutu Atwell and undrafted free agent Lance McCutcheon.