Rams opted not to activate WR Tutu Atwell from IR for Week 13

The Los Angeles Rams and Carolina Panthers will meet on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium for a Week 13 NFC showdown.

Ahead of the matchup, Los Angeles activated cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon from injured reserve after he missed significant time with a broken scapula. However, the Rams didn't activate wide receiver Tutu Atwell, who they also designated to return earlier this week.

This may just be a numbers issue, but it's notable considering how sure head coach Sean McVay seemed about Atwell playing earlier this week.

The 26-year-old has appeared in six games this season, catching just four passes for 164 yards and a touchdown. His 88-yard score against the Indianapolis Colts is still the longest reception by any player in the league this year.

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