Dotson plays through an ankle issue, a key factor for Rams interior protection. His availability impacts run-blocking and pocket stability, influencing Stafford’s time to throw and the frequency of quick, safe passes.

Dotson returned to practice in a limited capacity as he tries to be ready for Sunday. An ankle issue sidelined him in the prior game, making his health status a key early-week focus for fantasy lineups and Rams’ depth charts.

Dotson’s status looms as a potential Week 2 disruptor: if he’s out, interior guard duties shift to Limmer/Dedich. Dotson’s presence is a barometer for Rams’ guard play and protection against Simmons’ interior power.

Dotson’s ankle sprain puts interior protection in flux; week-to-week status means depth players must step up and could shift run-blocking dynamics and pass protection, especially on inside runs and protection schemes against Titans’ edge pressure.

Dotson’s ankle injury puts interior protection at risk and could force interior reshuffles. If Dotson sits, the Rams’ interior run lanes and pocket integrity could suffer, pressuring Stafford more from the middle and complicating blitz pickup.