Los Angeles Rams defensive back Ahkello Witherspoon was flagged for unnecessary roughness during the first half of Sunday's NFL playoff game against the

Ahkello Witherspoon has become a valuable player in the secondary for the Los Angeles Rams, taking over for Cobie Durant as a starter opposite Darious Williams. He remained a starter in Monday night's playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings and was playing

The Rams have to be thrilled with the way their defense finished the season. The pass rush recorded 16 sacks in the playoffs, the secondary shut down Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, and they allowed fewer than 10 points in four of their last five games that the starters played.

A pair of key Rams defenders exited in the second half amid their unit's dominance vs. Minnesota. Here's the latest.

Witherspoon (thigh) is officially questionable for Sunday's NFC divisional-round contest against the Eagles, but he's expected to be able to suit up, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports. Witherspoon suffered a thigh injury in Monday's wild-card win against the Vikings and missed most of the second half of the contest.

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Read the recent NFL news and rumors for fantasy football. Los Angeles Rams defensive back Ahkello Witherspoon (thigh) was listed as

The Rams could lose one high profile coach from Sean McVay's staff, with new Bears head coach Ben Johnson targeting this assistant.

Because of injuries, the Rams' depth has been tested and unsung heroes such as Cobie Durant and Ahkello Witherspoon have been invaluable to L.A.'s success.

The Los Angeles Rams are moving on to the divisional round of the playoffs after beating the Minnesota Vikings Monday night.

Los Angeles dominated Minnesota from start to finish, wreaking havoc on the defensive end. During the "Monday Night Football" matchup, the Rams made postseason history. On Monday, the Rams became the first team ever to have two cornerbacks record a sack in a playoff game since 1982.

Figuring out Stafford's next step is key for the Rams, along with decisions on high-priced veterans and the O-line.