The Los Angeles Rams, led by head coach Sean McVay, have announced that Carson Wentz will be the starting quarterback in their Week 18 game against the San Francisco 49ers, as reported by Mike Garafolo. This marks Wentz's first start of the season and his first in just over a year. The Rams, who have clinched a playoff spot and will finish as either the 6th or 7th seed in the NFC, are resting several starters including QB Matthew Stafford, RB Kyren Williams, WR Cooper Kupp, and DT Aaron Donald as they prepare for the postseason.
'Excited For It!' #Rams QB Carson Wentz Eager to Be in Starting Role on Sunday https://t.co/F7ocQUmmKs via @RamDigestSI
Rams giving Carson Wentz first start in over a year with playoffs ahead https://t.co/NY8JIGHECy
Rams QB Matthew Stafford, RB Kyren Williams among several starters resting at 49ers. https://t.co/o9HQLYIDky
Wentz will be the fourth QB drafted first or second overall to start for Sean McVay’s Rams (Matthew Stafford, Jared Goff, Baker Mayfield). The Rams have played only seven games under McVay with a starting QB not drafted first or second overall, per @ESPNStatsInfo.
NEWS: Rams to start Carson Wentz against 49ers while resting Stafford, Kupp, Donald and others ⤵️ https://t.co/b4MQ5euvvE
More on Rams plan to rest some starters, start Carson Wentz on Sunday https://t.co/8WnuKsaM0E
Sean McVay said QB Carson Wentz will start Sunday against the 49ers.
Sean McVay confirms @MikeGarafolo's report. Carson Wentz starts at QB Sunday.
Sean McVay confirms the Rams will start Carson Wentz at QB on Sunday vs. 49ers.
Carson Wentz will start for the Rams in Week 18 against the 49ers as Matthew Stafford rests for the playoffs https://t.co/qBUdTMh9lp
Rams to start QB Carson Wentz in regular-season finale with playoff berth secured, per @MikeGarafolo https://t.co/2YaNgzyWp4 https://t.co/3HnfkA0qv4
With the Rams resting Matthew Stafford, Carson Wentz will get the start in Week 18. 🐏 https://t.co/4s5JyoDN5N
Carson Wentz will be taking his first start of the season for the Rams against the 49ers this Sunday. (Via @MikeGarafolo ) This gives Wentz his first start in over a year. 🏈 https://t.co/xDrNFYlOIW
Report: Carson Wentz to start for Rams on Sunday. https://t.co/wBX1L6RUqD
Rams announced QB Carson Wentz will start Sunday vs. the 49ers and the team will rest QB Matthew Stafford.
Wentz will start at QB for Rams https://t.co/T78JhBUleJ
Carson Wentz will be the starting QB for the Rams in Week 18 vs the 49ers. Matthew Stafford will get some rest. The Rams will either be the 6 or 7 seed in the NFC. https://t.co/DWMSQoY7OM
Carson Wentz to start vs #49ers https://t.co/0IJaBUzmoF
The Rams announced QB Carson Wentz will start Sunday vs. the 49ers. Matthew Stafford will get a rest before the postseason. https://t.co/w7W88qAAy9
The #Rams will start Carson Wentz on Sunday vs. the #49ers, giving Matthew Stafford a chance to rest before the playoffs, per @MikeGarafaolo. LA will either finish as the No. 6 or No. 7 seed depending on Sunday's results. https://t.co/gOSLiZ2Lbt
Carson Wentz will start Week 18 for Matthew Stafford; per Mike Garafolo. https://t.co/KKlRoZhxjl
The #Rams will start Carson Wentz at QB Sunday against the #49ers, sources say. Sean McVay gives Matthew Stafford a breather before the postseason while Wentz gets his first start in just over a calendar year. https://t.co/iaVM2xJFI8
Carson Wentz time next week in Santa Clara for the Rams