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Three Los Angeles Rams who made a case to move up the depth chart on Saturday against the Texans Los Angeles Rams’ head coach Sean McVay hasn’t called upon his starters in the 2018 preseason. Regardless of whether it will ultimately be deemed right or wrong in the eyes of the fans Andrew Whitworth Jersey , it’s what he thinks is best – in both the short and long term. And it’s hard to question his approach, considering the amount of injuries piling up for other teams this preseason.In doing so, it’s also allowed McVay and his staff to get a longer look at some of the young players on the roster; many of whom will be released as they whittle down their roster (to 53) prior to the September 1 deadline. Extended playing time in the absence of the starters has afforded a few players not only the opportunity to earn themselves a spot on the final roster, but potentially shake up the depth chart. Here are three players who made their case against the Texans on Saturday: John KellyKelly received plenty of deserved pre- and post-draft praise for his tough, down-field running style. But 6th round picks aren’t guaranteed roster spots, and it made sense to figure him into a roster battle at RB3 - behind Malcolm Brown - with 2017 undrafted free agent running back Justin Davis. Kelly looked excellent in action against the Texans on Saturday afternoon, carrying the ball 15 times for 64 yards (4.3 ypc) and a score. He showed great quickness, shiftiness in the open field Robert Woods Jersey , and consistently churned out extra yards after contact. Kelly has been the most impressive running back for the Rams all preseason, and appears to have made a strong case for the Rams to make him Todd Gurley’s primary backup. Brandon AllenAllen looked sharp in limited action on Saturday, and proved especially efficient early in the third quarter. Coming out of the locker room at halftime, Allen lead the team down the field with a 19-play, 75-yard drive that ended with a John Kelly touchdown. He made a great play with his legs late in the drive when, on 3rd and 6, the pocket broke down and he was able to escape for a run of 10 yards. That series took more than 12 minutes off the clock in the 3rd quarter. Allen’s competition at this point is Rams’ backup QB Sean Mannion, who hasn’t done himself any favors this preseason. After a sluggish start (0-5 with an interception) to yesterday’s game Brandon Allen Jersey , Mannion settled in a bit, completing 11 of his next 12, finishing the game with 68 yards (4.0 yards per attempt). It’ll be very interesting to see how this roster battle shakes out, and the coaching staff have one week of preseason play remaining to make the determination on who will ultimately be their QB2. A strong showing from Mannion against the Saints could solidify his role as Goff’s backup. Any struggles could make their decision to move forward with Allen, or other options that may come available, that much easier. KhaDarel HodgeBrandin Cooks, Robert Woods, and Cooper Kupp watched the game wearing the exact same thing you did yesterday. There is absolutely nothing that Hodge Sam Shields Jersey , or any other Rams’ receiver, can do to threaten their jobs as starters.Pharoh Cooper is a stud special teams player, so he’s a lock. And Josh Reynolds, a 4th round pick from 2017, is likely to stick.Hodge scored the Rams’ first touchdown of the preseason (watch). He went up over a defender in last week’s game against Oakland, hauling in a 47 yard reception (watch). He also had this beautiful toe-tap catch against the Raiders (watch). He got the start on Saturday vs. the Texans, and hauled in three catches for 22 yards. He has abs (look!). He’s really stood out in the receiver group and put together a very strong preseason campaign. He leads all Rams’ receivers through three weeks of play, having caught 7 passes for 93 yards. He’s a likely practice squad stash Aqib Talib Jersey , but I’d be curious to know if he’s turned enough heads for consideration as the team’s WR6; which presumably belongs to Mike Thomas. Kupp’s absence down the stretch underscored his value to this offense." 2019 Los Angeles Rams Regular Season2019 Los Angeles Rams Offseason2019 Los Angeles Rams roster preview: WR Cooper Kupp, back at it from the back of the atticNew,16commentsKupp’s absence down the stretch underscored his value to this offense. CDTThe 2018 Los Angeles Rams missed WR Cooper Kupp. A lot.The degree to which they missed him is up to advanced analytics, because the baseline is pretty blunt.The Rams came out of the bye week in Week 12 without Kupp after he tore his ACL, and things got worse.Kupp was out. The offensive line played worse. QB Jared Goff played worse. RB Just Todd Gurley, uh...stuff happened. And is happening. And then we lost Super Bowl LIII on perhaps the worst offensive performance of the year.And now, we’re here.Kupp’s back. The OL and the offense as a whole has an opportunity to prove the Super Bowl was an anomaly. And the Patella Novella...well, it’s still being written.But with Kupp back Marcus Peters Jersey , we’re at least starting from scratch.Whatever that might mean for 2019.Roster BattleNope. Kupp’s back in the starting mix with WR Brandin Cooks and WR Robert Woods with WR Josh Reynolds in support, though there is a question of how they need to be used/rotated per Quarterbacks Coach/Pass Game Coordinator/Co-Offensive Coordinator Shane Waldron’s preference.ExpectationsHigh, but depressed on the back of the injury and the strength of the rest of the depth chart.Chances of making the final roster (10/10)Kupp is going into Year 3 with the benefit of an absence from the end of the Rams’ memorable 2018.Does his return make 2019 equally as memorable?