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Two kickers are better than one?

The Los Angeles Rams may be using two kickers and punter for their Week 8 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. So, are the Rams then using three kickers? Seems that way. The Rams will go with Brandon McManus, Joshua…

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 2:41 PM
Two kickers are better than one?
Key Things to Know
  • The Los Angeles Rams are dressing two kickers, Brandon McManus and Joshua Karty, for Week 8.
  • Brandon McManus is expected to take field goals, while Joshua Karty may handle kickoffs.
  • Joshua Karty and long snapper Jake McQuaide were activated from the practice squad.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Los Angeles Rams are dressing two kickers, Brandon McManus and Joshua Karty, alongside punter Ethan Evans for their Week 8 game against the Los Angeles Chargers. The team activated Karty and long snapper Jake McQuaide from the practice squad to help resolve persistent coverage issues on special teams.

McManus is expected to handle field goal duties, while Karty could be utilized for kickoffs due to his unique knuckleball technique. Head coach Sean McVay's decision follows coverage struggles in previous games, as the Rams aim to improve their special teams performance.

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