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Rams could get massive Aaron Donald boost just in time for Josh Allen, Bills

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Duarte, M. (2026, October 5). Rams could get massive Aaron Donald boost just in time for Josh Allen, Bills. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/05/sports/aaron-donald-expected-to-return-for-rams-monday-night-football-showdown-vs-bills/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-05 · by Michael Duarte

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Rams coach Sean McVay announced that defensive tackle Aaron Donald is expected to return from back soreness and could play in the upcoming Monday night game against the Buffalo Bills. The Rams’ defense showed resilience during a recent victory over the Philadelphia Eagles while Donald was absent. This development comes as the team prepares for a challenging matchup with Josh Allen and the 3-1 Bills at SoFi Stadium. Additionally, starting cornerback Jaylen Watson might also return to practice after dislocating his shoulder in a previous game, though his availability for Monday’s contest remains uncertain.
Written by AI on 2026-10-05, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Rams head coach Sean McVay expressed regret after a 37-34 overtime loss to the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football, feeling "sick" over his decision to kick a field goal instead of going for it on fourth down in overtime. The game was tied at 34 with just seconds left in regulation when Kyren Williams scored from one yard out for Los Angeles. In OT, Harrison Mevis' potential winning 48-yard attempt was blocked by Greg Rousseau, leading to Tyler Bass scoring the game-winning field goal for Buffalo. McVay's conservative approach on fourth down came under scrutiny, with special teams proving a critical factor as they had previously struggled in key moments last season. Despite the loss, Los Angeles remains one of the league’s most productive offenses and has the third-stingiest defense. However, after falling to 2-3, McVay acknowledged that "none of it makes me feel good right now," despite recognizing his team's resilience and effort throughout the game.

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Narrative

Rams coach Sean McVay said Monday that Donald is expected to return to practice this week after back soreness kept the future Hall of Famer home for Los Angeles’ stunning 24-20 comeback victory over the Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.
framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-05
🔮 Aaron Donald appears ready to bring some reinforcements to a Rams defense that just proved it could survive without him on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles.
2026-10-05 · New York Post
Rams could get massive Aaron Donald boost just in time for Josh Allen, Bills · mixed framing

Claims (11 extracted, 3 hedged)

Aaron Donald appears ready to bring some reinforcements to a Rams defense that just proved it could survive without him on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. uncertain
it → appear → Eagles
Rams coach Sean McVay said Monday that Donald is expected to return to practice this week after back soreness kept the future Hall of Famer home for Los Angeles’ stunning 24-20 comeback victory over the Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. asserted
soreness → say → Field
More importantly, McVay indicated the expectation is for Donald to be back on the field Monday night when the Rams host Josh Allen and the 3-1 Buffalo Bills at SoFi Stadium. asserted
Rams → indicate → Stadium
“That’s the hope,” McVay said when asked if Donald would play. asserted
Donald → ’ → ?
Donald’s comeback from nearly three years of retirement has already required some careful maintenance. asserted
comeback → require → maintenance
He missed the season opener in Australia while completing his ramp-up, flashed some of his familiar dominance in his Week 2 return against the Giants, then struggled against Denver before back soreness sidelined him in Philadelphia. asserted
soreness → miss → Philadelphia
His absence, however, created valuable opportunities for Poona Ford, Tyler Davis and Braden Fiske alongside Kobie Turner. asserted
absence → create → Turner
Turner said the familiarity and depth within the group has allowed the Rams to rotate bodies without a significant drop-off — experience that could become even more valuable when Donald and reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett are both back. uncertain
Donald → say → Year
And Donald might not be the only reinforcement arriving Monday night. uncertain
Donald → arrive → ?
McVay said starting cornerback Jaylen Watson, who dislocated his shoulder against Denver, is also expected to practice this week. asserted
who → say → Denver
Watson’s availability against Buffalo remains uncertain, but his progress gives the Rams another reason for optimism. asserted
progress → remain → optimism
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