With star edge rusher Myles Garrett officially placed on Injured Reserve, the Los Angeles Rams face critical questions along their defensive front heading into their Week 2 matchup. Head coach Sean McVay continues to voice complete confidence in Aaron Donald as he works back to peak form, but with Garrett sidelined for at least four weeks, Donald's presence transforms from a luxury into an absolute necessity. As defensive coordinator Chris Shula adjusts his game plan, the Rams must rely on their interior anchor to generate consistent pressure and elevate the entire front seven. To compensate for Garrett's absence, the Rams are turning to their young defensive depth to step into high-leverage roles on Monday Night Football. Outside linebacker Byron Young assumes the primary pass-rushing duties in a crucial contract year, while rising edge rusher Josaiah Stewart is set for an expanded workload opposite him after showing flashes in rotation. With young contributors like Desjuan Johnson and Keir Thomas also in line for increased snaps, Los Angeles must prove its "next man up" philosophy can hold the line—or be forced to explore free-agent options.