Following injuries to starting C Brian Allen and starting RT Rob Havenstein, the Rams were down to their last active offensive lineman in C Coleman Shelton against the Steelers. Shelton was plugged in at right guard, while Blythe moved over from left guard to replace Allen. Rookie David Edwards began the game as their starting right guard before replacing Havenstein. Second-year pro Austin Corbett, acquired in a trade with the Browns last month, made his Rams debut by filling in for Blythe.

The team's unofficial depth chart lists Whitworth as the starting left tackle, Corbett as the starting left guard, Blythe as the starting center and Edwards as the starting right guard. Rookie Bobby Evans, a third round pick who has been inactive through the Rams' first nine games, is listed as the backup to Havenstein, who is expected to miss one, if not two, weeks.

However, exactly what that starting group will look like against the Rams remains an ongoing evaluation, according to McVay.