LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams' defense has been one of the NFL's best since midway through last season, and Quentin Lake has been a major reason for its rise.

Lake's elbow injury from the Rams' 21-19 victory over Seattle doesn't just cast a pall over a breakthrough win that put Los Angeles (8-2) in sole possession of the NFC West lead.

The Rams' chances of another Super Bowl run also have taken a hit with the apparently likely prospect of a lengthy injury absence for their do-it-all safety.

Lake will have an MRI exam before the Rams make a final determination on his injury, but Sean McVay acknowledged Monday that a season-ending designation was a possibility.

“The feelings are that it might be some time, and not great for our captain and leader,” McVay said. "I’m bummed out

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