L.A. Rams QB Jared Goff inactive for opener

Quarterback Jared Goff, the top overall pick in this year's draft, will be inactive for the Los Angeles Rams' season-opening game versus the NFC West-rival San Francisco 49ers, coach Jeff Fisher announced on Tuesday.

Quarterback Case Keenum is expected to start Monday's contest against the 49ers and Sean Mannion will serve as his backup. Punter Johnny Hekker will be the team's emergency third-string quarterback, Fisher told the NFL Network.

Goff struggled during the preseason, completing only 22-of-49 passes for 232 yards with two touchdowns, two fumbles and four sacks.

Fisher hopes that the 21-year-old Goff will learn by watching, and he kept open the option of shuffling the rookie into the backup role for Los Angeles' home opener against division-rival Seattle in Week 2.

"I just want (Goff) to feel and sense and absorb the pressures of Week 1," Fisher told NFL Network. "He's going to be a great player. As we've said from Day 1, we're not rushing him. We don't have to rush it. I'm really happy with where he is right now. ... Jared is in a good place right now. He's done some really good things, so I'm really pleased with his progress."