Sean McVay can't explain away the Rams' issues on offense
4 years, 1 month ago

Sean McVay can't explain away the Rams' issues on offense

LA Times  

Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams knocks the ball out of Rams quarterback Jared Goff’s hand during the second quarter of the Rams’ 23-16 win Sunday. Holding his thumb and index finger about an inch apart, Goff said, “We’re just that close on a handful of those plays that would have really opened it up.” The reality is the attack was never really the same after the since-departed Todd Gurley’s arthritic knee started to be a problem a couple of years ago. Rams coach Sean McVay speaks with quarterback Jared Goff on the sideline during Sunday’s win over the Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks threatened to erase the Rams’ 17-10 lead on the ensuing drive, but Goff was once again saved by his defense: Cornerback Darious Williams intercepted a pass by Russell Wilson that was intended for tight end Will Dissly in the end zone.

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Geno Smith throws career-high 4 TD passes in Seahawks’ 30-25 win over playoff-bound Rams
5 days, 13 hours ago

Geno Smith throws career-high 4 TD passes in Seahawks’ 30-25 win over playoff-bound Rams

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Matthew Stafford and nearly all of his fellow offensive starters watched the Los Angeles Rams’ regular-season finale in street clothes. “I know we’re going to show up next week ready to roll.” Geno Smith passed for 223 yards and threw his career-best fourth touchdown pass to Noah Fant with 3:19 to play, and the Seahawks finished their …

Sean McVay vs. Kevin O’Connell: Familiar foes, unfamiliar territory
5 days, 13 hours ago

Sean McVay vs. Kevin O’Connell: Familiar foes, unfamiliar territory

LA Times  

Head coaches Sean McVay of the Rams, left, and Kevin O’Connell of the Vikings talk after their game in October. Sean McVay and Kevin O’Connell worked closely on the Rams staff for two seasons, molding an offensive scheme that helped the 2021 team make a playoff run that it capped with a victory in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium. …

Rams coach Sean McVay reveals who will be sitting out game against Seahawks
1 week, 1 day ago

Rams coach Sean McVay reveals who will be sitting out game against Seahawks

LA Times  

Rams starting receiver Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp will not play against the Seahawks in the regular-season finale. With the Rams having clinched a playoff spot, quarterback Matthew Stafford, receivers Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua, running back Kyren Williams, left tackle Alaric Jackson and right guard Kevin Dotson will be held out of Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks at …

Rams’ offense is struggling, but the defense has put LA on the brink of an NFC West title
1 week, 5 days ago

Rams’ offense is struggling, but the defense has put LA on the brink of an NFC West title

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Right when the Los Angeles Rams’ offense has dropped into a disconcerting slump, their defense has held three straight opponents under 10 points for the first time in decades. Although the Rams are closing in on an NFC West title and another playoff berth with a five-game winning streak, the way they’re doing it makes their postseason …

Ahkello Witherspoon makes last-minute interception to preserve Rams’ 13-9 win over Arizona
1 week, 6 days ago

Ahkello Witherspoon makes last-minute interception to preserve Rams’ 13-9 win over Arizona

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The Los Angeles Rams spent the entire second half struggling on offense while bending just enough on defense to preserve a tiny lead. “We didn’t do a whole lot great, to be honest with you,” said Matthew Stafford, who passed for 189 yards in the Rams’ ninth win in 11 games. But found a way to get …

Goff and Lions execute fake-fumble trick play, taking inspiration from Packers
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Goff and Lions execute fake-fumble trick play, taking inspiration from Packers

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions borrowed from Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers to trick the Chicago Bears on Sunday. With Detroit players yelling “Fumble!” and Jahmyr Gibbs pretending to dive for the ball, Goff threw to Sam LaPorta for a 21-yard touchdown that made it 34-14. It had the quarterback deliberately fumbling, similar to the …

Jared Goff throws 3 TD passes as Lions beat Bears 34-17 for franchise-record 13th win
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Jared Goff throws 3 TD passes as Lions beat Bears 34-17 for franchise-record 13th win

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Jared Goff threw for 336 yards and three touchdowns, and the Detroit Lions remained on top of the NFC with their franchise-record 13th win, 34-17 over the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Jameson Williams had a career-high 143 yards receiving on five catches, including an 82-yard touchdown in the second quarter. Caleb Williams threw for 334 yards and two …

Stafford’s TD pass after Rodgers’ turnover leads Rams past Jets 19-9
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Stafford’s TD pass after Rodgers’ turnover leads Rams past Jets 19-9

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Matthew Stafford threw a go-ahead 11-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Higbee early in the fourth quarter after a turnover by Aaron Rodgers and the Los Angeles Rams beat the New York Jets 19-9 on Sunday for their fourth consecutive victory. New York had another chance to get the ball, but Jordan Whittington recovered Xavier Gipson’s muffed …

The Rams get 4 field goals to beat the 49ers 12-6 in a sloppy game
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

The Rams get 4 field goals to beat the 49ers 12-6 in a sloppy game

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Joshua Karty kicked four field goals and the Los Angeles Rams survived a slugfest a week after winning a shootout, beating the San Francisco 49ers 12-6 on Thursday night in a key game in the NFC West race. Four days after beating Josh Allen and Buffalo 44-42 in the NFL’s highest-scoring game of the season, the …

The Sports Report: Rams get the job done in gritty win over 49ers
4 weeks, 1 day ago

The Sports Report: Rams get the job done in gritty win over 49ers

LA Times  

Rams running back Kyren Williams celebrates during a 12-6 win over the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Thursday night. Continue reading here Rams-49ers box score NFL standings ALSO: Rams’ grind-out win over 49ers is a step forward Enjoying this newsletter? Continue reading here KINGS From the Associated Press: Jack Hughes scored the go-ahead goal and …

Rams take big step toward playoffs by winning field-goal battle and sweeping 49ers
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Rams take big step toward playoffs by winning field-goal battle and sweeping 49ers

LA Times  

A 51-yard reception by Rams receiver Puka Nacua set up the deciding field goal in a win over the San Francisco 49ers. “Being able to do that, knowing how good of a team they are and knowing the history with the two organizations, it’s huge,” Kyren Williams said, “and it shows that we’re the big brothers now.” In September, the …

Rams make a statement by scoring 44 points to beat AFC powerhouse Bills
1 month ago

Rams make a statement by scoring 44 points to beat AFC powerhouse Bills

LA Times  

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, left, scores a touchdown in front of Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard, bottom, and cornerback Taron Johnson in the fourth quarter of the Rams’ 44-42 win Sunday at SoFi Stadium. Running back Kyren Williams and receiver Puka Nacua each scored two touchdowns, Matthew Stafford passed for 320 yards, and special teams came up big as the …

Matthew Stafford and Kyren Williams help the Rams grind out a 21-14 victory over the Saints
1 month, 1 week ago

Matthew Stafford and Kyren Williams help the Rams grind out a 21-14 victory over the Saints

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Kryen Williams and the Los Angeles Rams strode to the locker room at halftime confident that the zero they had on the scoreboard was no indication of how the final 30 minutes would go. “We knew the second half was going to be ours,” said Williams, who rushed for a season-high 104 yards, including a 4-yard touchdown, …

Rams rally in second half behind Matthew Stafford, Kyren Williams to overcome Saints
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1 month, 1 week ago

Rams rally in second half behind Matthew Stafford, Kyren Williams to overcome Saints

LA Times  

Kevin Dotson hugs Kyren Williams after the Rams running back scored against the Saints. Still, Matthew Stafford passed for two second-half touchdowns, Kyren Williams ran for another and rookie edge rusher Jared Verse made a late clutch play as the Rams defeated the New Orleans Saints 21-14 at the Caesars Superdome. “It’s a lot of standing around,” he said, adding, …

Young Rams have stayed in the playoff hunt with a 4-1 surge led by the venerable Matthew Stafford
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Young Rams have stayed in the playoff hunt with a 4-1 surge led by the venerable Matthew Stafford

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Rams realized last month that they needed to stack up victories against a few struggling opponents before their tough final stretch of the regular season. They’re taking these lessons in stride, and some of the veteran players have done a good job.” Chief among those veterans is Matthew Stafford, who still looks awfully sharp …

Rams’ beat Patriots on ‘a weird day’ that keeps hopes alive and challenges ahead
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rams’ beat Patriots on ‘a weird day’ that keeps hopes alive and challenges ahead

LA Times  

Rams receiver Cooper Kupp is congratulated after one of his two touchdown catches against the New England Patriots. But the Rams woke up in time to put away the Patriots, riding Matthew Stafford’s four touchdown passes, 100-yard receiving efforts from Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua and stout when-it-needed-to-be defense to a 28-22 victory in front of 64,628 at Gillette Stadium. …

Matthew Stafford and Sean McVay know pain in New England. Are Rams in line for more?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Matthew Stafford and Sean McVay know pain in New England. Are Rams in line for more?

LA Times  

Facing the Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., has been called intimidating, especially during New England’s heyday. “It wasn’t pretty.” Stafford, however, instantly recounted the statistical picture going into it, the personnel and coverages former Patriots coach Bill Belichick successfully deployed to neutralize Hall of Fame receiver Calvin Johnson, and key injuries that occurred. “Other than that,” Stafford quipped, …

Tyreek Hill makes key TD catch, and the Dolphins hold off the Rams 23-15 to snap their 3-game skid
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Tyreek Hill makes key TD catch, and the Dolphins hold off the Rams 23-15 to snap their 3-game skid

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Midway through a season of heartbreaking losses, major injuries and maddeningly inconsistent play, the Miami Dolphins mostly put it all together on Monday night. While their preseason Super Bowl aspirations are still in grave danger of slipping away, the Dolphins’ gritty 23-15 victory over the Los Angeles Rams demonstrated to Miami’s key players that they still might …

Rams are Monday night no-shows in loss to Dolphins
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Rams are Monday night no-shows in loss to Dolphins

LA Times  

Matthew Stafford recovers a fumble after a high snap as the Dolphins’ Jordyn Brooks tackles the quarterback, one of many miscues that cost the Rams. “We shot ourselves in the foot a little bit.” Dolphins cornerback Kendall Fuller picks up a fumble by Kyren Williams as the Rams’ Puka Nacua, second from right, pursues. Miami’s Neil Farrell Jr. prevents Rams …

Rams takeaways: Offense needs more from Kyren Williams, defensive line shows sparks
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Rams takeaways: Offense needs more from Kyren Williams, defensive line shows sparks

LA Times  

The Rams failed to score a touchdown for the first time since last season, when they lost 20-3 at Green Bay. Monday marked the first time the Rams failed to reach the end zone with Stafford under center since a 24-9 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Oct. 3, 2022. Rams Plaschke: Rams are Monday night no-shows in no-touchdown …

Rams vs. Miami Dolphins: How to watch, prediction and betting odds
2 months ago

Rams vs. Miami Dolphins: How to watch, prediction and betting odds

LA Times  

The Rams, coming off an overtime victory over the Seattle Seahawks, aim to increase their winning streak to four games. Quarterback Matthew Stafford has passed for six touchdowns in the last two games, including the game-winner to receiver Demarcus Robinson at Seattle. Monday night’s game could mark the return of interior offensive linemen Jonah Jackson and Steve Avila, who have …

Dolphins score on opening drive and mistake-prone Rams can never catch them
2 months ago

Dolphins score on opening drive and mistake-prone Rams can never catch them

LA Times  

The Dolphins’ Malik Washington dives past Rams safety Kamren Kinchens for a touchdown on the opening drive. “Frustration,” he said, “just like everybody else.” Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is sacked by Rams linebacker Jared Verse. On a night when former Rams star lineman Aaron Donald watched from a luxury box, the Rams pressured Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. “We executed well,” …

Lions Dominate Titans, Continue Their Winning Streak
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Lions Dominate Titans, Continue Their Winning Streak

Associated Press  

The Detroit Lions dominated the Tennessee Titans 52-14 in a convincing performance. Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and David Montgomery was the first of five players to score in the first half for the Lions. The Lions had their highest-scoring game since 1970 and scored at least 50 for the fourth time in franchise history.

Stafford's Passing Explosion Fuels Rams' Victory Over Vikings
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Stafford's Passing Explosion Fuels Rams' Victory Over Vikings

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Minnesota Vikings 30-20 in a thrilling matchup. Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua returned from injury and made key contributions for the Rams, with Kupp catching two touchdown passes and Nacua racking up 106 receiving yards. Matthew Stafford passed for 279 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his offensive prowess. Despite facing challenges with injuries, the …

With Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua back, Rams’ Matthew Stafford is up to old tricks
2 months, 2 weeks ago

With Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua back, Rams’ Matthew Stafford is up to old tricks

LA Times  

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, who completed four touchdown passes, throws against the Vikings in the fourth quarter. There were two Matthew Stafford moments suitable for framing in the Rams’ upset of the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday night. “It was a little choice route inside for Cooper, but to be honest with you, something in the huddle before the snap I’m …

Rams’ Sean McVay on Cooper Kupp trade rumors: ‘Not a move that we want to make’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rams’ Sean McVay on Cooper Kupp trade rumors: ‘Not a move that we want to make’

LA Times  

The Rams’ Matthew Stafford congratulates Cooper Kupp after the two connected for a touchdown pass against the Vikings. “That’s not a move that we want to make,” McVay said Friday during a video conference with reporters. Kupp, who sat out four games because of an ankle injury, spent the days leading up to the game tuning out buzz that the …

Rams Force 4 Turnovers and Hold Off Raiders 20-15 in Thrilling Showdown
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rams Force 4 Turnovers and Hold Off Raiders 20-15 in Thrilling Showdown

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Rams secured a 20-15 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in a thrilling contest at SoFi Stadium. The Rams forced four turnovers, including four sacks by Gardner Minshew, and held off the Raiders' offense despite a late hand injury to QB Aidan O'Connell. Rams rookie Kam Curl emerged as a star performer with a 33-yard fumble return …

Rams’ secondary takes primary role as turnovers are impetus to beat Raiders
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rams’ secondary takes primary role as turnovers are impetus to beat Raiders

LA Times  

The Rams’ Kamren Curl skips into the end zone after returning a fumble 33 yards for a touchdown against the Raiders. “It was crazy,” he said, “because like I ended up with two.” McCollough and the defensive backfield’s performance helped the Rams improve to 2-4. “I didn’t really play baseball,” Curl said, “but I tried to get a little clean …

Rams takeaways: Defense makes points but not enough for offense in loss to Packers
3 months ago

Rams takeaways: Defense makes points but not enough for offense in loss to Packers

LA Times  

Rams safety Jaylen McCollough runs into the end zone after intercepting a pass by the Packers’ Jordan Love. Safety Jaylen McCollough intercepted a pass and returned it four yards for a touchdown. The play developed after edge rusher Byron Young hit Packers quarterback Jordan Love, putting him in danger of being sacked in the end zone for a safety. Packers …

Field goals aplenty, but Rams need red-zone offense to kick in: ‘It’s cost us so far’
3 months, 1 week ago

Field goals aplenty, but Rams need red-zone offense to kick in: ‘It’s cost us so far’

LA Times  

The Bears’ Gervon Dexter Sr. tackles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford on Sunday. In the Rams’ 24-18 loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday, their first four drives ended with two field goals, a lost fumble and a missed field-goal attempt. “And that will be a big point of emphasis … because it’s cost us so far this year.” Fixing the …

Seahawks defense collapses in record-setting fashion in 42-29 loss
3 months, 1 week ago

Seahawks defense collapses in record-setting fashion in 42-29 loss

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Seattle Seahawks came into Monday night with one of the best pass defenses in the NFL. “Give Detroit a lot of credit but it just wasn’t a good enough performance on the defensive side of the ball,” Seahawks coach Mike MacDonald said. “There were a lot of things that we’ve been executing at a high level defensively …

Jared Goff’s perfect night leads the Detroit Lions past the Seattle Seahawks
3 months, 1 week ago

Jared Goff’s perfect night leads the Detroit Lions past the Seattle Seahawks

The Independent  

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Why Jared Goff didn’t get a perfect passer rating or game ball after 18-for-18 night
3 months, 1 week ago

Why Jared Goff didn’t get a perfect passer rating or game ball after 18-for-18 night

LA Times  

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff set an NFL record by completing all 18 of his passes in a 42-29 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night at Ford Field. That system’s weird.” Against the Seahawks, Goff set the NFL record for most passes during a game without an incompletion, surpassing Kurt Warner‘s 10-for-10 outing for the Arizona Cardinals in …

Rams-Bears takeaways: Highlights but not enough touchdowns in loss to Chicago
3 months, 1 week ago

Rams-Bears takeaways: Highlights but not enough touchdowns in loss to Chicago

LA Times  

Matthew Stafford had some success against the Bears, but could not get the Rams into the end zone enough. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford moved into 10th place on the NFL’s career passing yardage list. “It’s a humbling thing to be mentioned with a great player like Eli, who obviously had an outstanding career,” Stafford said. “I was a fan of …

Jared Goff’s historically perfect night powers Lions over Seahawks in MNF shootout: Key takeaways
3 months, 1 week ago

Jared Goff’s historically perfect night powers Lions over Seahawks in MNF shootout: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Michael-Shawn Dugar, Colton Pouncy and Mark Puleo Quarterbacking doesn’t get more efficient than Jared Goff’s showing Monday night. GO DEEPER Goff gets game ball from Dan Campbell day after historic performance Against the Seattle Seahawks, Goff’s perfect night through the air — which totaled nearly 300 yards and two touchdowns — powered the Lions to a 42-29 victory at …

No comeback this time as Bears’ defense stops Rams’ momentum
3 months, 1 week ago

No comeback this time as Bears’ defense stops Rams’ momentum

LA Times  

The Rams’ Matthew Stafford barely gets off a pass under pressure from the Bears’ Austin Booker. “What an amazing traumatic turn of events from week to week,” Rams coach Sean McVay said, “and we just saw that.” McVay is becoming accustomed to experiencing trauma in Chicago. In 2018, during the Rams’ last trip to Soldier Field, the Rams managed only …

What makes a great Rams win even greater for Sean McVay? No injuries
3 months, 2 weeks ago

What makes a great Rams win even greater for Sean McVay? No injuries

LA Times  

Rams coach Sean McVay hugs quarterback Matthew Stafford after their 27-24 comeback win over the San Francisco 49ers at SoFi Stadium on Sunday. After receiving bad news about player injuries the day after the first two games of the season, the Rams coach arrived at the team facility Monday confident but also wary. On Sunday, immediately following the Rams’ 27-24 …

Jared Goff throws 2 TD passes and Lions’ defense slows Kyler Murray in 20-13 win over Cardinals
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jared Goff throws 2 TD passes and Lions’ defense slows Kyler Murray in 20-13 win over Cardinals

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Jared Goff looked as though he might never throw an incompletion for a while Sunday, picking apart the Arizona Cardinals’ defense for a pair of touchdowns in the first half. Detroit’s defense kept Kyler Murray and Arizona out of the end zone in the second half, giving up just one field goal. But I’m excited about the …

Rams’ Sean McVay on shocking comeback to beat 49ers: ‘Lot of guts. Lot of grit’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rams’ Sean McVay on shocking comeback to beat 49ers: ‘Lot of guts. Lot of grit’

LA Times  

The Rams gave away Sean McVay bobbleheads to season-ticket holders Sunday. “Lot of grit.” With another 49ers-heavy crowd invading a stadium the San Francisco faithful have dubbed Levi’s South, the Rams sent the 49ers back to Northern California with a second consecutive defeat. Rams running back Kyren Williams scored three touchdowns, quarterback Matthew Stafford engineered two late scoring drives and …

Sean Payton bypasses opportunity to go for onside kick under new rules after Colts, Niners try
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sean Payton bypasses opportunity to go for onside kick under new rules after Colts, Niners try

Associated Press  

DENVER — Sean Payton made the gutsiest call in Super Bowl history, ambushing Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts with a stunning onside kick coming out of halftime at Super Bowl 44 to nab the New Orleans Saints’ only Lombardi Trophy. Payton also ushered in the second chapter of his coaching career by attempting an onside kick against the Las …

Rookie Marvin Harrison Jr. catches first 2 NFL touchdowns and Cardinals roll past Rams 41-10
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rookie Marvin Harrison Jr. catches first 2 NFL touchdowns and Cardinals roll past Rams 41-10

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray was asked about his thoughts during that spectacular play in the first half. Murray threw for 266 yards and three touchdowns, rookie receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. caught his first two NFL touchdown passes and the Cardinals rolled past the Los Angeles Rams 41-10 on Sunday. Murray found Harrison for a 23-yard touchdown …

‘Humbling’ day for Rams featured too few answers and fundamentals, not enough physicality
3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Humbling’ day for Rams featured too few answers and fundamentals, not enough physicality

New York Times  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Los Angeles Rams looked so astonishingly incompetent in Sunday’s 41-10 loss to Arizona, and so immediately, that players filed to the locker room from the field afterward in stunned, miserable silence. GO DEEPER Top takeaways as Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr. erupts vs. Rams “I think you go back to work,” said McVay postgame. You’ve got to …

Montgomery’s 1-yard touchdown run in OT lifts Lions to 26-20 win over Rams
4 months ago

Montgomery’s 1-yard touchdown run in OT lifts Lions to 26-20 win over Rams

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions opened the season by outlasting the Los Angeles Rams with a balanced offense, grinding out yards on the ground and going to the air for some pivotal plays just as they did in their NFC wild-card game. David Montgomery’s 1-yard touchdown run in overtime lifted the Lions to a 26-20 win over the Matthew Stafford-led …

Rams vs. Texans takeaways: Sean McVay makes a decision on Stetson Bennett
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Rams vs. Texans takeaways: Sean McVay makes a decision on Stetson Bennett

LA Times  

Rams coach Sean McVay did not take any chances. With veteran Jimmy Garoppolo suspended by the NFL for the first two games, Bennett was in line to back up Matthew Stafford in the Sept. 8 opener at Detroit. But after the first two preseason games — both of which included multiple turnovers by Bennett that became moot when he tossed …

Derek Carr leads 95-yard touchdown drive, but Saints fall 16-10 to 49ers
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Derek Carr leads 95-yard touchdown drive, but Saints fall 16-10 to 49ers

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Derek Carr and the New Orleans starting offense finally got going with an efficient 95-yard touchdown drive against San Francisco’s backup defenders but the 49ers beat the Saints 16-10 on Sunday night. It definitely felt nice to do that.” Joshua Dobbs ran for a TD and Jake Moody kicked three field goals for the 49ers, who …

Rams take no chances with Matthew Stafford’s hamstring and limit him to drills
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rams take no chances with Matthew Stafford’s hamstring and limit him to drills

LA Times  

Rams coach Sean McVay is taking every precaution with Matthew Stafford and the quarterback’s hamstring issue. “If there was any sudden movement that set him back, just didn’t think it would be worth it.” Rams Rams preseason takeaways: Stetson Bennett bounces back in victory over Chargers Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett struggled at times against the Chargers, but found a way …

Rams preseason takeaways: Stetson Bennett bounces back in victory over Chargers
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rams preseason takeaways: Stetson Bennett bounces back in victory over Chargers

LA Times  

A week after delivering a game-tying touchdown pass in the final seconds against the Dallas Cowboys, Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett connected with receiver JJ Laap in the fourth quarter for a 47-yard touchdown that proved to be the game-winner. Bennett clearly benefited from playing the entire game against the Cowboys and from taking second-team reps during a joint practice with …

Rams look better in joint practice with Cowboys, but offensive line gets sacked again
5 months ago

Rams look better in joint practice with Cowboys, but offensive line gets sacked again

LA Times  

During Thursday’s joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford scrambled to his left and threw a low pass near the goal line that was tipped twice. “Stop!” coach Sean McVay said he thought to himself when he saw Stafford pursue the airborne loose ball. McVay no doubt harked to last season at Dallas, when Stafford’s right thumb …

The humbling of Jared Goff began at Levi’s Stadium. Now it might host his best moment yet
11 months, 2 weeks ago

The humbling of Jared Goff began at Levi’s Stadium. Now it might host his best moment yet

LA Times  

Jared Goff sits on the bench in street clothes, hand on chin, while the Rams play at San Francisco in 2016. “But he’s handled things gracefully, and I think he’s done a great job of that his whole career.” On Sunday, Goff returns to Levi’s Stadium riding a wave of momentum. Two weeks ago at frenzied Ford Field, fans booed …

Jared Goff throws 2 TD passes, Lions advance to NFC title game with 31-23 win over Buccaneers
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Jared Goff throws 2 TD passes, Lions advance to NFC title game with 31-23 win over Buccaneers

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Jared Goff is good enough for Detroit, as his coach recently reminded him. Goff threw his second touchdown pass with 6:22 left and the Lions beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-23 in the divisional round on Sunday, lifting Detroit into the NFC championship for the first time in 32 years and just the second time in franchise history. …

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