NFL Week 14 takeaways: Drama in Philadelphia? The ‘igniter’ leading Rams to playoffs?
1 week, 5 days ago

NFL Week 14 takeaways: Drama in Philadelphia? The ‘igniter’ leading Rams to playoffs?

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CNN — Between one team booking their spot in the playoffs and others being eliminated from contention, the end of the regular season is beginning to take shape. Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images Sunday’s game showed that the Rams can hang with any explosive offense in the league, despite struggling to produce regularly throughout the season. Against the Bills, the Rams were able to go blow-for-blow with whatever Josh Allen and company threw at them, with Los Angeles head coach Sean McVay calling Nacua an “igniter.” “He was awesome. I know there are still parts in this game that I can improve on, especially in the run game.” If the Rams have any hopes of reaching the postseason – per NFL.com, they have a 30% chance of making the playoffs with a 7-6 record – Nacua is going to be vital to maintaining a productive offense down the stretch. Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images Full Week 14 scores Away @ home Thursday Green Bay Packers 31-34 Detroit Lions Sunday New York Jets 26-32 OT Miami Dolphins Atlanta Falcons 21-42 Minnesota Vikings New Orleans Saints 14-11 New York Giants Carolina Panthers 16-22 Philadelphia Eagles Cleveland Browns 14-27 Pittsburgh Steelers Las Vegas Raiders 13-28 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jacksonville Jaguars 10-6 Tennessee Titans Seattle Seahawks 30-18 Arizona Cardinals Buffalo Bills 42-44 Los Angeles Rams Chicago Bears 13-38 San Francisco 49ers Los Angeles Chargers 17-19 Kansas City Chiefs Monday Cincinnati Bengals 27-20 Dallas Cowboys

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Rams take big step toward playoffs by winning field-goal battle and sweeping 49ers
1 week, 4 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’ abrupt offensive regression against Miami is concerning for their long-term playoff chances
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1 month, 1 week ago

Rams’ abrupt offensive regression against Miami is concerning for their long-term playoff chances

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Just when the Los Angeles Rams’ offense appeared to be finding its stride, Matthew Stafford’s group took an embarrassing pratfall in prime time. It’s too soon to know what that means for the Rams’ playoff chances, but a big regression in an eminently winnable home game is not ideal for coach Sean McVay and his up-and-down team. …

Rams Rebound from Setback, Show Signs of Life in Comeback Victory Against Seahawks
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rams Rebound from Setback, Show Signs of Life in Comeback Victory Against Seahawks

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Rams have turned their season around in the past month, climbing back into the playoff race with wins against teams that were previously struggling. Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua have returned from injury to lead an offense that has shown more dynamism and scoring than in previous weeks. The defense, which was a major concern earlier in …

Williams, Nacua feel the noise in practice as Rams’ breakout youngsters prep for playoff debuts
11 months, 1 week ago

Williams, Nacua feel the noise in practice as Rams’ breakout youngsters prep for playoff debuts

Associated Press  

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — If Kyren Williams and Puka Nacua had any doubts about the atmosphere they’ll face in Detroit in their first NFL playoff games, they’ve literally heard all about it in practice this week. We’ve been practicing all week with the loud noise.” Williams and Nacua are getting their playoff debuts as one reward for their impressive breakout …

Surprising Rams roll into playoffs with momentum from 7 wins in 8 games since their bye week
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Surprising Rams roll into playoffs with momentum from 7 wins in 8 games since their bye week

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Not many teams are heading into the postseason playing better football than the Los Angeles Rams, who have won seven of eight since their bye week to earn a history-rich playoff showdown in Detroit. And while momentum doesn’t always mean much in the playoff cauldron, the Rams finished out their regular season at a level that showed …

49ers and Rams turn to some reserves headed into low-impact finale
11 months, 2 weeks ago

49ers and Rams turn to some reserves headed into low-impact finale

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Figuring out how many players he can rest for the playoffs while still fielding a team in a meaningless Week 18 game is a new challenge for San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan. Just this time of year, it allows guys to get a little fresher and stuff, which what you don’t want is two off …

Short week, tall order for playoff-hungry Rams in pressure-cooker against Saints
1 year ago

Short week, tall order for playoff-hungry Rams in pressure-cooker against Saints

LA Times  

Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald says: “Can’t afford to lose any more games. “Yeah,” Stafford said, laughing, “if playoff games were played three-and-a-half days after you played your last game.. We’re not immune to understanding what the implications are, but this is another football game we have to get prepared for in a short amount of time.” Last season against …

Look who’s in playoff hunt after Rams’ Week 13 win over the Browns
1 year ago

Look who’s in playoff hunt after Rams’ Week 13 win over the Browns

LA Times  

The Rams’ Puka Nacua breaks into the secondary against the Cleveland Browns for a 70-yard touchdown. “You’ve got to prove it every week,” Stafford, who passed for three touchdowns, said when asked if it felt as if the Rams were in the midst of a playoff push. “We’re just worried about the next ‘W’ right now,” said rookie nose tackle …

Rodrigue: Bleak day for Rams leads to bigger questions about short and long term
1 year, 1 month ago

Rodrigue: Bleak day for Rams leads to bigger questions about short and long term

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the Ravens vs Rams in NFL Week 14 action. “It’s tough to say how I feel right now,” he said after the game, “because I did really feel like I had a great week of practice. Sunday night, Rypien pulled back the curtain a little bit when he said he had a good idea …

Three Rams things: Trade deadline, contradictory kicker strategy, Tutu Atwell’s impact
1 year, 1 month ago

Three Rams things: Trade deadline, contradictory kicker strategy, Tutu Atwell’s impact

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the Ravens vs Rams in NFL Week 14 action. “You kind of have to have some resources and different things like that for those to be options,” McVay said earlier this month, “so I don’t know that those conversations will be as prevalent as maybe in years past.” In background conversations with team and …

Rams show promise with breakout performances by Nacua and Williams in loss to Niners
1 year, 3 months ago

Rams show promise with breakout performances by Nacua and Williams in loss to Niners

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Rams are clearly facing many weeks and months of work before they’re a Super Bowl contender again. Rookie receiver Puka Nacua, second-year running back Kyren Williams and third-year wideout Tutu Atwell led the way in a 386-yard effort by Matthew Stafford’s offense, which was only a couple of mistakes away from hanging with powerhouse …

Analysis: NFL schedule filled with enticing matchups
2 years, 7 months ago

Analysis: NFL schedule filled with enticing matchups

Associated Press  

From Russell Wilson playing his first game as a Bronco in Seattle to Doug Pederson vs. Carson Wentz, the NFL schedule is filled with spicy matchups from the outset. Now, thanks to the NFL’s desire to play off such storylines, the opening Monday night game of the 2022 season sends Wilson and his new team back to his old stomping …

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