Matthew Stafford and the Rams no longer look like rebuilding pushovers after Week 1
1 year, 6 months ago

Matthew Stafford and the Rams no longer look like rebuilding pushovers after Week 1

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The Rams’ commanding victory at Seattle in their season opener was unexpected to just about everybody outside Los Angeles’ locker room. “It was truly a reflection of good team football, and it’s what we want to see going forward.” Those positives might be enough to keep Los Angeles competitive in the NFC West this season, even if this Sunday’s visit from San Francisco is another chapter in the 49ers’ recent dominance over the Rams. WHAT’S WORKING The Rams’ passing game chewed up Seattle for 334 yards, with tight end Tyler Higbee complementing Nacua and Atwell. WHAT NEEDS HELP Seattle’s shambolic offensive effort in the second half didn’t truly test the Rams’ defense, which still must prove it can hang in against elite offenses and top quarterbacks.

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Sean McVay says Rams need to address Matthew Stafford situation ASAP
2 months, 1 week ago

Sean McVay says Rams need to address Matthew Stafford situation ASAP

LA Times  

Rams coach Sean McVay, typically unflappable during news conferences, did not look or sound like his usual self. Quarterback Matthew Stafford is flanked by receiver Cooper Kupp, left, and coach Sean McVay at practice, a combination the Rams might like to have again next season. An MRI taken before the Rams’ wild-card game against the Minnesota Vikings “showed some stress …

Rams’ opportunistic young defense has been key to their late-season surge, playoff win over Vikings
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rams’ opportunistic young defense has been key to their late-season surge, playoff win over Vikings

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Rams’ defense seemed to be starting practically from scratch when it began this season with a rookie coordinator and without retired superstar Aaron Donald. The defense has even carried the Rams down the stretch of the regular season and into the playoffs, where it did perhaps its best work yet in Los Angeles’ cathartic …

Rams’ young ascending defense shows Vikings it has come of age, but can it slow Eagles?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rams’ young ascending defense shows Vikings it has come of age, but can it slow Eagles?

LA Times  

Ahkello Witherspoon forces the Vikings’ Sam Darnold to fumble, and Jared Verse recovered and ran 57 yards for a Rams touchdown. “I don’t think I’ve ever been part of a team constantly getting back there like that,” said Durant, who also intercepted a pass. Kobie Turner records one of his two sacks of Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold, who the Rams …

After resilient Rams make Vikings groan, they aim to show Eagles how they’ve grown
2 months, 2 weeks ago

After resilient Rams make Vikings groan, they aim to show Eagles how they’ve grown

LA Times  

The Rams’ Cobie Durant intercepts a pass intended for the Vikings’ Jordan Addison in the second quarter of their NFC wild card playoff game. The Rams staged an incredibly uplifting win Monday night, among the greatest in franchise history, when they beat the 14-win Minnesota Vikings in the NFL’s first relocated playoff game. “There’s no excuse for 250 rush yards …

Dominant Rams makes themselves at home in Arizona with rout of Vikings
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dominant Rams makes themselves at home in Arizona with rout of Vikings

LA Times  

The Rams’ Jared Verse leaps into the end zone to complete a 57-yard fumble return against the Vikings in the second quarter. “You talk about sports offering a platform for people to come together, offer a little bit of temporary relief, and I thought the way that our team competed tonight is what it looked like.” The Rams sacked Vikings …

The Rams improbably went from 1-4 to the NFL postseason. Then disaster struck their city
2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Rams improbably went from 1-4 to the NFL postseason. Then disaster struck their city

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — Rob Havenstein stood silently for a moment on the green grass of the Los Angeles Rams’ practice field in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Thursday afternoon. Motivating signage and symbols went up in the locker room: a printed screen shot of Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell telling Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell after beating Minnesota in Week 18 to …

Rams hope a week off will allow their sluggish offense to get rolling in the playoffs
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rams hope a week off will allow their sluggish offense to get rolling in the playoffs

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Rams rested nearly all of their offensive starters in their regular-season finale because coach Sean McVay wanted everybody fresh and healthy for the playoffs. Los Angeles will host the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night in the Rams’ first playoff game at SoFi Stadium since they won the Super Bowl nearly three years ago. The …

Geno Smith throws career-high 4 TD passes in Seahawks’ 30-25 win over playoff-bound Rams
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Rams begin preparing for wild-card matchup with familiar Vikings squad
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rams begin preparing for wild-card matchup with familiar Vikings squad

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — Expect a week leading up to Monday night’s wild-card matchup of news conferences downplaying the familiarity between the Los Angeles Rams and the Minnesota Vikings. Of course the teams themselves will deploy adjusted game plans and strategies after the Rams’ Week 8, 30-20 win on “Thursday Night Football.” Of course, as Rams head coach Sean McVay reiterated …

Fourth-seeded Rams show their hand, intended ethos before leap into postseason
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Fourth-seeded Rams show their hand, intended ethos before leap into postseason

New York Times  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — By the time you read this column, filed in the first half of the “Sunday Night Football” game between the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings, you will know who the No. “I think the vibe and the feel around this team is we all didn’t care who it was,” said tight end Tyler Higbee, who had …

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

Rams close to clinching as defense, Ahkello Witherspoon stay level for unlikely 10th win
3 months ago

Rams close to clinching as defense, Ahkello Witherspoon stay level for unlikely 10th win

New York Times  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — At some point, “winning ugly” or “winning weird” or “winning despite a 13th first quarter without a touchdown in 16 games” is not going to work. “But we will look at it with a critical eye and say, ‘What does it really look like to play complete football?’ ” The Rams can potentially clinch the NFC West …

Rams have revenge, NFC West title in mind for Cardinals game Saturday
3 months ago

Rams have revenge, NFC West title in mind for Cardinals game Saturday

LA Times  

Rams running back Kyren Williams, who scored a touchdown, was held to 25 yards in 12 carries when the Cardinals routed the Rams 41-10 in September. Defensive lineman Kobie Turner said the implications of Saturday’s game “don’t go unnoticed.” Still, at its core, the matchup against the Cardinals is a “get-back” game. “They’re not necessarily playing for anything,” Rams safety …

Rams don’t dominate, but they’re rolling toward the playoffs with superb complementary football
3 months, 1 week ago

Rams don’t dominate, but they’re rolling toward the playoffs with superb complementary football

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Rams keep doing just enough to win, and a team that appeared to be rebuilding this season has climbed all the way to the brink of another playoff berth. Their 19-9 win over the New York Jets in sub-freezing temperatures was not dominant — they trailed 9-6 entering the fourth quarter, and they were …

Tyler Higbee hero in Rams’ win over Jets in first game back
3 months, 1 week ago

Tyler Higbee hero in Rams’ win over Jets in first game back

LA Times  

In his first game back from injury, Rams tight end Tyler Higbee celebrates his deciding touchdown catch against the Jets. Rams tight end Tyler Higbee played Sunday for the first time since suffering a major knee injury in last season’s NFC wild-card playoff game. So Higbee enjoyed himself after he caught a pass and then dived across the goal-line for …

Tyler Higbee’s emotional return propels Rams to eighth win in 10 games
3 months, 1 week ago

Tyler Higbee’s emotional return propels Rams to eighth win in 10 games

New York Times  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Los Angeles Rams, who started the season 1-4, who rolled out the most random combinations at receiver and offensive line imaginable through that time due to early-season injuries, who had a tangible avenue toward blowing their offensive roster up ahead of the trade deadline … … Have won eight of their last 10 games, including …

The Rams get 4 field goals to beat the 49ers 12-6 in a sloppy game
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3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers: How to watch, prediction and betting odds
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers: How to watch, prediction and betting odds

LA Times  

The Rams have won two games in a row, are over.500 for the first time this season and, with three games against NFC West teams remaining, a playoff berth is within their sights. Two weeks ago, the injury-riddled San Francisco 49ers appeared as if they might be the Rams’ most favorable division matchup. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford passed for 320 …

Rams offense is humming with good health, and it gave a stellar performance to upset Buffalo
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rams offense is humming with good health, and it gave a stellar performance to upset Buffalo

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Rams faced fourth-and-5 at the Buffalo 35 with a 38-35 lead and just under four minutes to play Sunday in their high-octane showdown with the Bills. That unit hasn’t always been good this season, entering last weekend rated just 18th in the league, but the Rams finally are mostly healthy heading down the stretch …

Matthew Stafford and Kyren Williams help the Rams grind out a 21-14 victory over the Saints
3 months, 4 weeks 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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3 months, 4 weeks 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, …

Rams’ defense focused on wrapping up the Saints after getting burned by the Eagles
4 months ago

Rams’ defense focused on wrapping up the Saints after getting burned by the Eagles

LA Times  

The Rams struggled to wrap up Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, left, last week. The Rams knew what was coming — and could not stop it — when Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley embarrassed them last week with a career-best performance. “They do a great job of utilizing his versatile skill set that truly makes him an X-factor,” Rams …

Saints look to sustain newfound mojo while the inconsistent Rams try to hang on in the NFC West
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4 months ago

Saints look to sustain newfound mojo while the inconsistent Rams try to hang on in the NFC West

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan has noticed a “mental shift” since the club’s mid-season coaching change. “When you hear from up top that you’re changing the head coach position, there’s one of two ways you go,” Jordan said this week, as the Saints prepared to host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Pass over run …

Rams vs. Philadelphia Eagles: How to watch, prediction and betting odds
4 months, 1 week ago

Rams vs. Philadelphia Eagles: How to watch, prediction and betting odds

LA Times  

The Rams’ victory over the New England Patriots last Sunday put them back at.500 and kept alive their playoff chances. He knows that and we know that.” Against the Patriots, Rams receivers Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp each amassed more than 100 yards, and running back Kyren Williams showed signs of returning to his early-season form. Quarterback Jalen Hurts leads …

Young Rams have stayed in the playoff hunt with a 4-1 surge led by the venerable Matthew Stafford
4 months, 1 week 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’ abrupt offensive regression against Miami is concerning for their long-term playoff chances
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4 months, 2 weeks 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. …

Lack of consistency on offense biggest reason why Rams had 3-game winning streak snapped by Dolphins
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Lack of consistency on offense biggest reason why Rams had 3-game winning streak snapped by Dolphins

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Sean McVay has been piecing together different lineup combinations due to the Los Angeles Rams’ injury woes throughout the regular season. The Rams had to settle for five field goals by Joshua Karty, marking the eighth time in McVay’s eight seasons as head coach they have failed to score an offensive touchdown. Then, ultimately, we weren’t able …

Rams are Monday night no-shows in loss to Dolphins
4 months, 2 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
4 months, 2 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 Rebound from Setback, Show Signs of Life in Comeback Victory Against Seahawks
4 months, 3 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 …

Rams Rejuvenated: McVay's Back-to-Back Thrills Suggest Staying with the Stars
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5 months ago

Rams Rejuvenated: McVay's Back-to-Back Thrills Suggest Staying with the Stars

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Rams are looking like a playoff contender after back-to-back wins. The defense has shown its greatest competitive fire of the year, while the offense has had its most complete game of the season. Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua have returned from long injury absences, and the Rams are now 3-4. The team has a slate of eminently …

Los Angeles Rams triumph over Minnesota Vikings in dying seconds of game
5 months ago

Los Angeles Rams triumph over Minnesota Vikings in dying seconds of game

The Independent  

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

Rodrigue: Rams wins hard to come by this season, but this one meant something
5 months ago

Rodrigue: Rams wins hard to come by this season, but this one meant something

New York Times  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — This was a game loaded with meaning. McVay confirmed postgame that teams have called the Rams about Kupp, and said, “I’m really glad to have Cooper Kupp back with us, and that’s what I expect to stay that way.” Cooper Kupp caught five passes for 51 yards and a TD in his first game since Week 2. …

Rams Force 4 Turnovers and Hold Off Raiders 20-15 in Thrilling Showdown
5 months, 1 week 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’ urgency ahead of Raiders game: Only four 1-5 NFL teams have made playoffs
5 months, 1 week ago

Rams’ urgency ahead of Raiders game: Only four 1-5 NFL teams have made playoffs

LA Times  

Packers safety Xavier McKinney intercepts a pass intended for the Rams’ Tutu Atwell in Week 5, when L.A. fell to 1-4. Nobody just said, ‘Oh well, the season’s over with.’ “It was more like, ‘This is an opportunity for us to come back from adversity.’” As positive as the Rams’ attitude might be, there is no escaping reality. “It would …

Matthew Stafford asked if Week 6 off is a help to Rams: ‘I don’t know. We’ll see.’
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Matthew Stafford asked if Week 6 off is a help to Rams: ‘I don’t know. We’ll see.’

LA Times  

Rams coach Sean McVay and quarterback Matthew Stafford need to produce more points to support a young, growing defense. Rams Rams have hopes Cooper Kupp will return and Matthew Stafford’s sore back heals Rams have been hoping Cooper Kupp could return from injury in Week 7 but can’t say for sure as Matthew Stafford rests his sore back during the …

Rams’ youth shows in loss to Packers and they’ll need to grow up fast to save season
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rams’ youth shows in loss to Packers and they’ll need to grow up fast to save season

LA Times  

The Rams are the second-youngest team in the NFL, and they’re showing their age. But just as they showed Sunday in their 24-19 loss to Green Bay — incidentally, the league’s youngest team — they haven’t shown an ability to finish the job. With Sunday’s loss, the Rams’ Sean McVay dropped to 0-5 against his old coaching buddy, Matt LaFleur. …

Rams head into their bye week planted firmly in their own way
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rams head into their bye week planted firmly in their own way

New York Times  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — It’s the end of Week 5, the start of the bye, and the worst start by a Sean McVay-led team since he took over the Los Angeles Rams head coaching job in 2017. From early-season injuries to star players and starters along their offensive line to defensive breakdowns to poor red zone play to Sunday’s two third-quarter …

Field goals aplenty, but Rams need red-zone offense to kick in: ‘It’s cost us so far’
5 months, 4 weeks 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 …

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

No comeback this time as Bears’ defense stops Rams’ momentum
6 months 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
6 months, 1 week 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 …

Rams’ Sean McVay on shocking comeback to beat 49ers: ‘Lot of guts. Lot of grit’
6 months, 1 week 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 …

The chaos Rams are back, this time with lift from special teams and Matthew Stafford
6 months, 1 week ago

The chaos Rams are back, this time with lift from special teams and Matthew Stafford

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — Because the football gods have a dark sense of humor, they decided to release Los Angeles Rams fans from two years of shielded eyes and agony while watching special teams all in one game. Rookie kicker Joshua Karty hit a 37-yard game winning field goal with five seconds left in regulation, practice squad call-up receiver Xavier Smith’s …

Rams receivers understand collective effort needed to replace injured Kupp and Nacua
6 months, 1 week ago

Rams receivers understand collective effort needed to replace injured Kupp and Nacua

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua have been the clear focus of the Los Angeles Rams’ passing attack. “Any time you have injuries, you feel bad for the person, but you don’t feel bad for yourself or your unit or your team,” offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur said Thursday. “It’s just time to go.” The Rams have options to …

Big stars are missing from both teams due to injury for the latest meeting in the Rams-49ers rivalry
6 months, 1 week ago

Big stars are missing from both teams due to injury for the latest meeting in the Rams-49ers rivalry

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Although the Rams-49ers rivalry has been decidedly tilted in San Francisco’s direction in recent years, the games have still been must-see spectacles. “Hopefully they’ll be OK, but I’m not sad that they’re not playing against us,” Rams coach Sean McVay said. Niners coach Kyle Shanahan said the number of plays in the game plan won’t change, but …

Injuries and miscues doom Rams in humbling 41-10 loss to Cardinals
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Injuries and miscues doom Rams in humbling 41-10 loss to Cardinals

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Los Angeles Rams’ defense, still adjusting to playing without Aaron Donald, had no answer for Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals. “There’s not anything positive I can take away from today,” Rams coach Sean McVay said. The Rams’ offense had some good moments against Detroit last week despite numerous offensive line injuries, pushing the Lions to …

‘Humbling’ day for Rams featured too few answers and fundamentals, not enough physicality
6 months, 2 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 …

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