Rough day for NFL quarterbacks but Matthew Stafford and Rams survive
2 months ago

Rough day for NFL quarterbacks but Matthew Stafford and Rams survive

LA Times  

The Browns medical staff attends to Deshaun Watson after the quarterback apparently tore his Achilles tendon against the Bengals. “We all called each other and told ourselves, `We’re gonna suck it up today,’” joked Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, when asked about the coast-to-coast subpar quarterback play. “I’ve never turned the ball over like this in my life.” And to think Tom Brady just signed on as minority owner of the Raiders, he of the seven Super Bowl rings. “We don’t boo guys that are injured on the field, especially when the cart comes out,” teammate Myles Garrett told reporters. “It’s any given week in this league,” said Stafford, who absorbed multiple big hits and finished with a season-low passer rating of 62.6.

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

Rams are Monday night no-shows in loss to Dolphins
1 month, 1 week 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 Force 4 Turnovers and Hold Off Raiders 20-15 in Thrilling Showdown
2 months 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 …

Vikings beat Raiders 3-0 in lowest-scoring NFL game in 16 years
1 year ago

Vikings beat Raiders 3-0 in lowest-scoring NFL game in 16 years

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The brand of football Minnesota and Las Vegas played on Sunday set the NFL back 16 years. Only Greg Joseph’s 36-yard field goal with 1:57 left that gave the Vikings a 3-0 victory over the Raiders prevented the teams from setting the league back 80 years. It was Minnesota’s first shutout since defeating Green Bay 16-0 on …

Rams QB Matthew Stafford on track to return after missing one start with thumb injury
1 year, 1 month ago

Rams QB Matthew Stafford on track to return after missing one start with thumb injury

Associated Press  

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — If not for the black support tape on his right thumb, there would have been no indication Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was less than three weeks removed from injuring it. “I haven’t been out there obviously in a couple weeks, so it was kind of nice to just get back out there and get …

Rams not showing Matthew Stafford’s hand: Did not practice again, could play
1 year, 1 month ago

Rams not showing Matthew Stafford’s hand: Did not practice again, could play

LA Times  

Rams quarterback Brett Rypien received all the first-team reps this week because Matthew Stafford is nursing a thumb injury on his throwing hand. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, who is nursing a right thumb sprain, will be listed as questionable Sunday against the Green Bay Packers, coach Sean McVay said Friday. “If there’s anything that would leave him susceptible to injury …

Seasons for Matthew Stafford, Rams hang in balance as QB is evaluated for concussion
2 years, 1 month ago

Seasons for Matthew Stafford, Rams hang in balance as QB is evaluated for concussion

LA Times  

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford took his licks against the New Orleans Saints, including this sack by Tanoh Kpassagnon, and suffered a concussion during a 27-20 loss Sunday. Matthew Stafford’s availability for Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs — and beyond — remained uncertain Monday, coach Sean McVay saying the veteran quarterback was still being evaluated for a concussion. “I …

Another Matthew Stafford concussion as Rams fall to Saints for fourth loss in row
2 years, 1 month ago

Another Matthew Stafford concussion as Rams fall to Saints for fourth loss in row

LA Times  

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford leaves the field because of a concussion he suffered against the Saints. Midway through the third quarter of Sunday’s 27-20 defeat by the New Orleans Saints, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford walked tentatively to the sideline after he was sacked. And then Stafford, who had come out of concussion protocol Friday, slowly got up and walked as …

Saints alert! Rams’ Matthew Stafford finally clears concussion protocol
2 years, 1 month ago

Saints alert! Rams’ Matthew Stafford finally clears concussion protocol

LA Times  

Rams coach Sean McVay, left, had Matthew Stafford next to him and out of uniform in Week 10 against Arizona because of a concussion, but the quarterback will play this week. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was cleared from concussion protocol Friday and will play Sunday against the Saints in New Orleans, the team announced. Stafford, who has been in concussion …

Matthew Stafford should return for Rams-Saints, but there’s a catch: Receiver shortage
2 years, 1 month ago

Matthew Stafford should return for Rams-Saints, but there’s a catch: Receiver shortage

LA Times  

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is sacked by Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches. Stafford remains in concussion protocol but is expected to be cleared to play against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday in New Orleans, coach Sean McVay said Wednesday. Stafford has been in the protocol since Nov. 8, two days after he was sacked four times in the Rams’ …

Dominant D puts Cowboys past Rams 22-10 for 4th straight win
2 years, 2 months ago

Dominant D puts Cowboys past Rams 22-10 for 4th straight win

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — On the Rams’ third offensive play, Dallas’ Dorance Armstrong bashed through their offensive line and hit Matthew Stafford. “When the ball came out and it hit my feet, I was like, ‘This can’t be true.’ When I turned around and I didn’t feel nobody around me, I was like, ‘This is real!’” The Cowboys’ impressive start to …

Why Rams’ Matthew Stafford still has more interceptions than touchdown passes
2 years, 2 months ago

Why Rams’ Matthew Stafford still has more interceptions than touchdown passes

LA Times  

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was not able to throw a touchdown pass against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 3. The Rams quarterback did not throw a touchdown pass in last Sunday’s victory over the Arizona Cardinals, the first time since the 2020 season — when Stafford played for the Detroit Lions — that the 14th-year pro was shut out. “Really …

Rams might have lost edge against Falcons but won on progress
2 years, 3 months ago

Rams might have lost edge against Falcons but won on progress

LA Times  

This fumble by wide receiver Cooper Kupp that was forced by Falcons cornerback Darren Hall late in the fourth quarter gave Atlanta an opportunity to beat the Rams. The defending Super Bowl champion Rams had big enough leads over the Atlanta Falcons late enough Sunday to suggest they’d easily even their record at 1-1 and rebound strongly after being thrashed …

Rams' Super Bowl repeat quest begins with ugly whimper vs. Bills
2 years, 3 months ago

Rams' Super Bowl repeat quest begins with ugly whimper vs. Bills

LA Times  

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford walks off the field after an interception against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday at SoFi Stadium. Rams Rams begin Super Bowl title defense with blowout loss to Bills Quarterback Matthew Stafford passed 240 yards for a touchdown and three picks as the Rams opened their Super Bowl title defense with a 31-10 loss to the Buffalo …

Matthew Stafford’s worst start for Rams too much to recover from in loss to Titans
3 years, 1 month ago

Matthew Stafford’s worst start for Rams too much to recover from in loss to Titans

LA Times  

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is sacked by Tennessee Titans defensive end Denico Autry in the first quarter of the Rams’ 28-16 loss at SoFi Stadium on Sunday. He looked nothing like the subject of NFL most-valuable-player conversation, and everything like Jared Goff during those stretches when the Rams’ former quarterback made coach Sean McVay’s blood boil and melted his hair …

Photos: Matthew Stafford and Rams fall to Titans at SoFi Stadium
3 years, 1 month ago

Photos: Matthew Stafford and Rams fall to Titans at SoFi Stadium

LA Times  

A pair of costly interceptions, more than 100 yards in penalties and the inability to sustain drives all played a roll in the Rams’ four-game winning streak ending in a 28-16 loss to the Tennessee Titans at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is sacked by Tennessee Titans defensive end Denico Autry in the first quarter. …

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