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Cooper Kupp will play Thursday, but will it be his last game with the Rams?
2 months ago

Cooper Kupp will play Thursday, but will it be his last game with the Rams?

LA Times  

Cooper Kupp will be in the Rams lineup Thursday. The Rams’ poor start and Kupp’s large contract has the league buzzing that the Rams might move the 2021 NFL offensive player of the year. Kupp said he was aware of speculation but would “be where my feet are.” “That’s all I know,” he said after a jog-through. “I know that’s …

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Rams’ Matthew Stafford appears ‘back’ to health, but Cooper Kupp’s return is up in air
2 months, 1 week ago

Rams’ Matthew Stafford appears ‘back’ to health, but Cooper Kupp’s return is up in air

LA Times  

Rams coach Sean McVay would like to have recovering Cooper Kupp back for quarterback Matthew Stafford, but the receiver might not be ready yet. Offensive lineman Joe Noteboom’s window to return from injured reserve could open depending upon his workouts with trainers this week, McVay said. Before practice Monday, McVay said Stafford was “feeling really good” and was “not going …

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Matthew Stafford asked if Week 6 off is a help to Rams: ‘I don’t know. We’ll see.’
2 months, 1 week 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 …

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Rams have hopes Cooper Kupp will return and Matthew Stafford’s sore back heals
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rams have hopes Cooper Kupp will return and Matthew Stafford’s sore back heals

LA Times  

The Rams are hoping Cooper Kupp will be back in uniform and in the lineup for Week 7 against the Raiders. Cooper Kupp could be back for the Rams’ next game, but as the Rams begin their off week it is quarterback Matthew Stafford’s sore back that might be of more immediate concern. Coach Sean McVay said Monday that Stafford …

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Rams will be doomed if they can't protect Matthew Stafford
3 months, 1 week ago

Rams will be doomed if they can't protect Matthew Stafford

LA Times  

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, playing behind an injury-riddled offensive line, is sacked by Cardinals linebacker Dennis Gardeck during the Rams’ 41-10 loss Sunday. Linebacker Dennis Gardeck recorded three of the Cardinals’ five sacks of Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford. Trailing 21-0, the Rams had the ball on the Cardinals’ seven-yard line when linebacker Zaven Collins ran around left tackle Warren McClendon …

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It’s all bad news for Rams as Cardinals dominate and Cooper Kupp is injured
3 months, 1 week ago

It’s all bad news for Rams as Cardinals dominate and Cooper Kupp is injured

LA Times  

Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, who the Rams could not contain through the air or on the ground, leaves the pocket under pressure from Rams defensive tackle Braden Fiske. “I’ll just be real,” Rams coach Sean McVay said, “There’s nothing positive about it.” Really bad. For the first time in McVay’s eight seasons — a run that includes five playoff appearances, …

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The Matthew Stafford effect: From Calvin Johnson to Puka Nacua, QB makes receivers great
11 months, 1 week ago

The Matthew Stafford effect: From Calvin Johnson to Puka Nacua, QB makes receivers great

LA Times  

In 2012, Calvin Johnson of the Detroit Lions established an NFL record for yards receiving in a season. “And it’s Matthew Stafford.” Stafford, the Rams’ veteran quarterback, is one of the most prolific passers in NFL history. “It took two, and Matthew being as good as he is, and those guys being as good as they are, put them together …

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Rams receive what they need for playoff push: a healthy Cooper Kupp
1 year ago

Rams receive what they need for playoff push: a healthy Cooper Kupp

LA Times  

Rams receiver Cooper Kupp says he felt more healthy when running patterns against the Ravens last week. “There’s been weeks this year where for health or whatever reason, you know, that I feel like I haven’t been the player that I should be for this team,” Kupp said, “and that’s frustrating. “It certainly feels like I’m trending in that direction.” …

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NFL roundtable: Rams prove they can battle for playoffs even after loss; not Chargers
1 year ago

NFL roundtable: Rams prove they can battle for playoffs even after loss; not Chargers

LA Times  

The Rams gave the AFC powerhouse Ravens quite a battle before losing in overtime on a punt return. The Chargers’ lost quarterback Justin Herbert to a broken index finger on his throwing hand and the game to the Broncos, virtually ending all hopes of reaching the postseason despite being alive mathematically. Los Angeles Times Rams beat writer Gary Klein, Chargers …

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Matthew Stafford and Rams can’t rekindle any late-game magic in loss to Eagles
1 year, 2 months ago

Matthew Stafford and Rams can’t rekindle any late-game magic in loss to Eagles

LA Times  

Philadelphia running back D’Andre Swift celebrates in front of Rams free safety Jordan Fuller after a second-half carry Sunday in the Eagles’ 23-14 victory at SoFi Stadium. “There were opportunities for both sides of the ball to just grab the momentum and kind of run with it,” said Stafford, who completed 21 of 37 passes for 222 yards and two …

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How will Cooper Kupp’s return affect Rams rookie sensation Puka Nacua against Eagles?
1 year, 2 months ago

How will Cooper Kupp’s return affect Rams rookie sensation Puka Nacua against Eagles?

LA Times  

Rams receivers Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua both will play in a regular-season game for the first time. “Shoot man, it’s going to be great to be back in SoFi, back playing a game again,” Kupp said after practice. “It’s been a long time since I played in a real football game.” Early in training camp, Kupp appeared to be …

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Old, new, and borrowed: How Sean McVay’s Rams offense is evolving once again
1 year, 2 months ago

Old, new, and borrowed: How Sean McVay’s Rams offense is evolving once again

New York Times  

When Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay assumed control over the team in 2017, he took an already widely recognized concept — motion — and utilized it at a higher frequency than any coach in the NFL at that time. “I love those gap schemes, because it’s a whole lot of movement — but if you understand it, it …

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Cooper Kupp, Matthew Stafford look healthy in Rams practice ahead of Eagles game
1 year, 2 months ago

Cooper Kupp, Matthew Stafford look healthy in Rams practice ahead of Eagles game

LA Times  

The Rams are glad to be getting star receiver Cooper Kupp back on the practice field. Matthew Stafford on Wednesday threw passes to Cooper Kupp during a Rams practice for the first time since Kupp suffered the hamstring injury that landed him on injured reserve. McVay said Kupp would be listed as limited, but then suddenly channeled the movie “Anchorman” …

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King of comebacks, Matthew Stafford, needs to get Rams rolling again against Colts
1 year, 2 months ago

King of comebacks, Matthew Stafford, needs to get Rams rolling again against Colts

LA Times  

The Rams’ Matthew Stafford looks over the Colts defense before a snap in 2021. “One of our coaches came up to me after that and was like, ‘All right, if we recover the onside, we got about 15, 20 yards to get into field-goal range,’ ” Stafford said. Let’s get the hell out of here.’ “So, didn’t happen but that’s …

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Matthew Stafford gets Rams off on right foot with convincing win over Seahawks
1 year, 3 months ago

Matthew Stafford gets Rams off on right foot with convincing win over Seahawks

LA Times  

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford celebrates after a 30-13 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Quarterback Matthew Stafford passed for more than 300 yards, Kyren Williams rushed for two touchdowns and — with star receiver Cooper Kupp on injured reserve — Tutu Atwell and rookie receiver Puka Nacua broke out with big performances as the Rams defeated the Seattle Seahawks, …

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Matthew Stafford says talk of young Rams is old news, but Cooper Kupp absence is not
1 year, 3 months ago

Matthew Stafford says talk of young Rams is old news, but Cooper Kupp absence is not

LA Times  

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford will be without star receiver Cooper Kupp in the season opener against the Seattle Seahawks. “And we didn’t really think too much about it to be honest with you.” Rams Rams star receiver Cooper Kupp will miss season opener; injured-reserve list next? “That’s probably my favorite thing is coming into the locker room and being a …

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For rebuilding Rams in race for Caleb Williams, each loss a win
1 year, 3 months ago

For rebuilding Rams in race for Caleb Williams, each loss a win

LA Times  

Can Los Angeles fans picture USC quarterback Caleb Williams in a Rams uniform next season? The Rams enter the 2023 season with the league’s youngest team, one of the league’s most depleted rosters, and a brilliant but taxed coach who has been on the verge of walking away. How perfect would it be if a fallen Los Angeles Super Bowl …

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Rams’ Cooper Kupp suffers setback with hamstring injury
1 year, 3 months ago

Rams’ Cooper Kupp suffers setback with hamstring injury

LA Times  

Rams receiver Cooper Kupp, who watched a lot of practices this summer because of injury, talks with quarterback Matthew Stafford. McVay, repeating the words of team doctor Neal El Attrache, said “there’s a difference between return to play and return to performance” for players. “And we want return to performance for Cooper Kupp,” McVay said. “And whenever that is, whether …

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Rams planning to shut down wide receiver Cooper Kupp for rest of season
2 years ago

Rams planning to shut down wide receiver Cooper Kupp for rest of season

LA Times  

The Rams’ Cooper Kupp moves upfield Nov. 6 at Tampa Bay. Quarterback Baker Mayfield is on track to start the Rams’ last four games, but injured star wide receiver Cooper Kupp will not be catching any of Mayfield’s passes. “You won’t see Cooper this year,” McVay said during a videoconference with reporters, adding, “I would be hard-pressed to see any …

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Rams’ Cooper Kupp placed on IR, will miss at least four games after ankle surgery
2 years, 1 month ago

Rams’ Cooper Kupp placed on IR, will miss at least four games after ankle surgery

LA Times  

Rams receiver Cooper Kupp, left, walks out with wife Anna after injuring his ankle Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium. Rams star receiver Cooper Kupp, who suffered an ankle injury in last Sunday’s loss to the Arizona Cardinals, will have surgery and will be placed on injured reserve, coach Sean McVay said Tuesday. “You never ever replace a …

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49ers on Rams: ‘It’s the Cooper Kupp show, like no matter how you try to slice it up’
2 years, 2 months ago

49ers on Rams: ‘It’s the Cooper Kupp show, like no matter how you try to slice it up’

LA Times  

Rams receiver Cooper Kupp scores on a jet sweep run as Arizona’s Marco Wilson is unable to stop him. During last Sunday’s victory over the Arizona Cardinals, Kupp took a handoff from quarterback Matthew Stafford on a misdirection play and ran around the left end 20 yards for his first career rushing touchdown. “I’d like to think I’m a better …

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Cooper Kupp has at least 75 million ‘thank yous’ for new contract with Rams
2 years, 6 months ago

Cooper Kupp has at least 75 million ‘thank yous’ for new contract with Rams

LA Times  

Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp and coach Sean McVay watch drills Thursday during mandatory minicamp. Kupp cited Rams coaches and teammates who helped the Rams win Super Bowl LVI to cap an historic individual season. “But none of it is possible without the guys that I have around me, and that’s the bottom line, point blank, period.” Kupp, who turns …

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Allen Robinson might take Matthew Stafford-led Rams offense ‘to the next level’
2 years, 7 months ago

Allen Robinson might take Matthew Stafford-led Rams offense ‘to the next level’

LA Times  

Growing up in Detroit, Allen Robinson watched a parade of Lions quarterbacks come and go. “Don’t know yet,” he said, “Still working on it.” Coach Sean McVay indicated it was unlikely Stafford would throw in team drills before training camp. Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp and quarterback Matthew Stafford celebrate after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in Super Bowl LVI …

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How much can star-studded Rams afford to pay NFL’s best receiver, Cooper Kupp?
2 years, 8 months ago

How much can star-studded Rams afford to pay NFL’s best receiver, Cooper Kupp?

LA Times  

Wide receiver Cooper Kupp, left, and quarterback Matthew Stafford rejoice in the Rams’ Super Bowl LVI victory. After the Rams’ victory in Super Bowl LVI, coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead said quarterback Matthew Stafford, defensive lineman Aaron Donald and Kupp were in line for extensions. “We all know what a special player he is, and it definitely …

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