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Matthew Stafford will be trying to erase bitter memories when Rams visit Patriots
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Matthew Stafford will be trying to erase bitter memories when Rams visit Patriots

Associated Press  

— Matthew Stafford remembers what didn’t go right during his last visit to New England, in 2014 when he was still with the Detroit Lions. Stafford also remembers how former Patriots coach Bill Belichick’s defense pressed Lions receiver and future Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson and put its own future Hall of Fame defensive back, Darrelle Revis, on the Lions’ …

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NFL Hope-O-Meter results: Ranking how optimistic fans are for all 32 teams
4 months, 1 week ago

NFL Hope-O-Meter results: Ranking how optimistic fans are for all 32 teams

New York Times  

Read our Week 5 NFL Power Rankings Sean Payton has spent more than 25 years working in the NFL and has been a head coach since 2006. Los Angeles Rams: 90.9 percent optimism Optimist Eric: Despite losing Aaron Donald, the Rams defense has more talent than it’s had in a long time. Jacksonville Jaguars: 89.5 percent optimism Optimist Mike: I …

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Tyler Higbee had something to say about Colby Parkinson joining the Rams
5 months, 1 week ago

Tyler Higbee had something to say about Colby Parkinson joining the Rams

LA Times  

During four seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, tight end Colby Parkinson watched the Rams offense from afar. “It’s really cool to see from the inside-out now what I’ve admired for a long time now from the outside looking in,” Parkinson said Wednesday after a jog-through at Loyola Marymount. “So I knew his stance on it, and it was a very …

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Matthew Stafford sits to avoid injury this time and Jimmy Garoppolo shows command
5 months, 1 week ago

Matthew Stafford sits to avoid injury this time and Jimmy Garoppolo shows command

LA Times  

Rams quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, left, speaks with Matthew Stafford, who was not dressed for practice Monday. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford did not practice Monday — the team’s first in pads — but coach Sean McVay shut down speculation quicker than a Stafford-delivered pass during a two-minute drill. He’s good.” Jimmy Garoppolo took Stafford’s place with the first-team offense and Stetson …

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Rams move training camp to LMU; Matthew Stafford’s contract situation is unmoved
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Rams move training camp to LMU; Matthew Stafford’s contract situation is unmoved

LA Times  

After conducting training camp at UC Irvine since their return to Los Angeles in 2016, the Rams this year are moving preseason workouts to Loyola Marymount, the team announced Tuesday. “There’s nothing that’s more important than making sure that he feels appreciated,” McVay said at the time, “and he knows how much we love him and want him to lead …

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Lions fans want Matthew Stafford jersey ban at playoff game vs. Rams. Wife calls it sad
1 year ago

Lions fans want Matthew Stafford jersey ban at playoff game vs. Rams. Wife calls it sad

LA Times  

Matthew Stafford played 12 seasons for the Detroit Lions. But this week he is back in town as the opposing quarterback during the Lions’ first home playoff game in 30 years, prompting this announcement to appear on Instagram in the days leading up to Detroit’s NFC wild-card game against the Rams: “JERSEY BAN. Lions Stafford Jerseys will not be permitted …

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Rams’ Matthew Stafford prepares to be Ford Field tough: ‘I’m the bad guy coming to town’
1 year ago

Rams’ Matthew Stafford prepares to be Ford Field tough: ‘I’m the bad guy coming to town’

LA Times  

Matthew Stafford recalls his days coming out of the Ford Field tunnel, which is shared by the visiting team. Those were the few times Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford can recall being in the visitors’ locker room at Ford Field in Detroit, where he spent his first 12 NFL seasons playing for the Lions. “It’s going to be a great atmosphere, …

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Rams roundtable: Who’s MVP of playoff run? 49ers finale a giant dilemma
1 year ago

Rams roundtable: Who’s MVP of playoff run? 49ers finale a giant dilemma

LA Times  

The Rams at least temporarily moved into the No. Los Angeles Times Rams beat writer Gary Klein, NFL columnist Sam Farmer and columnist Helene Elliott discuss what happened and upcoming prospects: Who would you say is the MVP in the Rams’ emergence into the NFC playoff picture? With 14 touchdowns and one interception in the past five games, he’s the …

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QB Tiers revisited: Dak Prescott pushing for Tier 1? How high will Brock Purdy climb?
1 year ago

QB Tiers revisited: Dak Prescott pushing for Tier 1? How high will Brock Purdy climb?

New York Times  

Cover 7 | Thursday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. QB Betrayal Index provides the answers A different voter whose team faced Herbert said he would move the Chargers’ quarterback into the top tier after having Herbert in Tier 2 before the season. “I think he’s a 2,” said one of the voters who …

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Rams not showing Matthew Stafford’s hand: Did not practice again, could play
1 year, 2 months 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 …

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Rams’ offense will have a different look if Brett Rypien starts at quarterback
1 year, 2 months ago

Rams’ offense will have a different look if Brett Rypien starts at quarterback

LA Times  

If injured Matthew Stafford can’t lead the Rams onto Lambeau Field on Sunday, then backup Brett Rypien will start. Quarterback Brett Rypien spent the first eight weeks of the Rams’ season taking second-team reps behind starter Matthew Stafford. “It definitely heightens the level of awareness, and you’re getting ready to go.” Brett Rypien replaced Rams starter Matthew Stafford against Dallas …

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NFL roundtable: Rams have dilemma at quarterback; Jets’ D a big test for Chargers
1 year, 2 months ago

NFL roundtable: Rams have dilemma at quarterback; Jets’ D a big test for Chargers

LA Times  

The Rams were dismantled on offense, defense and special teams and lost to the Dallas Cowboys on the road, 43-20. Los Angeles Times Rams beat writer Gary Klein, Chargers beat writer Jeff Miller and NFL columnist Sam Farmer discuss what happened and upcoming prospects during a post-game, round-table session: With the Rams dropping to 3-5 and the trade deadline Tuesday, …

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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 …

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NFL Q&A: Who is L.A.’s choice coach, Rams’ Sean McVay or Chargers’ Brandon Staley?
2 years, 2 months ago

NFL Q&A: Who is L.A.’s choice coach, Rams’ Sean McVay or Chargers’ Brandon Staley?

LA Times  

The Rams are two games under.500 for the first time under coach Sean McVay and the 5-3 Chargers have some proving to do with a road game at the San Francisco 49ers next on the agenda. Rams beat writer Gary Klein and Chargers beat writer Jeff Miller address fans’ concerns and questions heading into Week 10: If you had to …

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Rams vs. Dallas Cowboys: Betting odds, lines and picks against the spread
2 years, 3 months ago

Rams vs. Dallas Cowboys: Betting odds, lines and picks against the spread

LA Times  

The up-and-down nature of the NFL is always a fascinating thing, especially when there are two teams in the same city. Dallas Cowboys at Rams Lookahead lines prior to Week 4 had the Rams more like a touchdown favorite, but the Cowboys continued to impress with Cooper Rush in place of Dak Prescott and the Rams laid a giant egg …

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‘I just got to do a better job.’ Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford eyes better play vs. Falcons
2 years, 3 months ago

‘I just got to do a better job.’ Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford eyes better play vs. Falcons

LA Times  

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is focused on connecting on more passes when his team faces the Falcons on Sunday. “Definitely two or three I wish I had back,” he said this week, “there’s no question about that.” Until Stafford plays efficiently, there will continue to be questions about the condition of his much-scrutinized right elbow, and how much the tendinitis …

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With Matthew Stafford limited, backup QBs taking on bigger roles for Rams
2 years, 5 months ago

With Matthew Stafford limited, backup QBs taking on bigger roles for Rams

LA Times  

Star quarterback Matthew Stafford has an elbow problem, a condition he is expected to play through this season as the Rams aim to repeat as Super Bowl champions. “There’s just a little higher level of expectations because you’re running with the ones — with the guys who have done it a bunch,” Wolford said. In Stafford’s place, Wolford is doing …

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Rams perplexed by how to address Matthew Stafford’s ‘baseball injury’
2 years, 5 months ago

Rams perplexed by how to address Matthew Stafford’s ‘baseball injury’

LA Times  

Despite Matthew Stafford’s sore arm, the Rams did allow the quarterback to do some throwing Thursday but not for long. “It is a tricky deal,” coach Sean McVay said Thursday after practice, adding, “It’s a little bit abnormal for a quarterback. “But I think we were hoping that some of the pain would have been alleviated — and that’s really …

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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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Rams’ Sean McVay, Matthew Stafford join other champs in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ commercial
2 years, 7 months ago

Rams’ Sean McVay, Matthew Stafford join other champs in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ commercial

LA Times  

Quarterback Matthew Stafford and coach Sean McVay celebrate after the Rams won Super Bowl LVI over the Cincinnati Bengals. But coach Sean McVay and quarterback Matthew Stafford paused their preparation to join other recent champions across several sports in a commercial for ESPN to display their “inner maverick” for the upcoming “Top Gun: Maverick” movie. In the video, McVay explains …

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Matthew Stafford and Rams agree on a four-year, $160-million contract
2 years, 9 months ago

Matthew Stafford and Rams agree on a four-year, $160-million contract

LA Times  

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford passes during a win over the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game at SoFi Stadium on Jan. 30. After leading the Rams to a Super Bowl title, the only question about a contract extension for quarterback Matthew Stafford centered on when the team and player would complete the deal. Five weeks after he led …

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Rams and Matthew Stafford to cover medical bills of injured photographer
2 years, 10 months ago

Rams and Matthew Stafford to cover medical bills of injured photographer

LA Times  

A photographer for the NFL fell off the stage as she took a photo of L.A. Rams Quarterback Matthew Stafford. The Los Angeles Rams and quarterback Matthew Stafford and his wife will cover the medical bills for team photographer Kelly Smiley, who fractured her back after falling from a stage at the Super Bowl victory rally Wednesday, officials said. Footage …

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Photos: Rams defeat Bengals 23-20 in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium
2 years, 10 months ago

Photos: Rams defeat Bengals 23-20 in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium

LA Times  

The Rams won their first Super Bowl in Los Angeles on Sunday in a 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium. Rams defensive end Aaron Donald celebrates with cornerback Jalen Ramsey after pressuring Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow into an incomplete pass on fourth down. Rams nose tackle Greg Gaines celebrates after defensive end Aaron Donald forced Cincinnati Bengals …

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Matthew Stafford got the Super Bowl win the Rams thought he could deliver
2 years, 10 months ago

Matthew Stafford got the Super Bowl win the Rams thought he could deliver

LA Times  

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford throws across his body during the first half of Super Bowl LVI on Sunday at SoFi Stadium. He’s done everything right for this team, and for him to do what he does on fourth down and win it means everything.” The same could be said about Stafford and his 12 years in Detroit, where he racked …

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