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No reinforcements for Rams but the path to NFC West title and playoffs is clear

LA Times

Coach Sean McVay is excited about how his Rams have responded after a slow start to the season. But star receiver Odell Beckham Jr., who also was a member of the Rams’ Super Bowl LVI championship team, is a free agent after clearing waivers Monday. That was the last of the three times that Rams won the NFC West under …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Rams coach Sean McVay still has love for Odell Beckham Jr., released by Dolphins

LA Times

Rams coach Sean McVay went on to win a Super Bowl when Odell Beckham Jr. was on the roster. In 2021, the Rams signed Odell Beckham Jr. as a midseason addition, and the star receiver helped them win Super Bowl LVI. I’ve had a lot of other things that we’re kind of focused on right now.” Rams Rams should have …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Rams should have another weapon against Jets as Tyler Higbee appears ready to return

LA Times

The Rams will be adding reinforcement as they go into the final three games of the season. Veteran tight end Tyler Higbee, who has been sidelined all season while recovering from shoulder and knee injuries, is expected to return for their Nov. 22 against the New York Jets, coach Sean McVay said Friday. Higbee, a ninth-year pro, was injured last …

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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 …

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1 week, 5 days ago

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

CNN

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 …

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2 weeks ago

Cobie Durant’s lung bruise could force newest Ram into lineup against 49ers

LA Times

The Bills’ Curtis Samuel is tackled by Rams Cobie Durant, left, who suffered a lung bruise, and Christian Rozeboom. The Rams’ decision last week to claim cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr., a 2023 first-round draft pick, off waivers from the Washington Commanders could pay an immediate dividend. Rams coach Sean McVay said Monday that cornerback Cobie Durant suffered a lung bruise …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Rams make a statement by scoring 44 points to beat AFC powerhouse Bills

LA Times

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, left, scores a touchdown in front of Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard, bottom, and cornerback Taron Johnson in the fourth quarter of the Rams’ 44-42 win Sunday at SoFi Stadium. Running back Kyren Williams and receiver Puka Nacua each scored two touchdowns, Matthew Stafford passed for 320 yards, and special teams came up big as the …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Are Rams ankle-deep in trouble with impeded Matthew Stafford facing the Bills?

LA Times

Despite a Rams victory, quarterback Matthew Stafford took quite a beating from Bryan Bresee and the Saints defense last week. Rams Matthew Stafford suffers lateral ankle sprain and Rams add former first-round pick Matthew Stafford suffers a lateral ankle sprain in the Rams’ victory over the Saints and the Rams add depth at cornerback with signing of former No. Rams …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

In the Mojave Desert, a gold rush sparks a mini real-estate boom for old mines

LA Times

It’s a brisk day in Johannesburg, a tiny mining town tucked among the Rand Mountains in the Mojave Desert. Sean Tucker inspects one of his gold mining claim posts near Randsburg, Calif. On a cold November Tuesday, a mile outside town, Tucker’s bright yellow Diedrich D-120 drill rig pierces the desert silence. “Now, we just have to hope the market …

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3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

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Rams WR Demarcus Robinson not suspended, will play Sunday after arrest on DUI suspicion

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Receiver Demarcus Robinson will not be suspended by the Los Angeles Rams this week after his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence. Robinson will be available to play when the Rams visit the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Rams coach Sean McVay said Wednesday. The league has a process as well.” Robinson was arrested early …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Rams won’t suspend Demarcus Robinson, who apologizes to teammates: ‘It’s a bad look’

LA Times

Demarcus Robinson will play for the Rams in Week 13 against the New Orleans Saints. Rams receiver Demarcus Robinson, who was arrested this week on suspicion of driving under the influence, will not be suspended by the team and will play Sunday against the New Orleans Saints, coach Sean McVay said Wednesday. “And I do trust that he’s going to …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

The story behind Vikings RB Cam Akers’ emotional return from a second torn Achilles

New York Times

Some smiles are more significant than others, and this one fit the bill. “Hell, we were smiling, too,” said Akers’ father, Conni. “I’m … I’m trying to get to you as fast as I can.” Akers then called Conni, who had been watching the game at home in Clinton, Miss. Cam Akers missed nearly the entire 2021 regular season after …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

News Analysis: Rams’ path to playoffs: Analysis of NFC West race for the division crown

LA Times

Coach Sean McVay congratulates players as they come off the field after the Rams scored a touchdown against Philadelphia on Sunday. The Rams made the playoffs five times in coach Sean McVay’s first seven seasons, qualifying three times by winning the NFC West and twice when finishing second. With six games left, including division matchups against the San Francisco 49ers, …

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4 weeks ago

Rams once again fall flat in prime time with a chance to move into a tie atop the NFC West

Associated Press

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — For the second time in three weeks, the Los Angeles Rams went into a game knowing a win would move them into a tie for the NFC West lead, only to struggle mightily on the prime-time stage. Philadelphia’s Saquon Barkley ran for 255 yards, the most the Rams have allowed to a running back, but it was …

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4 weeks ago

Rams’ Demarcus Robinson arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated

LA Times

Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson catches a touchdown in front of Eagles cornerback Isaiah Rodgers. Rams coach Sean McVay said Tuesday that he was gathering information about receiver Demarcus Robinson’s arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence and had not made a determination about his status for Sunday’s road game against the New Orleans Saints. Robinson was arrested early …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio has stymied Sean McVay’s Rams before

LA Times

Vic Fangio, shown after a preseason game in L.A. and currently the Eagles defensive coordinator, had a pivotal encounter with Rams coach Sean McVay in 2018 as the Bears’ coordinator. Sean McVay schemed against Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio only once as the Rams’ coach. “You try to apply those things, whether you win or lose,” McVay said, “and …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Rams are run over as Saquon Barkley sparks an Eagles rout

LA Times

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley runs 70 yards for touchdown on the first play of the second half against the Rams. Also on hand Sunday night at SoFi Stadium were members of the St. Louis Rams’ 1999 Super Bowl championship team, including four Hall of Fame players from an offense known as “The Greatest Show on Turf.” Despite their presence, …

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1 month ago

How being a dad convinced Sean McVay to remain Rams head coach

LA Times

After the Rams hired Sean McVay in 2017, general manager Les Snead was eager to see the 30-year-old’s coaching process at work. “The things that he really cherishes in his life, the things that he loves — they’re not all in one basket anymore.” — Rams receiver Cooper Kupp, on coach Sean McVay as a father “I’ve had some moments …

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1 month ago

Safety Kamren Curl has an eagle eye on defending Rams’ next opponent

LA Times

The Rams’ Kamren Curl skips into the end zone after returning a fumble for a score earlier this season. “They’re going to do what they do,” Curl said of an Eagles team coming off a victory over the Commanders. “They think that their skill players are better than yours.. It’s going to be good playing against them again.” Barkley has …

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1 month 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 …

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1 month ago

Stafford throws for 4 TDs, 2 to Kupp and 1 to Nacua, to lead Rams past Patriots 28-22

Associated Press

— The Los Angeles Rams gave up a field goal to see their lead cut to four points, then clanged a kick off the right upright as the first half expired. He’s so steady; he maximizes his moments,” Rams coach Sean McVay said after Kupp caught six passes for 106 yards and two scores. In addition to the long strike …

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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. …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Rams have an appreciation for Jimmy Garoppolo, but will Patriots fans return favor?

LA Times

Jimmy Garoppolo, right, shown at a 2014 practice with Tom Brady, was drafted by the Patriots as the potential replacement for the New England superstar. “It wasn’t as climactic as I was hoping for.” So Garoppolo, Matthew Stafford’s backup, is excited about returning with the Rams. “So we’ll see, hopefully it’s all good and everything, but they booed Tom Brady …

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No reinforcements for Rams but the path to NFC West title and playoffs is clear

Rams coach Sean McVay still has love for Odell Beckham Jr., released by Dolphins

Rams should have another weapon against Jets as Tyler Higbee appears ready to return

Rams take big step toward playoffs by winning field-goal battle and sweeping 49ers

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

Cobie Durant’s lung bruise could force newest Ram into lineup against 49ers

Rams make a statement by scoring 44 points to beat AFC powerhouse Bills

Are Rams ankle-deep in trouble with impeded Matthew Stafford facing the Bills?

In the Mojave Desert, a gold rush sparks a mini real-estate boom for old mines

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

Rams WR Demarcus Robinson not suspended, will play Sunday after arrest on DUI suspicion

Rams won’t suspend Demarcus Robinson, who apologizes to teammates: ‘It’s a bad look’

The story behind Vikings RB Cam Akers’ emotional return from a second torn Achilles

News Analysis: Rams’ path to playoffs: Analysis of NFC West race for the division crown

Rams once again fall flat in prime time with a chance to move into a tie atop the NFC West

Rams’ Demarcus Robinson arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated

Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio has stymied Sean McVay’s Rams before

Rams are run over as Saquon Barkley sparks an Eagles rout

How being a dad convinced Sean McVay to remain Rams head coach

Safety Kamren Curl has an eagle eye on defending Rams’ next opponent

Young Rams have stayed in the playoff hunt with a 4-1 surge led by the venerable Matthew Stafford

Stafford throws for 4 TDs, 2 to Kupp and 1 to Nacua, to lead Rams past Patriots 28-22

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

Rams have an appreciation for Jimmy Garoppolo, but will Patriots fans return favor?