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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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3 weeks, 6 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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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

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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Tyreek Hill makes key TD catch, and the Dolphins hold off the Rams 23-15 to snap their 3-game skid

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Midway through a season of heartbreaking losses, major injuries and maddeningly inconsistent play, the Miami Dolphins mostly put it all together on Monday night. While their preseason Super Bowl aspirations are still in grave danger of slipping away, the Dolphins’ gritty 23-15 victory over the Los Angeles Rams demonstrated to Miami’s key players that they still might …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Unexpectedly, Ernest Jones IV gets to showcase his linebacker trade against Rams

LA Times

Ernest Jones bows his head onto the field after the Rams won Super Bowl LVI. I just know it’s a challenge going against him after going against for years in practice.” With Jones’ departure, coach Sean McVay and first-year defensive coordinator Chris Shula made veteran linebacker Troy Reeder the defensive signal-caller. Asked Wednesday how the decision to trade Jones had …

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2 months, 3 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 …

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2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bears’ Caleb Williams impresses Matthew Stafford because Rams QB has No. 1 perspective

LA Times

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell with Matthew Stafford, the No. “I got a little older and kind of realized how good Matthew Stafford is at his job.” — Caleb Williams, to the Chicago press about the Rams quarterback “He’s obviously immensely talented,” Stafford said. “You watch the tape, there are a lot of really good things that you’ve seen.” Williams first …

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3 months ago

The Rams’ special teams were awful last season. The unit led LA to a comeback win over the 49ers

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Although the Los Angeles Rams’ special teams were perhaps the worst in the NFL last year, Sean McVay kept coordinator Chase Blackburn in charge for a second season. The Rams’ superb play on special teams was a major factor Sunday in Los Angeles’ 27-24 comeback victory over San Francisco, and the rejuvenation of Blackburn’s group represents a …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rams are already besieged by injuries after otherwise encouraging effort in season-opening defeat

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Four of the Los Angeles Rams’ top six offensive linemen were injured or unavailable before halftime of their season opener in Detroit. There’s not going to be any excuses for me not to move forward the right way, but we’ve gone down that road before, and we’re not doing that again.” McVay is undoubtedly thinking of the …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Montgomery’s 1-yard touchdown run in OT lifts Lions to 26-20 win over Rams

Associated Press

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions opened the season by outlasting the Los Angeles Rams with a balanced offense, grinding out yards on the ground and going to the air for some pivotal plays just as they did in their NFC wild-card game. David Montgomery’s 1-yard touchdown run in overtime lifted the Lions to a 26-20 win over the Matthew Stafford-led …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Matthew Stafford says he wants to hear it all from Lions fans when his Rams return to Ford Field

Associated Press

DETROIT — Matthew Stafford is ready for Detroit Lions fans to bring the noise again. Stafford’s ears may be ringing Sunday night when the Rams visit Detroit because the franchise’s fans are fired up about potentially having a Super Bowl-contending team to root for — finally. “Obviously externally, we’ve got a lot more attention.” Calling an audible The game is …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rams’ Matthew Stafford on another return to vocal Detroit: ‘I want to hear all of it’

LA Times

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford speaks to the media ahead of the season opener at the Detroit Lions. “That stuff just motivates me.” On Sunday night, for the second time in eight months, Stafford is expected to get an earful when he returns to Ford Field in Detroit, where he starred for 12 seasons before he was traded to the Rams …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rams get some good news about Rob Havenstein as they prepare for season opener

LA Times

Rams offensive tackle Rob Havenstein looks on against the New York Giants last Dec. 31. After more than six weeks of training camp and preseason workouts, the Rams on Monday practiced before an audience that included owner Stan Kroenke and began the countdown and final run-up to playing the Lions on “Sunday Night Football.” “This is a different sense of …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘This is his opportunity’: The Panthers are banking on a Year 2 bump for Bryce Young

New York Times

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Adam Thielen didn’t need six weeks of training camp and preseason practices to see a change in Bryce Young. “Being able to have conversations, be able to talk about things and hear his perspective — and just get as much of what he says and what he means.” After the Panthers hired Canales following Frank Reich’s 11-game …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rams try not to panic as third starting offensive lineman is injured at camp

LA Times

Sean McVay is going to have to wait awhile. On Thursday, McVay said left guard Jonah Jackson would be “week to week” after suffering a shoulder injury Tuesday. Left tackle Alaric Jackson remained sidelined because of an ankle injury, and Thursday right tackle Rob Havenstein left practice because of an unspecified foot injury. “We’ll be better when those guys are …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rams are testing their new kicker and new NFL kickoff rule at same time

LA Times

A few years ago, the NFL changed parameters for conversion kicks, moving them back to the 15-yard line for a 33-yard attempt. “Trying to hit some new kickoff that might take the world by storm.” — Joshua Karty, rookie Rams kicker, on practicing for new NFL kickoff rule “Hell no,” he joked. “It’s fun in some ways trying to play …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Rams rookie Blake Corum hits the ground running during offseason workouts

LA Times

He was a two-time All-American at Michigan and the offensive most valuable player in the Wolverines’ national championship game victory over Washington. … I’m never going to stop growing — so it was easy for me to come in and basically start over.” The Rams selected the 5-foot-8, 210-pound Corum to complement third-year pro Kyren Williams, who made the Pro …

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8 months, 4 weeks ago

Rams knew all along Aaron Donald was retiring but can scheme or draft compensate?

LA Times

Rams coach Sean McVay, center, talks with reporters during availability at the NFL owners meetings. “Yep,” Donald replied, “This is it.” Donald’s retirement last week made official what McVay and those throughout the Rams organization knew for weeks. “You could really feel there was a sense of peace,” McVay said Tuesday at the NFL owners annual meeting, before jokingly adding, …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Overachieving Rams head into a brighter future after discouraging one-point playoff loss to Lions

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Rams improved more quickly and won more games than almost anybody expected this season. And the Rams were fun again: Los Angeles’ offense thrived with Stafford getting the ball to a collection of new and familiar playmakers behind an improved offensive line, while the defense overperformed for coordinator Raheem Morris despite a clear talent …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Jared Goff gets revenge, barely, as Lions eliminate Rams with one-point victory

LA Times

Lions quarterback Jared Goff passes during a 24-23 victory over the Rams in the NFC wild-card playoffs Sunday at Ford Field. Goff played error free and ended the Rams’ season by leading the Lions to a 24-23 victory in an NFC wild-card game in front of 66,637 fans starved for a postseason victory. Goff, the top pick by the Rams …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Rams’ kicking, punt coverage woes become matter of survival in Lions’ den

LA Times

Rams kicker Brett Maher is taunted by the Steelers after missing a field-goal attempt earlier in the season. “Everyone in the league has different parameters for the way that the GMs or the head coaches want to allocate money in those things,” special teams coordinator Chase Blackburn said, adding, “We’ve got to be better no matter who’s out there, no …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rams beat 49ers to set up classic Matthew Stafford vs. Lions, Jared Goff playoff game

LA Times

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, left, catches a pass in front of 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward. “Now that it’s here, holy crap.. You’re in a way in awe of how it all shook out.” Or, as rookie defensive lineman Kobie Turner said, “It’s insane.” Rams quarterback Carson Wentz had 17 completions and 17 rushing attempts against the 49ers. “But once …

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

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

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

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

Tyreek Hill makes key TD catch, and the Dolphins hold off the Rams 23-15 to snap their 3-game skid

Unexpectedly, Ernest Jones IV gets to showcase his linebacker trade against Rams

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

No comeback this time as Bears’ defense stops Rams’ momentum

Bears’ Caleb Williams impresses Matthew Stafford because Rams QB has No. 1 perspective

The Rams’ special teams were awful last season. The unit led LA to a comeback win over the 49ers

Rams are already besieged by injuries after otherwise encouraging effort in season-opening defeat

Montgomery’s 1-yard touchdown run in OT lifts Lions to 26-20 win over Rams

Matthew Stafford says he wants to hear it all from Lions fans when his Rams return to Ford Field

Rams’ Matthew Stafford on another return to vocal Detroit: ‘I want to hear all of it’

Rams get some good news about Rob Havenstein as they prepare for season opener

‘This is his opportunity’: The Panthers are banking on a Year 2 bump for Bryce Young

Rams try not to panic as third starting offensive lineman is injured at camp

Rams are testing their new kicker and new NFL kickoff rule at same time

Rams rookie Blake Corum hits the ground running during offseason workouts

Rams knew all along Aaron Donald was retiring but can scheme or draft compensate?

Overachieving Rams head into a brighter future after discouraging one-point playoff loss to Lions

Jared Goff gets revenge, barely, as Lions eliminate Rams with one-point victory

Rams’ kicking, punt coverage woes become matter of survival in Lions’ den

Rams beat 49ers to set up classic Matthew Stafford vs. Lions, Jared Goff playoff game