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2 weeks, 5 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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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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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

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

Good news, bad news: Rams’ Cooper Kupp not placed on injured list but is wearing cast

LA Times

Rams receiver Cooper Kupp is wearing a cast on his injured ankle and could miss several games. On a day the Rams placed safety John Johnson III and offensive lineman Jonah Jackson on the team’s seemingly never-ending list of players on injured reserve, the Rams did not take that step with Kupp, who suffered an ankle injury Sunday during 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, 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, 4 weeks ago

Houston’s Boyle tosses 2 TDs as starters sit out in Texans’ 17-15 preseason win over Rams

Associated Press

HOUSTON — Houston’s Cam Akers isn’t sure what will happen in the next few days as final roster cuts are made. I haven’t lost a step and we’ll just see how it goes.” Tim Boyle threw for 142 yards and two touchdowns and Akers had 53 yards rushing to lead the Texans to a 17-15 win over the Los Angeles …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Rams 53-man roster projection: Breaking down the depth chart after first preseason game

New York Times

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — A preseason game with quite a bit of “bad” — four interceptions’ worth, and nearly a fifth that was called back due to a penalty — from third-string quarterback Stetson Bennett, also featured one great moment with just seconds to play and the Los Angeles Rams in a six-point deficit. Here’s my best guess at a 53-man …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Rams’ battered offensive line shows improvement in joint practice with Micah Parsons and Cowboys

Associated Press

OXNARD, Calif. — With three starters on the offensive line sidelined with injuries, the Los Angeles Rams’ joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday could have made for a long and unpleasant afternoon. “We’re probably gonna be a little heavier in the run game, getting some quicks off, and if we’re throwing it down the field, we’re going to …

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4 months, 3 weeks 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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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Surprising Rams roll into playoffs with momentum from 7 wins in 8 games since their bye week

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Not many teams are heading into the postseason playing better football than the Los Angeles Rams, who have won seven of eight since their bye week to earn a history-rich playoff showdown in Detroit. And while momentum doesn’t always mean much in the playoff cauldron, the Rams finished out their regular season at a level that showed …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rams' miracle journey proves they're Super Bowl contenders

LA Times

Turnovers and missed opportunties worried coach Sean McVay before the Rams emerged victorious against the Giants. Rams Rams clinch playoff berth but performance vs. Giants raises worrying questions The Rams know they made mistakes in their 26-25 win over the New York Giants, but the players praise the team’s ability to “find a way to win.” Just one year removed …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Rypien and the Rams can’t get anything going without injured QB Stafford

Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Los Angeles Rams already had a losing record even before Matthew Stafford got hurt. “Hopefully it’s when we come back and play Seattle, but I can’t give you any updates as it relates to exactly where he’s at.” Rypien entered Sunday with a 2-1 record in his three previous starts, two in 2020 and one …

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1 year, 1 month 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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1 year, 1 month ago

Three Rams things: Trade deadline, contradictory kicker strategy, Tutu Atwell’s impact

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of the Ravens vs Rams in NFL Week 14 action. “You kind of have to have some resources and different things like that for those to be options,” McVay said earlier this month, “so I don’t know that those conversations will be as prevalent as maybe in years past.” In background conversations with team and …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Cooper Kupp makes Rams better, but he can't fix all their issues

LA Times

For a few moments against the Eagles on Sunday, for a few precious plays, Cooper Kupp was his old self again, and it was a sight to see. He was “Coop,” as fans at SoFi Stadium happily serenaded him while he piled up 56 receiving yards on the Rams’ first possession against the defending NFC champions and matched them score …

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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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1 year, 2 months ago

Rams, Tyler Higbee agree to 2-year extension

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of Eagles vs. Rams in NFL Week 5 action The Los Angeles Rams and tight end Tyler Higbee have agreed to a two-year extension through 2025, the team confirmed Friday. — Jourdan Rodrigue September 29, 2023 Backstory In his eight seasons so far, all with the Rams, Higbee started 104 of 113 games and caught …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Eight takeaways from new Chargers OC Kellen Moore’s introductory news conference

New York Times

Kellen Moore spoke with the media Wednesday for the first time since agreeing to terms with the Chargers to be their new offensive coordinator. Certainly, the younger offensive head coaches have had a huge impact on this league and are guys that I watch each and every week, and I love watching those guys and studying their offenses and hopefully …

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2 years ago

Amid Rams’ cursed season, Sean McVay is happy for Jared Goff and Kevin O’Connell

LA Times

Rams coach Sean McVay talks with quarterback Baker Mayfield in the second half against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis., on Monday. As the Rams’ lost season took yet another downward turn Tuesday — center Brian Allen and receiver Ben Skowronek will not play in the final three games because of calf injuries — coach Sean McVay looked …

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2 years ago

Rams’ lost season suddenly brightened by Baker magic

Associated Press

Now imagine what Baker Mayfield and Sean McVay can do with two practices together. That’s the prevailing thought around the Los Angeles Rams while they head into a highly enjoyable long weekend after their stunning, come-from-behind, last-minute 17-16 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night. His preparation time consisted of one light practice Wednesday with two 10-play periods …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Cam Akers practices for the first time in weeks as Rams mull running back situation

LA Times

Rams running back Cam Akers breaks a tackle during a playoff win over the Arizona Cardinals in January. A boisterous scene in the Rams locker room unfolded Thursday after running back Cam Akers practiced for the first time in more than two weeks. “I’m back with the team, so I’m happy.” Akers, a second-round draft pick in 2020, had been …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Rams finally get good injury news, with key players slated to return for 49ers game

LA Times

Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson participates in drills at the team’s practice facility in Irvine. Receiver Van Jefferson, center Brian Allen and cornerback Troy Hill practiced Wednesday, and all are expected to play in the pivotal NFC West game at SoFi Stadium. The Rams said they would not make Jefferson, Hill, rookie running back Kyren Williams and inside linebacker Travin …

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

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

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

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

Good news, bad news: Rams’ Cooper Kupp not placed on injured list but is wearing cast

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

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

Houston’s Boyle tosses 2 TDs as starters sit out in Texans’ 17-15 preseason win over Rams

Rams 53-man roster projection: Breaking down the depth chart after first preseason game

Rams’ battered offensive line shows improvement in joint practice with Micah Parsons and Cowboys

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

Surprising Rams roll into playoffs with momentum from 7 wins in 8 games since their bye week

Rams' miracle journey proves they're Super Bowl contenders

Rypien and the Rams can’t get anything going without injured QB Stafford

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

Three Rams things: Trade deadline, contradictory kicker strategy, Tutu Atwell’s impact

Cooper Kupp makes Rams better, but he can't fix all their issues

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

Rams, Tyler Higbee agree to 2-year extension

Eight takeaways from new Chargers OC Kellen Moore’s introductory news conference

Amid Rams’ cursed season, Sean McVay is happy for Jared Goff and Kevin O’Connell

Rams’ lost season suddenly brightened by Baker magic

Cam Akers practices for the first time in weeks as Rams mull running back situation

Rams finally get good injury news, with key players slated to return for 49ers game