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1 week, 5 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 month 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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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, 1 week ago

Dolphins score on opening drive and mistake-prone Rams can never catch them

LA Times

The Dolphins’ Malik Washington dives past Rams safety Kamren Kinchens for a touchdown on the opening drive. “Frustration,” he said, “just like everybody else.” Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is sacked by Rams linebacker Jared Verse. On a night when former Rams star lineman Aaron Donald watched from a luxury box, the Rams pressured Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. “We executed well,” …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

As Matthew Stafford passes QBs in record books, he’s thrown Rams into playoff race

LA Times

Quarterback Matthew Stafford has been smoking in the passing game for the Rams. “They’re a good sign,” Stafford said Thursday when asked if it felt like he was on a roll, “because that means we’re getting in the end zone.” Handing the ball off to running back Kyren Williams for a short scoring run or throwing a touchdown pass both …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rams win wild West game in Seattle as Demarcus Robinson catches second TD in overtime

LA Times

The Rams’ Demarcus Robinson makes a one-handed touchdown catch behind Riq Woolen to beat the Seahawks. Matthew Stafford’s touchdown pass to receiver Demarcus Robinson ended a game that was devoid of sustained beauty but improved the Rams’ record to 4-4. I just blanked out and went to running.” Rams safety Kamren Kinchens returns an interception 103 yards for a touchdown …

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2 months ago

Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua’s return sparks Rams’ upset of Vikings

LA Times

The Rams’ Cooper Kupp catches a touchdown pass behind the Vikings secondary in the receiver’s return to action after missing four games. “There’s a spark.” Rams receiver Puka Nacua makes a catch against Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore in the fourth quarter. “So much fun.” Said Nacua: “Super fun, man.” Matthew Stafford tossed two touchdown passes to receiver Demarcus Robinson, one …

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2 months ago

Rams’ secondary takes primary role as turnovers are impetus to beat Raiders

LA Times

The Rams’ Kamren Curl skips into the end zone after returning a fumble 33 yards for a touchdown against the Raiders. “It was crazy,” he said, “because like I ended up with two.” McCollough and the defensive backfield’s performance helped the Rams improve to 2-4. “I didn’t really play baseball,” Curl said, “but I tried to get a little clean …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rams head into their bye week planted firmly in their own way

New York Times

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — It’s the end of Week 5, the start of the bye, and the worst start by a Sean McVay-led team since he took over the Los Angeles Rams head coaching job in 2017. From early-season injuries to star players and starters along their offensive line to defensive breakdowns to poor red zone play to Sunday’s two third-quarter …

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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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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Matthew Stafford’s 36th fourth-quarter comeback benefited Rams, opened record book

LA Times

After his performance against the 49ers, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is now eighth in NFL history in fourth-quarter comebacks. On Sunday, when the Rams travel to Soldier Field to play the Chicago Bears, Stafford needs 223 yards passing to move past Eli Manning into 10th place for career passing yards. Stafford, 36, is coming off another clutch performance in the …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Cooper Kupp will be out for several weeks after spraining his ankle among Rams’ latest injury woes

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Receiver Cooper Kupp is likely to miss several games for the Los Angeles Rams after spraining his ankle in their loss at Arizona last weekend. McVay also said center Jonah Jackson and safety John Johnson are expected to be out for several weeks with shoulder injuries, adding to the Rams’ extensive injury problems just two weeks into …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Rookie Marvin Harrison Jr. catches first 2 NFL touchdowns and Cardinals roll past Rams 41-10

Associated Press

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray was asked about his thoughts during that spectacular play in the first half. Murray threw for 266 yards and three touchdowns, rookie receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. caught his first two NFL touchdown passes and the Cardinals rolled past the Los Angeles Rams 41-10 on Sunday. Murray found Harrison for a 23-yard touchdown …

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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

Matthew Stafford comes up short in Detroit in another chance to lead Rams to win over Lions

Associated Press

DETROIT — Matthew Stafford led 31 fourth-quarter comebacks with the Detroit Lions. “We gave ourselves a chance, but we just fell short.” Playing behind a makeshift offensive line, Stafford, who played 12 seasons for Detroit, helped Los Angeles overcome a 17-3 deficit. After the Rams went ahead, the defense forced Jared Goff and the Lions into a three-and-out, giving Stafford …

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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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4 months ago

Rams vs. Texans takeaways: Sean McVay makes a decision on Stetson Bennett

LA Times

Rams coach Sean McVay did not take any chances. With veteran Jimmy Garoppolo suspended by the NFL for the first two games, Bennett was in line to back up Matthew Stafford in the Sept. 8 opener at Detroit. But after the first two preseason games — both of which included multiple turnovers by Bennett that became moot when he tossed …

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4 months ago

Matthew Stafford back at practice, but Rams saving him for season opener

LA Times

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford practiced Tuesday for the first time in a week. On what ostensibly was the Rams’ final workout before their once-postponed, it’s-really-supposed-to-happen, long goodbye to Thousand Oaks, star quarterback Matthew Stafford reintroduced himself to the huddle. McVay had described Stafford’s hamstring issue as “a little something.” But no issue is small when it concerns the team’s most …

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5 months ago

Chiefs’ Andy Reid lands the lead spot in AP’s NFL top 5 head coach rankings

Associated Press

Andy Reid has three Super Bowl rings, leads two different franchises in victories and he’s still going strong after a quarter-century as a head coach. Reid has led the Kansas City Chiefs to consecutive Super Bowl victories and three titles in five seasons. ANDY REID, Kansas City Chiefs Reid and Mahomes are halfway to the six Super Bowls Bill Belichick …

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1 year ago

Puka Nacua's record-breaking effort helps Rams topple Browns

LA Times

Rams receiver Puka Nacua is helped from the field after suffering an injury in the second quarter. But here they are, with Nacua owning the Rams’ franchise record for yards receiving by a rookie after a four-catch, 105-yard effort Sunday that put him over 1,000 yards for the season, and with the Rams hovering around an NFC wild-card playoff berth …

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1 year ago

Upon further review, Rams’ Puka Nacua has a shoulder sprain; Tyler Higbee hurt neck

LA Times

Rams receiver Puka Nacua walks off the field holding his side after suffering an injury against the Browns. Rams rookie receiver Puka Nacua suffered a shoulder sprain during the team’s victory over the Cleveland Browns but is expected to play Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens, coach Sean McVay said Monday. “We might be smart with him early on in the …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Column: To take next step, Rams need more young guys such as Derion Kendrick to step up

LA Times

Quarterback Matthew Stafford absorbed a gut punch Sunday and somehow came out the better for it, leading the Rams to a comeback win over Seattle. Cornerback Derion Kendrick, who had committed a blatant unnecessary roughness penalty that allowed Seattle to sustain a long possession and score a touchdown on its opening drive, delivered a gut punch to the Seahawks with …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Rams’ relief: Matthew Stafford’s thumb just sprained but not sure if he can play

LA Times

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford wears a bandage on his throwing hand to protect the thumb he injured against Dallas. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford suffered a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb during a loss to the Dallas Cowboys and he will be evaluated “day to day” as the Rams prepare for Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers, …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Rams QB Matthew Stafford leaves homecoming game at Cowboys with thumb injury

Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — Matthew Stafford didn’t make it to the finish of his homecoming game against the Dallas Cowboys. Coach Sean McVay said Stafford was knocked out of the game by an aggravation of the injury when he caught a 2-point pass from receiver Tutu Atwell on a double-reverse on the opening drive after halftime of Dallas’ 43-20 victory Sunday. …

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

Rams are run over as Saquon Barkley sparks an Eagles rout

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

Dolphins score on opening drive and mistake-prone Rams can never catch them

As Matthew Stafford passes QBs in record books, he’s thrown Rams into playoff race

Rams win wild West game in Seattle as Demarcus Robinson catches second TD in overtime

Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua’s return sparks Rams’ upset of Vikings

Rams’ secondary takes primary role as turnovers are impetus to beat Raiders

Rams head into their bye week planted firmly in their own way

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

Matthew Stafford’s 36th fourth-quarter comeback benefited Rams, opened record book

Cooper Kupp will be out for several weeks after spraining his ankle among Rams’ latest injury woes

Rookie Marvin Harrison Jr. catches first 2 NFL touchdowns and Cardinals roll past Rams 41-10

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

Matthew Stafford comes up short in Detroit in another chance to lead Rams to win over Lions

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

Rams vs. Texans takeaways: Sean McVay makes a decision on Stetson Bennett

Matthew Stafford back at practice, but Rams saving him for season opener

Chiefs’ Andy Reid lands the lead spot in AP’s NFL top 5 head coach rankings

Puka Nacua's record-breaking effort helps Rams topple Browns

Upon further review, Rams’ Puka Nacua has a shoulder sprain; Tyler Higbee hurt neck

Column: To take next step, Rams need more young guys such as Derion Kendrick to step up

Rams’ relief: Matthew Stafford’s thumb just sprained but not sure if he can play

Rams QB Matthew Stafford leaves homecoming game at Cowboys with thumb injury