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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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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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1 month, 1 week 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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1 month, 1 week ago

Matthew Stafford and Sean McVay know pain in New England. Are Rams in line for more?

LA Times

Facing the Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., has been called intimidating, especially during New England’s heyday. “It wasn’t pretty.” Stafford, however, instantly recounted the statistical picture going into it, the personnel and coverages former Patriots coach Bill Belichick successfully deployed to neutralize Hall of Fame receiver Calvin Johnson, and key injuries that occurred. “Other than that,” Stafford quipped, …

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Lack of consistency on offense biggest reason why Rams had 3-game winning streak snapped by Dolphins

Associated Press

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Sean McVay has been piecing together different lineup combinations due to the Los Angeles Rams’ injury woes throughout the regular season. The Rams had to settle for five field goals by Joshua Karty, marking the eighth time in McVay’s eight seasons as head coach they have failed to score an offensive touchdown. Then, ultimately, we weren’t able …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Rams are Monday night no-shows in loss to Dolphins

LA Times

Matthew Stafford recovers a fumble after a high snap as the Dolphins’ Jordyn Brooks tackles the quarterback, one of many miscues that cost the Rams. “We shot ourselves in the foot a little bit.” Dolphins cornerback Kendall Fuller picks up a fumble by Kyren Williams as the Rams’ Puka Nacua, second from right, pursues. Miami’s Neil Farrell Jr. prevents Rams …

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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, 1 week ago

Jalen Ramsey’s L.A. impact is still championed by Rams preparing to face Dolphins

LA Times

Jalen Ramsey, introduced as a Ram before an NFC championship game against the 49ers in 2022, has left his mark in Los Angeles with players and fans. “Hopefully, that won’t be the case on Monday night.” Ramsey, 30, is the NFL’s top-paid cornerback, a status he first achieved with the Rams. I literally have nothing bad to say about L.A. …

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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, 1 week ago

Rams’ Matthew Stafford appears ‘back’ to health, but Cooper Kupp’s return is up in air

LA Times

Rams coach Sean McVay would like to have recovering Cooper Kupp back for quarterback Matthew Stafford, but the receiver might not be ready yet. Offensive lineman Joe Noteboom’s window to return from injured reserve could open depending upon his workouts with trainers this week, McVay said. Before practice Monday, McVay said Stafford was “feeling really good” and was “not going …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rams have hopes Cooper Kupp will return and Matthew Stafford’s sore back heals

LA Times

The Rams are hoping Cooper Kupp will be back in uniform and in the lineup for Week 7 against the Raiders. Cooper Kupp could be back for the Rams’ next game, but as the Rams begin their off week it is quarterback Matthew Stafford’s sore back that might be of more immediate concern. Coach Sean McVay said Monday that Stafford …

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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

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, 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 ago

What makes a great Rams win even greater for Sean McVay? No injuries

LA Times

Rams coach Sean McVay hugs quarterback Matthew Stafford after their 27-24 comeback win over the San Francisco 49ers at SoFi Stadium on Sunday. After receiving bad news about player injuries the day after the first two games of the season, the Rams coach arrived at the team facility Monday confident but also wary. On Sunday, immediately following the Rams’ 27-24 …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Rams will be doomed if they can't protect Matthew Stafford

LA Times

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, playing behind an injury-riddled offensive line, is sacked by Cardinals linebacker Dennis Gardeck during the Rams’ 41-10 loss Sunday. Linebacker Dennis Gardeck recorded three of the Cardinals’ five sacks of Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford. Trailing 21-0, the Rams had the ball on the Cardinals’ seven-yard line when linebacker Zaven Collins ran around left tackle Warren McClendon …

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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, 1 week ago

It’s all bad news for Rams as Cardinals dominate and Cooper Kupp is injured

LA Times

Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, who the Rams could not contain through the air or on the ground, leaves the pocket under pressure from Rams defensive tackle Braden Fiske. “I’ll just be real,” Rams coach Sean McVay said, “There’s nothing positive about it.” Really bad. For the first time in McVay’s eight seasons — a run that includes five playoff appearances, …

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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

Ready or not, Stetson Bennett will make his NFL debut as Rams No. 2 quarterback

LA Times

Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett showed enough in the preseason for coach Sean McVay to be comfortable with him as the primary backup for the first two weeks of the season. “I think it’s a really good opportunity to just get locked in, and go be ready if anything happens.” Bennett won McVay’s and general manager Les Snead’s confidence with his …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Can Troy Reeder pick up slack in middle of Rams defense after Ernest Jones IV trade?

LA Times

Troy Reeder, who takes over as the Rams starting middle linebacker, keeps an eye on quarterback Matthew Stafford during practice. “It just felt like, because of how they train you here, that you’re ready for whatever opportunity you get,” Reeder said. Reeder said his time with the Chargers and Vikings felt like he “studied abroad.” He was happy to return …

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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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4 months ago

Rams take no chances with Matthew Stafford’s hamstring and limit him to drills

LA Times

Rams coach Sean McVay is taking every precaution with Matthew Stafford and the quarterback’s hamstring issue. “If there was any sudden movement that set him back, just didn’t think it would be worth it.” Rams Rams preseason takeaways: Stetson Bennett bounces back in victory over Chargers Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett struggled at times against the Chargers, but found a way …

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

Rams are run over as Saquon Barkley sparks an Eagles rout

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?

Matthew Stafford and Sean McVay know pain in New England. Are Rams in line for more?

Lack of consistency on offense biggest reason why Rams had 3-game winning streak snapped by Dolphins

Rams are Monday night no-shows in loss to Dolphins

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

Jalen Ramsey’s L.A. impact is still championed by Rams preparing to face Dolphins

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

Rams’ Matthew Stafford appears ‘back’ to health, but Cooper Kupp’s return is up in air

Rams have hopes Cooper Kupp will return and Matthew Stafford’s sore back heals

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

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

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

What makes a great Rams win even greater for Sean McVay? No injuries

Rams will be doomed if they can't protect Matthew Stafford

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

It’s all bad news for Rams as Cardinals dominate and Cooper Kupp is injured

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

Ready or not, Stetson Bennett will make his NFL debut as Rams No. 2 quarterback

Can Troy Reeder pick up slack in middle of Rams defense after Ernest Jones IV trade?

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

Rams take no chances with Matthew Stafford’s hamstring and limit him to drills