News Muncher - searching for seattle

12 hours, 50 minutes ago

Rams don’t dominate, but they’re rolling toward the playoffs with superb complementary football

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Rams keep doing just enough to win, and a team that appeared to be rebuilding this season has climbed all the way to the brink of another playoff berth. Their 19-9 win over the New York Jets in sub-freezing temperatures was not dominant — they trailed 9-6 entering the fourth quarter, and they were …

Games Los Los Angeles Season Nfl Nfc Rams

4 weeks 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, …

Games West Cardinals Nfc Division Rams Mcvay

4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Game Yards Nfc Williams Barkley Rams Mcvay

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 …

Nfl Jackson Able Rams Mcvay Stafford Winning Streak

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rams offense set to get long-awaited boost against Dolphins on Monday

LA Times

Rams offensive linemen Jonah Jackson and Steve Avila are expected to play Monday night against the Miami Dolphins at SoFi Stadium. Interior linemen Jonah Jackson and Steve Avila, sidelined since suffering injuries in the season opener against the Detroit Lions, are expected to play Monday night against the Miami Dolphins, McVay said Saturday. Joe Noteboom, who can play guard or …

Play Jackson Dolphins Rams Mcvay Avila Jonah Jackson

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Not all is in line for the Rams as Joe Noteboom returns and Rob Havenstein goes out

LA Times

Offensive lineman Joe Noteboom should be back after being carted off with an ankle injury in the season opener, which is good news for the Rams, who will be without starting tackle Rob Havenstein next Monday night against the Miami Dolphins. Veteran right tackle Rob Havenstein, who left the Rams’ victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday because of an …

Start Line Dolphins Season Rams Mcvay Havenstein Joe Noteboom

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 …

Game Season Cardinals Seattle Seahawks Touchdown Robinson

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Puka Nacua misses Rams practice again; punter Ethan Evans is out vs. Seahawks

LA Times

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, shown celebrating his touchdown against the Detroit Lions in the season opener, aggravated his knee injury in that game. Rams star receiver Puka Nacua is questionable and punter Ethan Evans is out for Sunday’s road game against the Seattle Seahawks, coach Sean McVay said Friday. McVay said Nacua “banged his knee a little bit” Thursday …

Nacua Mcvay Evans Puka Nacua Seahawks Rams Signed Punter

Rams Rejuvenated: McVay's Back-to-Back Thrills Suggest Staying with the Stars

Associated Press

The Los Angeles Rams are looking like a playoff contender after back-to-back wins. The defense has shown its greatest competitive fire of the year, while the offense has had its most complete game of the season. Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua have returned from long injury absences, and the Rams are now 3-4. The team has a slate of eminently …

Entertainment Law Sports Football Los Angeles

4 months, 4 weeks ago

Derion Kendrick will need surgery for ACL injury and another Rams corner is injured

LA Times

Rams cornerback Derion Kendrick greets teammates before a game against the Seattle Seahawks at SoFi Stadium in November. Coach Sean McVay said Thursday that cornerback Derion Kendrick, who was expected to play a rotational role, will have surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament suffered Wednesday in the team’s first workout. McVay addressed Kendrick’s situation moments after helping to …

Corner Williams Rams Mcvay Kendrick Derion Kendrick

10 months, 4 weeks ago

Falcons hire Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris as head coach

LA Times

Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris has been hired by the Atlanta Falcons to be their head coach. Defensive coordinator Raheem Morris is the new head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, the team announced Thursday. Morris, who succeeded Brandon Staley as Rams defensive coordinator in 2021, interviewed with the Falcons, Chargers, Washington Commanders, Carolina Panthers and Seattle Seahawks this offseason. Rams …

Season Coach Falcons Morris Defensive Head Coach Head

11 months ago

Kawakami: Kyle Shanahan on his 49ers tenure and competing vs. legends

New York Times

Update: The Super Bowl matchup is set with the Chiefs vs. 49ers. Shanahan’s experience is even more layered because of all the time he spent tagging along with his father while Mike Shanahan ran some great offenses with the Broncos and 49ers, was the head coach for two Bronco Super Bowl victories and went up against Belichick defenses more than …

Super Bowl Houston Nfl Seattle Coach Going Think

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rams roundtable: Will 49ers sit their starters? Playoff date ahead in Detroit?

LA Times

Rams coach Sean McVay must consider the circumstances of their season finale against the 49ers. Los Angeles Times Rams beat writer Gary Klein, NFL columnist Sam Farmer and columnist Dylan Hernández discuss what happened and upcoming prospects: Matthew Stafford aside, who do you think has made the biggest difference on the improving Rams’ offense this season — running back Kyren …

Game Detroit Running Giants Season Williams Playoff

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 …

Game Super Bowl Young Giants Season Williams Turner

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rams clinch playoff berth but performance vs. Giants raises worrying questions

LA Times

Rams running back Kyren Williams runs for a touchdown against the Giants. “We’re never going to take for granted being able to get wins,” McVay said, “And there was also a lot of things we tried to do to not win this game. “I’m not ignorant that we need to fix some stuff,” he said, “but with all the mistakes …

Games Game Giants Win Rams Mcvay Stafford

1 year ago

Worth repeating: Rams’ first winning streak since 2022 has them in playoff picture

LA Times

Sean McVay’s Rams are 4-1 in the NFC West so far, having swept the Seattle Seahawks and the Arizona Cardinals. But by defeating the Seattle Seahawks and the Arizona Cardinals, the Rams achieved back-to-back victories for the first time since September of the 2022 season, when they defeated the Atlanta Falcons and the Cardinals. “It’s definitely a little bit different …

Cardinals Rams Mcvay Higbee

1 year, 1 month ago

Rams running game gets a boost with return of Kyren Williams

LA Times

The Rams offense under Sean McVay historically is at its best when an effective rushing attack creates play-action passing opportunities. So the return of running back Kyren Williams, and receiver Cooper Kupp’s perseverance to play through an ankle injury should provide the Rams with a boost Sunday when they play the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. …

Game Injury Season Cardinals Seahawks Williams Kupp

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 …

Right Way Seattle Seahawks Pass Able Rams

1 year, 1 month ago

Rams falling out of playoff contention with a 3-game skid and Matthew Stafford’s absence

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — When the Los Angeles Rams got out to a 3-3 start even after gutting their roster in the offseason, Sean McVay appeared to be working another year of coaching magic. Los Angeles already knew it didn’t have enough talent to contend for a title, but now it appears the Rams have run out of ways to outwit …

Games Los Angeles Los Angeles Season Nfl Williams

1 year, 1 month ago

Sean McVay believes Matthew Stafford will be back in action after Rams’ off week

LA Times

Because of an injured thumb on his throwing hand, Matthew Stafford could only watch as the Rams lost to the Green Bay Packers, 20-3. “The good thing is that the inclination and the direction that we’re headed, I don’t think that’s going to be part of the conversation,” McVay said during a video conference with reporters. “And so, we’re going …

Matthew Packers Rams Matthew Stafford Stafford Mcvay Believes

1 year, 1 month ago

Rams not showing Matthew Stafford’s hand: Did not practice again, could play

LA Times

Rams quarterback Brett Rypien received all the first-team reps this week because Matthew Stafford is nursing a thumb injury on his throwing hand. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, who is nursing a right thumb sprain, will be listed as questionable Sunday against the Green Bay Packers, coach Sean McVay said Friday. “If there’s anything that would leave him susceptible to injury …

Injury Packers Start Rams Matthew Stafford Mcvay Stafford

1 year, 2 months ago

Kyren Williams helps Rams run over Cardinals with second-half rally

LA Times

Rams running back Kyren Williams carries the ball during the second half of a 26-9 win over the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium on Sunday. On Sunday, after a listless first half, the Rams gave the ball to Williams and he gave them a performance that keyed a 26-9 victory over the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium. Rams running back …

Young Running Donald Yards Cardinals Run Touchdown

1 year, 3 months ago

Rams trade running back Cam Akers to the Vikings, swap some draft picks

LA Times

Cam Akers scores against the Seattle Seahawks in the 2023 season opener, the running back’s last game with the Rams. The Rams on Wednesday traded the running back and a conditional seventh round draft pick in the 2026 NFL draft to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a conditional sixth-round pick in 2026. Akers, a second-round draft pick in 2020, …

Yards Season Williams Rams Mcvay Rushed Akers

1 year, 3 months ago

Rams’ Tutu Atwell, Puka Nacua catch 49ers’ eyes ahead of NFC West battle

LA Times

Rams receiver Tutu Atwell makes a touchdown catch against the Seattle Seahawks. “I just want them to keep doing it,” Atwell said of doubters and critics this week, “because they aren’t doing nothing but make me go harder.” With star receiver Cooper Kupp on injured reserve because of a hamstring injury, Atwell, Nacua and Van Jefferson aim to continue filling …

Play Matthew Yards Jefferson Nfl 100 Yards Receiver

Filters

Articles for Mcvay, search results for seattle

Rams don’t dominate, but they’re rolling toward the playoffs with superb complementary football

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

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

Rams offense set to get long-awaited boost against Dolphins on Monday

Not all is in line for the Rams as Joe Noteboom returns and Rob Havenstein goes out

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

Puka Nacua misses Rams practice again; punter Ethan Evans is out vs. Seahawks

Rams Rejuvenated: McVay's Back-to-Back Thrills Suggest Staying with the Stars

Derion Kendrick will need surgery for ACL injury and another Rams corner is injured

Falcons hire Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris as head coach

Kawakami: Kyle Shanahan on his 49ers tenure and competing vs. legends

Rams roundtable: Will 49ers sit their starters? Playoff date ahead in Detroit?

Rams' miracle journey proves they're Super Bowl contenders

Rams clinch playoff berth but performance vs. Giants raises worrying questions

Worth repeating: Rams’ first winning streak since 2022 has them in playoff picture

Rams running game gets a boost with return of Kyren Williams

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

Rams falling out of playoff contention with a 3-game skid and Matthew Stafford’s absence

Sean McVay believes Matthew Stafford will be back in action after Rams’ off week

Rams not showing Matthew Stafford’s hand: Did not practice again, could play

Kyren Williams helps Rams run over Cardinals with second-half rally

Rams trade running back Cam Akers to the Vikings, swap some draft picks

Rams’ Tutu Atwell, Puka Nacua catch 49ers’ eyes ahead of NFC West battle