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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 …

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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, 1 week ago

Rams, McVay try to extend their recent dominance over the Cardinals in an NFC West matchup

Associated Press

Los Angeles Rams at Arizona Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT, Fox BetMGM NFL Odds: Cardinals by 1 1/2 Series record: Rams lead 50-40-2 Against the spread: Rams 0-1; Cardinals 1-0. Rams offense: overall, rush, pass, scoring Rams defense: overall, rush, pass, scoring Cardinals offense: overall, rush, pass, scoring Cardinals defense: overall, rush, pass, scoring Turnover differential: Rams even, Cardinals even Rams …

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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

Aubrey Pleasant makes most of opportunity while serving as Rams head coach vs. Chargers

Associated Press

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Los Angeles Rams assistant coach Aubrey Pleasant didn’t want to focus on the opportunity he had during the preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday. Pleasant had the head coaching duties in the Rams’ 13-9 victory over the Chargers while Sean McVay watched the game from the coaches’ booth. But, again, it’s just a nod …

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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 …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Matthew Stafford lost the battle but wins the war vs. Jared Goff

LA Times

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was delivering on whatever plays coach Sean McVay was calling. “ has done a great job … and I wouldn’t want anyone else as our quarterback other than Matthew Stafford,” Rams coach Sean McVay said afterward. The crowd that gathered for the Lions’ first home playoff game in 30 years taunted Stafford with a “Jar-ed Goff …

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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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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rams will sit Stafford, Kupp, Donald, Kyren in regular-season finale vs 49ers to rest for playoffs

Associated Press

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Matthew Stafford, Aaron Donald, Kyren Williams, Cooper Kupp and linebacker Ernest Jones will not play in the playoff-bound Los Angeles Rams’ regular-season finale at San Francisco. Los Angeles also will be without Williams, the NFL’s second-leading rusher; Kupp, the Super Bowl 56 MVP; Donald, the seven-time All-Pro defensive lineman; and Jones, the Rams’ leading tackler. These …

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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 …

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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 …

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1 year ago

Rams need Kyren Williams if hope not to fumble playoff chances

LA Times

Rams running back Kyren Williams laments after fumbling against the Commanders. The gesture was small but significant, recognizing a perfect moment for Kyren Williams in an imperfect performance by the Rams’ second-year running back — and by the Rams as a whole. No one’s perfect.” Commanders safety Percy Butler forces Kyren Williams to fumble, one of two turnovers by the …

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1 year ago

Rams vs. Browns matchups: How to watch, start time and prediction

LA Times

The Rams need Cooper Kupp back in form if they hope to make a run for a playoff spot. Quarterback Matthew Stafford said he is not fully recovered from a right thumb injury he suffered a month ago in Dallas, but he looked sharp last Sunday in a 37-14 win over Arizona, passing for four touchdowns with one interception. Williams …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Rodrigue: Bleak day for Rams leads to bigger questions about short and long term

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of the Ravens vs Rams in NFL Week 14 action. “It’s tough to say how I feel right now,” he said after the game, “because I did really feel like I had a great week of practice. Sunday night, Rypien pulled back the curtain a little bit when he said he had a good idea …

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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

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, 3 months ago

Rams’ Cooper Kupp out Week 1 vs. Seahawks with hamstring injury

New York Times

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Los Angeles Rams receiver Cooper Kupp will be out Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks, coach Sean McVay said, adding that Kupp’s availability past that time is still unknown. The Rams could place Kupp on injured reserve, which would require him to miss at least four games, but McVay said Wednesday they may not have to do …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Sean McVay’s ‘maniacal’ pursuit of a Super Bowl and what it cost: ‘The Playcallers’ podcast

New York Times

On Monday, The Athletic released a new narrative podcast series called “The Playcallers.” It explores the clashing of offensive and defensive systems, of coaches and of players inside the NFL’s youngest coaching family. Here’s what Rams fans should listen for as they dive into the five-episode series, which is playing in full on “The Athletic Football Show” podcast feed and …

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2 years ago

Seahawks aim to avoid third straight loss vs. reeling Rams

Associated Press

SEATTLE at LOS ANGELES RAMS Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, FOX FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Seahawks by 7 1/2. SERIES NOTES: The Rams swept the two-game season series against the Seahawks in 2021, improving to 7-2 in the past nine games against NFC West opponents.. Los Angeles is 5-1 at home against Seattle since moving back from St. Louis following the …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Rams vs. Dallas Cowboys: Betting odds, lines and picks against the spread

LA Times

The up-and-down nature of the NFL is always a fascinating thing, especially when there are two teams in the same city. Dallas Cowboys at Rams Lookahead lines prior to Week 4 had the Rams more like a touchdown favorite, but the Cowboys continued to impress with Cooper Rush in place of Dak Prescott and the Rams laid a giant egg …

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2 years, 3 months ago

‘I just got to do a better job.’ Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford eyes better play vs. Falcons

LA Times

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is focused on connecting on more passes when his team faces the Falcons on Sunday. “Definitely two or three I wish I had back,” he said this week, “there’s no question about that.” Until Stafford plays efficiently, there will continue to be questions about the condition of his much-scrutinized right elbow, and how much the tendinitis …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Rams' Super Bowl repeat quest begins with ugly whimper vs. Bills

LA Times

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford walks off the field after an interception against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday at SoFi Stadium. Rams Rams begin Super Bowl title defense with blowout loss to Bills Quarterback Matthew Stafford passed 240 yards for a touchdown and three picks as the Rams opened their Super Bowl title defense with a 31-10 loss to the Buffalo …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Backup QB battle heating up: What to watch for in Rams vs. Texans

LA Times

Until this week, the only preseason drama surrounding the defending Super Bowl champion Rams centered on quarterback Matthew Stafford’s right elbow, and whether the 14th-year pro would be ready for the Sept. 8 opener against the Buffalo Bills at SoFi Stadium and beyond. Like nearly every Rams starter, he will be ensconced on the SoFi Stadium sideline during Friday night’s …

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2 years, 10 months ago

NFL roundtable: Rams prove they could fumble Super Bowl chances

LA Times

The Rams’ dream to play in the Super Bowl on their home field is alive, needing a victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game to qualify for Super Bowl LVI. Plaschke: Even more odd than the Rams’ refusal to use Sony Michel is the great Gary Klein’s usage of a song from “Toy Story” to explain …

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

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

Rams, McVay try to extend their recent dominance over the Cardinals in an NFC West matchup

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

Aubrey Pleasant makes most of opportunity while serving as Rams head coach vs. Chargers

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

Matthew Stafford lost the battle but wins the war vs. Jared Goff

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

Rams will sit Stafford, Kupp, Donald, Kyren in regular-season finale vs 49ers to rest for playoffs

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

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

Rams need Kyren Williams if hope not to fumble playoff chances

Rams vs. Browns matchups: How to watch, start time and prediction

Rodrigue: Bleak day for Rams leads to bigger questions about short and long term

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

Rams, Tyler Higbee agree to 2-year extension

Rams’ Cooper Kupp out Week 1 vs. Seahawks with hamstring injury

Sean McVay’s ‘maniacal’ pursuit of a Super Bowl and what it cost: ‘The Playcallers’ podcast

Seahawks aim to avoid third straight loss vs. reeling Rams

Rams vs. Dallas Cowboys: Betting odds, lines and picks against the spread

‘I just got to do a better job.’ Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford eyes better play vs. Falcons

Rams' Super Bowl repeat quest begins with ugly whimper vs. Bills

Backup QB battle heating up: What to watch for in Rams vs. Texans

NFL roundtable: Rams prove they could fumble Super Bowl chances