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Rams hope a week off will allow their sluggish offense to get rolling in the playoffs

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Rams rested nearly all of their offensive starters in their regular-season finale because coach Sean McVay wanted everybody fresh and healthy for the playoffs. Los Angeles will host the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night in the Rams’ first playoff game at SoFi Stadium since they won the Super Bowl nearly three years ago. The …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Rams’ offense is struggling, but the defense has put LA on the brink of an NFC West title

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Right when the Los Angeles Rams’ offense has dropped into a disconcerting slump, their defense has held three straight opponents under 10 points for the first time in decades. Although the Rams are closing in on an NFC West title and another playoff berth with a five-game winning streak, the way they’re doing it makes their postseason …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Rams have revenge, NFC West title in mind for Cardinals game Saturday

LA Times

Rams running back Kyren Williams, who scored a touchdown, was held to 25 yards in 12 carries when the Cardinals routed the Rams 41-10 in September. Defensive lineman Kobie Turner said the implications of Saturday’s game “don’t go unnoticed.” Still, at its core, the matchup against the Cardinals is a “get-back” game. “They’re not necessarily playing for anything,” Rams safety …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Q&A: Eric Dickerson on Saquon Barkley pursuing his record: ‘I don’t think he’ll break it’

LA Times

The NFL single-season rushing record has stood for 40 years, far longer than Saquon Barkley has been on this planet. If he’s fortunate to get over 2,000 yards and get the record, it’s a great record to have. He gets 17 games,” or, “We’re going to put a hex on him.” Any thoughts on Rams running back Kyren Williams? The …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Rams could clinch NFC West with a win Saturday over the Cardinals if...

LA Times

Rams tight end Tyler Higbee dances in celebration after his deciding touchdown catch against the Jets. “Fortunately,” coach Sean McVay said Monday during a videoconference with reporters, “we’re in a position where you don’t necessarily have to rely on other things to happen if you just handle your business.” The Rams, however, will be watching closely Thursday night when the …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Classic matchup no matter the teams: Rams’ Matthew Stafford vs. Jets’ Aaron Rodgers

LA Times

Matthew Stafford, left, and Aaron Rodgers competed often as members of the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers, respectively. On Sunday, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers will square off for the 18th time. “He’s a hell of a player,” Stafford said of Rodgers on Wednesday. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford passes at Lambeau Field in …

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1 month ago

Rams make a statement by scoring 44 points to beat AFC powerhouse Bills

LA Times

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, left, scores a touchdown in front of Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard, bottom, and cornerback Taron Johnson in the fourth quarter of the Rams’ 44-42 win Sunday at SoFi Stadium. Running back Kyren Williams and receiver Puka Nacua each scored two touchdowns, Matthew Stafford passed for 320 yards, and special teams came up big as the …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

The story behind Vikings RB Cam Akers’ emotional return from a second torn Achilles

New York Times

Some smiles are more significant than others, and this one fit the bill. “Hell, we were smiling, too,” said Akers’ father, Conni. “I’m … I’m trying to get to you as fast as I can.” Akers then called Conni, who had been watching the game at home in Clinton, Miss. Cam Akers missed nearly the entire 2021 regular season after …

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1 month, 2 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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1 month, 2 weeks 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, 3 weeks ago

Young Rams have stayed in the playoff hunt with a 4-1 surge led by the venerable Matthew Stafford

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Rams realized last month that they needed to stack up victories against a few struggling opponents before their tough final stretch of the regular season. They’re taking these lessons in stride, and some of the veteran players have done a good job.” Chief among those veterans is Matthew Stafford, who still looks awfully sharp …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Stafford throws for 4 TDs, 2 to Kupp and 1 to Nacua, to lead Rams past Patriots 28-22

Associated Press

— The Los Angeles Rams gave up a field goal to see their lead cut to four points, then clanged a kick off the right upright as the first half expired. He’s so steady; he maximizes his moments,” Rams coach Sean McVay said after Kupp caught six passes for 106 yards and two scores. In addition to the long strike …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Another Rams run to playoffs starts with Kyren Williams running on Patriots

LA Times

The Rams’ Kyren Williams is swallowed up by Dolphins linebackers Jordyn Brooks and David Long Jr. First came self-reflection, followed quickly by self-correction. After he rushed for eight touchdowns in six games, last Monday’s defeat by the Miami Dolphins marked the third consecutive game Rams running back Kyren Williams did not run for a touchdown. “And I got this feeling, …

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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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2 months, 3 weeks 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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3 months, 2 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, 2 weeks ago

Rams save their season with awestruck win over rival 49ers

LA Times

“Holy —!” Sean McVay began his postgame news conference like a slack-jawed sailor, but he spoke the truth. 🥹 pic.twitter.com/OLXj191vhM — Los Angeles Rams September 23, 2024 This being a Hollywood team built on stars, folks forget that McVay’s culture is fueled by everybody. “I think people always mistook some of the flash for the glue, the connective nature of …

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3 months, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks ago

‘Humbling’ day for Rams featured too few answers and fundamentals, not enough physicality

New York Times

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Los Angeles Rams looked so astonishingly incompetent in Sunday’s 41-10 loss to Arizona, and so immediately, that players filed to the locker room from the field afterward in stunned, miserable silence. GO DEEPER Top takeaways as Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr. erupts vs. Rams “I think you go back to work,” said McVay postgame. You’ve got to …

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3 months, 4 weeks 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

LA Rams WR Puka Nacua is headed to injured reserve after reaggravating his knee injury, McVay says

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Receiver Puka Nacua is headed to injured reserve after reaggravating his right knee injury in the Los Angeles Rams’ season-opening loss at Detroit. The fifth-round pick added nine catches for a rookie playoff-record 181 yards in the Rams’ postseason loss at Detroit. Nacua and Cooper Kupp were expected to form one of the NFL’s best receiving tandems …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Rams rookie kicker Joshua Karty embraces opening his NFL career in hostile stadium

LA Times

Rams rookie Joshua Karty kicks off under new NFL rules alignment against the Dallas Cowboys in the preseason. Ford Field in Detroit, site of the Rams’ NFC wild-card playoff loss to the Lions last season, would not rank as the friendliest place for an opposing team’s rookie kicker to make his NFL debut. “Why not just jump straight into the …

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4 months, 2 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, 4 weeks ago

Cautious Rams pull Matthew Stafford from practice because of tight hamstring

LA Times

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford signs autographs after observing a joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys Wednesday in Oxnard. A few yards away, 36-year-old quarterback Matthew Stafford stood apart from the action, apparent hamstring tightness shortening his day during a joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys in Oxnard. “So I know, again, there’s going to be a lot of things to …

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Rams hope a week off will allow their sluggish offense to get rolling in the playoffs

Rams’ offense is struggling, but the defense has put LA on the brink of an NFC West title

Rams have revenge, NFC West title in mind for Cardinals game Saturday

Q&A: Eric Dickerson on Saquon Barkley pursuing his record: ‘I don’t think he’ll break it’

Rams could clinch NFC West with a win Saturday over the Cardinals if...

Classic matchup no matter the teams: Rams’ Matthew Stafford vs. Jets’ Aaron Rodgers

Rams make a statement by scoring 44 points to beat AFC powerhouse Bills

The story behind Vikings RB Cam Akers’ emotional return from a second torn Achilles

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

Rams are run over as Saquon Barkley sparks an Eagles rout

Young Rams have stayed in the playoff hunt with a 4-1 surge led by the venerable Matthew Stafford

Stafford throws for 4 TDs, 2 to Kupp and 1 to Nacua, to lead Rams past Patriots 28-22

Another Rams run to playoffs starts with Kyren Williams running on Patriots

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

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

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

Rams save their season with awestruck win over rival 49ers

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

‘Humbling’ day for Rams featured too few answers and fundamentals, not enough physicality

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

LA Rams WR Puka Nacua is headed to injured reserve after reaggravating his knee injury, McVay says

Rams rookie kicker Joshua Karty embraces opening his NFL career in hostile stadium

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

Cautious Rams pull Matthew Stafford from practice because of tight hamstring