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1 week, 4 days ago

Unlike last Rams-49ers meeting, Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp are hands on

LA Times

They were two moments seemingly frozen in time, balletic catches by Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp that not only indicated the Rams offense could finally produce consistently but also could do it with panache. “And Puka showed last year he’s one of the best and he’s continued to prove that this year.” Nacua made his sideline catch against the Bills …

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1 week, 4 days ago

The Sports Report: Dodgers have work to do but say they’ve gotten stronger

LA Times

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and the team’s executives left winter meetings content they had made some key moves and improved. On Thursday night, the Rams play the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium, the first of three games against NFC West opponents remaining on the Rams’ schedule. Continue reading here Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers: How to watch, prediction and …

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1 week, 4 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 week, 5 days ago

NFL Week 14 takeaways: Drama in Philadelphia? The ‘igniter’ leading Rams to playoffs?

CNN

CNN — Between one team booking their spot in the playoffs and others being eliminated from contention, the end of the regular season is beginning to take shape. Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images Sunday’s game showed that the Rams can hang with any explosive offense in the league, despite struggling to produce regularly throughout the season. Against the Bills, the Rams were …

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2 weeks ago

Allen sets NFL mark with 3 TD passes and 3 TD runs, but Stafford’s Rams hold off Bills 44-42

Associated Press

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams had to pile up a veritable mountain of points, yards and time-of-possession advantage early on to give themselves even a chance against the Buffalo Bills’ ferocious fourth-quarter rally and a historic six-touchdown performance by Josh Allen. “But our guys made just enough plays to be able to come out on …

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2 weeks, 1 day 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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Rams rally in second half behind Matthew Stafford, Kyren Williams to overcome Saints

LA Times

Kevin Dotson hugs Kyren Williams after the Rams running back scored against the Saints. Still, Matthew Stafford passed for two second-half touchdowns, Kyren Williams ran for another and rookie edge rusher Jared Verse made a late clutch play as the Rams defeated the New Orleans Saints 21-14 at the Caesars Superdome. “It’s a lot of standing around,” he said, adding, …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Resurgent and rested Saints seek a third straight victory when they host the Rams

Associated Press

Los Angeles Rams at New Orleans Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, Fox. He tore knee ligaments in last season’s playoff loss at Detroit.. Saints center Erik McCoy has missed practice time this week as he tries to recover from a groin injury that caused him to miss seven full games before he returned for part of New Orleans’ victory on Nov. …

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1 month ago

Eagles seek 7th straight win while Rams try to keep pace in crowded NFC West race

Associated Press

Philadelphia at Los Angeles Rams Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EST, NBC/Peacock BetMGM NFL odds: Eagles by 3. Series notes The Eagles have won all three games in Los Angeles since the Rams moved back in 2016. … Philadelphia has run for at least 150 yards and two touchdowns in five straight games, something it hadn’t accomplished since 1949.. Rams WR Puka …

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1 month 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 ago

Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua are hands on in Rams’ win over Patriots in very different way

LA Times

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua eludes New England Patriots cornerback Marco Wilson after making one of his seven catches for 123 yards and a score. “We’ve got a super-hot team coming into town,” Rams coach Sean McVay said. It’s a great challenge.” It’s clear the Rams are a different team with a healthy Kupp and Nacua on the other end …

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1 month 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, 2 weeks ago

Rams’ Puka Nacua says he won’t back down from physical play against Dolphins

LA Times

Rams receiver Puka Nacua mixed it up with the Seahawks’ Tyrel Dodson after a play. “I don’t think so,” he said, adding that by being around teammates such as edge rushers Byron Young and Jared Verse and linebacker Omar Speights, “everybody’s always ready to pack a punch. “So it’s nice to get back in there and be like, ‘Man, everybody’s …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rams takeaways: Demarcus Robinson’s catches, Kamren Kinchens’ picks sink Seattle

LA Times

Puka Nacua was ejected for throwing a punch after this interception by the Seahawks’ Riq Woolen. Nacua was ejected from the game in the second quarter, however, for punching Seahawks linebacker Tyrel Dodson after cornerback Riq Woolen intercepted a pass. “Being super competitive in between those lines, there were some things said earlier in the game, just letting my emotions …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rams’ NFC West win over Seattle shows vet leaders such as Cooper Kupp can’t be spared

LA Times

Rams receiver Cooper Kupp runs after one of his 11 catches for 104 yards against the Seattle Seahawks. With the trade deadline approaching Tuesday, the Rams need to lean on their never-waver wire, guys such as Matthew Stafford and Demarcus Robinson — who combined for the winning touchdown in overtime — and Cooper Kupp making a key block to give …

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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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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Puka Nacua has to leave Rams’ practice after reinjuring knee

LA Times

Rams receiver Puka Nacua, shown making a catch against Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore in a comeback from injury last week, has hurt his knee again. A week after returning to the Rams lineup in spectacular fashion, star receiver Puka Nacua left practice Thursday because of a right knee injury, a team official said. Nacua returned and caught seven passes for …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

As trade deadline approaches, Rams start dealing with Tre’Davious White

LA Times

Rams cornerback Tre’Davious White has not played in weeks and could be headed elsewhere before the Nov. 5 trade deadline. “In fairness to him, he was playing a lot more snaps than we anticipated because of injuries at that spot.” So the Rams are giving White, “an opportunity to see if there’s a better situation that he deems appropriate for …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Stafford's Passing Explosion Fuels Rams' Victory Over Vikings

Associated Press

The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Minnesota Vikings 30-20 in a thrilling matchup. Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua returned from injury and made key contributions for the Rams, with Kupp catching two touchdown passes and Nacua racking up 106 receiving yards. Matthew Stafford passed for 279 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his offensive prowess. Despite facing challenges with injuries, the …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

With Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua back, Rams’ Matthew Stafford is up to old tricks

LA Times

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, who completed four touchdown passes, throws against the Vikings in the fourth quarter. There were two Matthew Stafford moments suitable for framing in the Rams’ upset of the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday night. “It was a little choice route inside for Cooper, but to be honest with you, something in the huddle before the snap I’m …

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1 month, 4 weeks 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

Cooper Kupp will play Thursday, but will it be his last game with the Rams?

LA Times

Cooper Kupp will be in the Rams lineup Thursday. The Rams’ poor start and Kupp’s large contract has the league buzzing that the Rams might move the 2021 NFL offensive player of the year. Kupp said he was aware of speculation but would “be where my feet are.” “That’s all I know,” he said after a jog-through. “I know that’s …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Do Rams risk playing Cooper Kupp twice in less than a week coming off an injury?

LA Times

As the Rams come out of their off week, they will play the struggling Las Vegas Raiders and the unbeaten Minnesota Vikings in the span of five days. “He’s trending in the right direction,” McVay said before practice, “but we’ll see exactly what that means as the week progresses.” Without Kupp and injured receiver Puka Nacua, McVay has been hamstrung …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Williams, Bears look to stop skid while Rams hope to build on dramatic win

Associated Press

Los Angeles Rams at Chicago Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, FOX BetMGM NFL odds: Bears by 1½. 1 overall draft pick showed some progress last week when he threw for a Bears rookie record of 363 yards. … The Bears could have all their top playmakers available, with six-time Pro Bowl WR Keenan Allen returning to practice on a limited basis …

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Unlike last Rams-49ers meeting, Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp are hands on

The Sports Report: Dodgers have work to do but say they’ve gotten stronger

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

NFL Week 14 takeaways: Drama in Philadelphia? The ‘igniter’ leading Rams to playoffs?

Allen sets NFL mark with 3 TD passes and 3 TD runs, but Stafford’s Rams hold off Bills 44-42

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

Rams rally in second half behind Matthew Stafford, Kyren Williams to overcome Saints

Resurgent and rested Saints seek a third straight victory when they host the Rams

Eagles seek 7th straight win while Rams try to keep pace in crowded NFC West race

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

Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua are hands on in Rams’ win over Patriots in very different way

Rams’ beat Patriots on ‘a weird day’ that keeps hopes alive and challenges ahead

Rams’ Puka Nacua says he won’t back down from physical play against Dolphins

Rams takeaways: Demarcus Robinson’s catches, Kamren Kinchens’ picks sink Seattle

Rams’ NFC West win over Seattle shows vet leaders such as Cooper Kupp can’t be spared

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

Puka Nacua has to leave Rams’ practice after reinjuring knee

As trade deadline approaches, Rams start dealing with Tre’Davious White

Stafford's Passing Explosion Fuels Rams' Victory Over Vikings

With Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua back, Rams’ Matthew Stafford is up to old tricks

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

Cooper Kupp will play Thursday, but will it be his last game with the Rams?

Do Rams risk playing Cooper Kupp twice in less than a week coming off an injury?

Williams, Bears look to stop skid while Rams hope to build on dramatic win