49ers 49ers DE Romello Height had three tackles, a half-sack, and a season-high of five quarterback pressures in Monday Night’s win over the Commanders. Height credits his performance to wearing new cleats in Week 6. “I just felt like I was slipping a lot with the old (cleats),” Height said, via Matt Barrows of The […]
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The Rams enter Week 7 against the Raiders with top‑three offense and defense rankings but sit 2‑4, largely due to a league‑worst special‑teams EPA (-21.35). Kicker turnover has been chaotic: Harrison Mevis was released after a 55.6% field‑goal rate, Blake Grupe injured his ACL, and veteran Brandon McManus is now the third kicker in seven games. Their punt coverage also lags, earning a 66.5 PFF grade (seventh‑worst). The Raiders fare slightly better, ranking ninth in EPA thanks to Matt Gay’s 93.3% field‑goal success, though their punt return unit is 26th. The upcoming matchup could hinge on which team wins the special‑teams battle.
The Raiders (3‑3) host the Rams (2‑4) in Week 7, and offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak must lean on a surprisingly effective ground game to counter Los Angeles’ stingy defense. While Las Vegas boasts the league’s sixth‑most points (162) and a top‑10 passing attack—quarterback Kirk Cousins leads with 14 TDs—their rushing ranks near the bottom (30th). The Rams, however, have surrendered the seventh‑most rushing yards (762) and struggle with interior linemen after injuries to Poona Ford and Kobie Turner. Kubiak is advised to mix power runs with Jeanty and rookie Mike Washington Jr., while still exploiting his elite pass‑catchers Brock Bowers, Tre Tucker, and Michael Mayer. Success hinges on balancing air and ground to outmaneuver defensive coordinator Chris Schula’s scheme.
A recent Turf Show Times poll shows 28% of Rams fans are open to trading quarterback Matthew Stafford as Los Angeles slips to a 2-4 record and battles mounting injuries. The survey also flags J.J. McCarthy (37% likely to be moved) and Justin Herbert (27%) as potential trade targets. With key players like Davante Adams and Myles Garrett sidelined, only 20% of fans believe the Rams are headed in the right direction. The article highlights betting options on FanDuel for upcoming games against the Raiders and Giants.
The Los Angeles Rams franchise started in 1936 in Cleveland and has had many stars at the running back position, including current starter Kyren Williams and Lawrence McCutcheon, who left the franchise as its all-time leading rusher and was eventually surpassed by Eric Dickerson. McCutcheon passed away at the age of 76 on Friday, October […]
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The Rams receive a boost as edge rusher Myles Garrett is slated to return to practice next week, ending his stint on IR that began after a knee injury in Week 1 against the 49ers. Garrett, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year who set a 23‑sack record last season, could finally join Aaron Donald on the defensive line. Meanwhile, wide receiver Puka Nacua’s injury is less severe; he may be back by Week 7, leaving the team’s other health concerns, like Davante Adams, still looming. The updates give a hopeful glimpse of a healthier Rams squad as the season progresses.
Former Los Angeles Rams running back Lawrence McCutcheon, a five-time Pro Bowler who amassed four 1,000-yard seasons, has died at the age of 76 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease.
The Las Vegas Raiders (3‑3) and Los Angeles Rams (2‑4) clash in Week 7, each fighting to stay in the playoff hunt. After a 3‑0 start, the Raiders have dropped three straight, while the Rams, once Super Bowl favorites, grapple with injuries to their defensive line, cornerback Trent McDuffie, and wideout Davante Adams. The author favors the Raiders +4.5, an under 48.5 total, and the LV moneyline. The post also previews the Silver & Black Pride Pick’em competition, highlighting recent writer records and community leaderboards, with Mooniac now atop the standings. Fans are urged to join the SB Nation app for live chat and updates.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is in jeopardy of missing Sunday's game after sitting out of the Rams' practice on Friday. The post Puka Nacua Gets More Bad News Amid Multiple Injuries appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Commissioner Roger Goodell tells NFL Daily that Tokyo is the league’s next international stop, following a historic slate that included games in Melbourne, Rio de Janeiro, London and an upcoming showdown in Paris between the Steelers and Saints. Goodell stresses the importance of coordinated media, sponsorship and TV rights to drive global reach, citing the 100,000‑fan crowd in Australia as proof the model works. The NFL’s nine‑game overseas schedule continues with matchups in Madrid (Nov. 8), Munich (Nov. 15) and Mexico City (Nov. 22), setting the stage for a potential Tokyo game in the near future.
Puka Nacua left the Los Angeles Rams‘ practice early on Thursday with a calf injury, a fresh scare for a 2-4 team that learned on Monday it will be without Davante Adams for six to 10 weeks. The Rams visit the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET at Allegiant Stadium. Thursday is […]
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The NFL trade deadline hits Nov. 10, and ESPN’s Bill Barnwell predicts Washington will part with veteran offensive lineman Andrew Wylie, sending him to New England for a 2027 sixth‑round pick. The Patriots, shorthanded after injuries to Mike Onwenu, Alijah Vera‑Tucker, Morgan Moses and Ben Brown, need a versatile lineman who can play tackle or guard. Wylie, buried on the Commandors' depth chart with just 15 snaps this season, offers depth for New England, while Washington could replace him with practice‑squatters like Trent Scott or Esa Pole. The move is minor but could reshape both lines before Week 9.
The Los Angeles Rams, now 2‑4 and riddled with injuries—including A.J. Brown, Davante Adams and several linemen—have slid to the NFC West cellar, dropping from last year’s top offense to 20th in scoring. Their depleted defense, missing four DBs, faces a Week 7 clash with the Las Vegas Raiders, who were trounced 45‑17 by New England after a 33‑30 loss to Buffalo. The article argues the Rams’ injuries and rookie offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhase’s growing pains create a winnable game for Klint Kubiak’s Raiders, but warns that the Raiders’ own struggles against tight ends and inconsistent safety play could derail the upset. Key stats: Rams rank 12th in the league with 676 rushing yards and 4.6 yards per carry; Raiders have suffered multiple high‑profile defeats.
The Raiders enter Sunday’s bout with the Rams holding a clear injury edge, with only rookie RB Mike Washington listed as questionable after foot/back issues that limited his practice week. Coach Klint Kubiak expects Washington to suit up, but if he’s sidelined, Dylan Laube backs up starter Ashton Jeanty. Defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway returns from a concussion, while WR Dont’e Thornton remains on IR, risking a season‑ending loss if not activated by Wednesday. The Rams, meanwhile, scramble with several key players—WR Puka Nacua, CB Trent McDuffie, LB Nate Landman, plus multiple linemen and WR Davante Adams—questionable or out.
With the Raiders facing the Los Angeles Rams in Week 7, a potential loss could finally push rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza into the starting role. Despite a three‑game skid, Kirk Cousins leads the NFL with 14 TD passes and has kept the offense competitive, ranking sixth in points (27.0) and seventh in passing yards (263.5) per game. However, owner and fans are uneasy as the team hasn’t beaten a quality opponent, and a fourth straight loss would drop the Raiders below .500. Coach Klint Kubiak may prioritize giving Mendoza experience and planning for 2027, while standout receiver Tre Tucker continues his breakout season with 371 yards through six weeks.
Coach Sean McVay’s Los Angeles Rams are heading into Week 7 against the Las Vegas Raiders with a 2-4 record and a host of questions amid a Puka Nacua injury scare. Fellow star Davante Adams is waiting on hamstring surgery, while star pass rusher Myles Garrett is battling back from left knee issue that required […]
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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua got banged up in practice leading up to the Week 7 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. With the game right around the corner, head coach Sean McVay shared Nacua’s official status going into the contest. Reports indicate that the 25-year-old is deemed questionable for Sunday’s matchup, according […]
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The Arizona Cardinals missed Jeremiyah Love in the 18-16 Week 6 win over the Los Angeles Rams, as the star running back is dealing with a high ankle sprain. With the club set to take on the Denver Broncos in Week 7, the franchise revealed Love’s status for Sunday’s matchup. Reports indicate that the 21-year-old […]
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Ahead of the Week 7 showdown with the Las Vegas Raiders, the Los Angeles Rams sit 2‑4 and look far from the offseason “Super Team” hype. Analyst Kenny Arthur blames the Rams’ collapse on misguided roster moves—overpaying for corners, trading for Hall‑Famer Myles Garrett instead of shoring up linebackers or receivers, and drafting rookie QB Ty Simpson—while neglecting the league’s worst special‑teams unit, which saw key players like kicker Harrison Mevis and returner Xavier Smith cut or retained. Injuries to Puka Nacua and Davante Adams further expose depth issues. Meanwhile, veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford’s production has slipped from a 2023 MVP‑level spike, highlighting the team’s broader struggle to translate big‑name signings into wins.
Los Angeles Rams defensive end Myles Garrett is likely to return to practice from his knee injury before Week 8, per ESPN's Ian Rapoport. The post Rams Get Long-Awaited Myles Garrett Injury Return Timeline appeared first on LA Sports Report.
The Los Angeles Rams' 2026 campaign mirrors the collapses of 2020 and 2022, but this reset could be fundamentally different. After trading Jared Goff for Matthew Stafford in 2020 and enduring a disastrous 2022 line that hurt Stafford and key stars, the franchise has already reshaped its roster with home‑grown talent like Steve Avila, Kobie Turner, Byron Young and Puka Nacua. With the Rams needing eight wins in their final 11 games for a wildcard, a poor finish may fast‑track a quarterback change, potentially ending Stafford’s tenure. Yet the team’s rebuild framework is in place, anchored by Aaron Donald and the new core, making this potential reset distinct from past rebuilds.
Los Angeles Rams star defender Myles Garrett could potentially be available to rejoin the active roster as soon as Week 8.
The Los Angeles Rams and Las Vegas Raiders meet Sunday, Oct. 25 at Allegiant Stadium in a matchup that carries different stakes for each side.
Los Angeles Rams star wideout Puka Nacua suffers a likely minor calf injury, leaving his Week 7 availability against the Las Vegas Raiders uncertain, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. With the Rams slipping to 2‑4 and fellow receiver Davante Adams already out with a hamstring rupture, the team may have to rely on second‑year receiver Konata Mumpfield—who logged 93 yards and a TD in Week 3 when Nacua was sidelined—as the primary target. Tight ends Tyler Higbee and Colby Parkinson, plus pass‑catching back Kyren Williams, are expected to see increased usage, while top tight end Terrance Ferguson stays on IR.
Rams wideout Puka Nacua sustains a minor calf strain in Thursday's practice, leaving his Week 7 availability against the Las Vegas Raiders uncertain. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport says the injury is minor, but team officials have not confirmed whether he'll play Sunday. Nacua, 25, has been productive when healthy—42 catches for 497 yards and a rushing TD in four games, including a career‑best 17‑catch, 138‑yard effort versus Buffalo. The injury comes as teammate Davante Adams lands on IR with a hamstring issue, thinning the Rams' receiving corps. The Raiders rank 24th in pass defense, so Nacua could be a top‑10 PPR option if cleared, while backups like Konata Mumpfield serve as flex alternatives.