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A problem the Rams cannot seem to fix

The Los Angeles Rams are on a current three-game stretch of their worst tackling performances on the season, according to Pro Football Focus (PFF) grades and metrics. I flagged this issue ahead of last Thursday night’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks: While the Rams slightly improved in terms of how many tackles they missed from […]

about 2 months ago | 0 reads

The Rams’ narrow path to first place in NFC

Thursday night’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks was a dramatic blow to the Los Angeles Rams. LA is now unlikely to win the NFC West and may need to play three road games in order to reach the Super Bowl. The path just grew much more difficult. There remains a sliver of hope that the […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

L.A. Rams News: Playoff picture is clearing up

Often times, it’s overstated just how “crazy” the NFL season is because they are all crazy, they are all different and unique and unless you know something others don’t, the NFL is nearly impossible to predict. This season has been insane in terms of surprises, upsets and shocks, but at this point, the playoff picture […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

3 things I think about the Rams following loss to Seahawks

The Los Angeles Rams’ recent loss to the Seattle Seahawks is a much bigger deal than most are making it out to be. For a team with Super Bowl expectations, the path to the pinnacle of professional football just grew much more difficult. Let’s assess the fallout of the loss and evaluate where the Rams […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

How Sunday Week 16 schedule impacts Rams

The Rams have already played their Week 16 game, losing to the Seahawks on Thursday. This dropped L.A. to 11-4 and a wild card position going into next week’s game against the Falcons. How does the Sunday schedule impact the Rams? Bucs at Panthers The winner of this game lands the first blow to determine […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Rams fire special teams coordinator Chase Blackburn

The Los Angeles Rams have made a shocking in-season coaching change, firing special teams coordinator Chase Blackburn. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Rams have fired Blackburn following Thursday night’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Blackburn being fired isn’t necessarily as surprising as the overall timing. While it was somewhat expected that the Rams would […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Rams can set NFL record next week

It had been nine years since the last time a team had at least 580 total yards and lost, but that’s what the L.A. Rams did on Thursday against the Seahawks in overtime. The Rams had their highest offensive output of the entire Sean McVay era but couldn’t find a way to win when ironically […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

L.A. Rams News: Its only football, ramily

A long time ago, I would watch baseball with my dad and when our team would lose, he would say: “It’s only baseball, son.” So, in light of the Los Angeles Rams loss, I want to say: It’s only football, ramily. The Rams will be back in a bit, and they are going to the […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Rams on Draft: Players to watch during College Football Playoff

The Los Angeles Rams have clinched a playoff spot, but the NFL draft process is getting started with bowl games already beginning. With over 40 games to be played over the next month, there will be plenty to watch in preparation for the NFL Draft. This list could change with players opting to stay in school or not to play […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Rams-Seahawks: 5 plays that cost LA the 1 seed

It hurts. It stings. As it should. The Los Angeles Rams (11-4) did not finish all 60 minutes (and then some) and that is why they are now in 5th place in the NFC. Thursday night was another example of Los Angeles still having yet to prove that they can consistently close out games. Ever […]

about 2 months ago | 6 reads

PFF grades: Poona Ford dominant against former team

Still shocked and stung by the Los Angeles Rams’ 37-38 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football? It might take some time for the wounds to heal. The Rams are in danger of losing the NFC West division race and losing their grip on first place in the NFC conference, though they still […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Rams still seen as favorite to win NFC

The Los Angeles Rams had 90% of a great win on the road without one of their top players, but unfortunately sometimes those small differences in a game amount to a huge difference in the standings. Although the Rams blew a 16-point fourth quarter lead and gave up eight points in overtime to lose to […]

about 2 months ago | 0 reads

10 takeaways from Rams’ 4th quarter collapse to Seahawks

After the Los Angeles Rams blew a 26-7 lead to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3, it was considered one of the worst losses of the Sean McVay era. That was undoubtedly topped by the collapse on Thursday night against the Seattle Seahawks. The Rams led 30-14 with under 8:30 minutes to play. The next […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

L.A. Rams News: It’s a setback, not an elimination

If you are in any way affiliated with the Los Angeles Rams, then I am going to guess you didn’t sleep much last night after what was a heartbreaking, deflating and exhausting loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football. The good news is: The Rams are going to the postseason. The bad news: […]

about 2 months ago | 5 reads

Good, Bad and Ugly: Worst loss of the Sean McVay era

The Los Angeles Rams freaking blew it on Thursday night, losing the game of the year in a 38-37 heartbreaker to the Seattle Seahawks. L.A. managed to not only choke away a 16-point fourth quarter lead, but has now lost its grip on the NFC West and conference lead. Talk about a case of the […]

about 2 months ago | 6 reads

McVay turned down multiple chances to go for 2

The Los Angeles Rams became the first team in history to give up three successful two-point conversions in the fourth quarter and overtime, but it may have been the normally aggressive Sean McVay’s indecision to kick extra points that cost his team the win. When Matthew Stafford threw a 1-yard touchdown to Puka Nacua early […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Winners & Losers: Rams’ Super Bowl chances take a major blow

It will be tough for the Los Angeles Rams to recover from their 37-38 overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The Rams fall to 11-4. Seattle swells to 12-3. Los Angeles is now unlikely to win either the NFC conference or the NFC West division. Simply put, Seattle and the San Francisco 49ers have a […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Rams-Seahawks final score: L.A. chokes away instant-classic

The Los Angeles Rams lost to the Seattle Seahawks by a final score of 38-37 in Week 16 of the NFL season. This was about as hyped-up a regular season game as there can be and the game delivered. It was a back-and-forth affair between two teams that want to win the NFC West and […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Rams-Seahawks discussion: Will L.A. close out Seattle?

The Los Angeles Rams lead the Seattle Seahawks by a score of 13-7 after the first half of play. The game didn’t start how L.A. wanted when they failed to convert on a fourth down during their opening drive. Seattle quickly had the ball on offense with good field position, and they took a 7-0 […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Rams vs. Seahawks discussion: The game of the year is here!

The Los Angeles Rams (11-3) travel to take on the Seattle Seahawks (11-3) in Week 16 of the NFL season in what is one of the biggest matchups of the entire NFL season. This game could decide the NFC West; this game could decide the top spot in the NFC. Don’t worry you can’t miss […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Rams-Seahawks: Last minute thoughts

In the final hours before the Los Angeles Rams look to defend their position atop the NFC West against the Seattle Seahawks, weather has taken center stage in the leadup to pre-game narratives. As of 2 PM pacific, the probability of rain increases to nearly 100% at kickoff with gusts of wind and temps in […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Rams can give 49ers’ season hope with loss on TNF

The Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks will compete on Thursday Night Football in Week 16 with both teams sitting at 11-3. Winning this game means getting an advantage in the race for both the No. 1 seed in the NFC and the NFC West. However, a Rams loss would open the door for a […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

From ‘shoot out’ to ‘slug fest’?

The Los Angeles Rams are amidst a stretch that includes two of their most important games of the season. LA is in a race for the number one seed in the NFC conference. They took down the Detroit Lions and are set to face the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football. The contest against the […]

about 2 months ago | 5 reads

5 keys to victory: Can Rams sweep the Seahawks?

The Los Angeles Rams will be going for the season sweep over the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football. Much like the matchup in Week 11, this one is important. Whoever wins will have the upper hand in the NFC for the No. 1 seed as well as in the NFC West. The Rams have […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads