Los Angeles Rams thread

[Blarg]

He has to rely on Kupp, most of the other receivers can't seem to get open or catch a football. 

I am surprised at how intuitive Goff is about knowing when the pocket is collapsing or sensing a blindside and stepping out of trouble. Yesterday he had to utilize that way too much, the Vikings defense shut down the running game which forced passing downs that gave them a rushing advantage. Gurley wasn't even a factor coming out if the backfield for a screen or short pass.

Vikings may have outlined how to play against the Rams offense, now it's the Rams job to not get caught in that trap again and come up with some plays to offset that defense scheme.

[Angel Oracle]

And the one that might be reliable enough, Woods, hurt his shoulder.     Andddd, cornerback depth is hanging by a thread.

Could be a tough next 5 weeks (except for @Arizona).   

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

Rams go to half time leading New Orleans 17-10.

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

Rams have 13 point lead with 14:11 left in the game 23-10.

[Blarg]

Stupid helmet to helmet hit keeps the saints in possession. They are suddenly looking like they have an offense.

[Blarg]

What could have been a disaster caused by dumb penalties and blown defense, the Rams held the Saints out of the end zone and forced them to take just a field goal.

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

that sucked. interception

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

Rams win and go 8-3 on the season.

[tdawg87]

Ugly 2nd half but pulled out a win so that's all that matters. Needed to win one of the last two games and they did. 

No 7-9 season this year!

[Blarg]

The prevent defense cost them a touchdown when they had control of the Saints most of the 2nd half. This is always full retard on the coaches part to stray from what was working and play differently than what put you in place to win. Luckily they kept control on the on-side kick.

Another dissapointment was playing too conservative on their last drive, march all the way down field, only to play the last three downs for the field goal instead of a touchdown. The 3 pointer was always there so why waste three plays on a failed running game that the Saints had effectively shut down all game. Go for the TD, stomp on their necks with it and then the last Saints drive is meaningless.

They need to kill not just the clock, which they did well but also kill all hope the Saints had for a comeback. I'd like to see that in the next few games and not play afraid to lose. 

[Angel Oracle]

Prevent defense prevents victories.

Otherwise, it was a solid defensive performance against a good offense.   Kamara did the only real damage for NO.

Strong game for Goff and decent game for Gurley

Zuerlein missed only his 2nd kick all season (32-34 FGs, 33-33 XPTs), and is on pace for nearly 190 pts. (Would be an NFL record.)

Beat Arizona, and set up three straight showdown games with Philly, Seattle, and improved Tenn.

[fan_since79]

10 hours ago, Blarg said:

The prevent defense cost them a touchdown when they had control of the Saints most of the 2nd half. This is always full retard on the coaches part to stray from what was working and play differently than what put you in place to win. Luckily they kept control on the on-side kick.

Another dissapointment was playing too conservative on their last drive, march all the way down field, only to play the last three downs for the field goal instead of a touchdown. The 3 pointer was always there so why waste three plays on a failed running game that the Saints had effectively shut down all game. Go for the TD, stomp on their necks with it and then the last Saints drive is meaningless.

They need to kill not just the clock, which they did well but also kill all hope the Saints had for a comeback. I'd like to see that in the next few games and not play afraid to lose. 

Yes, the conservative approach will not work against Philly.

I was listening to ESPN radio and don't remember who it was who said, "Carson Wentz opens up a can of kick-ass every time he touches the ball." That says it right there. The Eagles just pound the opposition. The way they rolled over Chicago...total domination.

 

[m0nkey]

11 hours ago, Blarg said:

The prevent defense cost them a touchdown when they had control of the Saints most of the 2nd half. This is always full retard on the coaches part to stray from what was working and play differently than what put you in place to win. Luckily they kept control on the on-side kick.

Another dissapointment was playing too conservative on their last drive, march all the way down field, only to play the last three downs for the field goal instead of a touchdown. The 3 pointer was always there so why waste three plays on a failed running game that the Saints had effectively shut down all game. Go for the TD, stomp on their necks with it and then the last Saints drive is meaningless.

They need to kill not just the clock, which they did well but also kill all hope the Saints had for a comeback. I'd like to see that in the next few games and not play afraid to lose. 

They took a shot to the end zone on third down before settling for the field goal attempt

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

10 hours ago, Angel Oracle said:

Zuerlein missed only his 2nd kick all season (32-34 FGs, 33-33 XPTs), and is on pace for nearly 190 pts. (Would be an NFL record.)

And is was no chip shot, it was a 63 yard attempt so it was unlikely to be successful from the get go.

[Angel Oracle]

Top two 2016 draft picks (Goff and Wentz) could end up having a pretty nice legacy in the NFL, barring concussions, etc.

[RallyMo]

On ‎11‎/‎20‎/‎2017 at 12:16 PM, Blarg said:

I am surprised at how intuitive Goff is about knowing when the pocket is collapsing or sensing a blindside and stepping out of trouble.

He was like that at Cal, and I think it was born out of necessity. The OLs that he played behind were not great, to say the least.

By the time he was in his 3rd year at Cal, it was like he had eyes on the outside of his helmet.

What you're seeing from him now is EXACTLY what he did at Cal. He made watching 2013-16 games fun.

[fan_since79]

Aaron Rodgers looked sad walking around on the sideline by himself, unable to contribute.

Great ending to a good game, unless you're a Packers fan.

 

 

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

Rams 16-0 over Cards: very funny Ram interception for TD after the Cards had just caught their own interception.

[Tank]

Good win today, guaranteeing their first winning season in a decade.

anyone know what happened to Ogletree?

[Homebrewer]

1 hour ago, Tank said:

Good win today, guaranteeing their first winning season in a decade.

anyone know what happened to Ogletree?

elbow...thats all I know. He stayed suited up but they put his arm in a sling..weird.. 

[Angel Oracle]

Injuries are starting to pile up.

Woods, Barwin, and now Ogletree

Good trap game win today on the road, Eggles loom next Sunday.

Speaking of which, what happened to the Eggles today?

Seahawks starting to assert themselves again?   Eggles starting to come back to the pack?   Some of both?

[Brandon]

13 hours ago, Angel Oracle said:

Injuries are starting to pile up.

Woods, Barwin, and now Ogletree

Good trap game win today on the road, Eggles loom next Sunday.

Speaking of which, what happened to the Eggles today?

Seahawks starting to assert themselves again?   Eggles starting to come back to the pack?   Some of both?

when the chiefs beat them in week 2 it was a lot of pressure on wentz and hunt was running the ball well....all things Seattle did last night.

[Angel Oracle]

It's critical then for Gurley to have a strong game, and for the front seven to pressure Wentz like they have most other teams this season.  

Biggest game of the season is of course in 13 days.

Zuerlein has still only missed two FG's all season (36-38, one miss from 63 yds), and finally missed his first XPT yesterday (35-36 so far).   He's on pace to finish with about 190 pts (new NFL scoring record).

[Angel Oracle]

Fifty years ago today, I along with my dad, his neighbor the previous year+ and his son, all were on a rented boat that went out to watch the Queen Mary come in to LB port.   That was awesome, even as an 11 year-old, to see.

And later that same day, Rams vs defending NFL champs the Packers on the radio, Rams block the punt with 45 sec left and return it to the 5 yard line.   Gabriel hits Casey for the winner, and Enberg yells “The Rams are jumping up and down like 13 year-olds”.   Rams then clobber the Colts, 34-10, the next week to win their first divisional title in 12 years.

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

Rams take the early lead 7-0.