tweets n stuff …. 11/18 thru 11/20

Everything about this play was perfect. I've been waiting to see this all year. pic.twitter.com/c0PEfInMfY

— Sosa K (@QBsMVP) November 18, 2019

Saw at least two false starts in the first half that weren't called. https://t.co/tSmeeaqY0I

— Rams Talk (@TalkRams) November 18, 2019

Lindsey Thiry@LindseyThiry
Sean McVay says there’s no update on Robert Woods, that he is still handling his personal matter.

McVay also says they anticipate that WR Brandin Cooks will be available for Monday night.

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Albert Breer, from https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/11/18/lamar-jackson-kirk-cousins-tua-tagovailoa-colin-kaepernick-mmqb-week-11?utm_campaign=sinow&xid=socialflow_twitter_si&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com

Rams defensive coordinator Wade Phillips can take a bow. He’s dealt with changing personnel the last few years—including in-season (swapping out cornerbacks Marcus Peters and Aqib Talib for Jalen Ramsey)—and his group has propped up a struggling offense of late to put the team back in contention. L.A. has won three of four since the loss to the Niners, and Phillips’ group has yielded 10, 10, 17 and 7 points in those games. The Ravens, by the way, are next.

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Joe Curley, from https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2019/11/17/los-angeles-rams-chicago-bears-score/4226298002/

Hill meets challenge

When the Rams traded for All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey on Oct. 16, the team’s other starting cornerback, Troy Hill, readied himself to play in opponents’ crosshairs.

“That’s a lockdown corner,” Hill said of Ramsey, “so you’ve got to expect to get a lot of action on the other side.”

On Sunday night, as Ramsey made his home debut at the Coliseum, Hill enjoyed one of his best performances for the Rams.

The fifth-year cornerback from Oregon picked off Mitch Trubisky for his third career interception late in the first half, setting up the Rams’ first touchdown drive, and added a drive-stopping third down sack of Trubisky in the third quarter.

Hill was also credited with six tackles and three pass breakups.

The Bears averaged just 3.6 yards per play on the night.

Brought some speed to SNF. 💨@NextGenStats powered by @awscloud pic.twitter.com/oIzjOe92ws

— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) November 19, 2019

Another week, another spot on the #PFF Team of the Week for big, bad Aaron Donald 💪#TOTW: https://t.co/KNAkLQBNOc pic.twitter.com/l27IMlLlF3

— PFF LA Rams (@PFF_Rams) November 19, 2019

J.B. Long@JB_Long
#LARams remaining opponents’ offensive rating (DVOA):

BAL – 3
ARI – 9
SEA – 4
DAL – 1
SF – 16

Oh, is that all?

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— Bate™ (@NoPlanB_) November 18, 2019

Aaron Donald named NFC Defensive Player of the Week https://t.co/1LrTvmjW0Q

— Rams Wire (@TheRamsWire) November 20, 2019

Lindsey Thiry@LindseyThiry
Seems like the Marcus Peters – Jalen Ramsey cornerback shuffle worked out great for both Ravens & Rams. The Ravens rank 1st, Rams 2nd, in defensive efficiency since those moves went down ahead of Week 7. Prior to that, Ravens were 23rd, Rams were 12th, per @ESPNStatsInfo

Donald has a sack in five consecutive games, which is tied for the longest streak of his career.

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sarina@sarina
Brandin Cooks got the thumbs up. He will play on Monday.

Adam Caplan@caplannfl
#Rams HC Sean McVay on WR Brandin Cooks (concussion): “He’s excited to be able to play. He’s felt good for a couple weeks, so when he’s feeling good and we’ve gotten the thumbs up from everybody else, that makes us all feel good. He’s going to play and we’re excited about that.”

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Lindsey Thiry@LindseyThiry
Big week for Rams scout team QB, who will play the role of Lamar Jackson at practice: “John Wolford’s going to do a great job for us,” Sean McVay said. “We’ll see if he found some extra speed this week, too.”

Andrew Siciliano@AndrewSiciliano
John Wolford is one of my favorite players in the @NFL. The man who left his job on Wall Street to play for the Jets. The man who dominated the AAF. The man who took a pay cut to play in the NFL. John Wolford is Lamar Jackson.

Mina Kimes@minakimes
WOLFORD CAN SCOOT

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jonah@j_OH_nah
I just thought you should know that despite being double and triple teamed, Aaron Donald has more QB pressures (40) and more TFL (16) than any other Defensive linemen. His 8 sacks are also more than any other defensive tackle.

Stephen White@sgw94
Of course everybody wants to double team Aaron Donald on most passing plays, but he’s so good and he moves around so much before *and* after the snap, that its much easier said than done as the Bears found out on Sunday Night Football.

Mina Kimes@minakimes
We shouldn’t take Aaron Donald (who ranks first in pass rush win rate amongst DTs….by a lot) for granted

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Maurice Jones-Drew, from http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001078929/article/rb-index-week-12-most-important-rbs-down-the-stretch

Todd Gurley, Los Angeles Rams: This season, Gurley is averaging five touches and 40 scrimmage yards per game fewer than he did in 2018. The thing is, although his touches have decreased, his production is similar. Last week against the Chicago Bears, Gurley had a season-high 25 carries (his previous high was 18 back in Week 7) and was a major reason the Rams won that game. With the Rams currently holding the seventh seed in the NFC playoff picture, it’s time Sean McVay starts to utilize Gurley’s abilities to the fullest. I understand that he’s been banged up over the last year, but Super Bowl windows are only open for so long. The Rams must do everything in their power to get back to the promised land, and it all starts with giving your best player the ball.