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December 15, 2020 at 10:17 am #125667znModerator
6 Los Angeles Rams (9-4. Last week: 8)
Usually by the end of June I’m reminded anew that there is more to this sport than I can possibly ever fathom or understand. Top of that list for me this upcoming June is run fits. It is a part of the game that I often try and understand but then when I see something on Twitter or an article on a website, I am reminded that I do not have the depth of knowledge I would like.
Thursday night Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams reminded me of that fact, as McVay found countless ways in the run game to create extra gaps, outflank the New England Patriots defense, and pour on the rushing yards en route to a 24-3 win over New England. It was a masterful performance.
That bodes well for the Rams down the stretch. If they can remain as capable on the ground as they were on Thursday night, it sets up all the play-action designs that McVay loves to run with Jared Goff. When you combine an effective offense with what Brandon Staley has built on defense, you just might have the most dangerous team in the NFC.
December 15, 2020 at 10:30 am #125668znModerator5. Rams (6): Looks like RB Cam Akers has claimed position, his 171 rushing yards in Week 14 more than double his next-best game and most a rookie had ever put on Patriots.
December 15, 2020 at 10:33 am #125669znModerator8 RAMS They got some revenge against the Patriots and lead the NFC West with three games to go. That defense is outstanding.
December 15, 2020 at 10:34 am #125670znModerator5. Los Angeles Rams 9-4 (7)
The Rams keep bringing it defensively with their shutdown styling and run of big scoring plays from that side of the ball. Their offense is finding the running game to help balance out Jared Goff at the right time, thanks to unleashed rookie Cam Akers.
December 15, 2020 at 10:36 am #125671znModerator6. Los Angeles Rams (9-4)
Week 14 ranking: 7
Offense: 14
Defense: 2
Special teams: 27Sean McVay took a risk when he hired unknown and unproven defensive coordinator Brandon Staley, who served three previous seasons in the NFL as an outside linebackers coach. McVay’s bet paid off, as Staley took over a good defense that included Aaron Donald and Jalen Ramsey, maintained a base 3-4 scheme and added several wrinkles to make it great. The Rams rank second in efficiency and takeaways and have allowed an average of 18.9 points per game, which ranks third and has covered for some inconsistencies on offense and special teams. The defense has returned a takeaway for a touchdown in the past three games. — Lindsey Thiry
December 15, 2020 at 10:38 am #125672znModerator6. Los Angeles Rams (9-4) | Last week’s rank: 9
The defense is excellent. Rookie RB Cam Akers is giving Coach Sean McVay a reliable runner. But can QB Jared Goff play consistently enough for the Rams to be an honest-to-goodness NFC contender? That remains to be seen.
December 15, 2020 at 10:39 am #125673znModeratorfrom https://www.si.com/nfl/2020/12/15/power-rankings-week-15-chiefs-packers-bills
6. Los Angeles Rams (9–4)
Last week: Win vs. New England 24–3
Next week: vs. New York JetsThe Rams are on a hot streak, winning four of their last five games. After the Jets this Sunday, the Week 16 game at Seattle will likely determine the NFC West champion.
December 15, 2020 at 10:40 am #125674znModeratorfrom https://athlonsports.com/nfl-power-rankings
4. Los Angeles Rams
NFL Power Rankings: RamsLast week: 9The Rams have the edge in the NFC West race and it really might come down to Jared Goff being the difference between this group making another Super Bowl run or having an early exit. Given how the run game has come along and how well their defensive studs are playing, this is becoming much more than a sleeper pick for the Lombardi.
December 15, 2020 at 4:50 pm #125682znModeratorfrom https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-power-rankings-week-15-packers-jump-to-no-2-saints-steelers-fall
Rank 6
Los Angeles RamsLos Angeles Rams
9-4
Previous rank: No. 6We already knew the Rams’ defense was one of the best in football. Is it good enough to make Los Angeles a favorite in the NFC? Coordinator Brandon Staley’s unit authored another dominant performance on Thursday night, piling up six sacks and its third defensive score in as many weeks in a 24-3 rout of the Patriots. Linebacker Kenny Young’s 79-yard pick-six swung the game in L.A.’s favor for good, and a Sunday layup against the winless Jets will have the Rams set up well for a titanic Week 16 matchup with the Seahawks. Beat Seattle again, and the Rams could have the NFC West locked up before a snap is played in Week 17.
December 15, 2020 at 6:29 pm #125685ZooeyModerator8 (Last Week 9)
RAMS They got some revenge against the Patriots and lead the NFC West with three games to go. That defense is outstanding.
(Seattle ranked 6).
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December 16, 2020 at 9:45 pm #125727znModeratorCan anyone dethrone #ChiefsKingdom? 🤔 🔝 pic.twitter.com/7iC4yKtkL0
— PFF (@PFF) December 16, 2020
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5. LOS ANGELES RAMS
Projected Win Total: 10.9
Playoff Odds: 99%
Highest-Graded Player: DI Aaron Donald (93.2)December 16, 2020 at 11:58 pm #125731ZooeyModeratorCaught on the radio today, Mike Greenberg, of ESPN.
His top 5:
1. Chiefs
2. Rams
3. Saints
4. Don’t remember
5. PackersDecember 17, 2020 at 7:00 am #125735nittany ramModeratorCaught on the radio today, Mike Greenberg, of ESPN.
His top 5:
1. Chiefs
2. Rams
3. Saints
4. Don’t remember
5. PackersGreenie has Don’t remember ranked way too low, imo…
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