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  • October 3, 2017 at 10:36 pm #75464
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    from NFL Power Rankings, Week 5: Lions, Eagles soar into top three

    By Elliot Harrison
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    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000855928/article/nfl-power-rankings-week-5-lions-eagles-soar-into-top-three

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    3-1 RAMS RANK 10
    Impressive comeback win over the Cowboys, on the road, with the game teetering on the brink during the first half. As the broadcast team discussed the improved offense under Sean McVay, Wade Phillips’ defense was getting destroyed. I was going to tweet about it during the game, but thought I would sit on it until I saw what adjustments Phillips made at halftime. Talk about a 180 in the final 30 minutes of play. After allowing 24 points in the first half, the DC on Medicare delivered his HC in Daycare a win, as his unit gave up a scant six points after the break.

    October 4, 2017 at 12:12 am #75473
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    ESPN.com Rank:16

    Last Week: 16

    Change: –

    “If you think Todd Gurley is off to a great start, then you should see what opposing running backs have done against Los Angeles. The Rams have allowed 4.9 yards per rush and a league-worst seven rushing touchdowns so far this season. They’ll have to shore up the rushing defense if they have want to contend.”

    Yahoo! Shutdown Corner Rank: 9

    Last Week: 16

    Change: + 7

    “Next week’s home game against the Seahawks will be really interesting. Win that, and they’ll lead the Seahawks by two games with a tiebreaker edge. Also, they would send a message that this fast start isn’t a mirage.”

    USA Today Rank: 10

    Last Week: 12

    Change: + 2

    “One underappreciated reason they’re league’s top-scoring offense? Greg Zuerleinhas been Tucker-esque, perfect on 14 FG tries and all 14 PATs.”

    Washington Post Rank: 7

    Last Week: 12

    Change: + 5

    “Whatever happens the rest of the season, it sure appears that Sean McVay can coach. And it’s not Wade Phillips’s defense that’s doing the heavy lifting, it’s McVay’s offense leading the way. The Rams may or may not have staying power this season. But McVay has Jared Goff on his way to being a franchise QB. He is taking full advantage of the talents of RB Todd Gurley. And he has the Rams looking like a winner.”

    CBS Sports, Pete Prisco Rank: 12

    Last Week: 17

    Change: + 5

    “Wade Phillips has to get the defense playing better. I think it will come.”

    Sports Illustrated Rank: 11

    Last Week: 19

    Change: + 8

    Pro Football Talk, Mike Florio Rank: 13

    Last Week: 18

    Change: + 5

    October 4, 2017 at 12:18 am #75475
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    Wow ESPN didn’t care that the Rams beat Dallas in Dallas.

    October 4, 2017 at 9:54 am #75492
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    LMU93 wrote:

    FootballOutsiders week 4 rankings and notes

    Still early. But interesting story evolving….

    http://www.footballoutsiders.com/dvoa-ratings/2017/week-4-dvoa-ratings

    Notes:
    LG Rodger Saffold, LARM: Helped lead Rams RB to 52 yards on nine carries running left; no sacks allowed.
    QB Jared Goff, LARM: Leads all QB in passing DVOA through Week 4, completing 67 percent of passes for 9.2 yards per attempt.
    C John Sullivan, LARM: Only 2 blown blocks through Week 3; Rams rank fourth in adjusted sack rate and fourth in adjusted line yards between the tackles.

    Los Angeles Rams
    Overall: 3rd
    Offense: 6th
    Defense: 13th
    Special Teams: 4th

    Passing offense: 1st
    Rushing offense: 19th

    Pass defense: 11th
    Run defense: 24th

    Special Teams
    FG/XP: 2nd
    Kick coverage: t-18th
    Kick return: 2nd
    Punt coverage: 4th
    Punt return: 32nd

    Player/Unit rankings:
    QB Jared Goff- 2nd among 32 ranked QBs
    RB Todd Gurley- 8th among 37 RBs rushing; 2nd among 47 RBs receiving
    WR Sammy Watkins- 3rd among 81 WRs
    WR Cooper Kupp- 6th among 81 WRs
    WR Robert Woods- 59th among 81 WRs (note: Kenny Britt is 68th, Brian Quick has one catch for 11 yards)
    TE Tyler Higbee- 36th among 40 TEs (Everett and Carrier not yet qualified)

    Offensive line
    Run blocking: 9th
    Pass blocking: 3rd

    Defensive line
    Run defense: 25th
    Pass rush: 3rd

    October 4, 2017 at 11:38 pm #75533
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    October 4, 2017 at 11:43 pm #75536
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    October 4, 2017 at 11:44 pm #75537
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    October 4, 2017 at 11:46 pm #75539
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    October 4, 2017 at 11:51 pm #75544
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    October 5, 2017 at 6:51 am #75551
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    Herzog wrote:

    Wow ESPN didn’t care that the Rams beat Dallas in Dallas.

    Well, I get that. It’s hard to trust a team when there’s a perception that they can’t stop the run.

    As far as the Rams go, I think it’s more “haven’t” than “can’t” meaning I think they’ll get better. There’s been flashes, but I guess we’ll see.

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