reactions to the Ravens game

We played hard, but the punt return for the TD, was an embarrassing way to lose. That sucked.

Blatant block in the back missed by the officials on the punt return.  It’s the buzz of Rams Nation right now.

Oh well.  The Rams had their chances. Some odd game-clock issues at the end of the game and in overtime, but overall incredibly happy with how they played. Still, losing that game given the effort is a bitter pill.

It was good to see the Rams “live.” Loved most of it, except, of course, for the ending. The Rams weren’t supposed to be in this game at all, and it’s a big old sign of progress that they were.

Hoecht surprised me, and played well overall. Puka, my favorite Ram at the moment, missed a key catch, but made up for it soon after. Kyren Williams, who’s 1B to Puka’s 1A, keeps getting better. I think if the Rams upgrade the line a bit, especially at center and LT, he’s a future All-Pro.

Jackson is just unworldly. The Rams had him sacked, time after time, but he played Houdini. Reminds me of Tarkenton, but with the added ability to take it to the house if he breaks free (4.3 speed out of college). Tarkenton was a scrambler, not a runner, per se. Jackson does both/and.

Davis Allen looks like a solid starter at TE, and came up big, but missed a key catch at the end. He’s not the fastest TE in the world, but has a freakish catch radius, and plays hard. Gotta gain some weight/strength. But he’s got a future with the Rams.

Basically, the Rams have the makings of a real contender next year, if they draft well, and sign some key free agents. I get to see them next week and the following Thursday, so I’m still psyched, as the young kids used to say in the 19th century.

joemad wrote:

you shouldn’t lose on a walk off punt return, but you can’t have delay of game penalty on your first possession in OT. BTW Any holding calls against the Raven’s OL today.? next week ..home game vs Commanders, Rams are in position of winning 4 of their last 5 games

Even if we win 4 of our last 5, their is no guaranteed, we make the playoffs. I feel we need to win 5 straight to get in. That also counts on the Packers and Vikings losing.

Good game.

Frustrating ending.

I started off just wanting  a dignified loss.

But after the first half, I wanted them to win.

I hate the way this finished, but…

the Rams proved today that they can go toe-to-toe with the best teams in the league.

Legitimately. This team is real. And I can’t wait for next year.

This is a good football team.

Zooey wrote:

Legitimately. This team is real. And I can’t wait for next year.

yeah. it’s weird. that’s why i’m not that disappointed. in other years a loss like this would have crushed me.

The usual shaky spots had a hand in this loss. The young secondary and special teams have had me watching some games through my fingers this year. A inconsistent pass rush isn’t doing the db’s any favours but we’re some costly blown coverages in this game. The special teams since Fassel left has reminded me of the special teams under Martz, minus Jeff Wilkins, so worse I guess. Hopefully, a lot of these problems are related to the youth and these experiences will result in some big wins in the future. On a positive note, Davis Allen looks like he might be a gem,  and Puka  and KyrenWilliams just keep on impressing. I sure appreciate meaningful football in December after my expectations in August. Shoutout to Demarcus Robison as well.

zn wrote:

Okay, so, Rams took Baltimore to overtime, which no one expected. Last week they beat the Browns, who at the time had the #1 defense but were starting Joe Flacco. This week the Browns, with Flacco at qb, beat the 8/4 Jaguars to make them 8/5. Lawrence started for Jacksonville.

Hopefully the playoff committee takes that into consideration with their rankings this week.

The thing that stands out to me, was that game was on the Road.

Just an outstanding effort from a team that lost Ramsey, OBJ and Von Miller, etc.

Heartbreaking loss, but that is exactly the kinda of loss a team like this gives you.  A team heading in the right direction.

Very impressed with McVay and Raheem Morris.

Kyren Williams adds another 114 tough yards.  What. A. Find.    Oline has to love that kid.

Lamar Jackson – 70 yards running.  316 passing.   Lord.

Could be the Ravens year.   Ravens vs 49ers?    Looks like Chiefs, Ravens, Dolphins, Cowboys, Eagles, 49ers all have a shot.

Dont really like any of them teams.   Lions in the NFC and Browns in the AFC iz what I’m pullin for.

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