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September 27, 2018 at 11:40 pm #91555
znModeratorAccording to @EliasSports, Jared Goff is the first player to throw 400 yards and 5 TD on 3 days rest in NFL history. pic.twitter.com/8tSTHjypRc
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) September 28, 2018
September 27, 2018 at 11:51 pm #91559znModeratorIan Rapoport@RapSheet
It used to be easy to say, guys are so open anyone could do it. But man, these are some unbelievable throws tonight. A clinic—
Cameron DaSilva@camdasilva
Jared Goff is the first QB in NFL history with at least 33 pass attempts and a perfect passer rating of 158.3Final stats: 26/33, 465 yards, 5 TDs, 0 INTs
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Bucky Brooks@BuckyBrooks
I’m so glad @RamsNFL QB1 Jared Goff is having a breakout party on TNF. I think his growth as a player should teach aspiring scouts to have patience when it comes to young players. Trust what you saw on tape and don’t flinch if he gets off to a slow start. JG is playing like a No1—
Gregg Rosenthal@greggrosenthal
Sean McVay and Kirk Cousins walk off the field together in conversation … who would have thought the 2012 Redskins would one day run the NFLSeptember 28, 2018 at 12:15 am #91564
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AgamemnonSeptember 28, 2018 at 12:16 am #91565znModeratorBucky Brooks@BuckyBrooks
It amazes me how the @RamsNFL have basically built an offense around a HS football concept (Fly/Jet Sweep) to terrorize opponents. They are running all of the complements (screens, inside runs and play-actions) to attack mesmerized defenders all over the field.. It’s crazy==
Dane Brugler@dpbrugler
Awesome moment for Franklin-Myer. The rookie is a great story of perseverance, trusting football to get him out of bad situations. He had 17.5 sacks and 5 FF over his career at FCS-level Stephen F. Austin.==
Andrew Siciliano@AndrewSiciliano
The @RamsNFL are 4-0 with a +73 point differential.==
Adam Schein@AdamSchein
Aaron Donald… worth every penny.==
Omar Ruiz@OmarDRuiz
McVay says Marcus Peters fight & toughness to play tonight is something that resonates with his teammates, ultimate team guy.==
Bill Barnwell@billbarnwell
Johnny Hekker is a system QB==
Joe Curley@vcsjoecurley
Joe Buck wraps up the #TNF broadcast with the bottom line: “If you didn’t think the Rams were the best team in the NFL before tonight, and you watched tonight, I think you’d come out of here thinking the Rams are clearly the best team in the NFC, if not the NFL.” #LARvsMin==
The Rams are 4-0 for the first time since 2001. pic.twitter.com/OESShrTaJm
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) September 28, 2018
September 28, 2018 at 12:32 am #91570znModeratorSteve Wyche@wyche89
What’s crazy about the Rams offense is they don’t sub. Same personnel, different packages. A lot of guys who can do a lot of things.—
J.B. Long@JB_Long
Final thought from tonight: I think we are absolutely done with criticisms of the home crowd here in Los Angeles. Amazing environment. #LARams==
Vincent Bonsignore@VinnyBonsignore
#Rams got through some tough injuries to win two games over last four days.==
Geoff Schwartz@geoffschwartz
Aaron Donald is so quick he beat a LG with inside help from the C. The G couldn’t even overset him for the help before Donald was in the backfield.==
Daniel Jeremiah@MoveTheSticks
Win or lose, Cousins has single handedly kept the Vikings in this game. No defense, no run game.==
Three players with 5 catches, 100 yards and a TD has to be some sort of record, right? pic.twitter.com/iNUsSeskIe
— Cameron DaSilva (@camdasilva) September 28, 2018
September 28, 2018 at 12:32 am #91571znModeratorJared Goff tosses five touchdowns in leading Rams to 38-31 win over Vikings https://t.co/Pb7zc0At9w
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) September 28, 2018
September 28, 2018 at 2:13 am #91575znModeratorHead Coach Sean McVay addressed the team following the Rams’ 38-31 victory over the Minnesota Vikings at the Coliseum on Thursday Night Football.
https://www.therams.com/video/sean-mcvay-postgame-locker-room-speech-after-win-over-vikings
Seven Stats: Rams Defeat Vikings 38-31 on Thursday Night Football
https://www.therams.com/news/seven-stats-rams-defeat-vikings-38-31-on-thursday-night-football
Goff Has Career Day as Rams Down Vikings on Thursday Night Football, 38-31
Three takeaways from Rams’ win over Vikings on TNF
Jared Goff, Robert Woods credit O-line for perfect start
September 28, 2018 at 2:15 am #91576znModeratorRefocused, NFL Week 4: Los Angeles Rams 38, Minnesota Vikings 31
Jared Goff kept his hot start to the season going on Thursday night against the Vikings. Simply put, the third-year quarterback was spectacular. Goff connected on four deep touchdown passes and was in control all night long. Goff has this Rams’ offense pumping on all cylinders. IF he keeps this up, he very well could be this year’s league MVP.
With his performance on Thursday, All-Pro Aaron Donald all but cemented himself as the top-graded interior defender for Week 4. He was outstanding anywhere he lined up and beat the Vikings’ offensive linemen with inside and outside moves, bullrushes and stunts. There was about nothing the Vikings could do to stop him, as he was even beating double teams. Thursday will likely go down as one of if not the best performance we see from Donald this year.
The entire receiving corps had themselves a night – Cooper Kupp, Brandin Cooks and Robert Woods all went for over 100 yards – but Kupp was the star among the group tonight. The second-year receiver was active at all levels of the field, showing the ability to make plays deep while also proving to be a reliable target underneath.
The Rams’ secondary struggled mightily to slow down one of the best wide receiver duos in the league in Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen. The main culprits were cornerbacks Sam Shields and Marcus Peters, who were left in coverage on them often. The starting corners were responsible for coverage on all three Viking touchdowns and were the clear Achilles heel in the Rams’ defense that allowed 31 points, while Cousins was under constant pressure.
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Keys to the game
Los Angeles:Goff and the Rams’ offense is just on an entirely different level. The offensive game plan instituted by the Rams was absolutely beautiful to watch unfold – their use of play-action is next level – and they’re so talented on that side of the ball that when those players execute, it just overwhelms opposing defenses. They overwhelmed Minnesota on Thursday night.
Minnesota:The Viking’ offense has been everything Minnesota fans could have hoped for going into this season. They’ve now put up over 400 yards in passing in two out of their four games, but their record is just 0-1-1 in those games. The defense just allowed too many big plays in the passing game to the Rams, and the Vikings’ secondary needs to find its way to complement its now fully competent offense.
September 28, 2018 at 9:57 am #91585
wvParticipant“…but their record is just 0-1-1 in those games. The defense just allowed too many big plays in the passing game to the Rams, and the Vikings’ secondary needs to find its way to complement its now fully competent offense.”
Rams still haven’t played anybody,
i guess.w
vSeptember 28, 2018 at 12:03 pm #91591znModeratorSeptember 28, 2018 at 12:15 pm #91595
snowmanParticipantSome more words from local writers in the Bold North.
September 28, 2018 at 1:19 pm #91597AgamemnonParticipant
AgamemnonSeptember 28, 2018 at 3:25 pm #91600AgamemnonParticipant
AgamemnonSeptember 28, 2018 at 4:03 pm #91602znModeratorSeptember 28, 2018 at 5:38 pm #91607znModeratorFive Takeaways: Rams Improve to 4-0 with Victory over Vikings
https://www.therams.com/news/five-takeaways-rams-improve-to-4-0-with-victory-over-vikings
Daily Dose: Goff Joins Elite Company
https://www.therams.com/news/daily-dose-goff-joins-elite-company
Rams’ WRs show off against Thielen, Diggs as best unit in the NFL
Rams' WRs show off against Thielen, Diggs as best unit in the NFL
Los Angeles Rams living up to high expectations, have look of legit Super Bowl contender
September 28, 2018 at 5:47 pm #91608
canadaramParticipantI got distracted by Cowherd’s discussion of cakes and cupcakes.
September 29, 2018 at 12:19 am #91633znModeratorThe familiar chants of "Coop!" echoed through an LA sporting venue, but these were for young #Rams receiver Cooper Kupp, who had himself a career day with nine catches for 162 yards and two TDs in a 38-31 win over #Vikings. Plus notes. https://t.co/D1EnhFDmJG
— Mike DiGiovanna (@MikeDiGiovanna) September 28, 2018
September 29, 2018 at 12:20 am #91634znModeratorIn Rams biggest moment since coming back to LA, they were larger than life https://t.co/4fvM20Spyd
— Bill Plaschke (@BillPlaschke) September 28, 2018
September 29, 2018 at 12:29 am #91636znModeratorJared Goff was truly magnificent last night: https://t.co/c7ypi3o6QW
— Ryan Kartje (@Ryan_Kartje) September 28, 2018
September 29, 2018 at 6:39 pm #91679znModeratorOctober 1, 2018 at 4:37 pm #91756znModeratorRams Week 4 report card: Grading every position vs. Vikings
Cameron DaSilva
Rams Week 4 report card: Grading every position vs. Vikings
The Los Angeles Rams remained undefeated this season with a Week 4 win over the Minnesota Vikings. Jared Goff was obviously the star of the show, throwing for 465 yards and five touchdowns to lead the Rams to victory.
Here’s how we broke down each position group against Minnesota, handing them all a grade for their performance.
Quarterback
Last week, we wrote that Week 3 “may have been Goff’s best game in the NFL.” As it turns out, we were wrong. We just didn’t know it yet. Thursday night against the Vikings was unequivocally Goff’s best performance as a pro, casually throwing for 465 yards and five touchdowns with a perfect passer rating. He made perfect throws downfield with all five of his touchdowns coming on passes 10-plus yards beyond the line of scrimmage. He was phenomenal against the Vikings, who have a very strong defense to begin with.
Grade: A+
Running back
Somewhat lost in Goff’s historic performance was the game that Todd Gurley had. The reigning Offensive Player of the Year quietly had 156 total yards and a touchdown, averaging 4.9 yards per carry. He made big plays on third down and essentially clinched the game with a clutch run on the Rams’ final drive to gain a first down. Malcolm Brown didn’t have a single carry in the game, so it was all Gurley all the time. He’s been just as good this season as he was in 2017, putting himself on pace to surpass 2,100 yards from scrimmage.
Grade: A
Wide receiver
Just as they were in Week 3, the Rams’ star wide receivers were outstanding on Thursday night. The trio of Brandin Cooks, Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp combined to catch 21 of 24 targets for 379 yards and four touchdowns. They didn’t have any drops, ran crisp routes and proved to be unstoppable for even the Vikings’ strong secondary. Josh Reynolds, the team’s No. 4 receiver, only played a pair of snaps and didn’t catch his lone target, which came on a Johnny Hekker pass.
Grade: A+
Tight end
Tyler Higbee and Gerald Everett were targeted just twice with the lone completed pass going to Everett for 13 yards. Higbee left for a little while with a knee injury, but neither player was impactful in this one. One of the biggest plays of the game came when there were three tight ends on the field, though, as it gave Woods a mismatch with Anthony Barr, who he beat for a touchdown.
Grade: C-
Offensive line
The Vikings boast a terrifying defensive line, even without Everson Griffen on the field. That’s what makes Thursday’s performance all the more impressive as the offensive line allowed just two quarterback hits and one sack. Goff was barely touched as Andrew Whitworth locked down Danielle Hunter (except for one play), while the interior blockers held up well against Linval Joseph and Sheldon Richardson. The running lanes were there, too, giving Gurley big holes to run through.
Grade: A
Defensive line
Aaron Donald hit Kirk Cousins four times and bagged his first two sacks of the season, while Ndamukong Suh added a sack of his own and two additional hits on Kirk Cousins. Suh and Donald combined for three tackles for loss, as well, proving to be too much for the Vikings’ shaky offensive line. Dalvin Cook was completely shut down, too, rushing 10 times for 20 yards. Roc Thomas and Latavius Murray didn’t have any success, either, totaling 6 yards on three carries.
Grade: A
Inside linebacker
This might’ve been Ramik Wilson’s best game as a Ram, showing why Los Angeles went after him this offseason. He made tackles after ranging to the sideline, had two tackles for loss and finished with seven total stops. Cory Littleton was even better, making nine tackles (one for a loss) and breaking up two passes. If you categorize Marqui Christian as a linebacker – since he’s somewhat of a hybrid for the Rams – the performance looks even better. He nearly had an interception and made six tackles.
Grade: A-
Outside linebacker
Another week, another shaky performance by the Rams’ edge rushers. Matt Longacre hardly made an impact, while Samson Ebukam didn’t do enough as a starter. The lone bright spot was John Franklin-Myers, who had a game-clinching strip-sack in the fourth quarter. He flashed more than just that one play, too, pressuring Cousins on several occasions. He’s still developing as an edge rusher, but he should be a starter by season’s end.
Grade: B-
Cornerback
The Rams’ first game without Aqib Talib was a rough one. Sam Shields got the start for Talib, and while he made four tackles and broke up one pass on a nice recovery play, but Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs definitely got the better of him. Marcus Peters put together a gutsy performance on short rest, but he gave up a touchdown pass in coverage and was beat more often than we’re accustomed to seeing.
Grade: C+
Safety
John Johnson has gotten better each week and once again led the team with 11 tackles, while also breaking up two passes. Lamarcus Joyner, unfortunately, has yet to hit his stride. We didn’t hear his name called much on Thursday night, but he didn’t provide much help to the cornerbacks in the middle of the field. He has to improve if he wants that big payday he’s seeking this offseason.
Grade: C+
Special teams
Sam Ficken missed another field goal, this time a 28-yarder that would’ve given the Rams a 13-point lead. He remained perfect on his extra point tries, but Ficken has been shaky thus far and Sean McVay won’t commit to him moving forward. There weren’t any impactful plays in the return game, either, and the Rams failed a fake punt on a pass from Hekker to Reynolds.
Grade: D
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