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  • September 27, 2023 at 10:54 am #145692
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    Les Snead on the Coach McVay show just now on Noteboom and Alaric: “All the news we got back is good news, now it’s just rest and recovery on a short week and I think we can get that done” Looks like we’re gonna be okay up front
    September 27, 2023 at 10:36 pm #145710
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    September 28, 2023 at 10:47 am #145717
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    beat the colts and then get coop back.

    September 28, 2023 at 11:30 am #145719
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    Well…looking at the schedule….they better win ‘this’ one.  Probly only gonna be favored in, what?, three of the next 14 ?  The two Cardinal games and the Giant game?

    Colts, Eagles, Cards, Steelers, Cowboys, Packers, Seahawks, Cards, Browns, Ravens, Commanders, Saints, Giants, 49ers.

     

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    September 28, 2023 at 11:35 am #145720
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    On paper, Rams are better.

    Rams stats: stats after game 3

    Colts:

     

    September 28, 2023 at 6:06 pm #145725
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    At this point in the season, 2-2 is a lot better than being 1-3 … Rams need this one.

    Pete Prisco thinks they’ll win despite the short travel week…

     

    Pete Prisco @ CBS:

    The Rams are playing consecutive road games and this one is on a short week. The Colts are back home after two victories on the road, including an upset of the Ravens last week. Anthony Richardson should be back at quarterback this week for Indy. This will be a close low-scoring game, but in the end I think Matt Stafford will make a big play to win it.

    Pick: Rams 20, Colts 17

    September 28, 2023 at 7:01 pm #145730
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    September 28, 2023 at 7:35 pm #145738
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    from https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2023/09/28/nfl-expert-picks-rams-colts-week-4/?taid=6515d4723ba4d0000181c379&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=twitter

    According to Tallysight, 63% of the 212 experts who picked the game are taking the Rams to beat the Colts. Unsurprisingly, 62% are also taking the Rams to cover the spread, with most books having Los Angeles as a 1-point underdog to Indianapolis.

    In terms of the over/under, 64% believe the total will go under 46 points.

    The Colts were without Anthony Richardson last week after he suffered a concussion in Week 2, but he seems on track to return this weekend against the Rams. Gardner Minshew played well in his place and even led the Colts to a win over the Ravens, but Richardson brings an added element of rushing ability to the quarterback position.

    The biggest question for Los Angeles isn’t whether it’s Richardson or Minshew, but whether the offensive line can hold up against the Colts’ pass rush. If not, we could see a repeat of Monday’s game against the Bengals.

    September 28, 2023 at 8:07 pm #145740
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    This is a must win game. If the Rams lose, we will struggle throughout the year. Also, we got no chance of beating the Eagles the next week. That means, we will be in a four game losing streak after Nov. 8. If we lose on Sunday.

    September 28, 2023 at 10:21 pm #145742
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    September 30, 2023 at 1:51 am #145753
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    Rams putting plans together if left tackle Alaric Jackson can’t play at Colts

    DAN GREENSPAN

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    THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Things didn’t go well for the Los Angeles Rams after left tackle Alaric Jackson hurt his hamstring in a loss at the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night.

    As they prepare to play at Indianapolis on Sunday, the Rams are preparing contingency plans if Jackson cannot play.

    The Rams (1-2) held a walkthrough Wednesday instead of practicing because of the quick turnaround, but coach Sean McVay estimated that Jackson would not have been able to participate.

    As far as Jackson’s chances to play this week, McVay would not speculate.

    “I think we’re going to find that out, so we’re taking that a day at a time,” McVay said. “He’s feeling good and I know that’s what he’s hoping for, and that’s certainly what we’re hoping for too.”

    Zachary Thomas, a second-year player from San Diego State, replaced Jackson. It was a struggle as the Rams gave up five sacks in the second half, with Thomas apparently at fault on at least two of those plays.

    “He came in and competed the best that he could, but there were certainly some challenges as I think we all saw,” McVay said of Thomas’ performance.

    A sixth-round pick by the Chicago Bears in 2022, Thomas had played one offensive snap in the NFL prior to Monday. He admitted that going up against Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson, who had two sacks, was eye-opening.

    “He was probably the first true speed rush I’ve ever had to go against in a game,” Thomas said. “Watching him on film, and shouldn’t say I’ve grown up watching him, but over the past few years just seeing what he’s done, it’s kind of unreal to just get on the field and just get in my stance and look up at him. It’s insane.”

    Thomas thinks he will be better prepared if called on to play against the Colts. He pointed to the difference a full week’s worth of preparation can make.

    “I mean, just being able to like actually get in the walkthroughs and all the practice reps and stuff,” Thomas said. “The past couple of weeks, I’ve been doing like practice squad stuff, which is great for training like physical stuff. But as far as running plays and stuff, it will have a lot more impact just getting to be in the huddle.”

    The other option if Jackson is unavailable would be moving right guard Joe Noteboom.

    McVay said Monday he decided against moving Noteboom outside because it would have meant changing two positions during the game.

    Asked to expand on that decision-making process Wednesday, McVay acknowledged with hindsight it would have made sense to turn to the more experienced Noteboom against Hendrickson and Cincinnati.

    “I’m not going to pretend to be perfect, but I will learn from those things and we’ll make better decisions if we feel like those are applicable,” McVay said.

    There could be relief coming for the Rams’ offense elsewhere. Wide receiver Cooper Kupp will be eligible come off injured reserve next week.

    McVay hopes to have Kupp, who injured a hamstring in training camp, return to practice and start the 21-day window to put him on the active roster.

    “We want him to be able to return to performance at the level that he’s capable of and so we’re continuing to take it a day at a time,” McVay said.

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