tweets (Rams) … 11/24 thru 11/27

DOWNTOWN RAMS [DTR]@DowntownRams
#Rams improved their standings in these categories:

OFFENSE:
PPG – #19 to #17
Red Zone TD % – #16 to #12
YDs per game – #7 to #5

DEFENSE:
Opp YDs per game: #2 to #1
Opp Passing YDs per game: #3 to #2

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PARAM

Goff from 2017 – present

he’s 5-2 against Wilson
he’s 3-1 against Dak
he’s 3-1 against Brees
He’s 2-0 against Murray
He’s 1-0 against Rodgers
He’s 1-0 against Rivers
He’s 1-0 against Mahomes
He’s 1-0 against Stafford
He’s 1-1 against Cousins
He’s 1-1 against Wentz
He’s 1-1 against Ryan
He’s 1-1 against Brady

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Los Angeles Rams@RamsNFL
#LARams transaction: We’ve claimed DE Derek Rivers off waivers from the New England Patriots.

Rams CV@RamsCV79
Shaq Barrett’s name wasn’t even mentioned yesterday, I am pretty sure AROB Havenstein shut him down. Overall great blocking yesterday

Jourdan Rodrigue@JourdanRodrigue
Sure, interceptions aren’t great (though I’ll tell you why I’ll spot Jared Goff one of those). But here’s why the Rams QB played one of his best games all season last night – including inside the huddle in a key moment.

Woods said that on the sideline before the Rams’ last drive, with the game tied at 24, players could feel the worried energy from the coaching staff about the big moment that approached, but Goff helped keep everyone cool.

Brian Baldinger@BaldyNFL
@jnoteboom70 had a great night making his first #NFL start at LT. Credit a masterful job by Aaron Kromer as OL coach and the job he is doing and the protection given to @JaredGoff16 last night. 51 passes/no sacks. Game Ball please! #BaldysBreakdowns https://pic.twitter.com/kron55uRud

J.B. Long@JB_Long
Goff went 15/17 for 205yds from empty sets Monday, a career best performance in that regard. Season-best showing vs blitz, which goes hand-in-hand, including 2 TDs.

McVay: “This was a defense that did some very similar things (as Miami), and Jared handled it beautifully.”

The highest-graded #RamsHouse players on offense and defense vs. Tampa Bay:

Austin Corbett – 91.9
Michael Brockers – 85.1 pic.twitter.com/QbXUDcd3Em

— PFF LA Rams (@PFF_Rams) November 24, 2020

Jourdan Rodrigue@JourdanRodrigue
Cam Akers said that he knew he was the first read on his TD play, and he got excited when he heard the call. “I knew if I got the ball, I would score.”

One note is that Van Jefferson was also the first read on his own TD catch. Post-bye bringing some added trust in the rookies.

Merlin

Goff’s anticipation of pressure was on point and has been the last two games. We can thank Miami IMO for that ass beating that I think led to them as a unit (QB and the pass catchers) sharpening up their blitz pickup and outlet game and the tempo has been excellent since. What Tampa did was not an easy read for a QB, they were mixing it up and Goff basically read every look just a very impressive game by him and far moreso than the Seahawks game. In those situations it’s on him and McVay can’t help him, it was all Goff moving the offense and winning us that game but of course all the talk will be about McVay this week in the media.

Our defense has become an elite run stopping unit. What they did to that Tampa run game was impressive. Front to back these guys just ball their asses off so fun to watch. The first run from scrimmage by Tampa seeing Kiser fill downhill like he did was a thing of beauty. Hope he’s ok man, because if not we’re going to miss him. He’s really turned into a good ILB.

SF with two weeks of prep is very dangerous. McVay needs to stop the bleeding with Shanahan and put those guys down. It’s going to be hard and physical and they’re going to do all they can to trip us up and are still dangerous even with the injuries.

Stu Jackson@StuJRams
Rams HC Sean McVay said LB Micah Kiser (knee) “is banged up right now,” and he would be “very surprised” if Kiser plays Sunday against the 49ers.

Rams DC Brandon Staley on S Jordan Fuller’s performance against the Buccaneers: “His strength is in the deep part of the field, and I think that’s what you’re all seeing.” Steadiness, composure have stood out this season.

Sean McVay said he would be surprised if OLB Obo Okoronkwo is elevated to the 53-man roster this week. Okoronkwo was designated for return to practice earlier today and is currently in that 21-day window.

McVay also said he’s been pleased with Okoronkwo’s progress.

Greg Beacham@gregbeacham
Rams DT Aaron Donald says they’re extra-motivated for this rematch with the Niners after their loss in Santa Clara: “There was a lot of little chatter after the game about certain things. They get to meet with us again, and we get to show them how we play.”

from Tyler Higbee (elbow) to be game-time decision for Rams vs. 49ers
* https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2020/11/27/rams-injury-tyler-higbee-week-12-update/

Tyler Higbee could miss his second game of the season on Sunday after suffering an elbow injury against the Buccaneers. He missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday, bringing his status for Week 12 squarely into question.

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Rams Wire@TheRamsWire
Terrell Lewis’ status uncertain due to knee swelling, which required draining. The Rams are monitoring it, but McVay said it’s the same knee he’s had issues in before.

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Cameron DaSilva@camdasilva
Tyler Higbee is questionable for Sunday’s game, while Terrell Lewis is listed as doubtful