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Los Angeles Rams vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers prediction and matchups to watch in Week 3
Host Sosa Kremenjas is joined by former host Brad Mader to preview the Los Angeles Rams’ contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3 on this episode of the Locked On Rams podcast. Sosa and Brad discuss the matchup between QB Matthew Stafford and the Bucs’ secondary, how WR’s Cooper Kupp and Robert Woods can exploit their matchups, why the Rams’ offensive line needs to step up and pass protect, and whether or not CB’s Jalen Ramsey and Darious Williams can limit the damage QB Tom Brady and WR’s Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and Antonio Brown inflict. Brad also drops his game prediction as well his anticipated scoreline.
AgamemnonLos Angeles Rams vs. Indianapolis Colts Week 2 recap, PFF breakdown, and Rams sign Javian Hawkins and cut Otis Anderson Jr
Host Sosa Kremenjas recaps the Los Angeles Rams’ victory in Week 2 over the Indianapolis Colts on this episode of the Locked On Rams podcast. Sosa highlights an epic performance from WR Cooper Kupp, the running back situation with Darrell Henderson’s injury and Sony Michel’s performance, the Rams signing Javian Hawkins and cutting Otis Anderson Jr., and showed some love to C Brian Allen with his third-highest PFF grade among all centers this season.
AgamemnonNotable PFF grades from @RamsNFL Week 2 win.
The first & last note đź‘€:DT Donald 92.1 (deals Q. Nelson a career-low 52.2)
LB Reeder 90.0 (career best)
WR Kupp 90.6 (4th career 90+)
CB Ramsey 87.8
QB Stafford 78.2
EDGE Floyd 72.2
C Allen 70.8 (No.2 center in NFL through 2 weeks) pic.twitter.com/vZ5qhZMpxp— J.B. Long (@JB_Long) September 20, 2021
Agamemnonhttp://www.nbareplay.net/44720-2/
Los Angeles Rams vs Indianapolis Colts 19 Sep 2021 Replay Full Game
Agamemnon[Rams picking up big yards running north-south]
McVay: "OK, jet sweep it is."
— Rich Hammond (@Rich_Hammond) September 19, 2021
AgamemnonLos Angeles Rams run defense and containing Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor in Week 2
Host Sosa Kremenjas answers questions on the Los Angeles Rams’ run defense, when they may elect to play some of their offensive rookies, whether they’ll be able to contain Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor or not, and some of the adjustments in the offensive scheme this season with QB Matthew Stafford leading the charge on this episode of the Locked On Rams podcast. Sosa also dives into when WR Tutu Atwell or TE Jacob Harris may receive some playing time, CB Darious Williams’ contract, and why S Nick Scott played over Terrell Burgess in Week 1.
AgamemnonRams had a lot of good things happen in their first game. Brian Allen did better than expected. Kenny Young and Justin Hollins did better than expected. Ramsey is moving into Donald best player territory. Stafford did better than expected. imo David Long did better than expected. Almost anyone the Rams lost last year has been more than adequately replaced.
AgamemnonThe Offensive Line is becoming outstanding. Allen has surprised me. I wasn’t a fan of his, now I am. Without getting much from Robinson the Defensive Line is outstanding. The LBers are looking good, too
AgamemnonLos Angeles Rams and Indianapolis Colts Week 2 prediction and matchups to watch
Host Sosa Kremenjas is joined by Locked On Colts host Evan Sidery to discuss this Week 2 matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and the Indianapolis Colts. Sosa and Evan discuss the matchups to watch which include QB Matthew Stafford, DT Aaron Donald, WR’s DeSean Jackson and TuTu Atwell, CB’s Jalen Ramsey and Darious Williams, and many more on the Colts’ side of the field. Both guys also share their predictions for how this contest will shake out, as well as providing a brief synopsis of what happened in the Rams’ and Colts’ Week 1 games.
AgamemnonLos Angeles Rams Week 1 recap and Week 2 matchups to watch and prediction vs. Indianapolis Colts
Host Sosa Kremenjas is joined by former host Brad Mader to put their finishing touches and recap on the Los Angeles Rams’ Week 1 win over the Chicago Bears and their matchups to watch and prediction for the Rams and the Indianapolis Colts’ game in Week 2 on this episode of the Locked On Rams podcast. Sosa and Brad highlight the run defense, DT DeForest Buckner, QB’s Carson Wentz, and Matthew Stafford, and many more key areas for these teams to focus on in Week 2. The duo also quickly recap their parting thoughts from Week 1, including the timeshare between WR’s Van Jefferson and DeSean Jackson and the standout performance from ILB Kenny Young.
AgamemnonLos Angeles Rams and Chicago Bears Week 1 game recap, performance highlight, and PFF breakdown
Host Sosa Kremenjas provides an in-depth breakdown of the Los Angeles Rams’ performance in Week 1 against the Chicago Bears on this episode of the Locked On Rams podcast. Sosa breaks down the performances of C Brian Allen, QB Matthew Stafford, LB Kenny Young, and CB’s Darious Williams and David Long Jr. using PFF’s grades and numbers. He also dives into why Head Coach Sean McVay called a tremendous game and Defensive Coordinator Raheem Morris invited the Bears to run the ball in this contest.
AgamemnonAudio: Sean McVay Talks Final Thoughts On Week 1 Win Over Bears, Looks Ahead To Week 2 At Colts
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay discusses his final takeaways from their Week 1 victory over the Bears, including a breakdown of WR Van Jefferson and WR Cooper Kupp’s touchdown catches, the play of CB Jalen Ramsey, OL Rob Havenstein and OL Brian Allen, and his initial thoughts on their Week 2 opponent, the Indianapolis Colts.
AgamemnonRams PFF grades: Best and worst performers in Week 1 vs. Bears
Rams PFF grades: Best and worst performers in Week 1 vs. Bears
The Rams took care of business on Sunday night, beating the Bears 34-14 at SoFi Stadium. Matthew Stafford was a huge part of the victory, throwing for 321 yards and three touchdowns in his debut with the Rams.
But he wasn’t the only standout player from the game. The Rams got great games out of several players, with each of the 11 starters earning an overall grade above 66 from Pro Football Focus.
Here are the three highest-graded players on offense and defense, as well as the three lowest-graded from Sunday’s win over Chicago.
Top 3 offense
David Edwards: 82.0
Cooper Kupp: 81.5
Matthew Stafford: 79.7It was a stellar day from the offense in the season opener, with all 11 starters earning a grade of at least 66.8. Edwards was especially good at left guard and allowed only two pressures with no sacks or hits. Cooper Kupp not only found it easy to get open, but he was elusive after the catch and gained 44 yards with the ball in his hands.
Stafford’s grade is probably a bit lower than expected, considering he had a near-perfect passer rating of 156.1. He missed one throw to Robert Woods in the end zone during the first half, but otherwise, he was outstanding in his debut.
Top 3 defense
Justin Hollins: 90.1
Kenny Young: 81.4
Aaron Donald: 81.4Hollins’ career day translated to an elite grade from PFF. He was great across the board, from defending the run to his tackling to rushing the passer. Young was also very good in his first start of the year, too, with an 82.7 coverage grade and 82.7 tackling grade. Those are two critical parts of being the Rams’ primary linebacker.
Donald only had one sack and didn’t have his name called much, but he still had six pressures and was in the backfield quite a few times. His tackling grade of 25.1 was the lowest on the team, notably allowing David Montgomery to slip through his grasp for a 3-yard touchdown.
Bottom 3 offense
Tutu Atwell: 60.0
Johnny Mundt: 46.7
Sony Michel: 45.9Don’t look into these grades much at all. Atwell played two snaps, Michel played three and Mundt didn’t get a single target in his 15 snaps played. It’s hard to criticize players who were barely on the field, especially considering they touched the ball one time combined.
Bottom 3 defense
Terrell Lewis: 60.4
Leonard Floyd: 52.8
Jordan Fuller: 50.7Floyd and Fuller ranking as the two lowest-graded players on defense is worth pointing out. Floyd didn’t generate a single pressure on 27 pass-rush snaps, and Fuller allowed four catches on four targets, giving up 30 yards after the catch – 18 more than any other defender on the Rams.
Lewis had one pressure in his 11 pass-rush opportunities, playing a small role in the season opener. His playing time should increase as the season goes on and he gets healthy.
Other notables
Brian Allen: 77.9
Darrell Henderson: 71.7
Robert Rochell: 71.5
Taylor Rapp: 65.5So far, so good for Allen in his return to the starting lineup. He did allow a sack to Akiem Hicks and was called for holding, but he held up relatively well – especially as a run blocker, where he earned an 82.1 grade.
Henderson didn’t get many opportunities because the Rams only ran 50 plays, carrying it 16 times for 70 yards – most of which came in the fourth quarter.
Rochell stepped in for David Long Jr. when he began experiencing cramps in the second half, breaking up a key fourth-down throw by Andy Dalton along the sideline. He was the only rookie to make a meaningful impact in the game.
Rapp is back in the starting lineup and though his overall grade wasn’t all that great, he plays with good intensity and stepped up against the run. The combination of Rapp and Fuller is one that should only get better with time.
AgamemnonNotable PFF grades from @RamsNFL opening win over CHI:
Justin Hollins 90.1*
David Edwards 82.0
Cooper Kupp 81.5
Kenny Young & Aaron Donald 81.4
Matthew Stafford 79.7
Rob Havenstein 78.7
Brian Allen 77.9*Career-high pic.twitter.com/FDBwwSFdg8
— J.B. Long (@JB_Long) September 13, 2021
AgamemnonAlso the first quarterback since 1968 to throw two 50-plus yard TD's in his first game with a team. https://t.co/paeZXQbEdn
— Sosa Kremenjas (@QBsMVP) September 13, 2021
AgamemnonCooper Kupp eclipsed 100 yards receiving (7/108/1), Van Jefferson close behind (2/80/1), then Tyler Higbee (5/68). Woods just caught a slick TD in the back of the EZ.
Stafford 20/26, 326 yards and 3 TDs. Henderson added a TD and the Rams are basically going to run it out.
— Jourdan Rodrigue (@JourdanRodrigue) September 13, 2021
AgamemnonWeek 1 drive chart for Stafford and @RamsNFL :
TD (Van Jefferson)
FG
FG
Punt
TD (Cooper Kupp)
TD (Darrell Henderson)
TD (Robert Woods)— J.B. Long (@JB_Long) September 13, 2021
AgamemnonLos Angeles Rams futures bets and odds for Week 1 matchup vs. Chicago Bears
Sosa Kremenjas is joined by ESPN Betting Analyst and Host Tyler Fulghum to share their favorite futures bets and the betting odds between the Los Angeles Rams and the Chicago Bears in Week 1 of the NFL’s 2021 schedule. Sosa and Tyler discuss the potential for QB Matthew Stafford to lead the league in passing yardage. DT Aaron Donald’s chances to win the MVP award, and Robert Woods’ and Cooper Kupp’s player props this season.
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