I enjoyed watching that way more than I thought I would. Great games by Karty and Whittington. Tough break for Corum. Some good moments from the young secondary. Obviously a lot of growth is needed there, but there is a lot to be encouraged about, IMO.

zn wrote:

Peter Schrager@PSchrags
The @Rams needed help from the Commanders, Bills, and Vikings today.

Former Rams:
– Dante Fowler had two sacks for Washington in their W
– Von Miller had a sack for the Bills in theirs
– Cam Akers had the game-sealing catch for Minnesota in theirs

Raheem Morris passed on calling a timeout and the chance for the Falcons to establish better field position on a potential game winning field goal at the end of regulation.

I agree with that. Although, I don’t want to see the 1’s play a full game on offense. I’d be ok with the starters playing a few series in the first half, just enough to put together a couple of encouraging drives and then pull them. I will be watching through my fingers if they play the whole game though.

On defense, I have no problem with the starters not seeing the field at all. Given McVay’s history with starters in preseason and in other games that don’t impact the standings, I’m assuming that the core starters on either side of the ball don’t see the field.

Lordy, the offense has been bad for several weeks now and bad weather didn’t factor in for this one. The 3-and-out after the Kinchens interception was particularly painful. Hopefully Havenstein’s injury isn’t long term. If the Rams get at the minimum 3 wins they from either the Commanders, Vikings, Browns, Bills or 49ers, I’ll be fine with them resting him next week against Seattle. I don’t want to watch Noteboom start in the playoffs.

Happy to see the young guys on defense continue to make plays in important games. That bodes well for the future of the defense. Another game without a sack for Verse though.

Good game from Karty.

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Hopefully the combination of experiencing a tough loss today and having to travel to Chicago on a short week for TNF is too much for the Seahawks to handle. Go Bears.

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zn wrote:

Jets defense is

Yards: 7th
Points: 18th
YPA rushing: 6th
YPA passing: 5th
Pressure percentage: 10th
Opponent 3rd down conversion %: 14th

I feel like the Jets should have more than 4 wins.

zn wrote:

@speed_kills@speedk1lls
weather forecast is for rain and cold positivity snow. Thursday night was a tune up. Get Kyren and Corum ready

If all snow were positivity snow I’d live in the happiest place on Earth.

The Rams haven’t lost to the Niners since September of 2023. This makes me happy. Didn’t expect much from Karty when I saw the conditions, but good for him. Another yeoman’s job by Kyren. Good lord, I love it when the Rams beat the Niners!

With an unreliable kicking game and an unstoppable opposing QB, going for it on 4th down late in the game was clearly the right call. Glad it worked out. Puka is amazing. I hope his career is a long one. Kupp made great contributions blocking and receiving. The heavy lean to the running game in the first half was great. Call me old fashioned, but a successful run heavy offense is my favourite type of game to watch. It was also crucial in keeping a juggernaut like Allen off the field. Kyren Williams is still the king, but Corum is looking better every week.

Positives:
– Kyren had some solid runs and he seemed to hug the ball with both arms any time he anticipated contact. Old skool run on the final first down after the Saints turned th ball over on downs late.
– Whittington’s kickoff return was great to see. I wasn’t expecting that. Even though I know that he’s a tough runner when he has the ball. Hopefully he makes progress as a receiver next season.
– Speights played well. Not lights out or anything, but he was solid. Nice bounce back after last week. Great pick UDFA pickup.
– Kam Curl can hit.
– Verse can really move bodies on the bull rush.
– DUImarcus Robinson is a nice third receiver. Pretty clutch when he needs to be.
– The right side of the offensive line was mostly good today. Nice to have Havenstein back. I hope there’s a plan to replace him. I can’t imagine he plays much longer.
-Corum looked good today.
-Karty didn’t miss a single PAT.
-Nacua run tough.

Negatives:
– The first quarter (and today first half) offense. Why can’t they figure this out? It’s weird to see McVay seemingly not have any solutions for this issue. First time in the McVay era that they’ve been shutout in the first half. Is it related to Kupp’s drop off?
– Williams on the TD and 2 point conversion…what was he doing?
– Pressures yes, but no sacks. The Saints offensive line had some injuries. I was expecting more from the defense.
– Lots of pregame talk about the Saints defense having problems covering slot receivers. Didn’t look like it was an issue today. I wonder if this is Kupp’s last year as a Ram?
– I like Hoecht, he’s a Canadian after all, but I feel there has to be an upgrade for him. I’d like to see him stay in a reduced role.

Anyway, I like it when the Rams win but this seems like a textbook example of an average team.

zn wrote:

canadaram wrote:

Mine is the upside leather Rams helmet. How do I get it back?

RamMaineiac will restore it for you when he gets a chance.

Yay. Thank you, RM.

Mine is the upside leather Rams helmet. How do I get it back?

Pardon my lousy analysis that is based in nothing, but I feel like recently the Dolphins have had the Rams number. Meaningless, I know because they don’t play each other that often and the Rams have had different coaches and rosters during that time. However, the Dolphins receivers seem like a matchup problem for the Rams secondary. If they are able to get a bunch of quick/short completions to mitigate the Rams young and effective pass rush, I can see the Dolphins offense having a good night. I still don’t know what to make of the Rams offense right now. Would not surprise me to see the Dolphins win this one.

Perhaps it is hyperbole on my part, but Verse’s sack was incredible. Best sack I’ve seen by a Rams edge rusher since Little or Quinn. I can’t stop thinking about how he bullied his way to Smith with both strength and speed.  I think I’m in love. Fiske and Verse really seem to be working out. Last week I thought Kinchens looked lost early in the game. Today he looked like he knew where he had to be more often. Not a perfect game by the Rams db’s but some good moments. Even if McCollough gets some lucky bounces, it is nice to think that the Rams might have some young ballhawks in the secondary.  No TD for Williams, the streak is over. A messy win, but winning a division game on the road is always nice. Especially if you have to comeback to do it.

nittany ram wrote:

It makes sense in a lot of ways but I’m gonna hate it if it happens.

Yes, and there are several playoff contenders who seem like they might need some help at receiver.  So it’s worth putting the word out there if the Rams FO doesn’t see things  turning around this season. Kupp is up there with Bruce and Ellard for me so it would definitely be depressing to see him get traded.