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znModeratorSosa Kremenjas@QBsMVP
For reference, defensive spending:Rams: $53.9M (cheapest)
Steelers: $162.8M (most expensive)September 17, 2025 at 6:14 pm in reply to: setting up “E-gals” game–roster stuff, injuries, comments, broadcast map #158082znModeratorBrock Vierra@BrockVierra
Per Sean McVay: Steve Avila and Braden Fiske will not practice on Wednesday.Colby Parkinson is limited
Game status unknown at this time
September 17, 2025 at 3:32 pm in reply to: The Stafford thread…update 12/31: huge S.I. article #158081znModeratorStafford has completed seven of his nine passes at least 20 yards down the field, and the only two incompletions were drops. Excluding drops, Stafford is 7-for-7 for 198 yards.
Pro Football Focus shed some light on Stafford’s eye-popping stats on deep balls, showing just how good he’s been on throws at least 20 yards down the field. According to PFF, he has a perfect 99.9 grade on deep passes, by far the best grade of any quarterback in the NFL. Brock Purdy is second with a 94.0 grade, and that’s in just one game.
znModeratorJ.B. Long@JB_Long
Sacks since 2023 by players drafted since 2023, per NFL Research@RamsNFL – 55
TB – 27.5
PHI – 23September 17, 2025 at 1:37 pm in reply to: setting up “E-gals” game–roster stuff, injuries, comments, broadcast map #158075znModerator
znModeratorNate Atkins@NateAtkins_
The Rams have the No. 2 most explosive offense (No. 1 passing game) and are No. 4 at preventing explosive plays on defense (No. 1 against the run) through two games.All will be put to the test in some major ways in Philly this week.
September 17, 2025 at 12:08 pm in reply to: setting up “E-gals” game–roster stuff, injuries, comments, broadcast map #158072znModeratorRams are 2nd in sacks, Eagles are 31st
The Eagles have had a hard time getting to the quarterback this season, recording only two sacks in two games. That’s tied for the second-fewest in the NFL, with only the Panthers having fewer.
The Rams are near the top of the league with eight sacks, tied for second. Their 69 sack yards are also the most in the NFL, so they’re creating big losses for the opponent by getting the quarterback on the ground.
znModerator2024 dime vs 2025 dime
Stewart in Hoecht's spot.
Cobie at star (denoted opp in 13 personnel)Curl at dime LBer, with McCollough doing that last year (and this yr, too) TYHose thow are moving back and forth.
1. Rams nickel/dime defense was one of the best in NFL past 2 years/ pic.twitter.com/dSUOl2ej8g
— Jim Youngblood 53 (@53_jim70721) September 17, 2025
znModeratorHow every 2-0 team stacks up by expected points added per offensive play
1. Bills: 0.21
2. Colts: 0.18
3. Buccaneers: 0.15
4. Packers: 0.13
5. Rams: 0.11
6. Chargers: 0.09
7. Cardinals: 0.08
8. 49ers: 0.08
9. Eagles: 0.04
10. Bengals: -0.10Looking at the other 9 teams in the top 10 of this stat, the Rams play 5 teams and 7 games against them (Colts, Bux, ARZ x 2, SF x 2, Eagles).
znModeratorWhile no one will claim the Rams have the best offense in the NFL yet, L.A. proved through two weeks it’s an efficient unit. The Rams rank fifth in expected points added (EPA) per offensive play, per The 33rd Team, behind only the Buffalo Bills, Indianapolis Colts, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Green Bay Packers.
The 33rd Team@The33rdTeamFB
How every 2-0 team stacks up by expected points added per offensive play
1. Bills: 0.21
2. Colts: 0.18
3. Buccaneers: 0.15
4. Packers: 0.13
5. Rams: 0.11
6. Chargers: 0.09
7. Cardinals: 0.08
8. 49ers: 0.08
9. Eagles: 0.04
10. Bengals: -0.10September 17, 2025 at 3:08 am in reply to: The Stafford thread…update 12/31: huge S.I. article #158066znModerator.@RamsNFL @Titans never get tired of watching the talent and skill of Stafford. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/Rps6UdydtX
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) September 17, 2025
znModeratorHere’s a roundup of power rankings for the Rams after Week 2.
USA Today: No. 5
For all of the headlines this offense generates, the defense has surrendered just one TD − a figure no other club can match.ESPN: No. 6
Despite missing a significant portion of training camp with an aggravated disk in his back, Stafford has played well to start the season. Coach Sean McVay said Stafford was “in total command” in the second half of the Rams’ victory over the Titans. And although Stafford didn’t get as much training camp practice time as he had hoped with new wide receiver Davante Adams, the pair showed the chemistry they have built Sunday, connecting six times for 106 yards and a touchdown.Sports Illustrated: No. 7
Fourteen catches for nearly 200 yards for the combination of Puka Nacua and Davante Adams in a win over the Titans. This is a defense that has settled in for the long haul as a top-10 pressure unit in the NFL after torturing C.J. Stroud and Cam Ward in back-to-back weeks. I’m warming to the idea that this is a possible Super Bowl team.The Athletic: No. 7
The 32-year-old hasn’t reached that mark since 2022, but he looks good paired with Matthew Stafford. On Sunday, Adams had 106 yards on six catches (and 13 targets). He also had his first touchdown in Los Angeles. Adams and the defense made the Rams look like the NFC West favorites.Yahoo Sports: No. 7
The Rams really wanted to get Davante Adams going Sunday. He had 13 targets, and turned them into six catches for 106 yards and a touchdown. The Adams and Puka Nacua combination is going to be lethal.The Sporting News: No. 7
The Rams are doing what they need to do, beating lesser AFC South opponents with their young defense. Few teams are as predictable and spectacular at the same time. Matthew Stafford’s back seems fine, doesn’t it?znModeratorNate Atkins@NateAtkins_
The Rams are playing the third-highest rate of Cover-3 through two weeks but lead the NFL in Expected Points Added per dropback.Curious to see how they handle the loss of Ahkello Witherspoon. Safety play has been really strong, which helps. But tougher tests are coming.
September 16, 2025 at 7:19 pm in reply to: The Stafford thread…update 12/31: huge S.I. article #158060znModeratorMatthew Stafford is 7/9 on deep throws this season with the two incompletions being drops 👀 pic.twitter.com/eBK48DzZCC
— PFF (@PFF) September 16, 2025
znModeratorThey do the Rams at about 4:42 in.
September 16, 2025 at 5:53 pm in reply to: setting up “E-gals” game–roster stuff, injuries, comments, broadcast map #158057znModeratorNate Atkins@NateAtkins_
The Rams signed a cornerback:Tre Brown, who has started 13 games for the Seahawks and was a 4th-round pick back in 2021.
znModeratorThe highest-graded WRs in Week 2 🙌 pic.twitter.com/k4a5kspqfK
— PFF (@PFF) September 16, 2025
September 16, 2025 at 2:48 pm in reply to: setting up “E-gals” game–roster stuff, injuries, comments, broadcast map #158053znModeratorI just hope the Rams escape Philly … with a comfortable victory by 15 points or more.
Yes my hopes are modest too.
15-17 point win. That’s all.
September 16, 2025 at 12:57 pm in reply to: setting up “E-gals” game–roster stuff, injuries, comments, broadcast map #158051znModeratorRams are 2-0 against 2 0-2 teams.
Eagles are 2-0 against 2 teams that are 1-3 combined.
So we’ll see what’s what with both teams.
Right now the Eagles are 29th in offensive yard, 16th in offensive points, 9th in defensive yards, 12th in defensive points, and in terms of defensive stats are tied for 1st in TDs allowed but 25th in yards per attempt rushing.
The Rams are 7th in offensive yards, 11th in offensive points, 4th in defensive yards, 1st in defensive points, and in terms of defensive stats are tied for 1st in TDs allowed but 11th in yards per attempt rushing.
But then Phil. played Dallas and KC while the Rams played the Texans and Titans.
znModeratorThere aren't many WRs who run a simple in-breaker with this kind of pace variation to set it up.
It's also why there aren't many WRs like Davante Adams, but there should be more who get one step closer than they were yesterday. #RamsHouse pic.twitter.com/fQlhBRpS59
— Matt Waldman (@MattWaldman) September 15, 2025
September 16, 2025 at 12:10 pm in reply to: The Stafford thread…update 12/31: huge S.I. article #158049znModeratorYou can’t name 3 other QBs in the league making this throw. https://t.co/hm4n1EN3Zc
— 𝚂𝚌𝚘𝚘𝚝 (𝟸-𝟶) (@_SC00T) September 16, 2025
znModeratorWhy do I count the steps a ball carrier needs to transition from a perimeter runway to a downhill runway?
See Puka Nacua below
With force defenders coming downhill to cut off runners, the ball carry must be fast enough to avoid backside pursuit but cut inside the force man. pic.twitter.com/ipQT2nRjmK
— Matt Waldman (@MattWaldman) September 15, 2025
September 15, 2025 at 7:03 pm in reply to: setting up “E-gals” game–roster stuff, injuries, comments, broadcast map #158044znModeratorGary Klein@LATimesklein
I can see Avila playing vs Eagles. Going to be a challenge for Shelton.znModeratorJim Youngblood 53@53_jim70721
offense got going when back with some explosion came in.WRs can almost all block, play interchangeably, have good hands.
Oline held up. Jackson is getting to b Pro Bowl level LT
September 15, 2025 at 6:58 pm in reply to: The Stafford thread…update 12/31: huge S.I. article #158042znModeratorNate Atkins@NateAtkins_
Matthew Stafford through two games:71% completions
8.8 yards per attempt
107.1 ratingTiny sample, but these would be career highs.
But could this be the most effective version of him yet, given the passing attack he’s operating?
September 15, 2025 at 6:12 pm in reply to: setting up “E-gals” game–roster stuff, injuries, comments, broadcast map #158041znModeratorroberto clemente@rclemente2121
since joining the rams as hc in 2017, mcvay is .500 or better against 24 teams and has a losing record against just 7.one of those tough-out teams is eagles, he’s just 1-5 against them, with the only win coming in 2020, a 37-19 road trouncing in philly… beat the eagles!
znModeratorLos Angeles Rams PR@TheLARamsPR
Since 2021, the Rams have won 14 games after trailing at halftime, tying the Chiefs and Steelers for the most comeback wins in that time period.znModeratorAgain, however good you think Byron Young has been, he’s been better (via @tejfbanalytics): https://t.co/HJr0k2Wwvd pic.twitter.com/FiJfvBYkKU
— Wyatt Miller (@wymill07) September 15, 2025
September 15, 2025 at 5:18 pm in reply to: The Stafford thread…update 12/31: huge S.I. article #158037znModeratorLos Angeles Rams PR@TheLARamsPR
Sunday marked Stafford’s 36th game with at least 240 passing yards and one passing TD since joining the Rams (2021). Only Patrick Mahomes has more such games over that span (45 times). He also passed Bob Waterfield (97) and moved to 7th in franchise history in passing TDs.Rams Wire@TheRamsWire
Matthew Stafford threw two touchdowns against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, moving past Bob Waterfield on the Rams’ all-time passing touchdown list.September 15, 2025 at 5:14 pm in reply to: setting up “E-gals” game–roster stuff, injuries, comments, broadcast map #158036znModeratorBrock Vierra@BrockVierra
Per Sean McVay:Ahkello Witherspoon appears not to need surgery
Steve Avila is trending towards returning this week
Braden Fiske had a twisted oblique that limited his snaps
Jordan Whittington has a sore groin
Colby Parkinson is working towards his return
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