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December 28, 2017 at 10:16 am in reply to: Rams Super Bowl chances + "how did they get so good" articles & vids #79696
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znModeratorRams fan reacts to a McVay play action deception play
December 28, 2017 at 9:39 am in reply to: press sets up the SF game + endless Garoppolo praise #79689
znModeratorPeter King
Jimmy Garoppolo, quarterback, San Francisco.
The 49ers have been seeking a franchise quarterback since concussions forced Steve Young to retire in 2000. For the bargain-basement price of a second-round draft choice (which gets later in the round every week), they’ve almost certainly found him. In a month, Garoppolo—unless he’s a Hollywood matinee idol mirage—has become the long-lost solution.
Signs were everywhere in the 44-33 stunner over Jacksonville’s strong defense, led by the 10-play, 79-yard, easy-as-pie drive to open the game. Garoppolo’s six scoring drives out of 10 possessions (not counting the halftime kneeldown), including three late ones when the Jags made it a game, showed his command of an offense that’s still new to him.
Think of it: Garoppolo was traded eight weeks ago today, and if you watched on Sunday, you’d have thought he’d been in the Kyle Shanahan offense for four years. It wasn’t the 21-of-30, 242-yard, two-touchdown, one-pick, 102.4-rating performance that was eye-opening, or the 44 points on a top-five defense. It was the command, the grasp of the offense, the confidence.
znModeratorI don’t know why playing in a temporary facility would have anything to do with it.
It doesn’t. The article just gets that wrong.
znModeratorI know the NFL has a regular season game in China. Not sure if it’s next year or not. Not sure who are the teams either. If correct, I believe we were one of the teams to play in that China game.
That got pushed back or abandoned.
Here’s what the article above says–
Because the Rams are still playing at the Coliseum as a temporary facility, one of their home games is again expected to be part of the International Series and will be played in London or, possibly, Mexico City.
znModeratorAndy Benoit@Andy_Benoit
Goff still has some room for growth RE: throwing from crowded/closing pocket. I think the toughness is there, it’s just a matter of gaining experience.
znModeratorAndy Benoit@Andy_Benoit
#Rams might be the best backfield screen team in NFL. Between them and the #Saints.Gurley has had tremendous season, but he’s often been the beneficiary of play designs that win. No way is he more valuable than Le’Veon Bell.
#Rams have been outstanding with tight red zone rub/pick designs this year.
Matt Longacre a notable loss for the #Rams. He’s been an excellent rotational piece at DE. One of the NFL’s best second effort finishers.
#Seahawks didn’t do enough to make Wilson’s job easier. Too many spread isolation routes against a #Rams back seven that was dominating in man and zone.
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No team has been better with designer pass plays for their RB than the #Rams with Todd Gurley. pic.twitter.com/muOmwChimS
— Andy Benoit (@Andy_Benoit) December 20, 2017
December 27, 2017 at 8:45 pm in reply to: press sets up the SF game + endless Garoppolo praise #79678
znModeratorKyle Shanahan offense doing what Kyle Shanahan offense does.
Off Play Action, @JimmyG_10 hits FB @JuiceCheck44 for 44 yards against the #Jaguars.
Great play design and execution by the #49ers!#GoNiners @NinersNation pic.twitter.com/1HFpu8siR6
— NFL Matchup on ESPN (@NFLMatchup) December 26, 2017
December 27, 2017 at 8:45 pm in reply to: press sets up the SF game + endless Garoppolo praise #79677
znModeratorIn Week 16, Jimmy Garoppolo not only won his 4th-straight game as the @49ers QB, but he also did it against the league’s #1 defense@JimmyG_10 had the highest completion percentage (70.0) and passer rating (102.4) of any QB against the Jaguars defense this season pic.twitter.com/uq1oP3OEkj
— NFL Research (@NFLResearch) December 25, 2017
znModeratorTop linebackers from Week 16 pic.twitter.com/3Nws0WPWEg
— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) December 26, 2017
znModeratorHighest graded centers from Week 16 pic.twitter.com/LvQCi23O2S
— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) December 27, 2017
znModeratorTodd Gurley is the top HB in the NFL through Week 16 pic.twitter.com/vhApwQaHay
— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) December 27, 2017
znModeratorNFL rookie rankings through Week 16 from @PFF_Billyhttps://t.co/mhhoLc1kW6 pic.twitter.com/BLVxeMOi0R
— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) December 27, 2017
znModerator2017 PFF NFL Power Rankings – Week 17

6. LAST WEEK: 7
It wasn’t as glamorous as normal, but the Rams won a tough road game against a contending team last week on their way to their first division title since 2003, and the Los Angeles Rams’ first division title since before both of us were born (1985). While that 1985 team’s running back (Eric Dickerson) ended up being a Hall of Fame player, this 2017 team’s runner has been every bit as good as his predecessor (even if the current Rams’ jerseys are not). One of the topics of last week’s #WellActually, Todd Gurley has the highest receiving grade (93.6) among running backs through the season’s first 16 weeks, with his 2.15 yards per route run fifth among qualifying backs.
December 27, 2017 at 8:09 pm in reply to: Play analysis from week 16, including Baldinger, & "all 22" #79668
znModeratorGame planning & film study all week result in play calls where you get this…the perfect call vs Cover 1 safety blitz.
McVay, @JaredGoff16, & @TG3II have it all working here, but tremendous job by @JASully65 & @NFLRAMS_Jbrown for blocking in space!#LARams #Rams @TurfShowTimes pic.twitter.com/w2w3OE4jYa
— NFL Matchup on ESPN (@NFLMatchup) December 26, 2017
znModerator3rd Down is where the great Quarterbacks shine.
Here are the top-rated passers on 3rd down this season! (Injuries took out Wentz, McCown, and Rodgers)#OnePride #LARams #Bucs #GoSaints #ChiefsKingdom #InBrotherhood #HTTR #DaBears #GoBills #Skol pic.twitter.com/lfXmcAsXrc
— NFL Matchup on ESPN (@NFLMatchup) December 26, 2017
znModeratorDefensive Coordinators blitz for many reasons, like getting an offense out of rhythm or if they can't get pressure with 4 rushers.
Highest Blitz teams this season!#Browns #Panthers #Saints #Rams #Jets #Packers #Broncos #Texans #Titans #Cardinals #Redskins #Giants #Jaguars pic.twitter.com/GQl1Od9Mce
— NFL Matchup on ESPN (@NFLMatchup) December 26, 2017
znModeratorDefending the pass is perhaps the most important thing a defense can do.
Here are the best and worst defenses against the pass this season!#Jaguars #RavensFlock #Skol #Chargers #LARams #GoBills #FlyEaglesFly #Seahawks #HereWeGo #GoSaints #Browns #Texans #GoPackGo #RaiderNation pic.twitter.com/2jjQG9OtvF
— NFL Matchup on ESPN (@NFLMatchup) December 27, 2017
znModeratorEither by scheme or by Playmakers making plays, these teams get the most Yards After the Catch!#LARams #GoSaints #HTTR #Jaguars #Chargers #ChiefsKingdom #Bengals50 #Colts #HereWeGo #Skol #RavensFlock #TitanUp #DallasCowboys #Bucs #GiantsPride pic.twitter.com/WAF2yqHzJM
— NFL Matchup on ESPN (@NFLMatchup) December 27, 2017
znModeratorWho's the best Slot WR in the NFL?
Plenty of room to argue there, but here are the best numbers-wise this season.#BeRedSeeRed #FlyEaglesFly #OnePride #GiantsPride #Seahawks #ChiefsKingdom #Skol #FinsUp #GoPats #Patriots #HereWeGo #LARams pic.twitter.com/rcTRFwwRAX
— NFL Matchup on ESPN (@NFLMatchup) December 27, 2017
znModeratorTeams utilize the screen game to get the ball in the hands of their playmakers in space and neutralize the pass rush.
Here are the top screen teams this season!#LARams #HTTR #Bengals50 #RaiderNation #GoSaints #Colts #Texans #InBrotherhood #OnePride #DallasCowboys pic.twitter.com/SKkf8nzjpD
— NFL Matchup on ESPN (@NFLMatchup) December 27, 2017
znModeratorcollected by LMU93
FootballOutsiders week 16 rankings
http://www.footballoutsiders.com/dvoa-ratings/2017/week-16-dvoa-ratings
Los Angeles Rams
Overall Rank: 1st
Offense: 4th
Defense: 6th
Special Teams: 2ndPassing offense: 2nd
Rushing offense: 10thPass Defense: 3rd
Run Defense: 18thSpecial Teams
FG/XP: 4th
Kick coverage: t-22nd
Kick return: 1st
Punt coverage: 3rd
Punt return: 4thOffensive Line
Run blocking: 3rd
Pass protection: 9thDefensive Line
Run defense: 21st
Pass rush: 4thPlayer Rankings
QB Jared Goff: 6th among 35 ranked QBs
RB Todd Gurley: 1st among 42 ranked RBs rushing; 1st among 60 RBs receiving
WR Robert Woods: 21st among 83 ranked WRs
WR Cooper Kupp: 9th among 83 ranked WRs
WR Sammy Watkins- 15th among 83 ranked WRs
TE Tyler Higbee; 37th among 50 ranked TEs
TE Gerald Everett: 22nd among 50 ranked TEs
znModeratorNFL Research@NFLResearch
The Rams have only six players on their current roster who have played in a playoff game, fewest of any NFL teamRandall Liu@RLiuNFL
Todd Gurley is the 1st RB to be named NFC Offensive Player of the Week in consecutive weeks since the award began in 1984Joe Curley@vcsjoecurley
Rams have promoted OL Aaron Neary and OLB Garrett Sickels from the practice squad. DB Marqui Christian has been placed on IR, the team announced. LB Kasim Edebali was waved on Tuesday. TE Henry Krieger-Cobble and CB Taurean Nixon added to practice squad @CVRamsClub“I feel good. I don’t feel banged up or anything, but a week of can never hurt.” — Jared Goff on sitting Sunday @CVRamsClub
“We don’t want this to be misconstrued… We’re going out there to win the game. It’s not a preseason game. It’s not anything to be taken lightly.” — Jared Goff on Sunday @CVRamsClub
Cooper Kupp (knee) joins Mark Barron (Achilles) and Rodger Saffold (oblique) among those that would have missed today’s practice via injury.
Alden Gonzalez@Alden_Gonzalez
Jared Goff’s touchdown-to-interception ratio: 4.00.
Tom Brady’s touchdown-to-interception ratio: 3.75.
This is a real thing that happened this season.Rams handed out team awards today. RB Todd Gurley was named MVP (Daniel F. Reeves Memorial Award), LT Andrew Whitworth was recognized for his leadership (Carl Ekern Spirit of the Game Award) and WR Cooper Kupp was their rookie of the year (Carroll Rosenbloom Memorial Award).
Rams fans seemingly have an issue with resting starters due to possibility of facing Saints/Panthers on road to win NFC. I think it’s the right move. Lots has to happen for that scenario to take place, but there’s no doubt a lot of Rams players will benefit from a game off.
Gary Klein@LATimesklein
McVay said players close to reaching contract incentives who are sitting out Sunday because of coaches decision would be taken care of.
znModeratorunless there is another London game. Or are they through with the London commitment?
Mexico City.
In 2019—Sri Lanka.
Then, Alpha Centauri.
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znModeratorAt home:
ARz, SF, & Seattle, +
Philadelphia Eagles
Minnesota Vikings
Green Bay Packers
Kansas City Chiefs
LA ChargersOn the road:
ARz, SF, & Seattle, +
Oakland Raiders
Denver Broncos
Chicago Bears
Detroit Lions
* One other opponent, from the NFC South, is to still be determinedDecember 26, 2017 at 10:08 pm in reply to: Play analysis from week 16, including Baldinger, & "all 22" #79631
znModerator.@Titans with 12 men on the field. What’s mystifying is how long it takes any Titan to realize it. #BaldyBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/n87bokVzoe
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) December 27, 2017
December 26, 2017 at 10:07 pm in reply to: Play analysis from week 16, including Baldinger, & "all 22" #79630
znModeratorYour eyes will never let you down! How’s this rookie balling? Because he does the little things so well!….Great job @CooperKupp @RamsNFL @LATimesfarmer #RamsNation #LAvsTEN pic.twitter.com/JU9GJysnQG
— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) December 24, 2017
December 26, 2017 at 9:49 pm in reply to: Play analysis from week 16, including Baldinger, & "all 22" #79629
znModeratorThis is exactly what I talked about in @BenVolin piece on the @RamsNFL and McVay this morning. The tempo change again gets you easy TD’s. DONT TAKE IT OR THIS COACH FOR GRANTED #Rams FANS! @LATimesfarmer @DowntownRams #LARvsTEN #LARams pic.twitter.com/kORLkXFO04
— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) December 24, 2017
December 26, 2017 at 9:48 pm in reply to: Play analysis from week 16, including Baldinger, & "all 22" #79628
znModerator#NFL MVP @TG3II going for 80, WHY?!?!?! Some coaches call screen on 2nd & long to be safe. @RamsNFL HC Sean McVay calls them when he thinks you’re going to blitz so he can gut you with design. @LATimesfarmer @RamsNewsNow @DowntownRams @latimessports @marcelluswiley @VeniceMase pic.twitter.com/t7PEi1BFmr
— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) December 27, 2017
December 26, 2017 at 9:42 pm in reply to: Play analysis from week 16, including Baldinger, & "all 22" #79627
znModerator.@RamsNFL @TG3II benefits from the great blocking on perimeter from WR/TE. #BaldyBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/COHokZHumn
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) December 27, 2017
.@RamsNFL @TG3II with an easy TD off bunch formation and the @Titans are not lined up and ready to play. #BaldyBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/Btu8attZfx
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) December 27, 2017
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