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Test the Denver rush defense. Even dating back to the playoffs last year, the Broncos struggled to stop the run. The biggest issue against Kenneth Walker III and the Chiefs is that Denver couldn’t tackle. The tackling was much better for the Broncos against Jacksonville, but run Kyren Williams and Blake Corum on Sunday night. That allows McVay to use the heavy offensive sets that he typically likes to run, especially the plays with three tight ends. Then he can have Matthew Stafford use those tight ends in the passing game. That’s the other thing Denver struggles with – covering tight ends. Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad, in a word, are not very good. So force the two linebackers into coverage and the Rams will likely have success.
znModeratorMcDuffie changes what the @RamsNFL defense can and will do@JasonMcCourty #nfllive pic.twitter.com/MSAyc1nh2w
— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) September 24, 2026
znModeratorznModeratorPFF@PFF
Lowest pressure to sack rate this season
(min 10 pressures)Brock Purdy 0.0% (0/15)
Jayden Daniels 4.2% (1/24)
Matt Stafford 6.3% (1/16)
Jaxson Dart 7.7% (1/13)
Dak Prescott 9.1% (2/22)
Daniel Jones 9.1% (2/22)znModeratorZooey, you fact checked it. The poster’s claim I posted? You info shows that the record is more mixed than that poster seemed to indicate.
So I added more fact checking, and will try to match up the numbers from the 2 different lists (one list showing Adams’ receptions/yards, this new list naming the quarterbacks)
1. 2022 Week 4 (Oct 2, 2022) Adams for Las Vegas Raiders, Derek Carr at qb
2. 2022 Week 11 (Nov 20, 2022) Adams for Las Vegas Raiders, Derek Carr at qb
3. 2023 Week 1 (Sep 10, 2023) Adams for Las Vegas Raiders, Jimmy Garoppolo at qb
4. 2023 Week 18 (Jan 7, 2024) Adams for Las Vegas Raiders, Aidan O’Connell at qb1. Adams = 9 receptions on 13 targets for 101 yards
2. Adams = 7 receptions on 13 targets for 141 yards, 2 TDs
3. Adams = 6 receptions on 9 targets for 66 yards
4. Adams = 5 receptions on 8 targets for 46 yards, 1 TDDerek Carr in 2022 had a qb rating of 86.3
Jimmy Garoppolo in 2023 had a qb rating of 77.7
Aidan O’Connell in 2023 had a qb rating of 83.9For the record, I don’t consider games of 66 and 46 yards to be great. So there’s the poster I posted, who makes big claims. Then your details, which show that it’s more mixed than that. Then I take another step, adding more details, which indicate that Adams had mediocre quarterbacking in 2022 and 2023.
Next we’ll see if Stafford has a good game in Denver, and whether or not that translates into Adams playing well against Surtain this time.
In the meantime there’s this:
During his press conference on Wednesday, Adams spoke about his past matchups with Surtain, calling him the best cornerback in the NFL before becoming teammates with Trent McDuffie.
“Obviously, Pat is probably one of the best DBs in the league,” Adams said. “Before coming into this year and playing with Trent, I was saying (Surtain) was the best. That’s my guy (McDuffie) and I see him every day, and that’s no slight at Pat. I’ve had a chance to play against Pat quite a few times now and I love his game, respect it. He’s got some length, speed, and a lot of stuff you can’t teach at that position. We’ve had some battles in the past. Obviously, the game where we had the walk-off touchdown there, that was a good memory for me. Then, came back the next time and I can probably say honestly that he probably played a little bit better of a game in Denver versus me than what I played against him, that opener in ’23. I have a lot of respect for a lot of guys, but he’s definitely up there as far as one of the ones I have the most respect for.”
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September 24, 2026 at 10:02 pm in reply to: interviews & podcasts, 9/14 – ? … starting w/ McVay on 60 min… #166334znModeratorResponse in Week 2, Matthew Stafford & Davante Adams’ Connection, Players to Watch in Denver & More
Sep 24, 2026 #LosAngelesRams #LARams #Rams
J.B. Long, D’Marco Farr, and Maurice Jones-Drew sit down on this episode of Between the Horns to break down the Los Angeles Rams’ home opener in Week 2 vs. the New York Giants. Watch them discuss the connection between quarterback Matthew Stafford & wide receiver Davante Adams, standout performances from the defense, scouting the Denver Broncos, and more.03:10 Week 2 vs. the Giants
06:49 Kobie Turner in Week 2
09:14 Matthew Stafford & Davante Adams
12:24 Rams players to watch
19:43 Special teams
24:40 Scouting the Denver Broncos
37:21 Early state of the NFCznModeratorSean Payton and Sean McVay used to have some animosity between them. Whit explains how their relationship has grown into something great 👇
"I've always been the in-between, I talk good about Payton to McVay, and McVay to Payton… I know how much their relationship has grown,… pic.twitter.com/YPwU0Ygb8G
— Fitz & Whit (@fitzandwhit) September 24, 2026
znModeratorWell, we certainly hope the Australia-Fiasco was an outlier. I ‘think’ it was, but I’m not sure. After all the first Shanahan game last year was a fiasco in its own right.
Hence the SF outlier.
The same team that lost to SF in one game gave Seattle defense its most severe tests of its entire season twice within a few weeks. The Rams lost those games by a combined 5 points because of big problems on defense and special teams. We at least know they have addressed the issues of defense, and that’s even without Garrett.
The one loss to SF was an outlier last year–and that same Rams offense took it to the Seattle defense last year like no other team did.
znModeratorDavante had an outlier kinda game against a rookie CB and a banged up secondary. I mean, he’s great-and-all, but he also had, like 25 yards against a good defense this year.
I would say that the SF game is its own outlier. Everyone was off in that game. I don’t think that represents the Rams against a good defense. I would say that represents the Rams against SF in Australia.
The Giants secondary was beat up. But then there was no Puka, and in fact there barely was another receiver. And that same defense the week before against Dallas held them to 3.8 air yards per reception, and held them to 69 yards on 18 carries rushing (3.83 per).
Denver is a bigger test. We all know that. But yes if Puka is out, and you want to take advantage of a banged up secondary, then Adams showed what he is capable of. What we are marveling at with Adams though is the specific skills he showed. The masterful subtle shifts in route running, the high octane body control on what were actually some challenging catches. The only receiver the Rams have had recently to match all that in terms of sheer raw skills was OBJ in 2021.
znModeratorI dunno. As a receiver, whats his Yards per Catch number ?
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v22.
Which btw is tied for 2nd among all NFL receivers.
So I say, why not trade him for a cornerback?
znModeratorI am also thinking of the long one on the right side of the field, where Adams gets open with a move so subtle I had to replay it to even see what he did.
Almost shed a tear watching this man last night pic.twitter.com/hxpzDwWA2T
— Film Watchers (@Filmwatchers1) September 23, 2026
znModeratoractionjack
the one WR that Surtain struggles with is Adams. They played against each other lot when he was with the RaidersznModeratorNFL Stats@NFL_Stats
# of penalties against each team this season…Packers – 26
Jets – 21
Bears – 20
Panthers – 20
Bengals – 19
Lions – 18
Ravens – 17
Browns – 17
Broncos – 17
Texans – 16
Bills – 15
Falcons – 15
Chargers – 15
Dolphins – 15
Chiefs – 15
Buccaneers – 14
Cardinals – 14
Cowboys – 14
Seahawks – 13
Patriots – 13
Giants – 13
Steelers – 12
Raiders – 12
Saints – 11
Titans – 11
Commanders – 11
Rams – 10
49ers – 9
Colts – 9
Eagles – 9
Jaguars – 8
Vikings – 6znModeratorBo Nix between the numbers on Sunday: 12/13 for 166 yards
On the pod, @benjaminsolak and I talked about what we saw from Denver’s offense in the second half and what Waddle does for Nix. pic.twitter.com/7XYR6HftND
— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) September 23, 2026
znModeratorTrent McDuffie has had a strong start to his Rams career pic.twitter.com/tRAGGUgIlI
— PFF (@PFF) September 22, 2026
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Alongside drafting Aaron Donald, trading for Jalen Ramsey, and renting Von Miller for half a season, Les Snead’s decision to acquire Trent McDuffie will go down as one of the best moves he’s ever made….
On Monday night, the former Kansas City superstar was right at home, recording his first interception with the franchise in their win over the New York Giants. McDuffie was spectacular, displaying the balance of strength and grace that allows him to shut down the NFL’s best playmakers.
The way he’s able to walk the fine line between physical and fundamental play without drawing repeated penalties is remarkable when we consider how sticky he is with receivers who can change direction quickly. McDuffie is an eliminator, and the rest of the secondary looked so much better because of it.
znModeratorSosa Kremenjas@QBsMVP
Trent McDuffie among CBs this season, per @SumerSports (min. 50 snaps):0.19 yards/coverage snap (2nd)
1.86 yards/target (3rd)
6 pass breakups (1st)
0 penalties (t-1st)
0 missed tackles (t-1st)Top-5 CB. Incredible player.
Cameron DaSilva@camdasilva
Trent McDuffie has been targeted 8 times.He’s caught as many passes (1) in coverage as he’s allowed to opposing players (1).
PFF@PFF
Lowest passer rating against this season among CB
(min 30 coverage snaps)Hezekiah Masses 0.0
Trent McDuffie 0.0
James Pierre 12.0
Kristian Fulton 22.6
Malik Muhammad 27.5znModeratorDan Orlovsky@danorlovsky7
Rams used Mcduffie like Revis. Cover your guy by yourself and we will do cool covers opposite you.Nice Shula rebound
znModeratorStu Jackson@StuJRams
Entering Week 3, the NFL’s leaders in passes defensed:T-1st Rams CB Trent McDuffie – 6
T-1st Rams S Quentin Lake – 6znModeratorznModeratorznModeratorNate Atkins@NateAtkins_
The Rams have placed RB Ronnie Rivers on injured reserve.They’ve replaced his roster spot by signing S Maximus Pulley. He played 26% of the Eagles’ special teams snaps in the season opener. That’s Rivers’ main role.
But L.A. does have an opening for a third running back.
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Rams poach rookie safety off Eagles’ practice squad, place RB on IR
The Rams put Ronnie Rivers on IR Wednesday and filled his spot on the 53-man roster by signing rookie S Maximus PulleyCameron DaSilva
The Los Angeles Rams made a pair of roster moves on Wednesday ahead of this weekend’s game against the Denver Broncos. They placed running back Ronnie Rivers on injured reserve due to a calf injury that he suffered on Monday night and filled his roster spot by poaching rookie safety Maximus Pulley off the Philadelphia Eagles’ practice squad.
Rivers will miss a minimum of four games, leaving the Rams with only two running backs on their 53-man roster. They do have Dean Connors and Jordan Waters on the practice squad, so it’s likely at least one of them will be promoted to the game-day roster on Sunday.
Pulley is a rookie out of Wofford who made his NFL debut on Sunday in the Eagles’ win over the Titans. He played six special teams snaps but didn’t see the field on defense.
At his pro day, he ran a 4.52 in the 40-yard dash and jumped 38.5 inches in the vertical, showing good athleticism at 5-foot-11 and 197 pounds.
Rivers has been a key contributor on special teams, so Pulley will likely help fill that void on Bubba Ventrone’s unit.
znModeratorCameron DaSilva@camdasilva
Highest coverage grades in the NFL this season, per PFF:1. Trent McDuffie: 93.2
2. Quentin Lake: 92.28 pass breakups and 2 interceptions combined.
znModerator"The Rams offensive line was FANTASTIC on Monday night" ~ @aqshipley #PMSLive https://t.co/IVGhpN9hLS pic.twitter.com/Jm8ZDpAc4q
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) September 23, 2026
znModeratorNate Atkins@NateAtkins_
The Rams have placed RB Ronnie Rivers on injured reserve.They’ve replaced his roster spot by signing S Maximus Pulley. He played 26% of the Eagles’ special teams snaps in the season opener. That’s Rivers’ main role.
But L.A. does have an opening for a third running back.
znModerator.@RamsNFL @Giants @colbyparkinson is blocking at the POA as well as any TE in the NFL; a big reason why both @Kyrenwilliams23 & @blake_corum are off to a great start. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/WNwwuFSceY
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) September 23, 2026
znModeratorSosa Kremenjas@QBsMVP
Jared Verse vs. Josaiah Stewart this season, per @SumerSports:Verse:
4.3% pressure percentage
4.3% pass-rush win rate
2 pressuresStewart:
16.2% pressure percentage
10.8% pass-rush win rate
6 pressuresznModerator3 lessons Rams can learn from Broncos’ Week 2 win vs. Jaguars
The Broncos took down the Jaguars in their last game. Here’s what the Rams learned about Denver ahead of Sunday’s matchup.Brock Vierra
The Los Angeles Rams picked up their first win of the 2026 season this and will look to advance to 2-1 during their trip to Denver to face the Broncos. The matchup, which will be on Sunday Night Football, will contain two emerging offenses and two defenses that are finding their rhythm.
The Broncos got a head start on their film study after defeating the Jacksonville Jaguars, 20-13, on Sunday. Here are three lessons from that contest that the Rams will be considering as they design their game plan for this week.
Waddle is finding his footing
Jaylen Waddle came alive last week. The former Alabama speedster recording eight receptions for 138 yards in his home debut for Denver. Waddle was electric and opened up the rest of the field for his teammates to exploit. With another home contest against the Rams on the horizon, he’ll be looking to show off in prime time.
The Rams have to manage Waddle, along with a variety of other top pass catchers, including Courtland Sutton, Troy Franklin, Pat Bryant, and Evan Engram. This game should be a barometer for how strong the team’s secondary really is.
The Rams can win this game by winning in the red zone
First-year offensive coordinator Davis Webb is working through some of the growing pains that come with being a new playcaller. Denver has yet to put a consistent effort together; they’ve struggled to score, especially when the field shrinks. In Week 1, they only scored 10 points, and in Week 2, the Broncos went 2-for-5 in the red zone, walking away with two touchdowns, two field goals, and one interception.
Bo Nix can be baited into throwing a bad ball in the red zone. As long as the Rams score touchdowns and force difficult throws from Nix in that area of the field, Los Angeles should be in control of this one.
Denver will attack the outside with speed
The Broncos have speed at every offensive skill position, and they will hurt the Rams if Los Angeles plays 7 yards off the line of scrimmage. Waddle is already a problem, especially as he can hit the quick out with ease. If R.J. Harvey is healthy, he’ll play into that.
Expect everything from Denver. QB designed runs, outside runs, screens, reverses, trick plays, the works. The Broncos will test the Rams’ corners to see if they want to play close to the line of scrimmage and if they’re willing to make tackles.
If they’re successful, Denver will use various faints to the outside, regardless of level, to attack inside. To put it simply, Denver’s top offensive asset is speed, and the only way they can use it effectively is to get the ball away from Aaron Donald as quickly as possible.
znModeratorThis shit had me cracking up 😂 pic.twitter.com/COcoovwH3Y
— Churrodizzle – Bruce/Holt are the GOATS (@carter2985) September 23, 2026
znModeratorOne more different angle…
Absurd throw from Matt Stafford. pic.twitter.com/hjNu2SMTpB
— Chris Cooper (@ChrisCooper_NFL) September 22, 2026
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