I moved this here. It was in the wrong thread. It’s a wv post.

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wv wrote:

To state the obvious, Higbee is missed. Media people always mention Puka and Kupp, but Higby was/is really important too.

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Injury Updates: Tyler Higbee ‘a couple weeks away’ from returning, per Sean McVay, while John Johnson III could be on ‘week-to-week’ timeline
Stu Jackson

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. – Rams head coach Sean McVay on Friday said tight end Tyler Higbee (knee) is “a couple weeks away” from returning from his torn ACL and MCL sustained in the wild card playoff game against the Lions earlier this year.

“I mean, he looks great,” McVay said. “He’s out here doing his thing, he’s leading in his own way. He’s got such a great way about himself. But I would say couple weeks away.”

McVay also said they’ll “re-evalaute” safety John Johnson III (shoulder), who has been on Injured Reserve (IR) since Sept. 18 after suffering a shoulder injury in Week 2 against the Cardinals. McVay said “probably the same thing,” in terms of Johnson being a couple weeks away from returning like Higbee, before later clarifying that Johnson could be on a week-to-week timeline.

Linebacker Troy Reeder landed on IR on Oct. 24 with a hamstring injury, and McVay also indicated a week-to-week timeline for him. Sunday’s game against the Patriots would be the minimum fourth game missed for Reeder, meaning he would be eligible to return as early as next week.

One major variable factoring into the return of Reeder and Johnson: Los Angeles has one IR return designation left to use this season. Teams are allowed to designate up to eight players to return from IR during the regular season. The Rams so far have done so for seven players: Offensive lineman Steve Avila, offensive lineman Jonah Jackson, wide receiver Puka Nacua, offensive lineman Joe Noteboom, cornerback Darious Williams, defensive end Larrell Murchison and offensive lineman K.T. Leveston. Murchison and Leveston began the season designated for return, which still counts toward that allotment of eight.

Those return rules do not apply to Higbee, who has been on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list since Aug. 27.

roberto clemente@rclemente2121
2023 stafford (week 12 – week 18)
after beginning the year 4-6:

record 5-1
15 tds, 3 int
109.5 qb rating
over 30 offensive points per game avg

Jourdan Rodrigue‬ ‪@jourdanrodrigue.bsky.social‬
When a reporter asked Puka Nacua whether he pays attention to the playoff standings, he said, “No, if I’m being honest with you somebody told me we’re in the NFC West. So, that’s good to know.”

‪Stu Jackson‬ ‪@stujrams.bsky.social‬
DC Chris Shula said S Kam Kinchens been coming in and spending extra time meeting with position coach Chris Beake and assistant HC/pass game coordinator Aubrey Pleasant the last 4-5 weeks. That + practice reps Kinchens got after Vikings game as Kam Curl dealt with knee injury have fueled progression

Shula: “You can see the progression, and how he’s becoming more and more comfortable. And you can see him communicating more comfortably.”

Rams Wire@TheRamsWire
Rams are NFL’s worst passing offense on 3rd and 4th down, which is a huge problem

Over the past three weeks, Rams TE Davis Allen has played in 50% or more of the offensive snaps. In those games, he ranks as the 6th best run-blocking TE in the NFL via PFF. Really nice block here in the trenches.

— Blaine Grisak (@bgrisaktst.bsky.social) 2024-11-21T13:55:36.143Z

Rams Bros.@RamsBrothers
Since last year, the Rams have averaged a 17.2% explosive play rate and a +0.10 EPA per play when Stafford, Kupp, Nacua and Kyren are all on the field at the same time.

That ranks… 1st in the NFL.

InvaderRam wrote:

is what we’re seeing from kinchens real?

oh man. verse, fiske, and kinchens? what a defensive haul from the same year? and speights too?

that could be 6 starters from the last two rookies classes. that’s crazy. and not just starters but quality starters? i think verse, fiske, and kinchens could be stars. they just need a blue chip cornerback and another linebacker.

Yeah it would be nice if Kinchens can keep it up. If he does then the Ram not only had 2 great defensive drafts, they also add to their unbelievable record at finding safeties in the draft.

On the 2024 draft, I would also keep an eye on Tyler Davis, who it seems has become the starting NT.

They do need to draft a CB or 2, and another ILB. Maybe a stalwart, Pittsburgh Steelers type stongside 3/4 DE who solidifies the run D. They have more than their share of quick penetrator/pass rush type DEs and 3-techs, but IMO they really could use a steady-eddie type big traditional 3/4 DE type. What A’Shawn Robinson was before he moved on.

J.B. Long@JB_Long
The Rams have 21 sacks from players drafted over the last two years: Young (6), Turner (5), Fiske (5), Verse (4.5), Davis (0.5).

Per NFL Research, that’s 11 more than the next closest franchise in 2024.

The @RamsNFL' defense is loaded with young talent, and rookie safety Kamren Kinchens is fitting right in. Had two blow-up plays from the deep third, and the game-sealing interception, against the Patriots. pic.twitter.com/vJPS1PZpO0

— Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL_DougFarrar) November 19, 2024

Air Puka. pic.twitter.com/8spYjCXtXa

— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) November 18, 2024