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znModeratorI’ve beat this drum before but get ready cause I’m gonna beat it some more.
Rams scored big when they signed OL coach Ryan Wendell.
Look at the OL against the Vikes. They have 2 rookie injury replacements, 1 a 6th round pick and 1 a UDFA. But they allowed no sacks against the Vikes, who coming in were 3rd in the league in sacks and 4th in pressure percentage. Plus the Rams could run the ball.
That OL currently consists of 2 UDFAs, including the LOT, plus a 4th rounder and a 6th rounder, with Hav being the one high pick (2nd rounder). When Avila gets back it will be 2 2nd rounders.
Jackson is playing great at LOT, and you just virtually never see a team starting a UDFA at LOT.
You don’t make a good OL out of nothing that way unless you have a top OL coach.
Rams have had a long line of good OL coaches (Hanifan, Boudreau, Kromer) but here’s the thing–Wendell not only fields effective units, he finds the players too (OL coaches have huge input in who gets signed or drafted to the unit). The other Rams OL coaches could field effective units when healthy but they were not as good at finding draft picks and UDFAs. Wendell is superb at that–which we can safely say after just 2 years of him on the job.
And you know what’s great? OL coaches usually do not get promoted and leave–they tend not to become offensive coordinators and/or head coaches. So they can last for years on your coaching staff.
znModeratorThe Rams inserted rookie UDFA Justin Dedich into the lineup in Week 7 and he has been playing some ball the last two weeks. I had never heard of him much less watched him prior. It's always one of my favorite things to learn about & shine light on stories like this. pic.twitter.com/H56TivDmSY
— Brandon Thorn (@BrandonThornNFL) October 25, 2024
znModeratorThe Vikings' offensive drive chart after their two first-quarter touchdowns. Credit to Chris Shula and the rest of the Rams defensive coaching staff for adjustments made that helped hold Vikings to just six points the rest of the game pic.twitter.com/yxRo5V6zgP
— Stu Jackson (@StuJRams) October 25, 2024
znModeratorznModerator.@rams @TurnerKobie @JaredVerse1 defeating blocks at the POA. The only way to become proficient at this is to witk at it. @AlPoodie #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/oICQv1Oe5H
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) October 25, 2024
znModerator.@rams defend @Vikings @JJettas2 on a critical 3rd & 5+5. The Rams just so prepared on a short week. Coaching matters #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/fcbBcYEsz7
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) October 25, 2024
znModeratorThis throw is just stupid. Completely illogical. Makes no sense at all. And Stafford had 4-5 of them. pic.twitter.com/SrSXH8g8CK
— Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL_DougFarrar) October 25, 2024
znModeratorJared Verse cheats down to 4-tech, steps in clubs/swims the LT big time, then fired down the line
RDT is also head up, Kobie Shaded on center, Brown at 5 tech
Kobie, LDT, also swims his guy, Hoecht sets the left edge
Run defense is TEAM defense pic.twitter.com/i37O3Znir6
— Jim Youngblood 53 (@53_jim70721) October 25, 2024
znModeratorDoug Farrar @NFL_DougFarrarYes, the NFL has the “blueprint” for the Vikings defense. All you need is a killer quarterback able to read out all the coverage switches in 0.1 seconds, and the arm talent to exploit the reads in real time with banger throws all over the place. Which is a good strategy!znModeratorManti LOVED what he saw from the @RamsNFL with the return of @AsapPuka and @CooperKupp last night đź’Ş#RamsHouse pic.twitter.com/GxisGMTRb4
— Good Morning Football (@gmfb) October 25, 2024
znModerator.@rams @AsapPuka Ramms are getting their arsenal back into the lineup…Sure look ready to make a second half surge to me. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/cxd39SXgSV
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) October 25, 2024
znModeratorSosa Kremenjas@QBsMVPIt’s time to talk about Alaric Jackson. Since returning in Week 3, he’s been playing pro bowl-level ball. Had allowed just 5 (!!!!!) pressures heading into last night. Among all T’s with 100+ snaps, that’s the 6th-fewest. And he dominated again last night.znModerator.@RamsNFL blitz pickup v @vikings pressures and blitzes were excellent all night by @Kyrenwilliams23 @blake_corum protecting Stafford. The details never get overlooked in #RamsHouse #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/Mgb5zZPqBh
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) October 25, 2024
znModeratorYou see a lot of the media pushing the no call narrative about the game. The reality is the Vikings were outplayed in essentially every key stat except turnovers. The scored 6 points the final 3 quarters & couldn’t slow the Rams offense pic.twitter.com/6WJgIScxfW
— Rams24/7 (@Rams24_7) October 25, 2024
znModeratorNever seen @RamsNFL pic.twitter.com/ykTNFo7uom
— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) October 25, 2024
znModerator"Rampant trade rumors, widespread speculation about Kupp and Stafford, underdogs at home, and one of the NFC's best teams in town–and the @RamsNFL rallied around each other, rose above, and won their second game in five days. That tells me a lot about the men in that locker room… pic.twitter.com/7v5YPdVnbk
— Good Morning Football (@gmfb) October 25, 2024
znModeratorGo ahead, @Demarcus!!
đź“ş: @NFLonPrime | #RamsHouse pic.twitter.com/dAw38z55Pv
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) October 25, 2024
znModeratorJourdan Rodrigue@JourdanRodrigue
Quick throws (and some success with the run) have helped the Rams take some of the teeth/multiplicity out of this pressure but not sure yet whether they can protect long enough to get things rolling downfield (without holding)That was the first touchdown in the first quarter the Rams have scored this season, btw
Kyren Williams’ touchdown streak *technically* continues – and look how magically the red zone issues wash away with both Kupp and Nacua out there drawing attention from defenders
znModeratorJim Youngblood 53@53_jim70721Couple of defensive breakdowns early, with Hummel and Speights but no worse than with Reeder.Rams defense on heels early, good from then on … Rams fans should be pleasedOctober 25, 2024 at 3:53 am in reply to: Kupp on the block, apparently + Titans trade E.Jones to Seattle #152762znModerator…from The Rams Shouldn’t Be Sellers With Cooper Kupp Back in the FoldWhether or not the veteran receiver was ever truly available, Thursday’s outburst showed that Los Angeles should see this season through with the roster as is..<p class=”tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz” data-mm-id=”_6ep1lgj36″>the scoring surge that [the Rams] had Thursday might have removed Kupp from the trade market. Rams GM Les Snead needs to respond “never mind” to <u>all the texts he probably got</u> about Kupp during Thursday’s impressive performance that placed Los Angeles back in the NFC West race. The Rams are now 3–4, tied with the San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals for second place, and only sit one game behind the Seattle Seahawks (4–3), who host Los Angeles next week.</p>
<p class=”tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz” data-mm-id=”_ax60hx5y5″>Sure, the counter argument is that now Snead might get a second-round pick for the 31-year-old Kupp, who had a sensational 28-yard grab on third-and-9 to help put away the Vikings in the final four minutes of regulation. But stick with me here for a second. What if Kupp was never truly on the market? As my colleague <u>Albert Breer mentioned</u>, the Rams simply just shared that they were receiving calls about Kupp, not that they were shopping him. So why not let the Vikings think that the Rams may or may not be ready to check out of this season after a 2–4 start?</p>
<p data-mm-id=”_ax60hx5y5″>…</p><p class=”tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz” data-mm-id=”_h0f2m8gbt”>”There’s a lot of information. Here’s what I’ll tell you. Teams reached out,” Rams coach Sean McVay said of the trade rumors involving Kupp after the win. “Some of the things that I’ve seen out there, they’re just not true… Teams have called about him and, really, we let him know what the dialogue was there. And then there’s a lot of stuff out there where there’s not a lot of accountability to the reports and that’s unfortunate.</p>
<p class=”tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz” data-mm-id=”_br95qbjds”>”I’m really glad to have have Cooper Kupp back with us and that’s what I expect to stay that way.”</p>znModeratorroberto clemente@rclemente2121
tonight was the 4th time in 48 games as a ram that stafford threw 4 tds, and the 16th time in his 213 game career.Next Gen Stats@NextGenStats
Matthew Stafford finished 7-of-11 for 114 yards, 3 touchdowns and an INT on passes over 10 air yards against the Vikings. He was pressured only 4 times, zero sacks.Entering Week 8, Stafford was the only qualified quarterback without a TD over 10 air yards.
Jourdan Rodrigue@JourdanRodrigue
Four pressures, no sacks. Vikings played Rams differently than Rams expected they would – and when they did see certain looks they adjusted to run or quick throws to mitigate. Another factor – when defenses have to account for 2 good WrsOctober 25, 2024 at 1:30 am in reply to: Kupp on the block, apparently + Titans trade E.Jones to Seattle #152759znModeratorGary Klein@LATimeskleinMcVay on whether Kupp’s performance makes Rams apt to entertain trade offers or shut it down: “I’m really glad to have Cooper Kupp back with us, and that’s what I expect to stay that way.”znModeratorFor SportsCenter: One-on-one with Matthew Stafford after the Rams 30-20 win over the Vikings… his thoughts on dodging two defenders as he passed a seven-yard touchdown to Cooper Kupp? “Fear is a helluva motivator!” pic.twitter.com/O1NaTVzXVU
— Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) October 25, 2024
znModeratorRich Eisen@richeisen Huge win for @RamsNFL who have a great chance to head to Seattle next week and leave with a piece of first place.
And I’m here to tell you that that is happening.
Can you imagine a universe where Jared Verse is born earlier and he and Donald are on the same Rams defene.
znModeratorThree things …
1) Jared Verse is going to be a monster.
2) Matthew Stafford made a lot of folks look dumb tonight.
3) The Rams should keep ascending, with Steve Avila and Jonah Jackson having a shot to return as soon as Week 10.
And on Kupp ⬇️⬇️⬇️pic.twitter.com/Rs2aa6d01p
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) October 25, 2024
znModeratorBrett Kollmann@BrettKollmann
Brian Flores blitzed 57% of the time last week.This week, he dropped it down to 35.2%…his lowest blitz rate of the year so far. Trying to find something that works.
Gregg Rosenthal@greggrosenthal
Rams making this Vikings defense look passiveDan Orlovsky@danorlovsky7
Stafford a bad dude manThey hold on they’re 3-4, right in the mix and healthy
Jourdan Rodrigue@JourdanRodrigue
Rookie OLB Jared Verse with 1.5 sacks, two additional QB hits and a tackle for loss in Prime Time.…
It’s amazing what the return of two premier receivers can do for a quarterback, isn’t it? Stafford unsurprisingly had his best game of the season with Kupp and Nacua back, throwing for 279 yards and four touchdowns with one interception. Coming into the week, he had just three touchdown passes all season, so he exceeded that total in one night.
The interception was bad, yes. But he more than made up for it with some terrific throws all game long. His first touchdown pass to Demarcus Robinson was outstanding and a great recognition of single coverage, while his touchdown to Kupp was even better. He dodged two tacklers and found Kupp open in the back of the end zone
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Nacua reminded everyone just how great he is on Thursday night after a month and a half on the sidelines. And really, it had been nine months since the last time he played a full game, dating back to the Rams’ playoff loss to the Lions in January.
Against the Vikings, Nacua went over 100 yards receiving in the first three quarters alone, catching seven passes for a total of 106 yards in the game. He was the Rams’ best playmaker on offense and Matthew Stafford kept going to him on throws over the middle.
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Verse was due for a game like this one. After getting shut out in the sack column in the last five games, he finally got back on the board with 1.5 sacks against the Vikings. His power on the edge is outstanding, allowing him to walk offensive tackles backwards into the lap of the quarterback.
He can also counter with spin moves and quickness to the inside, which is what makes him so dangerous on the edge. He had a huge impact on this game and his sack for a 13-yard loss in the fourth quarter helped stall Minnesota’s drive.
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Evans only has one touchback all season and he didn’t increase that number on Thursday night. He punted only three times, and two of those punts were executed to utter perfection. One had backspin and stayed inside the 10-yard line, while the other pinned the Vikings at their own 5-yard line with less than 2 minutes to play in the game. He deserves a game ball for his performance on Thursday night.
znModeratorVikings blitz, playin g Cover-3 behind it — Stafford nails the post at 16 yards pic.twitter.com/Sw2aaQcjyw
— Jim Youngblood 53 (@53_jim70721) October 25, 2024
znModeratorJ.B. Long@JB_Long
Notable takeaways:*Stafford was not sacked (!!).
*3 passing TD coming in, 4 tonight.
*Rams first 1st Q TD against MIN.
*Season-high 30p. Longest offensive TD (25yds).
*Stafford climbs to 9th all-time completions.
*Kupp to 3rd in Rams TDs.
*McVay’s 80th win for Rams record.Sean McVay becomes the 2nd coach since the 1970 merger to take a franchise wins lead before turning 40 years old (he’s 38). The other? John Madden, Raiders, at age 36 in 1972. (credit: ESPN) Oh, and McVay did it on his son’s first birthday.znModeratorroberto clemente@rclemente2121
easily one of the most memorable rams/vikings games this longtime rams fan has ever seen, for so many reasonssecond week in a row the rams have scored 14+ in the first half, and only the second time all season the rams have scored 14+ in the first half.
Frank Schwab@YahooSchwab
The Vikings were the talk of the NFL after five weeks. Their offense was fantastic and their defense was putting everyone in a blender. In five days, they’ve taken on two losses and have some questions to answer.KJ The Rams Fan@KJTheRamsFan
Vikings offense was non-existent in the 2nd half, they weren’t going 93 yards with no timeouts..and then a 2 point conversion on top of it..RAMS WINLTR@LetsTalkRams
Defense held the 5-1 Vikings to 6 points over the last 45 minutes.HUGE.
Rich Eisen@richeisen
Huge win for @RamsNFL who have a great chance to head to Seattle next week and leave with a piece of first place.Jourdan Rodrigue@JourdanRodrigue
The Rams’ 28 points tonight are a season-high. It’s been…a season. Energy down there tonight is palpable.I’ll say this about the Rams players and coaches the last few weeks, they haven’t panicked or acted like the walls were closing in. But if they were holding in anything, feels like they exorcised it tonight. They’re going to Seattle at 3-4 and with some extra recovery time.
Sosa Kremenjas@QBsMVP
10 days to get healthier now for Puka and Kupp. 3-4, one game back, Seattle up next. And Steve Avila and Jonah Jackson creepin’.znModeratorBest play of the @RamsNFL season so far. You cannot trade Cooper Kupp. pic.twitter.com/TyWLWnezMt
— Rams Bros. (@RamsBrothers) October 25, 2024
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