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znModeratorJourdan Rodrigue@JourdanRodrigue
Amid a series of very strange moments on Saturday night, and bad offensive football, the player who stayed the most even-keeled saved the day.It’s just Ahkello Witherspoon’s nature:
znModeratorPuka Nacua.. IS 10 YARDS AWAY FROM 1K DESPITE ONLY PLAYING 9 AND A HALF GAMES THIS SEASON.. REALLY HIM. pic.twitter.com/NEnv54efvj
— Rams Tapes (@RamsTapes) December 29, 2024
znModeratorGary Klein@LATimesklein
McVay on if he looks at games that could determine strength of victory and predicts outcomes: “You look at it and you say, all right, subconsciously I think you think what might happen but I think that’s why a lot of people lose their ass betting on NFL games probably.”znModerator69RamFan
Defense:
DL played a great game,
as far as keeping Murray inside the pocket and not running so much.The stats number against the Ram’s defense doesn’t look good,
cause of time of possession.Stats:
Giving up 321yds/passing & 113yds/run,
because the offense only had the ball for 23/mins.
But had: 4/sacks, 4/TFL, 6/QB Hits, 2/INTFiske, 2/sacks,
INT by Kinchens,
(He made a bonehead mistake, he should of knock the ball down,
since it was 4th down, and bring the ball back at the RAMs 40yd line)INT by Witherspoon, he saved the game for us to win it.
znModeratorRams Top Plays From Week 17 Win Over Cardinals: Ahkello Witherspoon’s Game-Sealing INT + More
znModeratorFrom another thread:
Jim Youngblood 53@53_jim70721
Rams defense gave up some yards, but not points. Rams limiting explosives last few weeks — defensive is playing so well ….Points. On defense, there’s a stat called “NFL Team Opponent Red Zone Scoring Percentage (TD only).” At this moment the stats don’t include today’s game. But looking just at the last three games before this one, Rams rank 1st–with 28.57%.
My bet is that this game both maintains that ranking and makes the percentage even lower.
znModeratorAlbert Breer@AlbertBreer
The Rams get to double-digit wins for the sixth time in Sean McVay’s eight seasons in charge. You have to go back 30 years to count up the six double-digit win seasons for the franchise prior to McVay’s arrival.No need to overcomplicate who the difference-maker is.
Los Angeles Rams PR@TheLARamsPR
DE Braden Fiske recorded his eighth sack of the season in the second quarter, the most by a Rams player this season. His 8.0 sacks are the most among all rookies and tied for the third-most in a season by a Rams rookie trailing only Aaron Donald (9.0) and Kobie Turner (9.0).Sarah Barshop@sarahbarshop
According to Next Gen Stats, Jared Verse generated a team-high seven pressures, including four pressures under 2.5 seconds, on 43 pass rushes (16.3%).Jourdan Rodrigue@JourdanRodrigue
Verse wasn’t necessarily all over the simple stat sheet like his teammates were, but his quick-pressure and overall pressure success drew blocking attention and set up different rush designs that helped loosen others at times.Los Angeles Rams PR@TheLARamsPR
The offensive line did not allow a sack for a fourth-consecutive game, tied for the longest streak in franchise history and the first time they’ve accomplished the feat since 2013.OptaSTATS@OptaSTATS
The @RamsNFL now have two rookies with at least four interceptions this season in Kamren Kinchens and Jaylen McCollough.The 33rd Team@The33rdTeamFB
No one has more 100+ yard receiving games than Puka Nacua this seasonThis is his 9th full game
Highest Receiving Yards per Game in NFL History
Justin Jefferson: 97.1
Ja’Marr Chase: 87.1
Puka Nacua: 86.9
Calvin Johnson: 86.1Los Angeles Rams PR@TheLARamsPR
Since returning from Injured Reserve in Week 8, WR Puka Nacua (@AsapPuka) has recorded five games with 100+ receiving yards, most in the NFL over that span.Puka Nacua – Five Games
Justin Jefferson – Four Games
Nine players – Three GamesRams Bros.@RamsBrothers
Rams can become the 1st team in NFL HISTORY to enter their bye week under .500 and make the playoffs in back-to-back seasonsznModeratorRams Bros.@RamsBrothers
Only 6 teams in NFL HISTORY have made the playoffs after starting the season 1-4:
• 1970 Bengals
• 1992 Chargers
• 2002 Titans
• 2011 Broncos
• 2015 Chiefs
• 2018 Coltshow many have won their division?
1970 Bengals, 1992 Chargers, 2002 Titans, 2011 Broncos. So all except the 2015 Chiefs and the 2018 Colts, both of which had records good enough to be wildcards.
znModeratorSteve Smith Sr. didn't exactly mince words regarding Kyler Murray's game-losing interception. pic.twitter.com/KPPGwls8a8
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) December 29, 2024
znModeratorHoward Balzer@HBalzer721
Matthew Stafford 17-32 for 189 and 71.0 rating.Bad INT by Rams [Kinchen]. Should have knocked it down. Gave up 29 yards
Geoff Schwartz@geoffschwartz
The Rams certainly find different ways to win each week.Ramblin’ Fan@RamblinFan
With a sensational effort from the Rams defense, including 4 QB sacks, 2 interceptions, and a blocked PAT, the LA Rams (10-6) have defeated the Arizona Cardinals (7-9) by a chest-pumping score of 13-9Jourdan Rodrigue@JourdanRodrigue
What a time for Ahkello Witherspoon’s first interception of the season.Jim Youngblood 53@53_jim70721
Said it all year, it’s not perfect defense, but it is a defense that can win a playoff game.Rams defense gave up some yards, but not points. Rams limiting explosives last few weeks — defensive is playing so well ….
Offense? Have to play better.
Rams Bros.@RamsBrothers
Rams have won 5 straight games for the first time since 2021.znModeratorDon't throw the ball in his Kinchens
(via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/a3aSaHiPl5
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) December 29, 2024
znModerator.@RamsNFL INT!! pic.twitter.com/uiw0ARCc61
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) December 29, 2024
znModerator— HoldenCantor (@HoldenCantor) December 29, 2024
znModeratorRams Bros.@RamsBrothers
Only 6 teams in NFL HISTORY have made the playoffs after starting the season 1-4:
• 1970 Bengals
• 1992 Chargers
• 2002 Titans
• 2011 Broncos
• 2015 Chiefs
• 2018 ColtsznModeratorWhat an amazing season of resolve from @RamsNFL
Where is Mad Dog and Shannon and SAS? https://t.co/YBHWYbybGL
— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) December 29, 2024
znModeratorThe Rams are the first team to allow fewer than 10 points in 3 consecutive games since 2021.
They've also won 5 games in a row for the first time since 2021.pic.twitter.com/iLyqgnBPYY
— Underdog NFL (@Underdog__NFL) December 29, 2024
znModeratorARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?? pic.twitter.com/UsjdalFWR9
— trey wingo (@wingoz) December 29, 2024
znModeratorHoldenCantor@HoldenCantor
Bengals would be lucky to get out of this with a win, Zac Taylor getting completely out coached by Sean PaytonznModeratorChecklist! The key teams, ie. the ones that we need to win, are bolded.
*Saturday
Broncos at Bengals, 4:30 et
*Sunday
Jets at Bills, 1 et
Dolphins at Browns, 4:05 et
Packers at Vikings, 4:05 et
Falcons at Commanders, 8:20 et
*Monday
Lions at 49ers, 8:15 et
Bengals 7-3 at the half.
znModeratorAccording to PFF, Verse is one of five players in the league this season with at least 177 plays where he received a positive grade. The other four? Lamar Jackson, Jayden Daniels, Joe Burrow and Bijan Robinson.
Not only are those all offensive players who play just about every snap, but they’re certified stars in the NFL. And Verse is right there with them as the only defender in the group.
December 28, 2024 at 6:22 am in reply to: focus: on the Rams run game (w/ “must read” article) #154246znModeratorNobody loves the end zone more than @Kyrenwilliams23 🙌#RamsHouse pic.twitter.com/Y01q1NvbPY
— NFL GameDay (@NFLGameDay) December 27, 2024
znModeratorPFF released its early list of the top 50 free agents of 2025 and Jackson is the only player from Los Angeles’ roster to make the cut. He came in at No. 46, with his top free-agent comparison being Jared Veldheer in 2014. PFF:
The former undrafted free agent out of Iowa has settled in quite nicely over the past few years protecting the blindside of Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, with a career year across the board in 2024 coming at just the right time.
znModeratorThat poor interim coach and QB looked like they didn’t want to be at the game yesterday…
"I felt bad for Caleb Williams… I hope it's not too late for this kid." @ColinCowherd reacts to Bears losing 10th straight game pic.twitter.com/G621P02DKj
— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) December 27, 2024
znModeratornextgen stats — pic.twitter.com/FnrevQDDQU
— Jim Youngblood 53 (@53_jim70721) December 27, 2024
znModeratorhow in the hell did the Rams lose to the Bears back in September by a score of 18-24?
That was in the Rams pre-bye “OL wreckage” phase plus with both Nacua and Kupp out, and the Bears offense had not yet been worn down to demoralized mess it is now. Back then, Bears were actually 4-2 at their bye (in week 7)
In the Rams/Bears game, the pressure threw Stafford off his game. He threw an INT and lost a fumble inside the Rams own 20.
By now the Bears are all Hiroshima-ed out. Wms has been sacked 67 times in 16 games. To drive the comparison or rather contrast home, since the bye Stafford has been sacked 14 times in 10 games.
December 27, 2024 at 10:11 am in reply to: comics, jokes, one-shot memes, funny tweets, etc. #154234znModerator
znModeratorTyler Higbees return last week brought great energy to the team! #89 ranks 9th all time in franchise receptions, which is 1st as a Tight End
Last season in the win over Arizona, Higbee caught 2 touchdown passes from Matthew Stafford. An added red zone threat for tomorrow pic.twitter.com/XW3YJBNgjx
— RAMS ON FILM (@RamsOnFilm) December 27, 2024
znModeratorfrom Albert Breer: https://www.si.com/nfl/vikings-sam-darnold-franchise-tag-makes-sense-albert-breer-mailbag
Who ended up being the biggest steal of the 2024 NFL draft?
In the first round, I’m going to go with Los Angeles Rams DE Jared Verse, who was selected with the 19th pick and has emerged as the favorite for Defensive Rookie of the Year. The Rams looked at the idea of trading up for Georgia TE Brock Bowers, and Texas DT Byron Murphy II was high on their list, too—showing that Los Angeles has a pretty good idea of what it’s doing. In the end, sticking at 19 was the right move.
I’ve heard Verse compared physically to Terrell Suggs, which is pretty good for any 24-year-old defensive player. Tough, heavy-handed and disruptive, Verse’s 4.5 sacks don’t begin to explain how big of an impact he’s made for the Rams.
znModeratorWhat Seahawks’ Thursday Night Football win over Bears means for Rams’ clinching scenarios in Week 17
Stu Jackson
The Rams’ path to clinching the NFC West and a playoff berth in Week 17 became slightly more complicated with the Seahawks’ 6-3 Thursday Night Football win over the Bears.
Essentially, Los Angeles needs a win over the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday, and some help with wins from 4 of 6 other teams playing this weekend in order to clinch via winning the Strength of Victory tiebreaker over Seattle.
What clinching scenarios remain in play for the Rams in Week 17?
The Rams need a win over the Cardinals on Saturday, and also need to win the Strength of Victory tiebreaker over the Seahawks via 4 wins from any of these teams this week: Bengals, Commanders, Bills, 49ers, Vikings and Browns.
Each of those six teams are at home this weekend.
What is Strength of Victory?
Strength of Victory is the combined record of all opponents a team has beaten, and serves as the fifth step in NFL tiebreaking procedures between two teams. Because the records of those defeated opponents can change over the course of the season, so too can a team’s Strength of Victory.
The Rams’ is currently .449 with 61 wins:
49ers (6-9)
Raiders (3-12)
Vikings (13-2)
Seahawks (9-7)
Patriots (3-12)
Saints (5-10)
Bills (12-3)
49ers (6-9)
Jets (4-11)So, 61 wins out of 136 total games played by those teams beaten = .449. The Seahawks’ ninth win tonight counted toward that.
The Seahawks’ is currently .404 with 55 wins:
Broncos (9-6)
Patriots (3-12)
Dolphins (7-8)
Falcons (8-7)
49ers (6-9)
Cardinals (7-8)
Jets (4-11)
Cardinals (7-8)
Bears (4-12)So, 55 wins out of 136 total games played by those teams beaten = .404.
Why do the Bengals, Commanders, Bills, 49ers, Vikings and Browns’ games matter to the Rams and the Strength of Victory tiebreaker?
In short, the Rams need more of the teams they’ve defeated and the Seahawks haven’t to win, or the teams the Seahawks have defeated and the Rams haven’t to lose.
Mapped out further:
The Bengals face the Broncos (1:30 p.m. PT Saturday, NFL Network). A Bengals win prevents a Broncos win from being added to, and therefore improving, the Seahawks’ Strength of Victory.
The Commanders face the Falcons (5:20 p.m. PT Sunday, NBC). A Commanders win prevents a Falcons win from being added to the Seahawks’ Strength of Victory.
The Bills face the Jets (10 a.m. PT Sunday, CBS). A Bills win prevents a Jets win from being added to the Rams’ and the Seahawks’ Strength of Victory, which is still a positive outcome for the Rams.
The 49ers face the Lions (5:15 p.m. PT Monday, ESPN). Similar to Bills-Jets, a 49ers win prevent effectively cancels out the effect it would have on the Rams and the Seahawks’ Strength of Victory, which is still a positive outcome for the Rams.
The Vikings face the Packers (1:25 p.m. PT Sunday, FOX). A Vikings win helps boost the Rams’ Strength of Victory.
The Browns face the Dolphins (1:05 p.m. PT Sunday, CBS). A Browns win prevents a Dolphins win from being added to the Seahawks’ Strength of Victory.
znModeratorJordan Whittington emerging as difference-maker on Rams' special teams https://t.co/Z2g5L0WVT5
— Stu Jackson (@StuJRams) December 26, 2024
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