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November 24, 2020 at 11:09 am in reply to: highlights, breakdowns, & nice visuals — Tampa game #124764
znModerator.@RamsNFL play defense like it’s “Championship Sunday”. They take your threats away and they are only getting better. I nominate DC; Brandon Staley as COY! #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/XCUfLujuD5
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) November 24, 2020
November 24, 2020 at 11:08 am in reply to: highlights, breakdowns, & nice visuals — Tampa game #124763znModerator.@Buccaneers @RamsNFL @j_fuller4 gets his first #NFL INT; but what was supposed to happen on this route concept. Perhaps the #Bucs will teach us all today. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/6VeAWoPnDX
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) November 24, 2020
November 24, 2020 at 11:08 am in reply to: highlights, breakdowns, & nice visuals — Tampa game #124762znModerator.@RamsNFL @jalenramsey @Buccaneers @MikeEvans13_ on back to back plays. Both play with “attitude”. #Rams defense; good luck figuring out their puzzle. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/UBlXJn5ayh
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) November 24, 2020
znModeratorLMU93
I came into the game thinking this was a top 5 (Bucs) vs. top 10 (Rams) matchup. I was pretty confident the Rams could do what they did defensively and hold Tampa to 24 or less. It was the Rams’ offense I wasn’t sure about.
Not a stellar game, but on the road vs. clearly a top 3-4 defense (and THE best run defense in the league) the Rams showed up and traded punches all night. To put up 27 points (could have been 30…) and 413 yards, control the ball for 33 minutes and convert 8/15 3rd downs on a night when the running game was going nowhere is a nice showing, period. Also credit McVay for at least continuing to attempt to run periodically throughout. And they game planned well against that zone defense.
So where are these Rams? I’d go from calling them a top-10 team to top-8 now. Maybe they will become more, we’ll see. But they are firmly in the NFC playoff mix, may have ended up locking in the 5th seed with last night’s win, and now at least a shot to win the division. Statistically they now have 90%+ odds of making the playoffs and about 45% chance to take the West.
Long way to go. They can’t let the opportunity they just gave themselves slip by losing to SF this Sunday. Division winners take care of division business. At least set themselves up for a showdown with Seattle in week 16 by keeping more Ws coming.
And yeah, that was absolutely a fumble by Brady on that hit in the 2nd half. No question in my mind….
Last, not a bad special teams night either. They missed another FG but overall no terrible errors.
November 24, 2020 at 9:49 am in reply to: highlights, breakdowns, & nice visuals — Tampa game #124759znModeratorJust Goff Highlights.
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November 24, 2020 at 9:22 am in reply to: highlights, breakdowns, & nice visuals — Tampa game #124758znModeratorznModeratorNFL Week 11 PFF ReFocused: Los Angeles Rams 27, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24
https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-2020-week-11-pff-refocused-los-angeles-rams-27-tampa-bay-buccaneers-24
While Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff seemingly tried to give away the game with a late interception to Jordan Whitehead, it was ultimately Tom Brady who secured the win for Goff and company with a game-ending blunder.
Brady overthrew a well-covered Cameron Brate deep over the middle of the field and into the hands of Rams rookie Jordan Fuller while trailing 27-24 with less than two minutes to play, dropping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to 7-4 on the season.
STORY OF THE GAME
Brady was simply not his future Hall-of-Fame self on Monday night. The 43-year-old veteran completed just 26-of-48 passes for 216 yards (4.5 yards per attempt), two touchdowns and two interceptions in the contest. He will likely finish PFF’s grading reviews in the bottom 10 at his position in Week 11. He also completed just one pass and threw both his interceptions on 18 attempts of at least 15 yards downfield on first review.
Goff wasn’t much better for Los Angeles, but his playmakers made up for his relatively forgettable outing. The Rams signal-caller averaged fewer than 6 air yards per target for the game, giving after-the-catch monsters like Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp opportunities to rack up yardage with the ball in their hands. Woods and Kupp combined for 275 receiving yards and one touchdown (Woods) on the night.
ROOKIE WATCH
Rams rookies Van Jefferson and Cam Akers each scored their first NFL career touchdowns against the Buccaneers on Monday night but did little else outside of their respective end-zone trips. Defensively, Fuller was the man of the hour with his two interceptions, but it’s only fair to add the context that the two Brady picks were thrown directly into his chest.
Buccaneers rookie safety Antoine Winfield Jr. recorded an impressive special teams tackle for the highlight reels but turned in a forgettable performance on defense. He missed two tackles on the night and didn’t make enough of the splash plays we’ve become accustomed to from the former Minnesota standout this season. Fellow Bucs rookie Tristan Wirfs continued his strong season in pass protection with what should be just one pressure allowed against Los Angeles once PFF’s review process is complete.
znModeratorjrry32
It’s clear that Staley and McVay are very similar in their approaches. They drill execution and assignment soundness. Loved Wade, but his defense definitely was not disciplined like this one is.
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Greg Beacham@gregbeacham
Just rewatched the declined pass interference on Ramsey vs Mike Evans in the 2nd quarter. It’s an astonishingly bad call. Evans slaps Ramsey in the helmet with each hand, and then he pushes off. Incredible.Sam Farmer@LATimesfarmer
Andrew Whitworth was pretty amped before tonight’s Rams game. So you officiated a game of backyard basketball for his sons right up to kickoff, then was glued to the tube.==
aeneas1
the bucs made it clear early that they were going to stack the line and make goff beat them… in fact at that point it seemed that mcvay’s run plan was nothing more than a “well let’s give this a try, maybe we’ll get lucky” approach… in other words, seems hard to blame anyone on the oline for the lack of running success, i mean the bucs just ate up the outside zone, ate up the tight ends and wr trying to seal edges, the bucs didn’t flow with the line, the just stacked it and shot gaps, blew up the zone, the rams had no answers.
znModeratorAnd what was McVay doing throwing it 50 times? Has he been consulting with Martz, lately?
Tampa is the absolute top ranked NFL defense against the run. They’re 2nd in rushing yards allowed per game but 1st in yards allowed per attempt.
Passing against them was also dangerous because they are also 2nd in pressure percentage. But the Rams could make the pass work while they could not make the run work.
That meant Goff had to carry the offense…and basically, he did. Yes with some mistakes mixed in but it was a win against the league’s 3rd ranked defense.
November 24, 2020 at 2:13 am in reply to: highlights, breakdowns, & nice visuals — Tampa game #124747znModeratorLA BOUND WITH THE W! pic.twitter.com/tPTdjYTcIN
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) November 24, 2020
znModeratorJourdan Rodrigue@JourdanRodrigue
“Thank the lord we’re not coming back out here,” says safety John Johnson, about the Rams wrapping up their brutal stretch of east-coast travel.Lots of praise from Jared Goff and Robert Woods tonight on Joe Noteboom’s first start at LT – especially considering the circumstances.
Rams CV@RamsCV79
Rams are second youngest team in the NFL, picking up quality free agents, excellent coaching staff, glad they are in 1sr place this late in the seasonCameron DaSilva@camdasilva
In his first 102 NFL games, Aaron Donald was held without a tackle just once.In each of his last two games, Donald has had zero tackles.
Btw in no way is this a critique of Donald. He gets held all the time and is doubled/tripled often. Still probably the best non-QB in the NFL.
Just crazy that he hasn’t had a tackle since Week 8.
CBS Sports HQ@CBSSportsHQ
Rams Defense Since Week 4: NFL RANK
16.2 PPG 1st
258.3 YPG 1st
4.3 Yds/play 1st
172.8 Pass YPG 1st
5.9 Yds/att 1stRich Hammond@Rich_Hammond
there’s probably an NFL rule that needs fixing. That Brady double-pass penalty did not include a loss of down. So the Rams had to choose between 4th-and-2 or 3rd-and-15. As I see it, should be like an intentional grounding. What an odd sequence.the Rams declined the penalty. Accepting the penalty would have given the Bucs 3rd-and-15 and another shot at it. Defending team shouldn’t have to make that choice.
znModeratorHousehold names in the making? Rams rookies shine in prime-time win over Bucs https://t.co/m4PT7qgIkW
— Sam Farmer (@LATimesfarmer) November 24, 2020
znModeratorTom Brady's second INT caps off another flat Bucs prime-time performance in loss vs. Ramshttps://t.co/QfmnTMAxuG pic.twitter.com/u3AHytgxtU
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) November 24, 2020
znModeratorfrom https://theathletic.com/news/rams-bucs-tom-brady-jared-goff-mnf/cfWDPTqldmPI
How the Rams gave Brady trouble
Jourdan Rodrigue, Rams beat writer: The Rams’ interior pressure disrupted Brady’s pocket at times in Monday night’s win, but as he went to the quick-passing game, it was the halftime adjustments made by the defense that helped seal the win. A couple of clutch pass-breakups by cornerback Darious Williams, no more pass-interference penalties that were such a factor on third downs in the first half and a second interception by Fuller to seal the game were huge difference-makers. The DPI calls, in fact, ended up being Brady’s longest “pass plays” of the game, as he couldn’t get anything else over 18 yards.
Where L.A. ranks among the NFC’s best
Rodrigue: As the Rams proved in consecutive weeks, they’re right in the mix among other NFC contenders down the latter stretch of the season. Last week, they came away with a decisive win against Seattle and held the top scoring offense in the NFL to 16 points. This week, it was Brady and his stacked group of receivers, plus a top defense that the Rams edged. Where this team finds its edge is in the often-unheralded players doing the dirty work — like Fuller, a sixth-round rookie, and the receiver tandem of Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp, who combined for 23 catches and 275 yards. That’s not a typo.Are the Bucs still top-tier NFC contenders?
Greg Auman, Buccaneers beat reporter: This loss wasn’t as close as the score indicated, and the Bucs missed another chance to prove themselves against a top NFC challenger.
As good as they looked against the Packers and Raiders, they haven’t been the same in the last month, and they’ll need to be better on both sides of the ball if they have expectations of winning a playoff game. Brady had two bad interceptions, the last one spoiling a reasonable shot at a tying field goal if not a win. And now the Chiefs come to town in six days.
November 24, 2020 at 1:31 am in reply to: highlights, breakdowns, & nice visuals — Tampa game #124741znModerator— Rams Brothers (@RamsBrothers) November 24, 2020
November 24, 2020 at 12:26 am in reply to: highlights, breakdowns, & nice visuals — Tampa game #124738znModeratorCongrats to @thereal_cam3 on your first @nfl touchdown!!! #NFLNoles
📺 #LARvsTB on ESPNpic.twitter.com/QLHIIrHKC9
— FSU Football (@FSUFootball) November 24, 2020
November 24, 2020 at 12:24 am in reply to: highlights, breakdowns, & nice visuals — Tampa game #124736znModeratorMOOD: @AaronDonald97 @MichaelBrockers pic.twitter.com/0hYF2HD9Eq
— Sebastian Joseph-Day (@SJD_51) November 24, 2020
znModeratorRams CV@RamsCV79
Props to our draft picks: Jefferson, Akers, Fuller, huge night on prime time and couldn’t be more proud of our scouting department. Future looks bright, now onto the 49ers, let’s put final nail in their coffin
@RamsNFL #ramshouse Happy for WIN on the road vs solid 7-3 Bucs teamRodger Saffold@Rodger_Saffold
Huge win for the @RamsNFL ‼️Stu Jackson@StuJRams
Rams QB Jared Goff on Joe Noteboom making his first NFL start at left tackle: “Joe did great. Joe did really well.”J.B. Long@JB_Long
That fourth quarter looks a lot different if Morgan Fox strip sack wasn’t blown dead prematurely.But I think it says a lot that Rams didn’t let that — or any other mistakes — derail what they were out to do tonight.
Stu Jackson@StuJRams
Sean McVay on the Rams’ 2020 rookie class: “They’re just great football players that have found a way to really exceed the expectations given their draft slot.”Rams QB Jared Goff: “We can be as good as we want to be, honestly. We’ve got it all in front of us. Everything is there for us to take.”
November 24, 2020 at 12:18 am in reply to: highlights, breakdowns, & nice visuals — Tampa game #124734znModeratorHolding in the endzone. Automatic safety. pic.twitter.com/FhLYr7bdtr
— jake (@jakesstatefarm7) November 24, 2020
November 24, 2020 at 12:13 am in reply to: highlights, breakdowns, & nice visuals — Tampa game #124733znModeratorJordan Fuller's second INT of the night! @RamsNFL take over with 1:49 left.
📺: #LARvsTB on ESPN
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/TIcsVC5VZ1 pic.twitter.com/ymAbEIrzSV— NFL (@NFL) November 24, 2020
znModeratorESPN Stats & Info@ESPNStatsInfo
Jared Goff completed 39 passes en route to a 27-24 Rams win over the Bucs.That puts him alongside Tom Brady (2009 vs Bills) for the 2nd-most completions in a Monday Night Football Game.
Ken Anderson holds the MNF single-game completion record of 40, set in 1982.
Sosa K@QBsMVP
This game was especially big for the Rams because it could help decide NFC playoff seeding down the line. The Rams now hold tiebreakers over the Seahawks, Bears, and Buccaneers.Matt Bowen@MattBowen41
Jared Goff made the throws tonight. And McVay schemed-up zone coverage. Had answers for pressure, too.Davante Adams@tae15adams
Cooper Kupp is the most underrated receiver in the league.Jourdan Rodrigue@JourdanRodrigue
Sean McVay ends his presser by saying Matt Gay looks like he trains with Aaron Donald.“Kicker’s jacked, man.”
Matt is slightly off-camera because he’s next on Zoom. On his way out, we hear McVay go, “F—-kin’ JACKED kicker, man!”
Cameron DaSilva@camdasilva
Kupp/Woods: 28 targets, 23 catches, 275 yardsBrown/Godwin/Evans: 32 targets, 20 catches, 159 yards
Rich Hammond@Rich_Hammond
Goff had a ton of pressure on him tonight. Managed the offense really well. You still hate to see the INTs but the whole offense was on his shoulders tonight and he got it done.PFF@PFF
Tom Brady on throws 15+ yards downfield:Black small square 1-9
Black small square 18 yards
Black small square 2 INTRIPKobeBeanBryant@Rams24_7
-Rams are allowing 4.6 ppg in the second half of games.
-Highest total in a second half: 14.
-7 points and fewer in 8 games
This isn’t an anomaly after 10 games. We will be in every game. This bodes well come JanuaryRams Brothers@RamsBrothers
Safe to say Goff has outplayed Russell Wilson and Tom Brady in back-to-back weeks.Jared Goff over the last two weeks: 678 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT, 1 fumble lost, 2 wins
Russell Wilson & Tom Brady combined over the last two weeks vs. the #Rams: 464 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT, 1 fumble lost
Jourdan Rodrigue@JourdanRodrigue
Sean McVay is 32-0 when leading at halftime. “You guys gotta stop saying that. You’re going to jinx us. Please stop saying that.”Matt Bowen@MattBowen41
Tom Brady’s sub-par games this season…Front four pressure (with twists/stunts) + split-safety coverage in the secondary.
CHI, NYG, NO, LAR
November 23, 2020 at 11:47 pm in reply to: highlights, breakdowns, & nice visuals — Tampa game #124731znModeratorIn #LARvsTB, the ruling on the field was an incomplete pass. Buccaneers QB Tom Brady’s hand started moving forward with control of the ball, so the ruling stands. pic.twitter.com/Tx6rfupJ43
— NFL Officiating (@NFLOfficiating) November 24, 2020
znModeratorDefense leads the way as Rams hold off Tom Brady, Buccaneers for Monday night winhttps://t.co/A838KvnWF8 pic.twitter.com/If7ZxraLTY
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) November 24, 2020
znModeratorCameron DaSilva@camdasilva
Jared Goff said post-game that he was “making some pretty dumb mistakes, honestly” in the second halfLindsey Thiry@LindseyThiry
Jordan Fuller, during his news conference with reporters, says the “locker room is electric” and he wants to get back to it.Matt Bowen@MattBowen41
Rams didn’t get much movement off the ball tonight on the zone run schemes. And they struggled to match the speed of the Bucs LBs at the 2nd level.J.B. Long@JB_Long
Don’t know about the TV broadcast, but I don’t think I said Joe Noteboom’s name once on the radio side. That’s a major win for the fill-in LT. Nice design and execution by the
@RamsNFL offense.BTHRams@BTH_Rams
Whew. What a game. Such good teams. Chances we get a rematch after Week 17 are high.November 23, 2020 at 11:39 pm in reply to: highlights, breakdowns, & nice visuals — Tampa game #124727znModeratorCooper Kupp and Robert Woods put up MONSTER numbers on MNF! 😯 pic.twitter.com/M9KiIX889z
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) November 24, 2020
znModeratorTonight we get to answer the question.. Who is the greatest WR draft choice of the 2017 NFL Draft Chris Godwin, or my son?
(Sorry not sorry JuJu Smith-Schuster and Kenny Golladay) pic.twitter.com/aad7gnO0Mb
— SeattleRams (@seattlerams_nfl) November 23, 2020
znModeratorOn my drive to the hardware store this morning, a guy on NPR, who is a political expert, was explaining that the problem with young people is that social media for some reason invites political extremism, and that’s why youngsters are in favor of medicare for all.
znModeratorFor those who missed it, there’s a TON of Rodrigue stuff in the last twitter collection thread before this one: http://theramshuddle.com/topic/tweets-11-19-2/
znModeratorFor the first time in NFL history, there will be an all-Black officiating crew working an NFL game tonight in Rams-Bucs. Speaking to current and former Black officials at various levels, I got the same reaction.
“It’s about time.” https://t.co/9SZeH7136B pic.twitter.com/duNeT9Yxjp
— Dugar, Michael-Shawn (@MikeDugar) November 23, 2020
znModeratorWe gotta get this man a ring. Have to. https://t.co/TXJnxmzeZj
— David Bohorquez (@DaveBohorquez) November 23, 2020
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