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Week 11 scouting notes then my interview w/Rams C @BAllen65_.
– 1/3 brothers to play OL at MSU
– All 3 were state champ wrestlers
– What translates from wrestling to OL
– Learning from Whitworth, Sullivan, & coach Kromer + more:https://t.co/Pqko50MweN pic.twitter.com/pmPc8atWeY

— Brandon Thorn (@BrandonThornNFL) November 21, 2019

from https://www.therams.com/news/rams-pro-football-focus-tidbits-heading-into-week-12

HILL HELPING THE SECONDARY

Since entering the starting lineup, CB Troy Hill has been in asset to the Rams’ secondary in the eyes of PFF.

The scouting service says he’s been targeted 34 times over the Rams’ last six games, allowing just 16 receptions. In other words, opposing receivers are only catching passes from their quarterbacks 47.1 percent of the time.

Against the Bears, opposing receivers caught only three of their seven targets against Hill.

sarina@sarina
Brandin Cooks got the thumbs up. He will play on Monday.

Adam Caplan@caplannfl
#Rams HC Sean McVay on WR Brandin Cooks (concussion): “He’s excited to be able to play. He’s felt good for a couple weeks, so when he’s feeling good and we’ve gotten the thumbs up from everybody else, that makes us all feel good. He’s going to play and we’re excited about that.”

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Lindsey Thiry@LindseyThiry
Big week for Rams scout team QB, who will play the role of Lamar Jackson at practice: “John Wolford’s going to do a great job for us,” Sean McVay said. “We’ll see if he found some extra speed this week, too.”

Andrew Siciliano@AndrewSiciliano
John Wolford is one of my favorite players in the @NFL. The man who left his job on Wall Street to play for the Jets. The man who dominated the AAF. The man who took a pay cut to play in the NFL. John Wolford is Lamar Jackson.

Mina Kimes@minakimes
WOLFORD CAN SCOOT

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jonah@j_OH_nah
I just thought you should know that despite being double and triple teamed, Aaron Donald has more QB pressures (40) and more TFL (16) than any other Defensive linemen. His 8 sacks are also more than any other defensive tackle.

Stephen White@sgw94
Of course everybody wants to double team Aaron Donald on most passing plays, but he’s so good and he moves around so much before *and* after the snap, that its much easier said than done as the Bears found out on Sunday Night Football.

Mina Kimes@minakimes
We shouldn’t take Aaron Donald (who ranks first in pass rush win rate amongst DTs….by a lot) for granted

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Maurice Jones-Drew, from http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001078929/article/rb-index-week-12-most-important-rbs-down-the-stretch

Todd Gurley, Los Angeles Rams: This season, Gurley is averaging five touches and 40 scrimmage yards per game fewer than he did in 2018. The thing is, although his touches have decreased, his production is similar. Last week against the Chicago Bears, Gurley had a season-high 25 carries (his previous high was 18 back in Week 7) and was a major reason the Rams won that game. With the Rams currently holding the seventh seed in the NFC playoff picture, it’s time Sean McVay starts to utilize Gurley’s abilities to the fullest. I understand that he’s been banged up over the last year, but Super Bowl windows are only open for so long. The Rams must do everything in their power to get back to the promised land, and it all starts with giving your best player the ball.

Rams vs. Ravens: 5 things to know for Week 12 matchup https://t.co/fNe8PsNQQV via @theramswire

— RamsNewsNow (@RamsNewsNow) November 21, 2019

#Bears–#Rams — RB Todd Gurley had rushes of 13, 11 & 7 yards on this scheme. The jet sweep leads on the CB. Cooper Kupp wraps to the edge, blocks the safety. @NFLMatchup pic.twitter.com/IOMN10xqdU

— Matt Bowen (@MattBowen41) November 20, 2019

LMU93

Football Outsiders: BAL@LAR

BAL- 2nd (3rd offense, 10th defense, 4th special teams)
LAR- 12th (20th offense, 8th defense, 13th special teams)

Offense:
BAL- Pass Offense 5th, Rush Offense 1st
LAR- Pass Offense 18th, Rush Offense 16th

Defense:
BAL- Pass Defense 3rd, Run Defense 25th
LAR- Pass Defense 17th, Run Defense 3rd

QBs:
BAL- Jackson 8th among 33
LAR- Goff 21st among 33

RBs:
BAL- Ingram 5th among 35
LAR- Gurley 14th among 35

WRs:
BAL- Brown 40th among 66,
LAR- Kupp 28th among 66, Cooks 41st, Woods 58th

TEs:
BAL- Hurst 14th among 42, Boyle 18th, Andrews 21st
LAR- Higbee 27th among 42, Everett 36th

OL:
BAL- Run Blocking 5th, Pass Blocking 17th
LAR- Run Blocking 9th, Pass Blocking 3rd

DL:
BAL- Run Defense 6th, Pass Rush 24th
LAR- Run Defense 4th, Pass Rush 11th

Nuanced academic: It would be overly simplistic to call what is happening in Bolivia a US coup.

Reality: Leaked audio reveals US senators Marco Rubio, Bob Menéndez and Ted Cruz directly involved in planning the coup. https://t.co/834KmpoHTq

— Louis Allday (@Louis_Allday) November 19, 2019

Aaron Donald named NFC Defensive Player of the Week https://t.co/1LrTvmjW0Q

— Rams Wire (@TheRamsWire) November 20, 2019

Rare shutout: Khalil Mack comes up empty against Rams | Chicago Sun Times
https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2019/11/18/20971431/chicago-bears-linebacker-khalil-mack-la-rams

Khalil Mack, meet Bobby Evans. And Johnny Mundt. And Cooper Kupp and…. look, if Aaron Donald got shut out by a rookie OT, we’d say he was quadruple-teamed all night, but this goose egg is an impressive W for the Rams’ pass pro unit nonetheless.

McVay, Rams comfortable changing up offensive approach | The Tribune
link: https://www.sanluisobispo.com/sports/article237519249.html

We all expected the Rams to run the ball and minimize mistakes to keep this one close against a stingy Bears D. What we didn’t expect was a rebuilt blocking scheme designed to let big dudes do what big dudes know how to do. The result wasn’t sexy, but 6-4 is a hell of a lot better than 5-5.

Another week, another spot on the #PFF Team of the Week for big, bad Aaron Donald 💪#TOTW: https://t.co/KNAkLQBNOc pic.twitter.com/l27IMlLlF3

— PFF LA Rams (@PFF_Rams) November 19, 2019

Two correctional officers who were assigned to guard Jeffrey Epstein on the night he died in his cell have been indicted for allegedly ignoring more than 75 mandatory checks on the wealthy financier then fabricating records to cover it up.https://t.co/9FAMVwWc15

— All Things Considered (@npratc) November 20, 2019

Steve Rebeiro@steverebeiro
Have a lot of respect for the Rams organization that we know virtually nothing about what’s going on with Woods. Personal issues should stay personal. Kudos to them for respecting that

Geoff Schwartz@geoffschwartz
Writing about the Rams run game from Sunday night, which looked different than anytime in McVay’s Rams offense. They ran a lead draw with a FB! For 10 yards! Has to be the first time they’ve run that play in 3 years

Sosa K@QBsMVP
Lead draws at least twice with a FB, I-Form, shotgun runs, and from my count, they only ran OZ 3 times in the game. Everything else was purely man-blocking. Duo’s/combos (a ton), counters (3-4 times roughly), pin&pull (once IIRC).

Cameron DaSilva@camdasilva
Weddle called the Ravens the best team in the NFL. Todd Gurley says Lamar Jackson is the best player, and the next version of Michael Vick. Yeah, the Rams know how tough Monday night will be

Ever wonder what Jalen Ramsey says to other players? He was mic’d up on Sunday and it is glorious. “That would’ve been a pick. Can’t believe he looked this way.” 😂

"Can’t believe he looked this way." 🤫

Wired with @jalenramsey for his Coliseum debut! pic.twitter.com/8XRAv3RMg4

— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) November 19, 2019

LMU93

In the Ravens’ three road games vs good teams (SEA, PIT, KC) they’re 2-1 with an average score of 28-24. The Rams have a tough hill to climb but they are a top-10 team playing at home. Hopefully the enthusiasm they showed post-game vs. Chicago carries over to a great week of practice and confidence heading into next Monday Night.

For the first time in 2 years, the Rams are home underdogs. The Ravens enter this one as 3.5-point favorites https://t.co/xN8mi9fQmh

— Cameron DaSilva (@camdasilva) November 19, 2019