"I've seen Matthew Stafford play a lot of football and he can make any throw..

He's playing at that Hall of Fame level that he's been playing at his entire career"

Coach McCarthy #PMSLive https://t.co/cGFKAvvYCS pic.twitter.com/mIlQIQ0VBQ

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) October 9, 2025

RAMS ON FILM@RamsOnFilm
Stafford just passed Van Brocklin for
#5 All Time Rams passing yards

2 TDs from passing Goff as
#5 All Time Rams passing TDs

5 wins from passing Marc Bulger as
#5 All Time Rams wins

And he won’t stop at #5

Cameron DaSilva@camdasilva
Just realized Joe Noteboom filled in for Ravens LT Ronnie Stanley last week and could presumably do so again on Sunday if Stanley remains out.

He gave up 5 pressures but no sacks and had a pass-blocking grade of 18.7.

Really American 🇺🇸@ReallyAmerican1
BREAKING: In a shocking moment, AG Pam Bondi suggests that the DOJ will execute American citizens they deem as Antifa, “Just like we did with cartels, we’re going to take this same approach with antifa.”

This attorney general is unhinged.

Rams Practice Report: A Star is Emerging in the Trenches
The Los Angeles Rams got after it on Wednesday, returning to their standard seven day schedule

Brock Vierra

https://www.si.com/nfl/rams/los-angeles-shaun-dolac-poona-ford-ravens

WOODLAND HILLS, Ca. The Los Angeles Rams, despite having a few more days off due to their Thursday night game last week, entered Wednesday littered with injuries.

Injuries

As per Sean McVay: Rob Havenstein (ankle), Tyler Higbee (hip), and Omar Speights (high ankle sprain) did not practice on Wednesday.

Colby Parkinson (concussion protocol), Nate Landman (ankle soreness), and Kam Kinchens (knee soreness) were limited.

The Fallout of Speights

While Omar Speights has yet to be ruled out, he is listed at doubtful. McVay clarified his words from Monday, stating Wednesday that Troy Reeder and Shaun Dolac will split reps while they figure out how they’ll replace Speights if they need to.

My Take

While reporters are only allowed access to a limited portion of practice, from what I saw, if the Rams play without Speights, Shaun Dolac should see the field a lot as well as Jaylen McCollough. While Reeder has looked decent, Wednesday reaffirmed a point and that is that Reeder has a clear ceiling and that ceiling is good enough for certain plays but if Landman is on the field, Dolac is in better position to hunt and he’s better in coverage.

While Reeder is better at intercepting passing lanes, Dolac’s ability shrinks natural passing lanes up the seam, which should give the pass rush the time needed to affect the quarterback, likely to be Cooper Rush this week. Plus Jaylen McCollough should help supplement in coverage.

Winner of the Day

Poona Ford and it’s not even close. The power that Ford possesses should be the key to limiting Derrick Henry and if the Rams are able to corral Henry at the line of scrimmage, they do not have other options to hurt the Rams, as long as Lamar Jackson doesn’t play.

The Ravens have two options. Give the ball to Henry or throw to Zay Flowers and Ford is able to eliminate the first option. Ford’s straight up power was on display and his usage has powered the Rams’ strong start to bringing down dominant running backs. Ford signed a massive deal this offseason and he’s been worth every penny if not outplaying the contract.

While reporters aren’t allowed access to certain parts of practice, from what I saw, Steve Avila needs to get the start on Sunday. He just has the tools to dominate.

"People complain about quarterback play. This is the best it's ever been in my life."@colincowherd thinks the level of QB play in the NFL is at an all-time high. The numbers agree. pic.twitter.com/Kp9lOAOfTM

— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) October 8, 2025

Cameron DaSilva@camdasilva
Lamar Jackson’s status is “very much in doubt” for Sunday, per Ian Rapoport.

Jackson isn’t practicing today, either. That’s a bad sign for his chances of playing against the Rams.

Los Angeles Rams PR@TheLARamsPR
Nate Landman recorded 14 total tackles and three passes defended against the 49ers, the only Ram to reach those marks in a game over the last 30 seasons. Landman is also one of 13 players to have such a game over the last 30 seasons.

James Foster@NoFlagsFilm
Most incompletions of each “Type” this year, per TruMedia:

Pass Defensed – Geno Smith (19)
Drop – Trevor Lawrence (14)
Throwaway – Cam Ward (14)
Overthrow – Mahomes/Bryce/Tua (12)
In front of WR – Cam Ward (11)
Batted Pass – Caleb Williams (8)
Hit as Thrown – Bryce Young (7)
Close Coverage – Bryce Young (6)
WR Error – Joe Flacco (6)
Underthrow – Mahomes/Goff/Penix (5)
Behind WR – Browning/Bryce/Maye (5)
Route Cut Off by Defender – Bo Nix (4)
WR Hit – Spencer Rattler (4)
Miscommunication – Kyler/Stafford/Rattler (4)
WR Forced Out of Bounds – Joe Burrow (3)
Spike – Mac Jones (3)

Difference between border collie and husky..🐕🐾🐶😅 pic.twitter.com/HEEwjO65Ev

— 𝕐o̴g̴ (@Yoda4ever) October 7, 2025

Tom Pelissero@TomPelissero
The #Jaguars placed TE Brenton Strange on injured reserve. He’s out at least four games.

Cameron DaSilva@camdasilva
Notable with the Rams facing the Jags in Week 7.

Strange is 1st on the team in receptions (20) and 2nd in receiving yards (204).
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Question. What other teams do knuckleball kicks on kickoffs? Because the Rams lead the league in blocked kicks/extra points, yet they aren’t the only team doing knuckleball kickoffs.

Of course it could be that the knuckleball kickoffs have a unique effect on Karty.

Stay tu…[wham]

Oops sorry my closing line got blocked there.

Gary Klein@LATimesklein
Rams TE Colby Parkinson is in concussion protocol but is expected to be available Sunday, McVay said. ILB Omar Speights (high ankle) is doubtful. TE Tyler Higbee (hip) and OL Rob Havenstein (ankle) will be monitored this week. OL Steve Avila will practice and could start.

MLFootball@_MLFootball
TOP-10 WIDE RECEIVERS IN THE #NFL:

1) Puka Nacua
2) Jaxon Smith-Njigba
3) Amon-Ra St. Brown
4) Quentin Johnston
5) Rome Odunze
6) Malik Nabers
7) Zay Flowers
8) Justin Jefferson
9) George Pickens
10) Emeka Egbuka