#88 Preston Dennard WR #AllTimeRamByNumber (Torry Holt is #81 recipient) Fun Facts: This talented Lobo was a 2 time nominee for NFL Man of the year during his 9 year @NFL (6 in Horns) career. Continues to Help Youth Leadership programs and countless charities in Albuquerque NM. pic.twitter.com/Vqgk1l4StX

— 𝒥𝒾𝓂 𝐸𝓋𝑒𝓇𝑒𝓉𝓉 (@Jim_Everett) October 10, 2019

Rams injury report is longer than usual. Gurley and Talib are surprise additions pic.twitter.com/ItCVj8kJmu

— Cameron DaSilva (@camdasilva) October 9, 2019

Here are the top RED ZONE offenses so far this season: #Seahawks #WeAreTexans #GoBills #DallasCowboys #GoPackGo #FlyEaglesFly #TakeFlight #LARams #RavensFlock #Titans #InBrotherhood #Skol #RaiderNation @gregcosell | @MattBowen41 pic.twitter.com/EY3zxXS5Oo

— NFL Matchup on ESPN (@NFLMatchup) October 9, 2019

#LARams have started all 5 games on defense.

Opponent's 1st drive: 3 takeaways, just 7 points allowed

Last drive of 2Q: LA +7 net points
First drive of 3Q: LA +20 points (2 FG, 2 TD)

So they're +27 going into / coming out of the half. Can't argue with deferring.

— J.B. Long (@JB_Long) October 9, 2019

from: https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2019/10/8/20905036/2019-nfl-power-rankings-week-6-los-angeles-rams

ESPN: 7th (4th)

Surprise fantasy player: Cooper Kupp, WR

Kupp, the Rams’ shifty and speedy slot receiver, is coming off season-ending ACL surgery, but that has not slowed him one bit. The third-year pro is the go-to target for quarterback Jared Goff. Kupp leads the team with 41 receptions on 63 targets. He has a team-high 505 receiving yards, and his five touchdowns are the most among a receiving corps that includes Brandin Cooks and Robert Woods.

NFL: 9th (8th)

Sometimes, the kicker just has to make a kick. On Thursday night, Greg Zuerlein didn’t, and so the entire vibe around the Rams will be different in the walk-up to Sunday’s huge game against the Niners. That’s football. Final outcome notwithstanding, the wild back-and-forth affair with the Seahawks featured positives for the Rams, who are still in good shape at 3-2. Jared Goff heated up after a slow start, Cooper Kupp continues to look better now than he did before his ACL injury, and Sean McVay made an obvious effort to get Todd Gurley involved from the start. Gurley had two touchdown runs, gained 57 total yards and lost a fumble in the red zone over 18 touches, his second-highest number of touches this season (after logging 19 in Week 2 against the Saints). Giving Gurley more work certainly gave the Rams some more balance on Thursday, but this was hardly a vintage display from the former All-Pro. Is that guy coming back?

CBS: 10th (7th)

The defense is becoming a major issue, especially the corners. They have to play better or they might end up watching this postseason.

Pro Football Talk: 7th (5th)

Their ability to win a third straight division title hinges on their ability to beat the 49ers in L.A. on Sunday.

USA Today: 15th (14th)

Aaron Donald has one sack. Todd Gurley isn’t among league’s top 15 rushers. Jared Goff isn’t among top 25 rated passers. Is this sustainable?

SI’s MMQB: 8th (6th)

The Rams dropped their second game in five days, sealing their fate with a Jared Goff pick on the final drive. They can jump right back into the NFC West conversation with a win against the Niners this week.

The Athletic: 8th (5th)

The Rams had a long weekend to deal with Thursday’s heartbreaking loss to Seattle, and certainly spent that mini-bye week stewing about the missed opportunities from that 30-29 loss. So are the Rams in serious trouble after back-to-back losses? We still think the Rams have the potential to be a very good team, but right now they look like the third-best team in their division, and that’s going to make the next two months very interesting as the Rams are the ones having to do the chasing.

The Patriots opponents through 5 games own a cumulative record of 5-18. According to Elias, that's tied for the 2nd-weakest SOS through any team's first 5 games of a season since the 1970 Merger.#TweetItOrDeleteIt

— Mike Golic (@espngolic) October 9, 2019

This shouldn't be a shock: Nick Bosa is the NFL's defensive player of the week: https://t.co/Z3xuii2af5

— SNF on NBC (@SNFonNBC) October 9, 2019

Right now the Falcons *would* be on pace to allow the highest average passer rating to opposing quarterbacks ever recorded (117.0)…if it weren't for one thing.

The Dolphins are shattering that record even MORE, by allowing opposing passer ratings of 137.6.

Unfathomably bad.

— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) October 9, 2019

.@49ers are striking gold with their run game. @MattBreida, @Teco_Raww, and crew rushed for 275 yds Monday night against the Browns. The O-Line is knocking guys off the ball for Kyle Shanahan's # 1 offense and has them 4-0 for the first time since 1990 #BaldysBreakdowns #GoNiners pic.twitter.com/u31cI7xBvK

— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) October 9, 2019

Rams Q&A: Vinny Bonsignore
https://theathletic.com/1275058/2019/10/07/live-qa-with-rams-writer-vinny-bonsignore-on-tuesday-from-1-to-2-p-m-pt-5/?=twittered

As in any workplace or situation, there are clearly people you simply click better/easier with compared to some others. So yes, there are players that I, as a reporter, have a better/closer relationship with than others. I think at this level most guys understand we have a job to do and sometimes that means having to frequently ask the same or similar questions. And yes, sometimes it’s worth pulling someone aside and just reminding them ‘hey man, just doing my job’ For me, the most important part is that when I do have to ask tough questions I do it responsibly and professionally in order to make it clear it’s not intended to embarrass anyone or troll them into reacting angrily. After doing this for as long as I have, I think the people I cover understand and respect that.

given how 49ers offense is very much in line with what Rams do as well you can be sure the Rams have an idea how to defend it. But as always it will come down to execution. I’m really looking forward to this game.

How does a QB “protect the ball” when he’s cocked back ready to throw and is blind sided? Asking for a friend…

It hasn’t always been from the blind side. So be more aware and decisive and quicker. I’m not suggesting it’s easy. But I am saying even he will tell you he needs to do better. he definitely needs to protect the ball better. Now more than ever with the blocking not as good as its been

Their argument would be they are a makeable FG away from being 4-1 right now even while (in their mind) prudently using/preserving Gurley. But this has always been a fluid situation, and I think adjusting accordingly has always been part of the plan. In no way is this hubris – this is an organizational decision made for the long-term well being of a very valuable asset. Not unlike the plan the Raptors had for K. Leonard or a baseball team might have for a prized pitcher. I’ve always felt his usage would increase throughout the year. And I think there will be games – Sunday being a prime example – where they might need to lean on him more. Very curious if that will be the case

Allen has been getting praise from coaches, so I think he’s on his way. Been a little bit of a rough start for Noteboom going from tackle to guard. Feel like Thursday was a good step for him

I think Gerald is turning a corner and I think with the Rams offense continuing to evolve it makes a lot of sense that TE will be more and more of a point of emphasis

I think Obo might be the more natural pass rusher but Patrick showed a lot of ability in camp/preseason. They are both on the team for a reason.

Guess who just logged the best single-game @PFF grade by a LG since 2012?

(Hint: it's @BigQ56)

— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) October 8, 2019

Target share leaders through Week 5:
1. Michael Thomas: 34.6%
2. Cooper Kupp: 28.4%
3: DeAndre Hopkins: 28.4%
4. Keenan Allen: 28.3%
5. Le’Veon Bell: 27.4%

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) October 8, 2019

Complete rest-of-season strength of schedule. Jets and Browns easiest. Bears and Falcons toughest. pic.twitter.com/EBLp9dftVY

— Mike Clay (@MikeClayNFL) October 8, 2019