Stu Jackson@StuJRams
Some high praise from Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula today on rookie OLB Josaiah Stewart:

“For an edge guy going into his third game, he’s playing at a really, really high level, and we’re excited by what we’ve seen.”

Full quote:

Rams Practice Report: The Battle For Snaps Has Intensified

Brock Vierra

https://www.si.com/nfl/rams/los-angeles-kyren-williams-blake-corum-eagles

WOODLAND HILLS, Ca. The Los Angeles Rams continued in their week three preparations as they look to take on the Philadelphia Eagles in a rematch of last season’s NFC Divisional Round playoff game. The Rams have been unified in their message that this is an important game because all NFL games are important, but while the Eagles themselves may not be the first thing on the team’s mind, getting over the hurdle that is a strong, tested opponent is.

Here’s what I saw in practice.

The battle for snaps has intensified as there are three factors for which we could see movement along the average snaps dolled out so far.

The Interior Defensive Line

Make no mistake about it, Kobie Turner and Poona Ford will get theirs but with Braden Fiske’s game status up in the air, Tyler Davis has taken initiative in drills and his steady improvement is as clear as day. Not only has there been a continuous improvement with his hands, his feet are quick, his base is low and his punch is coming out with a thud.

Tyler Davis

While we won’t know what the snap count will look like until game time, Davis has made it clear that whenever he gets called upon, he will be ready to carry the Clemson tradition of dominant defensive linemen when he puts on the colors of the Rams.

Kyren Williams and Blake Corum

Sean McVay stated that the snap split will likely be 65:35 in favor of Williams, but on the field, especially during individual drills, Corum is pushing Williams to the limit. Don’t be mistaken, Williams has been flying at full speed. This appears to be another situation of iron sharpening iron.

Blake Corum

Make no mistake, it’s all love in the running back room, especially since both men have come from programs where selfless service towards the ultimate goal is an ingrained mindset, but just because they’re giving as teammates does not mean they’re not trying to take as many snaps as each man can.

While Williams remains the better all-around player, Corum’s shiftiness, vision, and explosive movements into gaps are hard to ignore. In fact, it’s down right mesmerizing.

Terrance Ferguson continues to grow

Everything about Ferguson’s work ethic and approach says he wants to play right now and while he’s improved in his abilities as a blocker, there remains a few details about the game and a few nuances about the position Ferguson has yet to master.

Still though, Ferguson will get his shot soon. However, McVay is more than justified with his slow and steady approach because come the later part of the season, Ferguson is one of several aces McVay is keeping under wraps.

John Frascella (Football)@NFLFrascella
Top 10 Cornerbacks in the NFL this season, according to PFF:

1. Keisean Nixon & Sauce Gardner, tied
3. Cobie Durant
4. Donte Jackson
5. Tarheeb Still
6. Jacob Parrish
7. Carrington Valentine
8. Roger McCreary
9. Dax Hill
10. Will Johnson

My how times have changed.

Kickers nowadays routinely make 50- and 60-yard field goals.

On September 17, 1978, NBC's Marv Albert and Bob Trumpy were incredulous that the #Seahawks' Efrén Herrera — a Pro Bowler and one of the best kickers of his era — connected on a 45-yarder. pic.twitter.com/yvrhHD27NO

— Kevin Gallagher (@KevG163) September 18, 2025

Nate Atkins@NateAtkins_
Davante Adams is seeing 80% of his catches go for first downs.

The only players with more catches and higher first-down rate: Amon-Ra St. Brown and Tetairoa McMillan.

So, Adams hasn’t been most efficient on a per-target basis, but the ones he’s catching are doing some damage.

Brock Vierra@BrockVierra
Per Sean McVay: Steve Avila and Braden Fiske will not practice on Wednesday.

Colby Parkinson is limited

Game status unknown at this time

J.B. Long@JB_Long
Sacks since 2023 by players drafted since 2023, per NFL Research

@RamsNFL – 55
TB – 27.5
PHI – 23

Nate Atkins@NateAtkins_
The Rams have the No. 2 most explosive offense (No. 1 passing game) and are No. 4 at preventing explosive plays on defense (No. 1 against the run) through two games.

All will be put to the test in some major ways in Philly this week.

2024 dime vs 2025 dime
Stewart in Hoecht's spot.
Cobie at star (denoted opp in 13 personnel)

Curl at dime LBer, with McCollough doing that last year (and this yr, too) TYHose thow are moving back and forth.

1. Rams nickel/dime defense was one of the best in NFL past 2 years/ pic.twitter.com/dSUOl2ej8g

— Jim Youngblood 53 (@53_jim70721) September 17, 2025

from https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2025/09/17/rams-offense-among-the-best-in-the-league-in-this-stat/86196214007/?taid=68caab09cc3cde0001e2ec2f&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=twitter

While no one will claim the Rams have the best offense in the NFL yet, L.A. proved through two weeks it’s an efficient unit. The Rams rank fifth in expected points added (EPA) per offensive play, per The 33rd Team, behind only the Buffalo Bills, Indianapolis Colts, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Green Bay Packers.

The 33rd Team@The33rdTeamFB

How every 2-0 team stacks up by expected points added per offensive play

1. Bills: 0.21
2. Colts: 0.18
3. Buccaneers: 0.15
4. Packers: 0.13
5. Rams: 0.11
6. Chargers: 0.09
7. Cardinals: 0.08
8. 49ers: 0.08
9. Eagles: 0.04
10. Bengals: -0.10

from https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2025/09/16/nfl-power-rankings-roundup-2-0-rams-squarely-in-top-10/86177847007/?taid=68c9899954d88d000162ce56&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

Here’s a roundup of power rankings for the Rams after Week 2.

USA Today: No. 5
For all of the headlines this offense generates, the defense has surrendered just one TD − a figure no other club can match.

ESPN: No. 6
Despite missing a significant portion of training camp with an aggravated disk in his back, Stafford has played well to start the season. Coach Sean McVay said Stafford was “in total command” in the second half of the Rams’ victory over the Titans. And although Stafford didn’t get as much training camp practice time as he had hoped with new wide receiver Davante Adams, the pair showed the chemistry they have built Sunday, connecting six times for 106 yards and a touchdown.

Sports Illustrated: No. 7
Fourteen catches for nearly 200 yards for the combination of Puka Nacua and Davante Adams in a win over the Titans. This is a defense that has settled in for the long haul as a top-10 pressure unit in the NFL after torturing C.J. Stroud and Cam Ward in back-to-back weeks. I’m warming to the idea that this is a possible Super Bowl team.

The Athletic: No. 7
The 32-year-old hasn’t reached that mark since 2022, but he looks good paired with Matthew Stafford. On Sunday, Adams had 106 yards on six catches (and 13 targets). He also had his first touchdown in Los Angeles. Adams and the defense made the Rams look like the NFC West favorites.

Yahoo Sports: No. 7
The Rams really wanted to get Davante Adams going Sunday. He had 13 targets, and turned them into six catches for 106 yards and a touchdown. The Adams and Puka Nacua combination is going to be lethal.

The Sporting News: No. 7
The Rams are doing what they need to do, beating lesser AFC South opponents with their young defense. Few teams are as predictable and spectacular at the same time. Matthew Stafford’s back seems fine, doesn’t it?

Matthew Stafford is 7/9 on deep throws this season with the two incompletions being drops 👀 pic.twitter.com/eBK48DzZCC

— PFF (@PFF) September 16, 2025

Nate Atkins@NateAtkins_
The Rams signed a cornerback:

Tre Brown, who has started 13 games for the Seahawks and was a 4th-round pick back in 2021.

Zooey wrote:

I just hope the Rams escape Philly … with a comfortable victory by 15 points or more.

Yes my hopes are modest too.

15-17 point win. That’s all.

There aren't many WRs who run a simple in-breaker with this kind of pace variation to set it up.

It's also why there aren't many WRs like Davante Adams, but there should be more who get one step closer than they were yesterday. #RamsHouse pic.twitter.com/fQlhBRpS59

— Matt Waldman (@MattWaldman) September 15, 2025