Following up with another big win over the Seattle Seahawks in Week 15, the Los Angeles Rams look like an NFC powerhouse once again.
After their recent skid that had people second guessing them as legitimate Super Bowl contenders, they've managed to silence their critics with three straight wins that have put them in a tie with the Arizona Cardinals for first place in the NFC West.
Even though nothing's guaranteed in this league, one thing that is for certain is that the Rams are never to be taken lightly–especially with all the depth and talent this team currently possesses.
So without further ado, we'll now discuss three Rams Week 15 takeaways from their rescheduled game against the Seahawks.
Los Angeles Rams Week 15 Takeaways vs. Seattle Seahawks
3. Cooper Kupp reached another career milestone with the Rams
With 136 receiving yards and two touchdowns on nine receptions, Cooper Kupp officially surpassed legendary Rams wideout Isaac Bruce for the most single-season receptions in franchise history. Tuesday night's big win against Seattle was just another game and another milestone for Kupp, who has been playing MVP-caliber football all year long for Los Angeles.
During next week's showdown with the Minnesota Vikings in Week 16, it can definitely be expected that Kupp will have another stellar display and reach new heights with another historic performance. Even when the Rams were slumping, Kupp was still on his A-game and he'll back to put up big numbers once again when they face Minnesota on Sunday.
With this touchdown catch, @CooperKupp passes @IsaacBruce80 for the most receptions in a season in @RamsNFL history!
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2. Sony Michel had his best game of the season
Between a solid rushing game and a strong receiving night, Sony Michel showcased his wide array of skillsets and gave the Rams a ton of help out of the backfield. His lightning speed and brute strength allowed him to break away for some huge gains, which enabled him to overpower the Seahawks' defense several times in the rescheduled game on Tuesday night.
If the Rams want to continue their current hot streak and knock off their opponents for the rest of the season, then Michel will need to consistently dominate on the rushing front for them. With each game being a must-win for the Los Angeles franchise in the coming weeks, Michel will need to continually step up for the team as they hope to win back the NFC and capture their first Super Bowl since 1999.
1. Matthew Stafford had a clutch performance for LA
Despite getting off to a slow start against the Seahawks and throwing a costly pick early on, Matthew Stafford was able to bounce back in the second half of the game and make some clutch passes that catapulted the Rams' offense and paved the way for another quality win against their long-time NFC West rival.
His elite playmaking and sound leadership have been the driving force behind the Rams' offensive success all year long.
Matthew Stafford had the @RocketMortgage #CompetitiveEdge yesterday giving the Rams their 10th win of the year. pic.twitter.com/9jR9QW8ykT
— NFL (@NFL) December 22, 2021
Not to mention he and Cooper Kupp have formed a killer on-field chemistry and become one of the league's most dominant quarterback-receiver duos. After overcoming his mid-season slump, Stafford is back on top of his game and has led the Rams to a ton of success over the past few weeks.
If he can keep up with this level of production, then there's no doubt that the Rams will be firing on all cylinders for the rest of the year.