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Despite getting interest from multiple teams, the Los Angeles Rams eventually won the Matthew Stafford Sweepstakes. It took two first-round picks, a third-round pick, and starting quarterback Jared Goff to pry Stafford from the Detroit Lions. It is clear Rams head coach Sean McVay thought it was a gamble worth taking, as he wasted no […]

It appears as though former Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator and interim head coach Raheem Morris has already found his next job. According to a recent report from Josina Anderson, Morris has agreed to become the next defensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Rams, a team that lost its now-former defensive coordinator to the crosstown rival […]

The question on every Rams fan’s mind is what the quarterback situation is in Los Angeles. It appeared as though head coach Sean McVay gave a direct answer following the Rams’ 32-18 loss to the Green Bay Packers Saturday when he said outright that Jared Goff is “the quarterback right now.” That answer may not […]

One question on everyone’s minds over the past couple of weeks within the Los Angeles Rams organization has been what the quarterback situation is moving forward. At least for the time being, we have an answer. Speaking to the media following the Rams playoff loss to the Green Bay Packers, head coach Sean McVay made […]

Jared Goff has been the uncontested starting quarterback in the Los Angeles Rams since halfway through his rookie year in 2016. Since entering the league, the 26-year-old has been the team’s main guy in four playoff games for the Rams. This changed last Saturday when Goff found himself as the Rams’ QB2 in their Wild […]

The Los Angeles Rams will have their hands full with the star-studded Green Pay Packers squad. The Rams limped to the finish line to finish their year with Jared Goff injured and rookie running back Cam Akers put the offense on his back. As far as the Packers are concerned, Aaron Rodgers is one of […]

The Los Angeles Rams faced some uncertainty about their starting quarterback heading into a playoff game for the second straight week. But head coach Sean McVay finally provided the answer by announcing that Jared Goff will start for the Rams when they face the Green Bay Packers in the Divisional Round on Sunday. Backup quarterback […]

The Green Bay Packers are set to face off against the Los Angeles Rams in highly anticipated matchup between an elite offense (Packers) and an elite defense (Rams). It will also be an opportunity for Packers coach Matt LaFleur to face off against his good friend in Rams coach Sean McVay. Having had a shared […]

The Los Angeles Rams suffered a blow as star defensive end Aaron Donald recently went down with a rib injury against the Seattle Seahawks. After having a week’s worth of rest, the ‘Terminator’ will be ready to roll against the Green Bay Packers, barring any unforeseen circumstances, as per Rams head coach Sean McVay via […]

Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay revealed that backup quarterback John Wolford was present in the locker room following the team’s victory over the Seattle Seahawks. His injury appeared to be “trending in a positive direction,” per Greg Beacham of the Associated Press. John Wolford "was in the locker room smiling" after the game, Sean […]

With a win in Week 17 against the Arizona Cardinals, the Los Angeles Rams, Sean McVay, and Jared Goff have secured their spot in the NFC Playoffs and will face their division rivals, the Seattle Seahawks. The Rams split the season series against the Seahawks this season but will be entering their playoff matchup with […]

The Los Angeles Rams were stunned after succumbing to a tightly-contested defeat against the New York Jets in Week 15 proceedings. Despite the loss, Rams head coach Sean McVay lauded that their most recent defeat can “with the right teams” come “at a moment where you can create a sense of urgency that’s required,” via […]

Sean McVay has been labeled a genius ever since he became the head coach of the Los Angeles Rams in 2017. Despite him being into crunching numbers and creating game plans, McVay explained why he isn’t fully on board with utilizing analytics. “You do you have an understanding of where the analytics fit in, but […]

After a shocking 23-20 loss to the previously winless New York Jets, Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay didn’t mince words about how it felt to be that one Jets win, saying it was an “embarrassing” defeat, per Mark Fischer of the New York Post. The Rams entered the game with a 9-4 record, […]

The Los Angeles Rams appear to be breeding top football minds. Rams head coach Sean McVay has earned a reputation for his acute memory of offensive play-calling and scheming. But while L.A.’s offense is not quite the juggernaut it was in 2018, the defense has been prolific. As a result, defensive coordinator Brandon Staley is […]

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was frank in his praise for the performance of the Los Angeles Rams in the moments after Sean McVay’s squad defeated Belichick’s 24-3 last Thursday. In the video of the postgame embrace at midfield between the two head coaches, the six-time Super Bowl winner can be heard complimenting […]

Defense has been the name of the game for the Los Angeles Rams squad that has seen a significant resurgence in the 2020 NFL season. Two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year in defensive end Aaron Donald along with three-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jalen Ramsey has been at the forefront of the team’s stifling defensive […]

The Los Angeles Rams and head coach Sean McVay threw the New England Patriots for a loop on Thursday night. Enter Cam Akers. McVay abandoned his usual pass-heavy schemes in favor of a bruising rushing attack led by Cam Akers. The second-round pick had seen inconsistent usage for most of the year as part of […]

The Los Angeles Rams are trying to learn some valuable lessons from the past. Los Angeles is set to face off against the New England Patriots Thursday in a rematch of Super Bowl 53, when Bill Belichick’s defense held Sean McVay’s high-powered offense to just three points. Steve Wyche of NFL Network reported the Patriots’ […]

The New England Patriots will play their second game inside an empty SoFi Stadium of this week on Thursday in a Week 14 clash—and Super Bowl LIII rematch—with the Los Angeles Rams. Fresh off a 45-0 thrashing of the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday—the team’s fourth win in five games—the Patriots enter Week 14 at […]

Sunday night’s matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and the Arizona Cardinals is set to feature a highly-anticipated individual matchup between Jalen Ramsey and DeAndre Hopkins. If you ask Rams coach Sean McVay, though, he actually has other thoughts in mind. While the Ramsey vs. Hopkins narrative presents itself as one of the top cornerbacks […]

The Los Angeles Rams were be swept in their season series against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, in large part due to Jared Goff’s turnover woes. Following Sean McVay’s comments that called out Goff for not taking care of the ball, Goff responded to his coach’s criticism. “If he was lying, I’d feel differently […]

Jalen Ramsey noticeably had a limited role during Sunday’s game for the Los Angeles Rams and we now know why. While speaking to reporters on Monday, Sean McVay shared that Ramsey sustained a hip ailment during pre-game warmups against the San Francisco 49ers. “In warm-ups he had a little bit of a hip thing that […]

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff has received a ton of criticism of late for his recent poor form, including that from his own coach, Sean McVay. Recently, the 34-year-old shot-caller was asked about the possibility of benching his star QB, and for his part, McVay provided a rather lengthy explanation about the current situation. […]

The Los Angeles Rams lost a tight one to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, 23-20. Rams coach Sean McVay was understandably not in a jovial mood following the loss, and the 34-year-old did not hesitate to call out quarterback Jared Goff for his performance on the evening. According to McVay, he fully expects his […]

It was new placekicker Matt Gay who saved the day on Monday night in the Los Angeles Rams’ visit to NFC South contenders, Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With the game on the line and just over two minutes to play, the 26-year-old came up big and converted on a 40-yard field goal to put the Rams […]

The Los Angeles Rams have shown in recent years that they aren’t afraid to make notable moves ahead of the trade deadline. Despite showing an aggressive nature in previous seasons, Sean McVay doesn’t believe the Rams will make any noteworthy moves before the league’s trade deadline on Tuesday. “I don’t expect anything in the next […]

The Los Angeles Rams will seek to close out the first half of their 2020 season with a second straight win as they face the Miami Dolphins. Lining up against a rookie quarterback making his NFL debut in Tua Tagovailoa, Los Angeles is likely looking to capitalize against a team more concerned with its future, […]

Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay isn’t pressing the panic button after their tough loss against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night in Week 6 of the NFL. The 24-16 defeat against their division rival served as a sort of wake-up call for the Rams before the season reaches its halfway point. But the […]

The Los Angeles Rams followed up their appearance in Super Bowl LIII with a disappointing 2019 campaign, finishing 9-7 and third place in the NFC West. This season has been better. Through five weeks, the Rams are 4-1 and rank fourth in overall DVOA, according to Football Outsiders. The turnaround can be partially attributed to […]

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers looks on track to return to the backfield. Rams head coach Sean McVay provided a positive update on Akers ahead of L.A.’s Week 5 matchup against the Washington Football Team. “Akers is looking good,” Rams coach Sean McVay told reporters on Thursday. “Unless he has a setback, he’ll […]

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said he spoke with Jalen Ramsey about the star cornerback’s fight with New York Giants wide receiver Golden Tate on Sunday. Ramsey reportedly threw the first punch in the midfield brawl moments after the Rams 17-9 victory. McVay said he didn’t feel the need to discipline nor have […]

In the seconds after the game between the New York Giants and Los Angeles Rams concluded, Giants wide receiver Golden Tate and Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey could be seen physically fighting around the 50-yard line before leaving the field, surrounded by players from both sides. Punches were thrown before coaches and teammates could intervene and […]

The NFL isn’t messing around when it comes to insisting the league’s head coaches wear face masks at all times during the 2020 season. The league already fined six head coaches — Sean McVay (Los Angeles Rams), Pete Carroll (Seattle Seahawks), Vic Fangio (Denver Broncos), Jon Gruden (Las Vegas Raiders), Sean Payton (New Orleans Saints), […]

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay has provided the first update on rookie running back Cam Akers, who went down with an injury on Sunday afternoon against the Philadelphia Eagles. One of many NFL players that suffered injuries in Week 2, Akers appears to have lucked out to some degree as it remains to […]

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers will remain out for the rest of the game following a rib injury against the Philadelphia Eagles. Akers was injured on the Rams opening drive of the game, leaving shortly afterwards. Rams RB Cam Akers (ribs) is out for the rest of the game. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) […]

If Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid had some issues seeing the field through his foggy face mask in Week 1, it didn’t affect his play-calling. Reid’s COVID-protecting facemask went viral during the Chiefs’ opening night win on Thursday, Sept. 10, but the defending champions’ high-powered offense didn’t seem to miss a beat. Kansas […]

The big contracts of 2020 continue to pile on. Next up? Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods. That’s according to Rams head coach Sean McVay, who mentioned to reporters that he hopes to get a deal with Woods done soon. “Great to be able to get Cooper under contract, so happy for him,” McVay […]

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay wants QB Jared Goff to attack opposing defenses more aggressively, evidenced by one particularly play in the team’s Sunday night win over the Dallas Cowboys. On first down with 3:34 left in the game, Sean McVay called a play-action bootleg for Goff. The defenders bit on the fake, […]