I wonder if in selected situations, how many sacks will Miller have when playing with Floyd and Donald? Will the NFL think the Rams aren't playing fair?

Fuck!! Love the way Gaines has been playing. Time for him and A'Shawn to step up. Bobby Brown likely will start seeing snaps too.

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Check out the chart in at the start of this video, Stafford literally all by himself, best vs zone, second best (barely) vs man. They don't say it in the video but we can read the charts.


Tons of love for Kupp as well

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Not sure what the seaturd guy in the corner is about, but whatever, after about 4 minutes there's no need to watch

Anyone heard anything about his back injury?

I think we're gonna be hearing a lot about MVP in the near future...

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If so, can someone please contact UplandRam and let him know that I (Ants) can no longer log in?
The site won't accept my password, it won't allow me to request a password reset...I can't even PM him (invalid_form?).

Perhaps I got banned? Who knows.


...little help, please?

Thanks, Ants

Think again.

Van Jefferson is a deep threat. Check out this breakdown of his big catch last Sunday.
Impressive how quickly he closed on Vernon Hargreaves (who, interestingly, was released this week) and then flew by Hargreaves and Lonnie Johnson (both DBs are 4.5 guys) to make the catch.

Jefferson never ran a 40 during his pre-draft offseason, but he was reportedly among the fastest guys at the Senior Bowl.

So... we don't need MeJax, and we can manage without Tutu. Mr. Jefferson can take the top off the defense.

(and maybe Mr. Harris will surprise us there too!)

Thursday Night Football: New York Jets vs. Indianapolis Colts​

The New York Jets and the Indianapolis Colts meet up in Indianapolis on short rest for this week's iteration of "Thursday Night Football." Both the Jets (2-5) and Colts (3-5) are coming off their own respective 34-31 games from last Sunday with varying results for each squad, both impacted dramatically by their own quarterback's play.

Jets' backup quarterback Mike White made his first career start in place of rookie Zach Wilson and played near-perfect football, leading his team from an 11-point second-half deficit to a home win over the heavily favored and red-hot Bengals. For the Colts, last Sunday was the full Carson Wentz Experience: moments of brilliance — two beautiful first-quarter touchdowns — clouded by moments of "what the…!?!" — two back-breaking interceptions — that eventually lead to the Titans stealing a win in overtime in Indy.

While the Jets are still likely destined for a top-five pick in next year's draft no matter who is under center the next couple of weeks, the Colts still have a shot at making the playoffs despite their underwhelming record. Lucky for head coach Frank Reich, and Wentz especially, there is no time to dwell on what could have been against Tennessee as Gang Green awaits on Thursday night.

Thursday Night Football: New York (2-5) at Indianapolis (3-5)

Kickoff: Thursday, Nov. 2 at 8:20 p.m. ET
TV: NFL Network/FOX/Amazon Video
Spread: Colts -10.5

Three Things to Watch

1. Carson Wince … get it? Wentz ... Wince?!

There's an old Chris Rock joke about domesticated tigers attacking their owners with the punchline being "that tiger didn't go crazy … that tiger went tiger!" Oddly enough, that joke is all I could think about as I watched Wentz throw two mind-numbing interceptions in the fourth quarter and overtime against Tennessee last Sunday. The left-handed shotput to no one in particular, from his own end zone, that resulted in a pick-six with 90 seconds left in a tie game was almost comical. But the forced throw into quadruple coverage in overtime, on first and 10 no less, was unforgivable. But Wentz didn't go crazy … he was just being Carson Wentz.

On the surface, Wentz had been playing well enough heading into Week 8, tying a franchise record of four straight games with multiple touchdown passes and having a touchdown to interception ratio of 11 to one. But a deeper look at the numbers shows that Wentz was largely still the player he was in Philly, inaccurate and lacking in situational awareness.

He ranks 27th in completion rate (62 percent), red zone completion rate (48 percent), and catchable pass rate (71.7 percent) and is 25th in accuracy rating (7.4), according to PlayerProfiler.com. His 16 interceptable pass attempts and 14 "danger plays" are among the 10 worst marks as well. This is who he is. This is exactly who the Colts traded for.

So now the Colts are stuck with a quarterback who time and time again has made the wrong and boneheaded play when the game is on the line and pressure mounts. Is Wentz really the answer to lead Indy out from a 3-5 hole that he helped dig? I guess we will find out the answer starting on Thursday night against the Jets.

2. Mike White

Filing in for Wilson, White was fantastic leading the Jets in a second-half comeback to knock off the Bengals. He started the day by completing his first 11 passes and finished by connecting on 14 of 16 in the second half for 188 yards and two scores. In total, White had 405 yards, three touchdowns, an 82-percent completion rate, and a 107.9 passer rating. It was the first time since 2000 that a Jets quarterback has thrown for more than 400 yards in a game. Not bad for a fella who's been a practice squad journeyman and cut five times since 2018.

While it's certainly uncanny for a backup quarterback on a one-win team to throw 45 times in his first career start, head coach Robert Saleh and offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur put White in a position to succeed by not asking him to do too much. The Jets redesigned their offense to ensure more short-yardage and high-efficiency throws, and White responded accordingly.

Fourteen of White's 45 attempts were either near, at, or behind the line of scrimmage. Not a single one of his throws went more than 15 yards in the air. Only seven of his completions resulted in more than ten yards. And his 4.1 intended air yards were the lowest among any quarterback last week.

Most notably, White did something that Wilson, and Wentz for that matter, has yet to learn — he took what the defense gave him. After back-to-back first-quarter interceptions, White settled in and learned to check down to his running backs, and it paid dividends. Michael Carter and Ty Johnson totaled 14 receptions for 166 yards and a touchdown out of the backfield.

For the Jets to go back-to-back, White is going to have to be as judicious as he was against Cincy last week. This Colts defense is as good as it gets when it comes to forcing teams into turnovers, leading the league with 18 takeaways.

3. Dear, Frank Reich … Give JT28 the ball. Signed, everyone.

I like Reich. I think he's a good football coach who has done more with less in Indy than most could hope for. But for the life of me, I just don't understand why running back Jonathan Taylor doesn't get more touches.

Taylor doesn't have a single game this season of 20 carries. His 18 attempts against San Francisco was his season high, and all he did was rush for 5.9 yards per touch, rack up 108 yards, and score a touchdown in a torrential downpour.

I'm not saying Taylor needs Derrick Henry's level of carries. I just find it odd that the NFL's second-leading rusher (649 yards), who is also in the top five in first downs (44), average per rush (5.4), and rushing touchdowns (6), is only getting his number called 15 times a game. And while I'm piling on, Taylor leads the league in yards created, evaded tackles per touch, and "juke rate." Basically, analytics tell us he makes more defenders miss than anyone else in the NFL.

So that's what made Taylor's lack of action so baffling last Sunday. After the Colts took a 14-point first-quarter lead, Taylor only had four more carries the rest of the half and a mere nine carries the entirety of the second half and overtime.

If Reich were smart, and he undoubtedly is, he'll take the ball out of Wentz's hands and give it to one of the league's emerging stars in Taylor more often, especially against a mediocre Jets' rush defense.

Final Analysis

I'm not ready to throw in the towel on the Colts just yet. I think they certainly have the pieces to get back into the thick of the playoff hunt, even though their schedule and quarterback often do them no favors. It's just a matter of putting teams away and not doing overtly dumb things. At home against the Jets on a short week is a good time to turn it around as any.

Prediction: Colts 31, Jets 18

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“Jacob Harris is a receiver. He’s listed as a tight end. We’ll see if we can get that changed on the flip card, but he’s really playing receiver for us,” McVay said Wednesday

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On to this weeks contest. This is your last chance to win 5k for the closest score or 10k for an exact score. Thats because next week we bump up the prizes to 10k and 20k !!! Maybe then I'll get some damn respect around here !!!!

Love what I hear about his work ethic


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So just for fodder or more fodder to hold us over til Sunday night......OBJ is in meetings he wants his release and has been a model citizen has asked over and over privately without shenanigans til yesterday when his pop and bestie LeBron spoke up.

No we took a chance with DJ and he burnt us and toe was foolish and selfish for doing so.

We all know for a fact OBJ wants to be in LA but I'm sure he would take the whiners if he had to. Rams Chargers first choice more than likely what he dreams about always has.

So my question if he indeed was released and contacted the rams and understood he wasn't going to be the guy and took pennies on the dollar would anyone take that since we been worrying somewhat about depth after DJ left etc.?????

Now me if the stars aligned:

-Money right
-No shenanigans
-Understands he a part of a team "we not me"
(Fixed lmao)

I'm saying id be on board. The depth and ability it provides us unreal. He wants to be here or in California and he has been on his best behaviour in a place he supposedly despises.
Mcvay has a knack for corralling these types as well as the organisation.
He would be our Antonio Brown and AB was way nuttier than OBJ.

What say you?

For Sunday night Titans game.

I'm a little confused about how to use the ouch reaction. Initially I wanted to give one to jacobarch for his comment that eventually the Rams are gonna get a case or two of covid. I agree. I don't like it, but I think it'll eventually hit every team.

Would an ouch reaction work here, in that I agree with jacobarch?

Or would the ouch mean I disagree, and jacobarch should go crawl under a rock? I need to know cuz I don't want jacobarch to go crawling under any rocks on my account.

Sincerely,
Sincerely Confused IE Rams

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First Look: Rams return home for Sunday Night Football showdown with Titans​

After securing their fourth-straight win with a victory over the Texans in Week 8, the Rams are back home in Week 9 for a primetime showdown with the Titans on Sunday Night Football. Kickoff from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. is scheduled for 5:15 p.m. pacific time on NBC.

In advance of the contest, here is your First Look at Rams-Titans, presented by American Airlines:

Notable Titans additions

Signed RB Adrian Peterson to their practice squad on Tuesday: With starter and NFL rushing leader Derrick Henry undergoing foot surgery, being placed on Injured Reserve and out indefinitely, the Titans turned to adding 15-year veteran Peterson to fill the void. Peterson is reportedly expected to be elevated from the practice quad to the active roster.

Acquired WR Julio Jones in a trade with the Falcons in June: Tennessee sent a 2022 second-round pick and 2023 third-round pick to Atlanta in exchange for Jones and a 2023 sixth-round pick. Paired with A.J. Brown, Jones gives the Titans one of the league's most dangerous receiver duos.

Top performers in Week 8

QB Ryan Tannehill completed 23 of 33 pass attempts for 265 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions in the Titans' 34-31 overtime win over the Colts.

Henry carried the load for Tennessee's backfield with 28 carries for 68 yards prior to exiting the game with a foot injury.

WR A.J. Brown accounted for the bulk of the production for Titans receivers with a team-high 10 catches for 155 yards plus one touchdown. TE Geoff Swaim (four receptions, 23 yards) and WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (two receptions, 16 yards) accounted for Tannehill's other two touchdowns.

Defensively, S Kevin Byard and CB Elijah Molden each recorded an interception, while OLB Harold Landry had five total tackles and one forced fumble.

On special teams, K Randy Bullock made both of his field goal attempts – including the game-winner in overtime – plus all four of his extra point attempts, while P Brett Kern averaged 47 yards per punt across four punts.

Early storylines to watch, and what they mean for the Rams

Both locally and nationally, there was probably plenty of interest for this game with defensive lineman Aaron Donald and the Rams defense set to face Henry and the Titans offense. However, after Henry's foot injury, observers won't get a chance to see that highly-anticipated matchup.

Instead, it's looking likely that the Rams will instead be preparing for a Peterson-led Tennessee backfield this week.

Though Peterson may be 36 years old, he is still a productive running back. He had 156 carries for 604 yards and seven touchdowns in 16 games for the Lions last season; prior to that, 462 carries for 1,940 yards and 12 touchdowns across two seasons in Washington.

All that is to say he should not be taken lightly because of his age and milage from carrying the ball through 15 NFL seasons.

Elsewhere on the Titans offense, close attention will be paid to the status of Jones, who missed last week's game against the Colts with a hamstring injury. If he's healthy and able to play this week, it will obviously impact the approach taken by the Rams secondary, since they will have to worry about both him and Brown.

Collectively, getting pressure on Tannehill and stopping the run will be critical to the Rams' success on Sunday.

ARE WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!! LETS FUCKIN GOOOO!!!!!

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Top 14 Teams by most Vegas insiders

Buffalo Bills +450
Tampa Bay Buccaneers +550
Los Angeles Rams +600

Green Bay Packers +850
Dallas Cowboys +950
Arizona Cardinals +1000
Baltimore Ravens +1100

Kansas City Chiefs +1600
Tennessee Titans +2000
Los Angeles Chargers +2000

Cleveland Browns +3000
New Orleans Saints +3500
Las Vegas Raiders +4000
Cincinnati Bengals +5000


2021-22 AFC CHAMPIONSHIP ODDS

Buffalo Bills +180
Kansas City Chiefs +450
Baltimore Ravens +500
Tennessee Titans +850

Los Angeles Chargers +1100
Cleveland Browns +1600
Cincinnati Bengals +1800

Las Vegas Raiders +2200
Pittsburgh Steelers +3000
Indianapolis Colts +3500
New England Patriots +3500

Denver Broncos +6600
Miami Dolphins +10000

New York Jets +250000
Houston Texans +500000
Jacksonville Jaguars +500000

2021-22 NFC CHAMPIONSHIP ODDS

Tampa Bay Buccaneers +300
Los Angeles Rams +325
Green Bay Packers +400
Dallas Cowboys +500
Arizona Cardinals +500

New Orleans Saints +2000
San Francisco 49ers +3500

Minnesota Vikings +5000
Seattle Seahawks +8000
Carolina Panthers +8000

Philadelphia Eagles +10000
Atlanta Falcons +25000
Chicago Bears +25000
Washington Football Team +25000
New York Giants +40000
Detroit Lions +500000

Vegas professionals set the odds but they change them weekly based on how much of the public money is pouring in on the favorites.

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With the addition of Von Miller it is really very exciting to imagine just how good the Rams Defense can get before the end of the Season (Playoffs!!)!