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a thought to ponder

NFLN just touched on a point I have been thinking about all season.

You know those screen shots of coaches calling plays in and using their play sheet to cover their mouths. Whats to stop an opposing team with slightly less than legal tendencies ( like the Patriots) from doing a screen grab and reading those play sheets to be used down the road?

Lets talk about the Ravens...

Finally we have two home / primetime games in a row! After beating the Bears we face the dominate Ravens team on Monday Night Football. After watching the Ravens manhandle the Patriots and Texans its obvious the Ravens are in full swing and has all the momentum to get them deep into the playoffs. As it sits right now they are one and two in every offensive statistical category except passing (23rd). On Defense they are in the middle of the pack and 7th in rushing yards allowed. All in all they are a very good team that has a unconventional offense that uses their players abilities to the fullest. Not to mention Jackson can absolutely wreck your day with his legs.
So how do we beat this team? How do we slow down Jackson?

My first thought would be to play them much like we play the Seahawks. Every year we do a pretty good job limiting Wilson's ability to turn a game into a backyard football game. So the key would be is to slow rush Jackson, do our best to keep him in the pocket and create pressure from the pocket collapsing. Easier said than done, as I think Jackson is more athletic than Wilson but not a better passer. Lets face it the Hawks only beat us earlier this year because of a missed FG and a couple of lucky charm passes caught by Lockett. I digress, winning this game will be a huge challenge for us. Keep Jackson contained is No.1 Priority.

The next challenge is our Offense vs....Well anyone at this point. Again, our offense has been our biggest problem this year and for many reasons, injuries, lack of vision, playcalling, bad play by our vets, etc etc. So this is where we're going to have to play our best game of the season. Mistake free, turnover free football on Monday. Not to mention McVay is going to have to do a faster job adjusting to what the Ravens defense is doing to slow us down.
Being realistic I know all of those boxes wont be checked or fixed by Monday night so again we're going to have to simplify our gameplan and run the ball with authority and play keepaway from the Ravens offense. Our biggest need will be to SUSTAIN DRIVES. We cannot keep on going 3 and out and expect to keep this game close. Jackson and Co are waaaay to talented and our Defense will be gassed if our offense leaves them hanging.


Here's a few other great idea's I had.

-Put Xlax in their Gatorade before the game.
-Have Cooper Kupp cough in their faces when they land in LA this week.

Questions Going To Rams vs. Ravens This Monday Night

Hi All.

I was a Rams season ticket holder all years at Anaheim, then visited St. Louis for some games. I moved to Arizona 6 years ago.

I bought tickets to drive out to the Rams v. Ravens game Monday night. I haven't been to the Coliseum for decades, way back for Trojan games.

I am bringing my wife, Dad and kids...seven of us in total.

I was just wondering what the atmosphere in the crowd has been like lately. In other words, should we feel safe attending a Monday Night game in LA?

Thanks in advance for any feedback!

Sean McVay suggests Todd Gurley will have more involvement in Rams offense

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Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 11/18/19


Todd Gurley had his best game in months against the Chicago Bears on Sunday night, providing encouragement as the Los Angeles Rams head into the stretch run.
Gurley’s performance — and his apparent health — are good signs, and according to coach Sean McVay, may lead to more touches for the running back going forward.
“I think so,” McVay said when asked if Gurley would have a bigger role moving forward, via Lindsey Thiry of ESPN. “That’s an ideal situation. Anytime you get Todd involved like that, it’s usually always a good thing for our offense.”

Gurley entered Sunday night’s game having failed to get 20 carries in a game all season. The Rams gave him 25, blowing away his previous season-high of 18. Part of his limited usage has been the Rams’ clear concern about the health of his left knee. So far, it appears to be holding up successfully.

The Rams may have gone easy on Gurley in terms of workload early in the season so he’d be fresh and able to take on a bigger role for a playoff run. If that was the plan, it seems to be working out well so far.



My only concern is that McVay's 'epiphany' may have come a few games too late ...

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Ugly Win, but it was still a "W"

As many of you know, I am not happy with the Rams this year.

After so many years of "The Suck" I was hoping McVay's Rams would stay solid for years to come.....(not perfect of course, but making the playoffs). Unfortunately this years team has fallen apart.

Many here are so upset they are trying to blind themselves from the fact that the team is not good, (Yes we have a winning record, but we are not a playoff team which is what I use to measure Good vs Bad).

The Rams offense was horrible last night. Being tagged as "Boring" in the entertainment business is really bad and that is what they were, (although that bomb to Reynolds was sooo sweet!). Yes we can run the ball...a little, but Goff and Gurley are in a weird place.

Our defense that everyone is trying to hype up is above average and not great.....yet. The Bears were the worst test due to how bad they are. If the Rams defense balls out against the Ravens, I will immediately elevate them to Good/Great.

The Rams are not the Rams we loved to see on the field for the last two years and it isn't clear yet what they will be in the future.

After 48 years of being a fan I have seen this type of Rams team before and I know the story all too well......we have very little chance of making the playoffs this year and I think we are a bad team. I am hoping we can get back to the last two years offensive play with hopefully a better defense for 2020 and beyond.

  • Poll Poll
Who's burning Marcus Peters?

Who's going to burn Marcus Peters?

  • How fast is Brandin Cooks?

    Votes: 5 7.1%
  • COOPER KUPP! COOPER KUPP!

    Votes: 39 55.7%
  • Bobby Trees

    Votes: 5 7.1%
  • All of the above

    Votes: 21 30.0%

We've shown that we can throw it deep and Gurley has rushed well in back to back games...now it's time to put it all together.

There's one guy on that Ravens team that we know too well...a guy that LOVES to bite on any double move. So, who's gonna do it?

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Bears-Rams Was a Complete Disaster

Bears-Rams Was a Complete Disaster and Proves How Much NFL Can Change in One Year
By Scott Rogust | Nov 18 2019

When NBC acquired the broadcasting rights to the Chicago Bears vs. the Los Angeles Rams in Week 11 this offseason, they were hoping for a battle between two heavyweight challengers in the NFC.

Oh, how things can change in one year.

The Rams went on to defeat the Bears 17-7 in an all-around dreadful game that even had commentators Al Michaels and Cris Collinsworth cracking jokes about the boredom millions were enduring.

Before we write this game off as just another dreary somnambulent affair, however, it's important to realign ourselves: this game would've been AWESOME in January. What happened?

The Bears and Rams were a double-doink away from playing in the divisional round, and what would've been an epic playoff game. That was only January.

What happened to these teams?
— Chris Emma (@CEmma670) November 18, 2019
Prior to last season, the Bears hired former Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy to be their head coach and groom quarterback Mitchell Trubisky. In 2018, Trubisky looked like a quality quarterback who could play just well enough to support Chicago's stifling defense, as well as make a few impressive plays on his own with his quick-twitch legs.

One year later, Trubisky has regressed to the point where he's holding back the Bears, a team many expected to be the conference representatives in Super Bowl LIV. Those hopes are dead and gone, as Trubisky completed 23-of-43 passes for 190 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in yet another feckless outing.

While he was pulled from the game by Nagy due to a "hip injury," it will remain to be seen if Trubisky will be back on the field as their starter for the remainder of the year. He hasn't played like he deserves the honor, that's for sure. Again, this team was the most dominant in the NFC nine months ago.

I’ve said multiple times that Mitchell Trubisky isn’t the answer at QB long-term.

But benching him with 3 minutes left in the middle of a primetime game where he wasn’t even an issue?

Bad form from Matt Nagy. This move says everything you need to know about Trubisky’s future.
— Aaron Leming (@AaronLemingNFL) November 18, 2019
And while we're opining how much can change swiftly, let's not forget the Bears took Trubisky over Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson. Woof.

Mitchell Trubisky was drafted 2nd overall in the 2017 NFL Draft.

Patrick Mahomes was drafted 10th and Deshaun Watson was drafted 12th. pic.twitter.com/6ft35Uzq2a
— NFL Research (@NFLResearch) November 18, 2019
And then there are the Rams. Remember when they powered their way to the Super Bowl last year, before being outclassed by the New England Patriots? Well, it seems like the Rams are still reliving that performance like a recurring nightmare.

Head coach Sean McVay no longer has the coaching staff from last season, as they were purged by other clubs who were looking for the "next McVay." This has hindered the third-year coach, as teams have figured him out quickly.

Then there are the dreadful contracts handed out by the Rams. Wide receiver Brandin Cooks signed to a five-year, $81 million contract, but suffered four concussions in the past calendar year and remains sidelined.

The #Rams have 41 players under contract & $26M of projected cap space in 2020.

First Round Picks
2020: 0
2021: 0

Dead Cap heading into 2020
➼ Jared Goff: $51M
➼ Todd Gurley: $25.6M
➼ Brandin Cooks: $21.8M
➼ Robert Woods: $4.3Mhttps://t.co/l6eglTYea3 pic.twitter.com/8r3lIWeUpo
— Spotrac (@spotrac) November 11, 2019
Todd Gurley was given a four-year, $60 million deal, and his play has diminished to the point where he's a non-factor in McVay's offense.

But no contract was worse than Jared Goff. $110 million guaranteed, and he's simply not living up to his end of the "bargain." Against Chicago on Sunday, Goff completed 11 passes out of 18 attempts...but for a meager 173 yards and an interception.

Since gaining that lucrative quarterback contract, Goff has thrown for 2,783 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. Los Angeles should be kicking themselves for giving him the contract, one which doesn't kick in until next year. In fact, they should be destroying the entire infrastructure after deciding to pay five people, never pick in the first round, and attempt to maintain a dynasty. Nope.

Nine months ago, McVay had changed football. Next Belichick. How was that 2019?!

The Jared Goff contract extension is quickly becoming one of the worst in the NFL, and it doesn’t even kick in until next year. Yikes.
— Tom Dougherty (@todougherty) November 18, 2019
Last year, we were in Year 1 of greatness. Now, it seems the current iterations of the Rams and Bears are more likely to join the '15 Panthers, Peyton Hillis, and Tommy Maddox. Sustained success isn't for everyone.

A lot can happen in a year, and that includes two great NFC teams falling down the proverbial cliff. Sunday night proved that poor decisions can catch up to an NFL team in a hurry.

McVay's best game this year

And the defense was fantastic.

Maybe the Saints game was better called/planned/played but this is at least the equal of that day.

But IMO this was the best game McVay called all year. On OL he had newbies going against a powerful defense. Gurley was lining up 8-9 yards deep and let the OL move the DL back. That was smart. He didn't get pass happy, even when the OL was giving Goff time, which was great to see. The Bears did get some pressure here and there but most of the time when a pass play was called Goff had time to read and throw.

The Bears are struggling on O and the D took advantage of that.

3 sacks, 6 tackles for a loss, 9 passes defended, 5 QB hits............that's a good day!!! And they did a really good job tackling. The Bears RB's had 23 carries for 70 yards, 12 came on one run. So on the other 23 they only got 58 yards. They got wrapped up and taken down quickly.

This was a very good win.

Bears kicker

I'm in a good mood today with the Rams win and maybe that is why I found this particularly hilarious. But clearly Bears fans are not happy with their kicker.

From a Bear's forum:

"My God, Pinero. I almost forgot about him. He's like the drink you take with you into the study to end it all, only to find as you take your final sip that someone has drunk all your fine whisky and pissed in the decanter. If you don't trust your power kicker to make a 50 yarder on 4th and 9 on your second drive, then you need to cut your kicker."

MNF: Chiefs vs Chargers

Monday Night Football: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers

The Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers will square off in Mexico City for an AFC West showdown to wrap up Week 11 action in the NFL on "Monday Night Football." And there will be far more than bragging rights at stake when these division rivals meet for the first of two matchups this season.

Following a 4-0 start to the season, Kansas City appeared destined to cruise to its fourth straight AFC West title. Fast forward to the present, and you find a 6-4 Chiefs team that has lost four of its last six games, desperately trying to stay on top in the division. Their most recent setback came in the form of a 35-32 loss to the Titans on the road, despite a monster performance from Patrick Mahomes in his highly anticipated return from a dislocated kneecap. Kansas City will now attempt to rebound against a resilient Chargers squad. If that doesn't happen, it could spell the end of their season-long reign atop the AFC West, assuming the Raiders take care of business against the Bengals.

The Chargers appeared to have turned the corner following back-to-back wins against the Bears and Packers. However, a 26-24 road loss to Oakland last week on "Thursday Night Football" proved to be a major setback. A setback that has ultimately cost the Bolts an opportunity to take the division lead for themselves on Monday night. Nevertheless, the 4-6 Chargers still find themselves within striking distance of both the Chiefs and the Raiders. But it will take a victory in Mexico City to keep hope alive. A loss would put the Chargers three games back with just five games remaining, all but mathematically eliminating them.

Kansas City leads the all-time series with a record of 61-56-1 dating back to 1960. The Chiefs and Chargers split a pair of games last season with each team winning on the road. In their final meeting of 2018 in Week 15, the Chargers scored a thrilling 29-28 victory in Kansas City to snap a nine-game losing streak to the Chiefs.

Kansas City vs. Los Angeles

Kickoff: Monday, Nov. 18 at 8:15 p.m. ET
Where: Estadio Azteca (Mexico City)
TV: ESPN
Spread: Chiefs -3.5

Three Things to Watch

1. The Chiefs' passing game vs. the Chargers' pass defense

After missing two games with a dislocated kneecap, Patrick Mahomes wasted no time in returning to elite form against the Titans last week — albeit in a losing effort. The reigning NFL MVP completed 72 percent of his attempts for 446 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions. And just like any game that involves the Chiefs, all eyes will once again be on Mahomes and the high-octane Kansas City passing attack on Monday night.

So, how do Mahomes and company stack up against the Chargers? First and foremost, the Kansas City offense stacks up well against any defense that you put in front of them. However, there will be some challenges to overcome in this matchup. For starters, the Chargers boast the fifth-ranked pass defense in the NFL, allowing just 207 yards per game. They rarely get beat deep, and they have one of the top cornerbacks in the league in Pro Bowler Casey Hayward to help contend with the likes of Tyreek Hill, Sammy Watkins, and Demarcus Robinson. The Chargers' track record against All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce speaks for itself — Kelce has never recorded a touchdown catch or eclipsed the 100-yard receiving mark in 10 career games against them. The Bolts also feature one of the best pass-rush duos in the NFL in Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram, who have combined for seven sacks over their last three games alone.

Now for the good news if you're a Chiefs fan. Despite the Chargers' lofty ranking in terms of overall passing yards allowed, they rank just 31st in the NFL in completion percentage allowed (71.7), 25th in opposing passer rating (100.5), and 25th in yards per attempt (7.8). Hayward could be a factor. However, Hayward can only cover one player at a time, and he has been torched by Hill on more than one occasion in past meetings. As for Bosa and Ingram, they do pose a threat. But the Chiefs have held up well in pass protection, allowing just 18 sacks in 10 games. And the healthy return of offensive tackles Eric Fisher and Laurent Duvernay-Tardif this week should help tremendously in that regard.

2. Will Philip Rivers bounce back from a woeful Week 10?

Just one look at the stat sheet, and it paints a pretty clear picture of an up-and-down season for the eight-time Pro Bowl quarterback. While Rivers leads the NFL with 2,816 passing yards, his 14 touchdown passes don't even crack the top 10. And only two NFL quarterbacks have thrown more interceptions than Rivers (10) so far this season. Unfortunately, last week's performance against the Raiders was arguably his worst of the season. Rivers tossed a season-high three picks and recorded a season-low passer rating of 57.5. Of course, Rivers can't shoulder all the blame, as a beat-up offensive line failed to offer much protection, giving up five sacks and 11 QB hits on the night.

Rivers will have some obstacles to overcome in Week 11 as well. Chief among them will be a Kansas City pass rush that has racked up 30 sacks on the season (fifth-most in the NFL). Taking into consideration the Chargers' struggles in pass protection last week, and the fact that they could be down both starting offensive tackles this week, Rivers will probably have a tough row to hoe again on Monday night. The Chiefs also feature the eighth-best pass defense in the league, surrendering 221 yards per game through the air.

That being said, Rivers rarely flops in back-to-back fashion. And it will be a real challenge for the Chiefs to keep tabs on the many weapons that Rivers has at his disposal, namely wide receiver Keenan Allen and tight end Hunter Henry. It won't be easy, but the crafty veteran quarterback will probably find a way to bounce back with a solid performance.

3. The Chargers' run game vs. the Chiefs' run defense

The Chargers have certainly had their difficulties running the ball this season. It started with running back Melvin Gordon sitting out the first four games of the season with a contract dispute. The struggle grew worse upon his return, as Gordon failed to post more than 32 rushing yards in any of his first four games back. Meanwhile, Austin Ekeler spent most of that time catching passes out of the backfield. But that was all under the direction of offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt, who was fired prior to Week 9.

In the two games since quarterbacks coach Shane Steichen has taken over as OC, the Chargers have run for 305 yards, almost doubling their season average. Gordon seems to have found his mojo as well, with 188 rushing yards and three touchdowns on the ground with Steichen calling the plays. The question is — can the Chargers keep their new-found success in the run game rolling on Monday night against the Chiefs?

Conditions are certainly favorable. The Kansas City defense currently ranks 31st in the NFL against the run, allowing 148 rushing yards per game. And the Chiefs' inability to consistently stop the run is a glaring weakness that has played a significant role in each of their four losses this season. That includes last week against Derrick Henry and the Titans, who torched them for 225 yards and two scores on the ground.

The Chiefs did find a way to hold Dalvin Cook and a potent Vikings ground game under 100 yards as recently as Week 9, and if they can regain that form, they should be fine. Otherwise, it could be a long night against the surging Chargers' ground attack.

Final Analysis

While this is a crucial game for both teams, it is a must-win for the Chargers. That's exactly why they spent the week in Colorado Springs preparing for Estadio Azteca, which sits at an altitude of 7,200 feet above sea level. That could give them a leg up, along with having 10 days to rest up and prepare for this matchup. It's also likely that there will be a stronger contingent of Charger fans in Mexico City than we have seen at any point this season in Los Angeles. And the Chargers have the luxury of facing a Chiefs defense that hasn't really stopped anyone in a very long time.

That being said, it could be an even taller order for the Chargers' defense to contain Patrick Mahomes and the high-powered Chiefs offense on Monday night. Kansas City also does a much better job of taking care of the football. The Chiefs are plus-two in turnover margin, which is a much better showing than the Chargers (-5). And with all six of the Chargers' losses this season coming by seven points or less, they seem to have a knack for finding creative ways to lose close games. This game should come down to the wire, which is why the Chiefs will come away victorious in Mexico City to stay on top in the AFC West.

Prediction: Chiefs 31, Chargers 28

This stat shows how great Rams' offensive line was vs. Bears

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Cameron DaSilva

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Jared Goff has taken a beating this season, playing behind one of the worst offensive lines in football. Entering Week 11, he had been blitzed 121 times (5th-most in the NFL), hurried 35 times (8th) and hit 30 times (6th).
The poor play by the Rams’ offensive line has really held the offense back this year, but on Sunday night against the Bears, it had its best game of the season.

It just so happens that this performance by the O-line came with only one Week 1 starter on the field. Austin Blythe slid over to center in place of Brian Allen, Bobby Evans stepped in at right tackle for Rob Havenstein and Austin Corbett got the start at left guard. David Edwards lined up at right guard and Andrew Whitworth assumed his place at left tackle.
Goff was only pressured once on his 18 dropbacks, which is a pressure rate of only 6%. That’s the lowest he’s faced in his career, which says a lot considering it came against Khalil Mack and the Bears’ defensive front.


That passing chart still isn’t pretty, but it’s good to see the offensive line playing better – especially under those circumstances. It helps that the Rams used more 12 personnel and put two tight ends on the field throughout the game, but the offensive line did a great job.
They helped pave the way for Todd Gurley’s 97 yards rushing and Gurley wasn’t sacked once. Evans did an especially good job at right tackle, while Edwards was equally good at right tackle. Corbett deserves some praise for taking over such a crucial starting role after less than a month with the team, playing well in his first start.
This is a positive step for an offensive line that featured a lot of new faces, and it’s something for the team to build on.

57 awesome photos from Rams' Week 11 win vs. Bears

Cameron DaSilva

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On a night where the Rams desperately needed a win, they got one over the Chicago Bears. Despite an ugly performance from the offense, Los Angeles held on to beat the Bears 17-7 in Week 11.

Here are the best photos from Sunday’s game at the Coliseum.

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Game Balls for Today? Let's do 3.

My 1st would be to OL and rookies. Great job.

2ND would be Gurley. 97 yards and 36 receiving. Nice to see him back somewhat.

3RD would be Josh Reynolds for stepping up and having a good game.


Looking forward to seeing yours. I was watching game but busy at the time. Going to replay it here in a bit and might change my choices, but for right now I stand with these.. Cheers! :party:

With Robert Woods out, Rams must get RBs involved in passing game

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Cameron DaSilva

28 minutes ago


The Los Angeles Rams will be without two of their three starting wide receivers on Sunday night against the Bears. Brandin Cooks is out with a concussion, while Robert Woods is inactive and not at the Coliseum as he deals with a personal issue.
That leaves Cooper Kupp as the only starter who is active against Chicago, which complicates things dramatically for the Rams. He’ll start alongside Josh Reynolds, but the Rams utilize three wide receivers on the field at a time more than any other team in the league.

That creates some confusion with the game plan, because the only other receivers who could step up are Mike Thomas, JoJo Natson and the recently promoted Nsimba Webster. It’s hard to imagine any of those three players having a big impact on the game, though.
With Woods out, the Rams must get their running backs involved in the passing game – and that doesn’t just mean Todd Gurley.
Jared Goff has targeted his running backs on just 10% of the Rams’ passing plays, which is the second-lowest total in the NFL. That should change tonight. Sean McVay has to call screens and designed plays to go to the RBs in the passing game, which should help make up for Woods’ absence.
Obviously, the tight ends should be more involved, too, as both Tyler Higbee and Gerald Everett are active after battling injuries during the week of practice. However, this should be the game where Gurley and Darrell Henderson break out as receivers.
Gurley’s hands haven’t been reliable, and Henderson has only been targeted six times (four catches), but they have a better chance of impacting this game than Natson, Webster and Thomas.

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