Make the playoffs for the first time in almost 15 years but lose Jared Goff to a season ending injury which might affect his future health or miss the playoffs once again?

I don’t know how we didn’t block that first kick, incredible that he missed it.
On one of the Eagles first half drives, 3rd and long, rusher(don’t remember who) barely brushes the ball, enough to make it wobble but not enough to knock it down. Drive continues.
4th and goal, Wentz throws it in the general direction of his wr in the end zone, apparently with a torn acl, wr catches the back half and pins it to his body, td.
Foles throws his best pass of the night past the dbs fingertips for a first down, ball game.

So depressed can't even watch football until the next Rams game.

SNF looks like a good game too.

Admit it, if you score 35 you should win the game. The O scored 28, which is usually enough to win a game with a good D.

The defense had a bad day.

But.........today we saw one of the biggest reasons fans are tuning out and getting tired of the NFL. Officiating is shit-worthy. Just terrible, as in WTF.

I rarely complain about the refs because they are usually not very good, sometimes they are bad.

Today they were horrible, just fucking horrible.

15 yards and a first down on TJohnson was horrific........that was nothing more than two players talking. And if you watch the play the WR comes up and gives him a slight headbutt yet the call goes against the Rams. That was shit.

Critical drive for the Eagles and AO gets held so badly while they get a first down I was SURE a flag would be thrown, but nothing.

The difference today was bad calls. Two well matched teams didn't win or lose by a play made or not made by players, or which QB was better, or what guy out-coached the other guy.

The difference was bad calls by the officials.

Again, I really NEVER complain about the refs, but the game today was decided by bad non-calls and calls that were just plain stupid.

The NFL has to do something about the refs. If Goodell had a clue he would bust that union by kicking them out and do what the league wanted to do in the first place.

It's just time to fix this problem.

I tip my hat to him, I'll always be his fan.

He made the play that tipped the scales in their favor.

He was and still is a baller

Calm down ! It's not a debate on who is the better QB . How the hell does he stay in the game and throw a TD with a torn ACL ? I tore one playing baseball and it hurt like a mother and I barely could get off the field .
Hey X there is a video of Wentz walking off the field where his knee buckles out . I don't know how to post them so maybe you can help us out .

I'm very disappointed after today's loss, as we all are, but there is still plenty to be happy about. First, we are relevant in December for the first time in a long time. This time, in years past, we were already looking forward to the upcoming draft and changes for the next season.

Second, we have a chance to win the division. With a win next week, and at least one more in the final two games we will be NFC West Champions! 11-5 wins the division, plus beating the Seahawks will put a big dent into their playoff hopes. We all know the stakes, we just need to "FINISH!"

Thirds, this is still a very young team and there is so much room for growth. Most of us coming into the season might have been extremely happy finishing at 8-8 or even 9-7. Funny how our perspective changed, especially mine, as we started winning more and more.

Lastly, McVay has turned heads this year. Many pundits thought it would be a couple years before this team would be able to win and compete for a playoff spot. Look where we are in his first year. If the players keep buying into his vision, and we get a few more pieces added, this team will be in position to be very, very good for a very long time.

The focus will be to go into Seattle and take the next step to winning the division. To me, it's the start of the playoffs next Sunday, and they need to approach it as such. They will learn from today's loss, and hopefully come out hungry and a bit ticked off. We're going into the lion's den. Collectively, we will need to play better than today to come out with a win. This team has shown they are road warriors, and should be very focused come Sunday. The division is right there for the taking, and it's time to take it!

Go Rams!

Michael Bennet is right there on even footing with Suh and Burfect as the biggest scumbags in the NFL. Several ejections resulted and we can hope a suspension or 6.

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Rams LT Andrew Whitworth (ankle) will not return to Sunday's game against the Eagles.
It's unclear if Whitworth aggravated his ankle injury or simply decided he couldn't play through it. Darrell Williams will finish the game at left tackle for Los Angeles. The fact that Whitworth couldn't go today throws him into doubt for Week 15.

What did I miss here?

I'm seriously sorry about Wentz.

One of the biggest attractions of this game to me was the set up of a career long rivalry that the NFL has been missing since Manning retired. My first thought at the final whistle was: "Wentz better be ok...I want to watch this game again with the stakes ratcheted up"

Here's to his speedy and full recovery. I need this rivalry for 15 years. Keep your heads up, we'll be seeing you early 2018.

I heard Bruce Arians complain this week that on two of the kicks last week, the Rams illegally touched the center (or some sort of BS). When the refs through that flag on the FG today, the first thing I thought of was that Peterson had somehow heard Arian's rant and had told the refs prior to the game to look for it. Not saying it would have made a difference in the outcome, but it might have left a few extra minutes on the clock at the end. With Legatron on our team, we wouldn't have to move much to get into FG position. Then again, we might call for another bomb and get stripped.

13 freaking carries for Gurley today. That is nonsense! McVay continues to get way too cute on offense, especially when we're ahead. He continually under-uses Todd in the running game and Gurley was gashing the Eagles defense today.

This has happened in several games and has been happening more and more lately. I don't care if Goff develops into Aaron Rodgers, Gurley might be the best RB in the NFL and he needs 20 carries in games like this. The play action game doesn't work when you never run the damn ball.

This game was a fight, a brawl of a game. What you witnessed here, today, as of a few seconds ago, is a complete team. We got it, we did not back down for one moment. This team, players, coaches, are willing to do whatever it takes to not leat each other down. This TEAM????? Has motha effin, I mean, MOTHA FUUUKN.......MOXY.

Say bye bye, to the years of let down, hopeless, SAME OLE RAM narative. We have a coach who has this team believing beyond themselves. They are playing, and fighting as a unit.


They laid it all out, let it hang, and was ready to swing back with gusto.

Rams till I die!!!!!


We will see the Eagles again in the postseason.

The NFC playoff race is going to be incredibly tight as the season winds down. After today, Carolina is going to be at 9 wins, Atlanta at 8, and Detroit and Dallas can reach 7 each. You have to figure Eagles and Vikings will be 2 of the 6 spots, so that leaves 4 playoff remaining. Carolina's schedule is fairly easy going on in - Packers, Bucs, and Falcons - probably 2 wins at least, so that's 11-5. Falcons have to play Saints and Panthers, so maybe 1-2 more wins, so say 10-6. Saints have Jets, Bucs, Falcons, so maybe 2 wins, so also 11-5. The Rams have a tough remaining schedule, but 2 wins ought to be a wild card berth at least, in my thinking, maybe the division if one of those is over Seahawks and/or Seahawks drop a game to Jacksonville or Dallas. If division goes to Seattle, we'll be competing with two of the NFS South's teams for a wild card berth.
Worse case scenario, we go 1-3 and miss the playoffs at 10-6. Hate to even think that - actually still in shock a little we're talking playoffs again after what seems like an infinity.
Cool that the Rams control their own destiny.
I know it's one game at a time, but how do my ROD brethren see it going?

Actually, beer brats & french fries with Stella. Cold bottle of Champaign waiting for the final score with the Rams on top.

Just curious, after watching trader Kobe Bryant talk about not changing positions in the room when his Eagle team is winning and then moving to a different area in the room when they are losing!
Any odd or funny Gameday rituals to share?

I will wear the same attire on a winning streak and then change up when they lose. I also do a little gameday prayer. I find it fascinating the things fans, players etc. use to psyche themselves up!

BEST MOVIE EVER !!!!!!

The movie premiered last night , the full reviews wont be out till Tuesday , but early reactions flooded twitter shorty after

Germain Lussier
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@GermainLussier
Star Wars: The Last Jedi is everything. Intense, funny, emotional, exciting. It’s jam-packed with absolutely jaw dropping moments and I loved it so, so much. I’m still shaking.
11:47 PM - Dec 9, 2017

Ryan Parker
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@TheRyanParker
It’s AMAZING. Just amazing. Have a lot to process, but WOW. #lastjedi
11:56 PM - Dec 9, 2017

robertliefeld
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@robertliefeld
IT DOES NOT GET BETTER THAN STAR WARS THE LAST JEDI!!!!!!
11:44 PM - Dec 9, 2017

Perri Nemiroff
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@PNemiroff
#StarWarsTheLastJedi floored me. @rianjohnson and the team nail so much - thrills, laughs, heart and most of all, pushing the characters/overall franchise a major step forward. Some really rich material to explore in the future. Can't wait for more.
11:48 PM - Dec 9, 2017

Josh Horowitz
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@joshuahorowitz
THE LAST JEDI has more goosebump moments than any Star Wars movie I can remember. I was grinning for most of the 2 and a half hours. A worthy and great Star Wars film. The franchise is in great hands. Kudos to @rianjohnson
12:50 AM - Dec 10, 2017

jen yamato
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@jenyamato
#StarWars: The Last Jedi is so beautifully human, populist, funny, and surprising. I cried when one POC heroine got her moment because films like these leave their mark on entire generations -- and representation matters
12:15 AM - Dec 10, 2017

Terri Schwartz
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@Terri_Schwartz
There’s a scene in #StarWars #TheLastJedi that I keep playing over and over in my head, that is so stunning and unexpected that I don’t want to forget how I felt seeing it for the first time. This movie feels unlike any other Star Wars movie in all the ways I hoped.
11:51 PM - Dec 9, 2017

Eric Vespe
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@EricVespe
The Last Jedi is incredible. Character at the forefront, amazing action and so so so much emotional payoff decades in the making. I will be watching this one a lot.
11:55 PM - Dec 9, 2017


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Craig Mazin
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@clmazin
The Last Jedi is a grand slam home run. Congrats, @rianjohnson
Get ready, everyone. Mind blower.
11:55 PM - Dec 9, 2017

Peter Sciretta
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@slashfilm
Star Wars: The Last Jedi is so very different, exciting, surprising. So many emotions, so many amazing moments. Stay away from spoilers.
11:48 PM - Dec 9, 2017 · Los Angeles, CA

Adam F. Goldberg
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@adamfgoldberg
I CHOSE:
HOLY BALLS!!! Rian crushes it. Dear God, I hope I pick this tweet. It means #TheLastJedi made me feel like a kid again. HELLS YEAH!!!
11:40 PM - Dec 9, 2017

Joshua Yehl
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@JoshuaYehl
I am STUNNED by #StarWars #TheLastJedi. I gasped, I laughed, I screamed, I cried and I had the time of my life. Rian Johnson pulled it off, making what might be the best Star Wars movie ever.
11:53 PM - Dec 9, 2017

Grae Drake
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@graedrake
Holy wow. I’m stunned at @starwars #TheLastJedi. An adventure as epic & sweeping as all the other films combined, with laughs, tears, and moments that will make your head pop off. I CARED about this movie. What a great feeling.
12:04 AM - Dec 10, 2017

Anthony Breznican
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@Breznican
Luke was right: "This is not going to go the way you think." #TheLastJedi will shatter you - and then make you whole again.
11:54 PM - Dec 9, 2017

Aaron Couch
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@AaronCouch
#TheLastJedi is incredibly satisfying and hands down Mark Hamill's best performance as Luke Skywalker
11:46 PM - Dec 9, 2017

Mangold
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@mang0ld
Massive congrats to my friend @rianjohnson for the dazzling writing and directing work he shared tonight! Yes, a great chapter of a blockbuster franchise, spectacular and unpredictable, but also his own voice shining through... kudos!
12:40 AM - Dec 10, 2017

@HamillHimself
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@HamillHimself
We're Rian Johnson's cast of"Last Jedi"We hope you will enjoy the film
It's wonderful to be here-It's certainly a THRILL
You're such a lovely audience-We'd like to take you home with us
We'd LOVE to take you home!

Mort said this morning that in the last two meetings between these coaches, McVay's team has ran up over 800 yards. I was curious so I did some checking. In the first game between Philly and Washington last year, the Skins rang up 493 yards, rushing for 230 yards and passing for 263. In the second game, Washington had 95 yards rushing and 288 passing. Washington won both games scoring 27 points in each. I'd argue that the Rams have a bit more talent on offense than the Skins last year (although it's close). My point is that McVay knows how to attack Schwartz's defense. As long as our own defense can hold the Eagles to under 20 points, I think we'll win this game. Here is a link to the complete stats to those games.
https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/was/2016.htm

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