How Rams coach Sean McVay is handling his biggest challenge yet
After two division titles and a Super Bowl appearance, the 33-year-old McVay has shown stress at times in a 7-5 season, but his culture remains intact.
After two division titles and a Super Bowl appearance, the 33-year-old McVay has shown stress at times in a 7-5 season, but his culture remains intact.
Rams coach Sean McVay said running back Todd Gurley's role in the offense has increased because the coach is "not being an idiot. ... He's done a nice job handling a bigger workload," McVay said.
Rams injury report on Wednesday: RT Rob Havenstein (Knee) limited; DB Darious Williams (Ankle) limited; TE Gerald Everett (Knee) DNP; LT Andrew Whitworth (Not injury related) DNP.
Get the latest scoop from inside NFL locker rooms on who's in and who's out this weekend.
What's gone into Todd Gurley's increase in usage the last few weeks? "Me not being an idiot," Sean McVay said.
Dan Quinn and Jason Garrett could get fired after successful runs, but they're not alone. Adam Gase? He's safe. Same with Matt Nagy ... for now.
These players, coaches and executives won't be playing out the string, as the final month of the season could make or break their futures.
The Rams have placed returner JoJo Natson (Hamstring) on injured reserve and have promoted TE Kendall Blanton from the practice squad to the active roster, the team announced.
The Rams pounded the Cardinals and will need to show a similar spark against the Seahawks, Cowboys and 49ers if they want to make the playoffs.
JB Long & D'Marco Farr are joined by Rams Head Coach Sean McVay who talks about getting back on track with a 34-7 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Jared Goff has a good game and throwing a block for Robert Woods, Taylor Rapp with a nice pick six and coach talks about Todd Gurley's good game. Coach McVay talks about the process of preparation during the week. Coach looks ahead to next week's match up against the Seattle Seahawks.
Sean McVay told reporters Monday that returner JoJo Natson injured his hamstring Sunday and will be out 4-6 weeks. Nsimba Webster and Darrell Henderson are among players who could take over his role.
The Rams playoff chances improved from 8.5 to 14.4 percent, according to ESPN's Football Power Index, after Sunday's 34-7 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
The Rams put the lopsided loss to the Ravens behind them and dominate Arizona, piling up more than 500 yards of offense.
Jared Goff threw for 424 yards and two touchdowns, Robert Woods had 172 yards receiving and the Los Angeles Rams cruised to a 34-7 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.
The Rams padded their lead against the Cardinals when rookie Taylor Rapp jumped a route and returned the interception for a touchdown.
The Rams lead the Cardinals, 20-0, at halftime. Jared Goff has taken advantage of a weak Cardinals defense, passing for 323 yards and a touchdown. Tight end Tyler Higbee has a career-high 107 yards on 7 catches. The Rams defense has stifled Kyler Murray, sacking the rookie quarterback three times.
Rams inactives against the Cardinals: WR Nsimba Webster, DB Darious Williams, LB Natrez Patrick, OL Jamil Demby, RT Rob Havenstein, TE Gerald Everett, DT Tanzel Smart.
Los Angeles projects to have more than $100 million in cap charges allocated to five players, and the team has little flexibility.
Jalen Ramsey on Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald: "He's a legend."
Rams TE Gerald Everett (Knee) and RT Rob Havenstein (Knee) are OUT Sunday against the Cardinals. Everett injured his knee in Week 12 vs. the Ravens. This will be Havenstein's third game sidelined because of a meniscus injury.
Get the latest scoop from inside NFL locker rooms on who's in and who's out this weekend.
Rams injury report Wednesday (Projected because there was no practice): S Marqui Christian (Knee) - DNP; TE Gerald Everett (Knee) - DNP; RT Rob Havenstein (Knee) - DNP; DB Darious Williams (Ankle) - DNP
TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Seattle | 10 | 2 | 0 | .833 | 329 | 293 |
San Francisco | 10 | 2 | 0 | .833 | 349 | 183 |
Los Angeles | 7 | 5 | 0 | .583 | 283 | 250 |
Arizona | 3 | 8 | 1 | .292 | 255 | 351 |
RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
---|---|---|---|
2(29) | Taylor Rapp | S | Washington |
3(6) | Darrell Henderson | RB | Memphis |
3(15) | David Long | CB | Michigan |
3(33) | Bobby Evans | OT | Oklahoma |
4(32) | Greg Gaines | DT | Washington |
5(31) | David Edwards | OT | Wisconsin |
7(29) | Nick Scott | S | Penn State |
7(37) | Dakota Allen | ILB | Texas Tech |