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.
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7-5, 3rd in NFC West
McVay 'not being an idiot,' using RB Gurley more
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.
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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.
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What's gone into Todd Gurley's increase in usage the last few weeks? "Me not being an idiot," Sean McVay said.
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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.
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In the Win Column
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.
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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.
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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.
Jared Goff, Rams move on from embarrassment, boost playoff hopes
The Rams put the lopsided loss to the Ravens behind them and dominate Arizona, piling up more than 500 yards of offense.
Goff throws for 424 yards, Rams roll past Cardinals 34-7
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.
Gurley plunges in the end zone for TD (0:21)
Taylor Rapp's first interception is pick-six of Kyler Murray
The Rams padded their lead against the Cardinals when rookie Taylor Rapp jumped a route and returned the interception for a touchdown.
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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.
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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.
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Jalen Ramsey on Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald: "He's a legend."
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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.
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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
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2019 NFC West Standings
| 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 |
2019 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards275.45th
Rushing Yards94.225th
Points For23.612th
Points Against20.8
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2019 Draft Picks
| 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 |