Rams' Matthew Stafford taking it slow, but making progress with new team
The 13-year veteran is trying to get "all the above-the-neck stuff going" with new coach Sean McVay.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
2nd in NFC West
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Marcus Spears Top Ranked Defensive Line Duos
We wrap up the best of minicamps, there's an update from Joe Burrow in Cincinnati and Marcus Spears gives us his top 5 defensive line duos in the NFL.
How Rams' supporting cast for Aaron Donald looks, sounds different
Michael Brockers leads the list of departed players and coaches from a top-ranked Rams defense in 2020.
NFL Live: Who's more under pressure in GB?; Russ says no trade
Louis Riddick, Kimberly Martin, and Mina Kimes discuss who is under the most pressure this season. Also, a reaction to Russell Wilson saying he never requested a trade from Seattle.
Hour 2: Fields or Wilson?
Did the Bears make the right decision by sticking with Justin Fields over trading for Russell Wilson? Kendrick Perkins gives his top 5 big men in the NBA. Plus a verbal joust between Jared Goff and Sean McVay.
McVay: Happiness with Stafford no slight to Goff
Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay said his remarks about Matthew Stafford were "taken out of context," saying his excitement with his new quarterback wasn't a slight to former QB Jared Goff.
Stephen A. calls Seahawks 'a legitimate threat' to Bucs in NFC (2:23)
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The Rams open mandatory minicamp today. Sean McVay said they've had great participation throughout the offseason program, but indicated late last week that there are some players he's communicated with who may not be in attendance at minicamp.
Offseason rankings for all 32 NFL teams: What went right and wrong, plus what's left to do
Tampa Bay is bringing back almost everyone. The reigning MVP is mad at the Green Bay front office. Here's how every team fared.
Cam Akers confident about taking Los Angeles Rams' run game to next level
After emerging late last season, Rams running back Akers is ready to roll in Year 2 and form chemistry with quarterback Matthew Stafford.
Nine teams, nine things to watch at NFL minicamps: Rodgers, Brady and life without Julio Jones
Nine teams open their mandatory three-day minicamps this week, including the Packers, Bucs and Cowboys. Here's what we're keeping an eye on.
Stafford: Thumb not impeding offseason workouts
Matthew Stafford says his offseason thumb surgery isn't an impediment to anything he wants to do during his first offseason workouts with the Los Angeles Rams.
Ranking the 25 biggest position upgrades of the NFL offseason
J.J. Watt over Zach Allen? Matthew Stafford over Jared Goff? We ranked the 25 best upgrades from the offseason, complete with player projections for the 2021 season.
NFL Live: Superstar Tight End Travis Kelce Comes on Our Show
We're joined by Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs! Also, we discuss the latest storylines on Aaron Rodgers and Julio Jones potentially parting ways with their teams
Julio Jones wants out? Let the social media recruiting begin
Not long after the Falcons receiver declared he's "out" of Atlanta, NFL players hopped on Twitter and Instagram to lure him to their teams.
NFL Live: Jags sign Tim Tebow as TE; Julio Jones trade rumors
Keyshawn Johnson, Damien Woody, Kimberly Martin, & Mel Kiper react to the Jaguars officially signing Tim Tebow as a tight end. Also, what should the Falcons do with Julio Jones amidst trade rumors and what are the expectations for the revamped Rams?
Six veteran QBs, five rookies: How all 11 fit with their new teams, and where they need help
Here's what each quarterback does best, how they could mesh in their new offenses and what each team could do to help them thrive.
Rams return Aaron Donald and Jalen Ramsey, but questions remain for defending No. 1 defense
The Rams were carried by their defensive stars last year, but there has been quite a bit of transition around Donald and Ramsey this offseason.
NFL experts pick best matchups, biggest winners from schedule release
Which games should you circle on your calendar? Which rookie debut will be the most interesting? Our panel weighs in.
Biggest roster holes for all 32 NFL teams: What contenders are still missing
Hundreds of players found new teams through free agency and the draft. But every team still has at least one need.
Los Angeles Rams' 2021 schedule: Early Super Bowl test awaits
The Rams will truly see how legitimate they are as Super Bowl contenders when the defending champion Bucs travel to L.A. for a Week 3 showdown.
Early 2021 NFL Week 1 favorites (1:36)
NFL draft nuggets for every rookie class: Execs' reactions, intel on key picks and more
As each team's rookie class gets up to speed, here's what we're hearing in league circles about every team's 2021 roster.
Rams confident in line, go all-in on adding explosive playmakers to offense
The Rams have made big moves make their offense more of a big-play threat, but how the O-line holds up might be what determines their success.
Which NFL teams got the biggest draft steals? We picked 10 underrated players
Which NFL draft picks came at great value? Pro Football Focus chooses rookies who could be steals from Rounds 4-7.
2020 NFC West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 12 | 4 | 0 | .750 | 459 | 371 |
| Los Angeles | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | 372 | 296 |
| Arizona | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | 410 | 367 |
| San Francisco | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 376 | 390 |
Team Stats
Passing Yards250.913th
Rushing Yards126.110th
Points For23.122nd
Points Against18.532nd
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2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2(25) | Tutu Atwell | WR | Louisville |
| 3(40) | Ernest Jones | ILB | South Carolina |
| 4(12) | Bobby Brown III | DT | Texas A&M |
| 4(25) | Robert Rochell | CB | Central Arkansas |
| 4(36) | Jacob Harris | WR | UCF |
| 5(30) | Earnest Brown IV | DE | Northwestern |
| 7(5) | Jake Funk | RB | Maryland |
| 7(22) | Ben Skowronek | WR | Notre Dame |
| 7(25) | Chris Garrett | OLB | Concordia-St. Paul |