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Sean McVay shuts down Cooper Kupp trade speculation after star WR returns for Rams' win over Vikings
Read full article: Sean McVay shuts down Cooper Kupp trade speculation after star WR returns for Rams' win over VikingsLos Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay expects star receiver Cooper Kupp to stay right where he is.
With Kupp and Nacua back from injury, Stafford throws 4 TD passes in Rams' 30-20 win over Vikings
Read full article: With Kupp and Nacua back from injury, Stafford throws 4 TD passes in Rams' 30-20 win over VikingsDemarcus Robinson caught two of Matthew Stafford’s four touchdown throws in the Los Angeles Rams’ 30-20 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.
Cooper Kupp will be out for several weeks after spraining his ankle among Rams' latest injury woes
Read full article: Cooper Kupp will be out for several weeks after spraining his ankle among Rams' latest injury woesReceiver Cooper Kupp is likely to miss several games for the Los Angeles Rams after spraining his ankle in their loss at Arizona last weekend.
Pro Picks: Handing the Bears their 15th straight loss won't come easy for the Commanders
Read full article: Pro Picks: Handing the Bears their 15th straight loss won't come easy for the CommandersPushing the NFC champions to overtime is only a positive step if the Washington Commanders beat a team that’s lost 14 straight.
Justin Jefferson selected top wide receiver by panel of AP Pro Football Writers
Read full article: Justin Jefferson selected top wide receiver by panel of AP Pro Football WritersJustin Jefferson has been setting records and terrifying defenses since the Minnesota Vikings selected him in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft.
Brady throws last-minute TD pass, Bucs beat Rams 16-13
Read full article: Brady throws last-minute TD pass, Bucs beat Rams 16-13Tom Brady tossed a 1-yard touchdown pass to rookie Cade Otton with 9 seconds remaining, giving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a 16-13 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in a sloppy matchup of the past two Super Bowl champions.
McCaffrey throws, catches, rushes for TDs, Niners rout Rams
Read full article: McCaffrey throws, catches, rushes for TDs, Niners rout RamsChristian McCaffrey became the 11th player in NFL history with a rushing touchdown, a passing touchdown and a receiving touchdown in one game, and the San Francisco 49ers extended their regular-season mastery over the Rams to four full years with a 31-14 victory over Los Angeles.
Dominant D puts Cowboys past Rams 22-10 for 4th straight win
Read full article: Dominant D puts Cowboys past Rams 22-10 for 4th straight winDeMarcus Lawrence returned a fumble 19 yards for a touchdown on the Rams’ opening drive, and Cooper Rush remained unbeaten as the Dallas Cowboys’ fill-in starter despite passing for just 102 yards in a 22-10 victory over Los Angeles.
Dominant D puts Cowboys past Rams 22-10 for 4th straight win
Read full article: Dominant D puts Cowboys past Rams 22-10 for 4th straight winDeMarcus Lawrence returned a fumble 19 yards for a touchdown on the Rams’ opening drive, and Cooper Rush remained unbeaten as the Dallas Cowboys’ fill-in starter despite passing for just 102 yards in a 22-10 victory over Los Angeles.
Stafford, Rams hold off Falcons for 31-27 victory
Read full article: Stafford, Rams hold off Falcons for 31-27 victoryMatthew Stafford threw for 272 yards and three touchdowns, Jalen Ramsey intercepted a potential go-ahead touchdown pass in the end zone and the Los Angeles Rams held off a second-half rally attempt by the Atlanta Falcons for a 31-27 victory.
Buffalo Bills blow out champion Rams 31-10 in season opener
Read full article: Buffalo Bills blow out champion Rams 31-10 in season openerJosh Allen passed for 297 yards while accounting for four touchdowns as the Buffalo Bills stamped themselves as a clear contender for the Rams’ Super Bowl crown with a 31-10 victory over Los Angeles.
Sean McVay, GM Les Snead extend deals with Rams through 2026
Read full article: Sean McVay, GM Les Snead extend deals with Rams through 2026Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead have agreed to contract extensions through the 2026 season, keeping the defending Super Bowl champions’ brain trust in place with lucrative new rewards.
Perkins-McCutcheon connection leads Rams over Chargers 29-22
Read full article: Perkins-McCutcheon connection leads Rams over Chargers 29-22Third-string quarterback Bryce Perkins threw a pair of touchdown passes to Lance McCutcheon and the Los Angeles Rams held off the Los Angeles Chargers 29-22 in a preseason game in which most of the starters for both teams did not play.
McVay: LA Rams are starting over in quest for repeat crown
Read full article: McVay: LA Rams are starting over in quest for repeat crownThe Los Angeles Rams threw the last of their lavish offseason parties so they could hand out their massive Super Bowl championship rings to their current and former players.
Stafford gets contract extension through 2026 with Rams
Read full article: Stafford gets contract extension through 2026 with RamsQuarterback Matthew Stafford has agreed to a four-year contract extension through 2026 with the Los Angeles Rams after winning the Super Bowl in his first season with the team.
Ram-tough! Late TD lifts Los Angeles Rams to Super Bowl win over Cincinnati, 23-20
Read full article: Ram-tough! Late TD lifts Los Angeles Rams to Super Bowl win over Cincinnati, 23-20Trailing 20-16 going into the fourth quarter, the Rams drove the field and took a 23-20 lead with 1:25 remaining on a 1-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford to Cooper Kupp.
Rams rally to Super Bowl with stunning 20-17 win over Niners
Read full article: Rams rally to Super Bowl with stunning 20-17 win over NinersThe Los Angeles Rams rallied from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to secure a spot in the Super Bowl at their home stadium next month with a thrilling 20-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game.
Gay’s 30-yard FG lifts Rams over Brady, Buccaneers 30-27
Read full article: Gay’s 30-yard FG lifts Rams over Brady, Buccaneers 30-27Matthew Stafford threw for 366 yards and two touchdowns and Matt Gay’s 30-yard field goal as time expired lifted the Los Angeles Rams to a 30-27 divisional playoff victory over the defending Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Stafford propels Rams past Cardinals 34-11 in playoff rout
Read full article: Stafford propels Rams past Cardinals 34-11 in playoff routMatthew Stafford passed for 202 yards and two touchdowns in his first playoff victory and the Los Angeles Rams roared out of the wild-card round with a 34-11 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
After 3 years of building, Cards' Murray ready for playoffs
Read full article: After 3 years of building, Cards' Murray ready for playoffsKyler Murray has kept a low-key demeanor throughout his football career, staying with a “never too high, never too low” philosophy that’s allowed him to thrive from the high school level all the way through the NFL.
These players won (and lost) sports bettors the most in 2021
Read full article: These players won (and lost) sports bettors the most in 2021Here are some athletes who were money in the bank for sports bettors this year: Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans and Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani.
Cooper Kupp's 2 TD catches carry Rams past Seahawks 20-10
Read full article: Cooper Kupp's 2 TD catches carry Rams past Seahawks 20-10Cooper Kupp caught two touchdown passes from Matthew Stafford in the second half, and the Los Angeles Rams held off the Seattle Seahawks 20-10 in a rescheduled game between two COVID-19-depleted teams.
Stafford, Donald lead Rams to 30-23 win over Cardinals
Read full article: Stafford, Donald lead Rams to 30-23 win over CardinalsMatthew Stafford threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns, Cooper Kupp and Odell Beckham Jr. each caught a touchdown pass and the Los Angeles Rams held on for a 30-23 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Toe injury can't stop Rodgers as Packers defeat Rams 36-28
Read full article: Toe injury can't stop Rodgers as Packers defeat Rams 36-28Aaron Rodgers withstood pain from a toe injury, threw two touchdown passes and also ran for a score in the Green Bay Packers’ 36-28 victory over the Los Angeles Rams.
Stafford throws 3 TD passes, Rams edge Goff's Lions 28-19
Read full article: Stafford throws 3 TD passes, Rams edge Goff's Lions 28-19Matthew Stafford passed for 334 yards and three touchdowns against his former team, and Jalen Ramsey made an end zone interception on his 27th birthday with five minutes left in the Los Angeles Rams’ 28-19 victory over Jared Goff and the winless Detroit Lions.
Stafford leads Rams to late scores in 27-24 win over Colts
Read full article: Stafford leads Rams to late scores in 27-24 win over ColtsMatthew Stafford led Los Angeles on two late scoring drives and Matt Gay made a tiebreaking field goal with 2:23 to go to give the Rams a 27-24 victory at Indianapolis.
Rams sign speedy veteran WR DeSean Jackson for LA homecoming
Read full article: Rams sign speedy veteran WR DeSean Jackson for LA homecomingVeteran receiver DeSean Jackson has signed with the Los Angeles Rams, returning to his native Southern California after 13 NFL seasons on the East Coast. The Rams announced the deal for Jackson on Sunday, March 21, 2021 adding him to the targets for new quarterback Matthew Stafford. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)LOS ANGELES – Veteran receiver DeSean Jackson agreed to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, returning to his native Southern California after 13 NFL seasons on the East Coast. “The difficult part of the equation is finding those players who can actually threaten NFL defenders, because most players that come into this league are fast,” Snead added. We’d all love to identify those guys that can even threaten NFL defenders.”___More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Rams' defense struggles with injury hindering Donald
Read full article: Rams' defense struggles with injury hindering DonaldWithout Donald in peak form, the NFL’s top defense simply couldn’t slow down the league’s highest-scoring offense. The Green Bay Packers scored on their first five series and beat the Rams 32-18 in the NFC divisional playoffs. “I love Aaron Donald,” Rams coach Sean McVay said. Yet this heavyweight matchup between the Packers’ offense and the Rams’ defense was more like a mismatch for much of the day. You have to defend every inch as far as laterally.”The Rams also had some uncharacteristic mistakes on defense to help Green Bay out.
Jared Goff to start for Rams in Green Bay; Wolford inactive
Read full article: Jared Goff to start for Rams in Green Bay; Wolford inactiveThey're in complete accord this week, however: Goff is the best choice to lead the Los Angeles Rams in the playoffs. Goff will start the Rams' postseason game at Green Bay on Saturday, while John Wolford will be inactive one week after incurring a neck injury, McVay announced Thursday. After Goff had surgery on his broken right thumb Dec. 28, Wolford got the Rams' last two starts — even though Goff thought he was ready to play last week. McVay instead decided early in the week that Wolford would start, although he didn't announce his decision until shortly before kickoff. “I was extremely excited to have that chance in a big game up in Seattle,” Wolford said.
McVay: Rams expect Aaron Donald to play vs Packers
Read full article: McVay: Rams expect Aaron Donald to play vs Packers(AP Photo/Scott Eklund)LOS ANGELES – All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald is expected to play for the Rams on Saturday in Green Bay after injuring his ribs in Los Angeles' playoff victory at Seattle. McVay said he doesn't expect to name a starting quarterback this week for the Rams' showdown with the top-seeded Packers (12-4), preferring to wait until game day for the second straight week. Donald left the game and went to the locker room, but eventually returned to watch the Rams' win from the sideline. “We'll be smart with him throughout the week,” McVay said. Rams left guard David Edwards also left with Achilles tendinitis.
Rams get better of division rivals, toppling Seahawks 30-20
Read full article: Rams get better of division rivals, toppling Seahawks 30-20They watched less than two weeks ago as the Seattle Seahawks loudly celebrated a division title the Rams felt they gave away. No team was better at limiting yards or points than the Rams (11-6) and they continued to torment Wilson and the Seahawks (12-5). The victory sent the Rams into next week’s divisional playoff round, likely at top-seeded Green Bay unless Chicago upsets New Orleans. His heart, his passion for the game is special,” Rams left tackle Andrew Whitworth said. Seahawks: will head into an offseason filled with questions after winning the division but experiencing another early playoff exit.
LA Rams' top-ranked defense still rolling as playoffs loom
Read full article: LA Rams' top-ranked defense still rolling as playoffs loomHe might find a moment after the Rams (10-6) finish their playoff run, which begins Saturday at Seattle. But Rams fans already appreciate a defense that topped the NFL in several important categories and excelled at nearly everything during a remarkable season. 1 in total yards allowed, yards passing allowed, passing TDs allowed, first downs allowed and points allowed while becoming the Rams' first top-ranked NFL defense in decades. “We're proud of the way we've competed,” Staley said Tuesday as the Rams began preparations for their trip to Seattle. ... LT Andrew Whitworth has a shot to return this week after tearing ligaments in his knee during the Rams' first meeting with Seattle in November.
Wolford, defense lead Rams past Arizona 18-7, into playoffs
Read full article: Wolford, defense lead Rams past Arizona 18-7, into playoffsLos Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods, left, catches a pass against Arizona Cardinals middle linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) during the first half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. It ended with the inexperienced quarterback fearlessly leading the Los Angeles Rams back to the playoffs. And though Wolford capably did his part, everybody in the Rams' jubilant locker room realized they owed this achievement to a dominant defense that scored as many points as the Rams' offense — and a couple more than the Arizona Cardinals — in Los Angeles' 18-7 victory Sunday. Wolford passed for 231 yards and rushed for 56 more, producing many moments of excitement in place of injured Jared Goff. Wolford racked up 47 yards rushing in the first half — more than Goff managed in any game of his five-year career.
The Latest: 2 Temple basketball games postponed due to virus
Read full article: The Latest: 2 Temple basketball games postponed due to virusThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___A positive COVID-19 test and ensuing contact tracing at Temple have postponed the Owls’ next two basketball games. The reserve/COVID list was created for a player has tested positive test or has been quarantined after having been in close contact with an infected person. The move came after the team stopped all in-person work at its practice facility and reported a positive COVID-19 test. ___Middle Tennessee has postponed a pair of basketball games at Florida Atlantic because of positive COVID-19 tests and contact tracing within the Blue Raiders’ program. ___The Atlanta Falcons have stopped all in-person work at their practice facility after a positive COVID-19 test.
Cashing in: Rams QB Wolford to make high-profile NFL debut
Read full article: Cashing in: Rams QB Wolford to make high-profile NFL debutFILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019 file photo, Los Angeles Rams quarterback John Wolford (9) gestures during an NFL preseason football game against the Denver Broncos in Los Angeles. Wolford will make his NFL debut for the Rams on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021 against Arizona after nearly two full seasons as a backup in which he never took a snap. “It's a lot of hard work, and I'm confident in the time I've spent that has gotten me here. “I'm confident in John, but I'm also confident in the other 10 players around him. ... Los Angeles also activated LB Micah Kiser from injured reserve, but he won't play this week, McVay said.
Akers runs wild, Newton benched as Rams rout Patriots 24-3
Read full article: Akers runs wild, Newton benched as Rams rout Patriots 24-3These Rams even looked good enough to contend for a chance at some actual Super Bowl redemption later this season. “We’ve got a lot of respect for them, but it’s a totally different year,” Rams coach Sean McVay said. New England managed only 220 total yards — just 62 in the second half with a series of misbegotten drives. Akers' yards mostly came in big chunks during the biggest rushing game by an NFL rookie this season and just the ninth 150-yard game against a Belichick-coached defense since 2000. But Young opened the second quarter with an interception by Donald's disruption up front, taking it all the way back for the third-year linebacker's first NFL touchdown.
Jimmy Garoppolo throws 3 TD passes, 49ers beat Rams 24-16
Read full article: Jimmy Garoppolo throws 3 TD passes, 49ers beat Rams 24-16(AP Photo/Tony Avelar)SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Jimmy Garoppolo threw three TD passes in the first half and Jason Verrett’s first interception in more than four years helped preserve the lead, giving the San Francisco 49ers a 24-16 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night. San Francisco’s defense stepped up with some key stops in the second half. Verrett's interception was part of a rough day overall for Goff, who also missed an open Kupp on a deep ball earlier in the second half. Garoppolo found Kittle on a one-on-one matchup with Darious Williams on a fourth-and-2 play that turned into a 44-yard TD. INJURY REPORTRams:49ers: RB Raheem Mostert left in the second half with an ankle injury.
Rams hold off Giants 17-9; Ramsey, Tate fight after game
Read full article: Rams hold off Giants 17-9; Ramsey, Tate fight after gameJared Goff hit Cooper Kupp for a 55-yard touchdown with 6:56 to play, and the Rams grinded out a 17-9 victory over New York on Sunday before the wild fight between Ramsey and Tate. Los Angeles managed 240 total yards and went nearly 45 minutes between its two touchdowns, but it was enough. Williams said he recognized the Giants' play call from earlier in the game, allowing him to anticipate the throw. Graham Gano kicked three field goals in the Giants’ first game in the Los Angeles area since 1994. Los Angeles had racked up at least 400 total yards in each of its first three games.
Goff tosses 3 TD passes to Higbee, Rams beat Eagles 37-19
Read full article: Goff tosses 3 TD passes to Higbee, Rams beat Eagles 37-19Goff threw three touchdown passes to Tyler Higbee and the Los Angeles Rams beat the Philadelphia Eagles 37-19 on Sunday. After the Eagles (0-2) pulled within one score, Goff’s 28-yard TD pass to Higbee in the fourth iced it for Los Angeles (2-0). In their only other head-to-head meeting in Los Angeles in December 2017, Wentz tore two knee ligaments. McVay outcoached defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz early as Los Angeles scored TDs on its first three possessions. “We’re just trying to marry the run and the pass,” Higbee said.
AP source: Woods gets 4-year, $68M extension with LA Rams
Read full article: AP source: Woods gets 4-year, $68M extension with LA RamsLOS ANGELES – A person with knowledge of the deal says receiver Robert Woods has agreed to a four-year contract extension worth up to $68 million with the Los Angeles Rams. Woods' extension includes a guaranteed $32 million, and the veteran receiver is now signed with his hometown team through the 2025 season. He has been a major, versatile component of Los Angeles' prolific offense under coach Sean McVay since they joined the franchise together in 2017. Cornerback Jalen Ramsey got a five-year, $105 million extension last week, while Woods’ counterpart, fellow 1,100-yard receiver Cooper Kupp, got a three-year deal worth $48 million. Woods’ deal was announced after the Rams’ media availability Friday, but Kupp reacted to it on Twitter with a photo of the two receivers along with: “Iron x Iron!