The only excuse I came come up with with the Rams performance is we went to a pouring rain game vs a division rival to then go across the country to the coldest game in the McVay era to fly all the way back to play against a division rival on a slightly shorter week. Anyways tomorrow Ima be a Washington San Fran Cleveland Bills Browns fan. Go Vikings!
@maxduran9282 Their season ended out their out the playoffs, I'm more then satisfied about that tbh lmao but I'm of course doubting it against the Lions
There ain’t no bigger Rams fan out there than myself which I have been since 1967. But I will tell you this kudos to them as they are winning these ugly games, which do mean something, absolutely. However, they are not going to win a playoff game even if it’s at home the way the offense is playing. For the most part, the running game is very good but the passing game excluding the bills and Vikings game has been so inconsistent probably the most inconsistent in the last five years. Stafford, although great just locks in on Puca and really does not spread the ball around which makes it much easier to defend the offensive as a whole. And it was even more noticeable last night as the running game pretty much was kept in check because the passing game was so non-existent. I will continue to say they were a much better football team last year than they are this year. I posted this before I even listen to the entire video or read the other comments, but after reading some of the comments, great teams do find a way to win, but they are not a great team. They are a slightly above average team with some great talent at some of the skill positions. However, you are not going to be teams like the Lions, the Eagles, and the Packers who seem like they score 30-40 points every game when you can’t even score 20 points for the most part over the last four weeks. You have to understand you’re not going to beat the lions in a low scoring game you are going to have to put up 31 to 35 points same as some of the other teams I mentioned.
Kuup is not the problem Stafford is targeting one WR and D.Rob is been getting separation but he still trying to force it to Puka he missed Kuup in the red zone with same game winning TD in the Superbowl
Yep Stafford should have been picked 3x yesterday, he looks off now and locks in on Puka. Rob Havenstein must be in the line up for the run game to succeed
Our defense Played great and Stafford was off tonight, but we have to remember they're out there and we're not. Let's just enjoy the moment everyone. Our season isn't over yet 💙💛
Our biggest problem on offense is PLAY CALLING and playing too conservative. Next is Stafford, just horrible. Where are the sweeps, screens, pitches, slants? I told my Son to watch McVay get the ball with 3 minutes left, not get a 1st down, and punt the ball.
Hi Jake. You are correct, the offense as of right now is a shadow of what it was exactly a year ago. Why? The personnel is the same, with a couple of upgrades! To me the answer is clear. Stafford and Kupp are both in rapid decline. A year ago, Stafford was playing arguably the best football of his career; he MVP caliber. Far cry from that now. With this year's defense, last year's Stafford would make the Rams SB favorites. Thx.
No one talks about how the rams defense only gave up 21 through 3 quarters against the Bills in that game then gave up 21 in the 4th and were seemingly tired…
Jake my concern is not our defense for holding it down, but the offense not doing their part in making it easier on the team in general. Heading into the playoffs hopefully, they can't sustain this winning streak with just the defense performing at a high level. We need for the Rams offense to pick the slack and fullfill their part in this team effort. Sure they are ugly wins and a win is a win, but the offense has an obligation to the reast of the team to handle their side of the load and not just doing enough to win a game.
And why throw the deep ball to cooper kupp in the game ?? U shud be getting Tu tu that deep pass, let's bring this up too coach mcvay. U gotta let players do wat they do best. Tu tu shud be a deep threat. He is a valuable weapon under utilize. Press conference or any interview shud bring this up . Corum shud get more touches headed to these playoffs. They definitely ned to play against Seattle for a tune up at least .
Like old man who has been a Rams fan like myself since early 60's..the assessment of Stafford only focused on Puka is limiting everyone else. Drob, Tutu, and Kupp aren't even in the picture. To beat teams like Lions, Packers, Chiefs and others, you have to spread that ball around...where are the screens, the roll outs, how about Tight ends over the middle. We've become so dang predictable. We r wasting the talent and the true shot to open up the scoring. Rams don't strike fear in any defense. You load the box, stop Williams and you've shut 80 percent of the offense. McVay for all his brilliance must see this! He's got to address the elephant in the room. Spread the ball...move Stafford more, get tight ends involved...and use your deep threats, Drob and Tutu. Use the Seattle game to send the message! Don't waste this opportunity! Rams for life.
Jake any reason no one’s talking about Kupp only having 10 receptions for less than 200 yards TOTAL from the Saints game on???? I feel things got salty after the trade rumors started
Stafford will achieve 60,000 yards career passing next week in the game against Seattle. Only 9 QBs in history have achieved that !!! I'm firmly convinced that McVay is resting his offense these past few games, in so far as he's not putting big plays on the table. The idea being to have a well rested offense when the playoffs begin. If they get the strength of schedule today based on those 3 wins, he'll rest the entire first string offense next week and maybe the defense too. Here's the thing - if you're a wild card team, you don't get the bye, so you want to figure out a different way to rest your best (offensive) players. That's what McVay's done here. Those guys are on the field, but they're not getting beat up as they would if they were going for points. As for Stafford, we all know he's hot and cold. At least he didn't throw any interceptions (by the grace of God, frankly) this week ! You know what? I think he's leading the team in saving it up for Green Bay ! lol. Maybe even so far as to lose to the Seahawks if next week's game becomes inconsequential to being the NFC West leader. As for Puka Nakua, sorry. He just can't play any way but full on beast mode. And we love him for it ! As for Cooper Kupp, It's the beard! Cut off the beard! Get a helmet that fits! for cryin' out loud. ha ha. No seriously, WTF !? Finally, why isn't it spelled Hoit????
Jake, you were right, Noteboom isn't a RT. McClendon is better. When Havenstein plays and is healthy, Stafford has enough time to find both Kupp and sometimes even Robinson. Kupp might not be what he used to be, but he is still a 1st rate, #2 wr. And Robinson is a 1st rate #3. Barring injury, Whittington's time is next year.
Having a very productive offense is going to kill us. McVay needs to get Drob, Tutu, and Kupp more involved. Teams stack the box to stop the run, we go stale, Stafford only looking for Puka won't get it done. We r wasting this great talent and opportunity if McVay doesn't move the ball around. Get the tight ends more involved...look to your deep receivers, we only have a small window of opportunity with Stafford and company. McVay must be open to these suggestions and not get stubborn to changing it up. All of us see it as well as the opposition. Ram fan forever.
I thought it was obvious Demarcus Robinson is hurt and struggling the last couple games. That’s why I wanted Odell Beckham as a role player. Let him block and play physical on offense as an extra piece.
Shula should stay put for another year before he moves on , he is doing a good job but I feel he still needs more experience at defense and a little more experience, but no doubt he will make a hgreat coach in the near future.
Huge Takeaways 1.) Play calling is extremely predictable 2.) Noteboom needs to be released 3.) Stafford doesn’t make the best decision with the ball 4.) Our Defense is very good but we put too much on them. 5.) Mcvay needs to manage the game better. TOP we’ve lost the last couple games
It was pretty obvious that the rams fans were being way to cocky about this offense. Trying to down play how bad the offense has been with its weather games and divisional scoring droughts. This has been an extremely inconsistent team but now the defense has stepped up.
I love our Rams, but they're not a great team. They're good and they're good enough to reach the playoffs. But our Rams need to tighten some things up to compete and win against Detroit, Minnesota, Green Bay and Philadelphia.
Now that the Rams have clinched the NFC West, I hear alot of people claiming we should rest starters in week 18 vs hawks.. Now, I totally understand this bc a key injury would make it not worth playing starters to try and win this game.. But I'm not so sure it's not worth the risk! Let me explain: I think it is important for the Rams to end up with the #3 seed instead of the #4 seed.. As long as Washington wins next week they are the #6 seed.. Packers will then be the #7 seed.. If the Rams win vs hawks the Rams secure the #3 seed! If Rams lose and Tampa wins next week (Tampa plays saints so they are going to win).. Then Tampa would take the #3 seed and bump the Rams to the #4 seed! (Based off Tampa having conference tie breaker over Rams).. Why is the 3 seed so important for the Rams in my view? Bc The Rams as the 3 seed would play the 6 seed Commanders in L.A.. Very good odds for Rams to beat Commanders at home! And there is a very realistic shot that the Packers as the #7 seed could go to Philly and upset the #2 seed Eagles.. Then u would have the #4 seed Bucs vs the #5 seed Lions or Vikes.. (This say Vikes end up as 1 seed by beating Lions in week 18 and Lions end up as #5 seed.. It would be #4 Bucs vs #5 Lions.. (At home the Bucs could definitely knock off the Lions).. If that very realistic scenario happened you would then have: The #1 Seed Vikes vs #7 Seed Packers! And the Number #3 Seed Rams vs the #4 Seed Bucs in L.A (Another home playoff game for Rams vs lesser opponent imo).. And if The #7 Seed Packers beat the #1 Seed Vikes (Again very plausible).. The #3 seed Rams beat the #4 seed Bucs! The #3 Seed Rams would then host the NFC Championship Game vs the #7 Seed Packers!! This scenario is not that remote tbh.. But none of these favorable matchups are possible if we end up as the #4 seed!! If we end up the #4 seed we will play Vikes or Lions in first round! (Rather play Washington lol).. The #3 seed could very well deliver us Homefield throughout playoffs.. As a Rams fan I think having to travel to Philly would be the toughest matchup for us in the NFC! I just really feel we are going to regret not trying to secure the #3 seed tbh... Washington plays i think Dallas week 18 (Washington should win which then secures them the #6 seed). If Washington wins week 18 it doesn't matter what G.B does then bc Washington will be the 6 seed.. Vikes beat Lions in week 18.. Would set up my dream matchups! (As long as Rams keep the 3 seed).. Packers at Eagles Commanders at Rams Lions at Bucs Then all it would take is the Packers beating Philly And the Bucs beating the Lions.. And the Rams would then host the Bucs And the Vikes would host the Packers Rams beat Bucs And Packers beat Vikes Then all of a sudden the Rams host the NFC championship vs the Packers! (And Rams were at home throughout the playoffs!!).. It's honestly not that far fetched lol.. I really want the #3 seed tbh! (I think it's important and sets the table very nicely for us).. I know it's risky to play our starters vs hawks and try to win game to secure the 3 seed!! But if we lose that game then we will end up the 4 seed almost certainly bc Tampa will not lose to the saints! IDK I'm sure most people will say rest starters and heck with the 3 seed... But man do I think 3 seed could be huge over the entierity of the playoff landscape! Go Rams!!!
@MichaelCorner-l7o of coarse one game at a time lol I just wanted to lay down the rational for the #3 seed! I think we definitely beat the Commanders! But the Vikes or Lions are not so definitive.. So it could literally be one game at a time and one and done with the wrong matchup! I think we should play for the #3 seed next week!! 🤷♂️ (But i think your right and Mcvay won't play starters)..
I'll say it Stafford has sucked since the Bills game. They need to force him to warm up. Not talking about his arm, he is giving away quarters not being ready to play.
Stafford has played bad since the buffalo game - on any other team he would be benched after this game. Not sure what is wrong with him - my guess is he is injured and not telling anyone. Seems obvious to everyone. The way he is playing the rams will lose the first game in the playoffs and drop Stafford next year. He was great but I guess injuries and age have dramatically messed up his game. Stafford has played horrible over the last three games - they should have lost those games - clearly the defence has played great. Bench Stafford.
Go rams im glad we won but last night I got irritated because seahawks and cardinals fans want to make excuses about ahkello witherspoon interception talking about the refs helped the rams out
Notebook has to go he was terrible, and what the hell is wrong with Stafford two weeks in a roll he does not look himself and Mcvay got out coach bad play calling again. We got lucky last night
I came to simply address what u said on Twitter about kupp. You want us to replace him for atwell and Robinson for Whitt but when kupp was out tutu nor Whitt stepped up at all they was both just ok and a lot of times not even relavent in a lot of games that’s not critical for us. I think you just like a lot of rams fans are very impatient and want so many points and yards ect when in reality we’re winning doing what we are lol would you rather have stafford force the ball like burrow for yards every drive or win games which is it???
@ they held what down lmao we was 1-4 and Stafford had 1 pass TD in 5 games cmon Jake the evidence was clear as day we seen a immediate change when puka and kupp came back lmao. I see why big Whit got on you man you have to relax and be patient.
Ngl they disrespecting Kupp bro I love puka but that target differential is dumb , puka is not better then kupp , why are we targeting puka more than the Super Bowl mvp 🤦🏾♂️
@@aviancampbell2848 looking at Kupp on the field, it appears he’s lost it. Father Time has finally caught up to him. I will be genuinely surprised if he doesn’t retire this offseason
Detroit Stafford needs to go away. He hasn't left since the Niners elimination game. It might be time to put Kupp on the back burner and let Whittington cook
Its easy to critique when yo are rhe spectator and not the participant.I've been a rams fan since 79 so you have to enjoy the good and endure the ugly.. No one is talking about the fact that these guys are tired..The games played have been in shorter spans to compensate for 18 weeks....you are seeing more substitutions to give a few breathers here and there.. yall just ride with this team if you are a fan...its not pretty but it consistent...Go Rams
Sorry, last three weeks Ram's are terrible; just winning by a thread going break soon. Poor Showing Stafford whole season many missed throws , locked on to just one or two player's; running game etc just poor offensive showing Dud
RAMS are winning & need to win out period and if McVay keeps calling games the way he is & Stafford doesn’t look for other receivers & establish a run game to take pressure off him & the defense keep giving up big chunk plays then yes I agree they’ll be gone 1st round but disagree they’re not garbage
At the end of the day WINNING IS WINNING
Stafford is constantly getting his passes blocked and doesn’t help he only targets nacua. They need to draw up some plays for Kupp and tutu also.
He had Kupp twice one for a td and 50 yards down field but instead went to a non open Higbee
Those stats in the passing game are not ideal. Need to target other receivers and not just nacua. (As good as puk is) just makes it easier to defend
The only excuse I came come up with with the Rams performance is we went to a pouring rain game vs a division rival to then go across the country to the coldest game in the McVay era to fly all the way back to play against a division rival on a slightly shorter week. Anyways tomorrow Ima be a Washington San Fran Cleveland Bills Browns fan. Go Vikings!
I’ll cheer on everybody but the Niners 😂 Go Rams 🐏
@maxduran9282you're right brother 😂😂
@maxduran9282 Their season ended out their out the playoffs, I'm more then satisfied about that tbh lmao but I'm of course doubting it against the Lions
@ I understand but I just can’t bring myself to do that 😭
😂😂😂💯
There ain’t no bigger Rams fan out there than myself which I have been since 1967.
But I will tell you this kudos to them as they are winning these ugly games, which do mean something, absolutely.
However, they are not going to win a playoff game even if it’s at home the way the offense is playing.
For the most part, the running game is very good but the passing game excluding the bills and Vikings game has been so inconsistent probably the most inconsistent in the last five years.
Stafford, although great just locks in on Puca and really does not spread the ball around which makes it much easier to defend the offensive as a whole.
And it was even more noticeable last night as the running game pretty much was kept in check because the passing game was so non-existent.
I will continue to say they were a much better football team last year than they are this year.
I posted this before I even listen to the entire video or read the other comments, but after reading some of the comments, great teams do find a way to win, but they are not a great team. They are a slightly above average team with some great talent at some of the skill positions.
However, you are not going to be teams like the Lions, the Eagles, and the Packers who seem like they score 30-40 points every game when you can’t even score 20 points for the most part over the last four weeks.
You have to understand you’re not going to beat the lions in a low scoring game you are going to have to put up 31 to 35 points same as some of the other teams I mentioned.
Yep, good and accurate analysis.
Kuup is not the problem Stafford is targeting one WR and D.Rob is been getting separation but he still trying to force it to Puka he missed Kuup in the red zone with same game winning TD in the Superbowl
thank you ! it's annoying that nobody sees that.
For twelve years I watched Stafford force balls to CJ then force them to Tate. It’s what he does.
@@exclusive.etutu was open at times when he was in
@@playmakernova I don’t know why we don’t go to tutu … we don’t use tutu that man’s got crazy speed
Matthew Stafford scares me
Me too. Go Rams
So does some of the play calls in the red zone
Rams offense looked horrible..
better shore things up, 0r they will get beat in the first run!!
To much talent on this team to play the way they have been playing the last 2 wks
Yep Stafford should have been picked 3x yesterday, he looks off now and locks in on Puka. Rob Havenstein must be in the line up for the run game to succeed
I'm sorry, Jake, but we need to get rid of Noteboom. i can't stand him.
For real. When I was watching him I saw him miss blocks and because he missed his blocks he purposely holds the defender. He was hurting the offense
Noteboom is not a RT. He's a LT.
Left or right tackle noteboom is a liability dude
He's horrible
Joe Noteboom should never start again. His contract extension was a mistake.
Is Stafford playing hurt?
I believe so.
Another amazing episode🎉
Our defense Played great and Stafford was off tonight, but we have to remember they're out there and we're not. Let's just enjoy the moment everyone. Our season isn't over yet 💙💛
This offense is a problem
3 straight weeks of horrible execution
and wins
2 of those games were in trash weather. Stop.
Wins a win
Defense has been playing phenomenal. Offense needs to step it up big time
Our biggest problem on offense is PLAY CALLING and playing too conservative. Next is Stafford, just horrible. Where are the sweeps, screens, pitches, slants? I told my Son to watch McVay get the ball with 3 minutes left, not get a 1st down, and punt the ball.
Absolutely. McVay was out coached. If the Cardinals would’ve been more discipline they steam roll us.
I thought he should have ran the ball towards the end of the game instead of passing on 1st in the red zone We did get the field goal
@@DamePierre-p2nout-coached? they won the game . . . LOL!! 🐏🏈💙💛🤍
The Defense is balling,Stafford is not. Go Rams!!!
MORE WHITTINGTON!!!💯💯💯
Thanks Jake!
11:36 I agree. Yes great teams get by.
GO RAMS 🐏
Hi Jake. You are correct, the offense as of right now is a shadow of what it was exactly a year ago. Why? The personnel is the same, with a couple of upgrades! To me the answer is clear. Stafford and Kupp are both in rapid decline. A year ago, Stafford was playing arguably the best football of his career; he MVP caliber. Far cry from that now. With this year's defense, last year's Stafford would make the Rams SB favorites. Thx.
Stafford struggling
No one talks about how the rams defense only gave up 21 through 3 quarters against the Bills in that game then gave up 21 in the 4th and were seemingly tired…
The Bills never led in that game! NEVER!
@ I know, I was giving the defense props on only a TD per quarter
Who do we have at right tackle, to cover when someone is injured
Does the strength of schedule tie breaker continue on for next week as well?
I do think Staff,Kyren , Kupp , Have a Puka deserve the week off
Sometimes the run doesn't help, I would love to see more Tu-Tu Atwell in the game
Jake my concern is not our defense for holding it down, but the offense not doing their part in making it easier on the team in general. Heading into the playoffs hopefully, they can't sustain this winning streak with just the defense performing at a high level. We need for the Rams offense to pick the slack and fullfill their part in this team effort. Sure they are ugly wins and a win is a win, but the offense has an obligation to the reast of the team to handle their side of the load and not just doing enough to win a game.
Yup and to beat a good defense is to get them tired and I definitely don’t want that. Offense needs to wake up!
And why throw the deep ball to cooper kupp in the game ?? U shud be getting Tu tu that deep pass, let's bring this up too coach mcvay. U gotta let players do wat they do best. Tu tu shud be a deep threat. He is a valuable weapon under utilize. Press conference or any interview shud bring this up . Corum shud get more touches headed to these playoffs. They definitely ned to play against Seattle for a tune up at least .
Like old man who has been a Rams fan like myself since early 60's..the assessment of Stafford only focused on Puka is limiting everyone else. Drob, Tutu, and Kupp aren't even in the picture. To beat teams like Lions, Packers, Chiefs and others, you have to spread that ball around...where are the screens, the roll outs, how about Tight ends over the middle. We've become so dang predictable. We r wasting the talent and the true shot to open up the scoring. Rams don't strike fear in any defense. You load the box, stop Williams and you've shut 80 percent of the offense. McVay for all his brilliance must see this! He's got to address the elephant in the room. Spread the ball...move Stafford more, get tight ends involved...and use your deep threats, Drob and Tutu. Use the Seattle game to send the message! Don't waste this opportunity! Rams for life.
I am very very nervous this team isn’t good and we are one and done
A month ago nobody wanted to face the Rams in the playoffs. Today, everyone does. Stafford hasn’t looked good recently.
W Jake W Rams
Stafford is going back to forcing the ball to one WR. Kupp could’ve gotten a TD but he forced a ball into double coverage and almost got picked smh
Jake any reason no one’s talking about Kupp only having 10 receptions for less than 200 yards TOTAL from the Saints game on????
I feel things got salty after the trade rumors started
Stafford will achieve 60,000 yards career passing next week in the game against Seattle. Only 9 QBs in history have achieved that !!!
I'm firmly convinced that McVay is resting his offense these past few games, in so far as he's not putting big plays on the table. The idea being to have a well rested offense when the playoffs begin. If they get the strength of schedule today based on those 3 wins, he'll rest the entire first string offense next week and maybe the defense too.
Here's the thing - if you're a wild card team, you don't get the bye, so you want to figure out a different way to rest your best (offensive) players. That's what McVay's done here. Those guys are on the field, but they're not getting beat up as they would if they were going for points.
As for Stafford, we all know he's hot and cold. At least he didn't throw any interceptions (by the grace of God, frankly) this week ! You know what? I think he's leading the team in saving it up for Green Bay ! lol. Maybe even so far as to lose to the Seahawks if next week's game becomes inconsequential to being the NFC West leader.
As for Puka Nakua, sorry. He just can't play any way but full on beast mode. And we love him for it ! As for Cooper Kupp, It's the beard! Cut off the beard! Get a helmet that fits! for cryin' out loud. ha ha. No seriously, WTF !?
Finally, why isn't it spelled Hoit????
Jake, you were right, Noteboom isn't a RT. McClendon is better. When Havenstein plays and is healthy, Stafford has enough time to find both Kupp and sometimes even Robinson. Kupp might not be what he used to be, but he is still a 1st rate, #2 wr. And Robinson is a 1st rate #3. Barring injury, Whittington's time is next year.
Jake I know you said Kupp wasn’t getting open but Stafford not finding him either. People always say you lose a step when you not getting the ball
I think Kupp got hurt again in the Buffalo game. He came up slow on one of his catches
Having a very productive offense is going to kill us. McVay needs to get Drob, Tutu, and Kupp more involved. Teams stack the box to stop the run, we go stale, Stafford only looking for Puka won't get it done. We r wasting this great talent and opportunity if McVay doesn't move the ball around. Get the tight ends more involved...look to your deep receivers, we only have a small window of opportunity with Stafford and company. McVay must be open to these suggestions and not get stubborn to changing it up. All of us see it as well as the opposition. Ram fan forever.
I would love to see more tight coverage
If we can't get this blocking thing going , we won't see a playoff
I thought it was obvious Demarcus Robinson is hurt and struggling the last couple games. That’s why I wanted Odell Beckham as a role player. Let him block and play physical on offense as an extra piece.
Its not kupps fault that stafford is only looking at puka.
I'm glad someone else feels like myself, get rid of Nootboom
Shula should stay put for another year before he moves on , he is doing a good job but I feel he still needs more experience at defense and a little more experience, but no doubt he will make a hgreat coach in the near future.
Do the Rams gain a point for strength of schedule from th LV vs NO game? Whoever wins they shld gain a point?
They need to go to more, screen passes when getting bumrushed
Staff has to be playing with an undisclosed injury.
EDIT: That guy is tough as nails.
Huge Takeaways
1.) Play calling is extremely predictable
2.) Noteboom needs to be released
3.) Stafford doesn’t make the best decision with the ball
4.) Our Defense is very good but we put too much on them.
5.) Mcvay needs to manage the game better. TOP we’ve lost the last couple games
@@DamePierre-p2n All true!! Cardinals had the ball close to 1 full quarter longer than we did.
Stafford needs to go behind the center more than in shotgun
Yes, more play action
Thank god for Spoon if not it’s a loss
No Jake it was not a perfect game but a win is a win right
It's not the quarterback fault, we need better protection
It was pretty obvious that the rams fans were being way to cocky about this offense. Trying to down play how bad the offense has been with its weather games and divisional scoring droughts. This has been an extremely inconsistent team but now the defense has stepped up.
I love our Rams, but they're not a great team. They're good and they're good enough to reach the playoffs. But our Rams need to tighten some things up to compete and win against Detroit, Minnesota, Green Bay and Philadelphia.
Now that the Rams have clinched the NFC West, I hear alot of people claiming we should rest starters in week 18 vs hawks..
Now, I totally understand this bc a key injury would make it not worth playing starters to try and win this game..
But I'm not so sure it's not worth the risk!
Let me explain: I think it is important for the Rams to end up with the #3 seed instead of the #4 seed..
As long as Washington wins next week they are the #6 seed..
Packers will then be the #7 seed..
If the Rams win vs hawks the Rams secure the #3 seed!
If Rams lose and Tampa wins next week (Tampa plays saints so they are going to win).. Then Tampa would take the #3 seed and bump the Rams to the #4 seed! (Based off Tampa having conference tie breaker over Rams)..
Why is the 3 seed so important for the Rams in my view?
Bc The Rams as the 3 seed would play the 6 seed Commanders in L.A..
Very good odds for Rams to beat Commanders at home!
And there is a very realistic shot that the Packers as the #7 seed could go to Philly and upset the #2 seed Eagles..
Then u would have the #4 seed Bucs vs the #5 seed Lions or Vikes.. (This say Vikes end up as 1 seed by beating Lions in week 18 and Lions end up as #5 seed..
It would be #4 Bucs vs #5 Lions.. (At home the Bucs could definitely knock off the Lions)..
If that very realistic scenario happened you would then have:
The #1 Seed Vikes vs #7 Seed Packers!
And the Number #3 Seed Rams vs the #4 Seed Bucs in L.A (Another home playoff game for Rams vs lesser opponent imo)..
And if The #7 Seed Packers beat the #1 Seed Vikes (Again very plausible)..
The #3 seed Rams beat the #4 seed Bucs!
The #3 Seed Rams would then host the NFC Championship Game vs the #7 Seed Packers!!
This scenario is not that remote tbh..
But none of these favorable matchups are possible if we end up as the #4 seed!!
If we end up the #4 seed we will play Vikes or Lions in first round! (Rather play Washington lol)..
The #3 seed could very well deliver us Homefield throughout playoffs..
As a Rams fan I think having to travel to Philly would be the toughest matchup for us in the NFC!
I just really feel we are going to regret not trying to secure the #3 seed tbh...
Washington plays i think Dallas week 18 (Washington should win which then secures them the #6 seed).
If Washington wins week 18 it doesn't matter what G.B does then bc Washington will be the 6 seed..
Vikes beat Lions in week 18..
Would set up my dream matchups! (As long as Rams keep the 3 seed)..
Packers at Eagles
Commanders at Rams
Lions at Bucs
Then all it would take is the Packers beating Philly
And the Bucs beating the Lions..
And the Rams would then host the Bucs
And the Vikes would host the Packers
Rams beat Bucs
And Packers beat Vikes
Then all of a sudden the Rams host the NFC championship vs the Packers! (And Rams were at home throughout the playoffs!!)..
It's honestly not that far fetched lol..
I really want the #3 seed tbh! (I think it's important and sets the table very nicely for us)..
I know it's risky to play our starters vs hawks and try to win game to secure the 3 seed!!
But if we lose that game then we will end up the 4 seed almost certainly bc Tampa will not lose to the saints!
IDK I'm sure most people will say rest starters and heck with the 3 seed...
But man do I think 3 seed could be huge over the entierity of the playoff landscape!
Go Rams!!!
Nice thoughts! One game at a time....
...wouldn't surprise me though if we see the starters in the first half; maybe only the 1st Q. In week 18.
@MichaelCorner-l7o of coarse one game at a time lol
I just wanted to lay down the rational for the #3 seed!
I think we definitely beat the Commanders!
But the Vikes or Lions are not so definitive..
So it could literally be one game at a time and one and done with the wrong matchup!
I think we should play for the #3 seed next week!!
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(But i think your right and Mcvay won't play starters)..
And if Havenstien can't stay healthy move on from him
I'll say it Stafford has sucked since the Bills game. They need to force him to warm up. Not talking about his arm, he is giving away quarters not being ready to play.
Stafford has played bad since the buffalo game - on any other team he would be benched after this game. Not sure what is wrong with him - my guess is he is injured and not telling anyone. Seems obvious to everyone. The way he is playing the rams will lose the first game in the playoffs and drop Stafford next year. He was great but I guess injuries and age have dramatically messed up his game. Stafford has played horrible over the last three games - they should have lost those games - clearly the defence has played great. Bench Stafford.
Should of dropped the int on 4th down
That’s three weeks in a row where the offense couldn’t get the job done
A total of only Two TDs in the last three games. Not good
Joe Notebust has got to go!!!!
My take which is a BS excuse is they're just tired and it was an off week. Play calling seemed suspect too.
I was there! 😤
Go rams im glad we won but last night I got irritated because seahawks and cardinals fans want to make excuses about ahkello witherspoon interception talking about the refs helped the rams out
Notebook has to go he was terrible, and what the hell is wrong with Stafford two weeks in a roll he does not look himself and Mcvay got out coach bad play calling again. We got lucky last night
Rams need a QB very soon, probably next year. Stafford looks old and worn down. Rams won the division but won’t make playoffs next year with Stafford.
I came to simply address what u said on Twitter about kupp. You want us to replace him for atwell and Robinson for Whitt but when kupp was out tutu nor Whitt stepped up at all they was both just ok and a lot of times not even relavent in a lot of games that’s not critical for us. I think you just like a lot of rams fans are very impatient and want so many points and yards ect when in reality we’re winning doing what we are lol would you rather have stafford force the ball like burrow for yards every drive or win games which is it???
They held it down I think you just have attachment to Kupp which is fine
@ they held what down lmao we was 1-4 and Stafford had 1 pass TD in 5 games cmon Jake the evidence was clear as day we seen a immediate change when puka and kupp came back lmao. I see why big Whit got on you man you have to relax and be patient.
Noteboom is trash, he needs to be released
Matthew Stafford scares me he is going to waste an excellent rookie season buy these rookies
Ngl they disrespecting Kupp bro I love puka but that target differential is dumb , puka is not better then kupp , why are we targeting puka more than the Super Bowl mvp 🤦🏾♂️
Still happy we got the dub tho but where da hell is kupp bro
That’s not the Super Bowl MVP Kupp on the field man
@@aviancampbell2848 looking at Kupp on the field, it appears he’s lost it. Father Time has finally caught up to him.
I will be genuinely surprised if he doesn’t retire this offseason
Detroit Stafford needs to go away. He hasn't left since the Niners elimination game. It might be time to put Kupp on the back burner and let Whittington cook
Detroit Stafford at least would’ve thrown for over 200 yards.
Stafford is washed and his decision making is horrid. If we had Sam darnold we would feed families
lol not going to go that far
Stafford may be finished...
He’s been finished since about 2018. The Rams got HIM to the Super Bowl.
Playoff bound
Its easy to critique when yo are rhe spectator and not the participant.I've been a rams fan since 79 so you have to enjoy the good and endure the ugly.. No one is talking about the fact that these guys are tired..The games played have been in shorter spans to compensate for 18 weeks....you are seeing more substitutions to give a few breathers here and there.. yall just ride with this team if you are a fan...its not pretty but it consistent...Go Rams
Sorry, last three weeks Ram's are terrible; just winning by a thread going break soon. Poor Showing Stafford whole season many missed throws , locked on to just one or two player's; running game etc just poor offensive showing Dud
terrible?? wins are *never* terrible . . . LOL!!! 🐏🏈💙💛🤍
rams are garbage and they will not move past first round... kupp and stafford sucks now
RAMS are winning & need to win out period and if McVay keeps calling games the way he is & Stafford doesn’t look for other receivers & establish a run game to take pressure off him & the defense keep giving up big chunk plays then yes I agree they’ll be gone 1st round but disagree they’re not garbage
Far from garbage but the offense needs to be changed up can’t be just the Puca show
Rams are not garbage but they will likely lose in the first round of the playoffs 😎
Rams get another big dub . . . lets see what happens on Sunday . . . 🐏🏈💙💛🤍