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Rookie Marvin Harrison Jr. catches first 2 NFL touchdowns and Cardinals roll past Rams 41-10

Sep. 15, 2024 20:20 PM EDT

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray was asked about his thoughts during that spectacular play in the first half. You know, the one where he had a Houdini-like scramble to avoid trouble before figuring out a way to pick up a big gain. Murray thought for...

Injuries and miscues doom Rams in humbling 41-10 loss to Cardinals

Sep. 15, 2024 20:12 PM EDT

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams' defense, still adjusting to playing without Aaron Donald, had no answer for Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals. The offense, decimated by injuries on the line, had little hope of creating running holes or protecting quarterback...

Rams, McVay try to extend their recent dominance over the Cardinals in an NFC West matchup

Sep. 12, 2024 18:45 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams (0-1) at Arizona (0-1) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT, Fox BetMGM NFL Odds: Cardinals by 1 1/2 Series record: Rams lead 50-40-2 Against the spread: Rams 0-1; Cardinals 1-0. Last meeting: Rams won 37-14 in Glendale,...

Dan Campbell happy to sacrifice a night's sleep for Lions overtime win over Rams

Sep. 09, 2024 19:48 PM EDT

DETROIT (AP) — Dan Campbell didn't get a lot of sleep Sunday night. It could have been a lot worse. Not only did his Detroit Lions open the season on Sunday night, they needed overtime to beat the Los Angeles Rams 26-20 in a game that ended shortly before midnight. ...

Matthew Stafford comes up short in Detroit in another chance to lead Rams to win over Lions

Sep. 09, 2024 01:31 AM EDT

DETROIT (AP) — Matthew Stafford led 31 fourth-quarter comebacks with the Detroit Lions. On Sunday night, he nearly got one against them. “There was a lot of adversity that we had to overcome,” Rams coach Sean McVay said. “We gave ourselves a chance, but we just...

Montgomery's 1-yard touchdown run in OT lifts Lions to 26-20 win over Rams

Sep. 09, 2024 00:51 AM EDT

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions opened the season by outlasting the Los Angeles Rams with a balanced offense, grinding out yards on the ground and going to the air for some pivotal plays just as they did in their NFC wild-card game. David Montgomery's 1-yard touchdown run in...

Lions kick off season in Motor City against Matthew Stafford-led Rams in NFC wild-card game rematch

Sep. 06, 2024 17:33 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams (10-8) at Detroit (14-6) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EDT, NBC/Peacock/Universo BetMGM NFL odds: Lions by 3 1/2. Series record: Rams lead 45-42-1. Last meeting: Lions beat Rams 24-23 on Jan. 14 in Detroit in an NFC wild-card game. ...

Matthew Stafford says he wants to hear it all from Lions fans when his Rams return to Ford Field

Sep. 05, 2024 16:43 PM EDT

DETROIT (AP) — Matthew Stafford is ready for Detroit Lions fans to bring the noise again. The Los Angeles Rams quarterback, who played in Detroit for 12 seasons, was booed early and often when he returned to Ford Field in January for an NFC wild-card game. Jeers...

Rams confident in interior of offensive line after late position swaps for Jackson and Avila

Sep. 04, 2024 22:06 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams spent the offseason preparing to play Jonah Jackson at left guard and Steve Avila at center. The two flipped spots late in the buildup to Sunday’s season opener at the Detroit Lions, and all indications are it will be Jackson snapping the...

The NFL season begins this week. Here's a look at some of the big games and rules changes

Sep. 03, 2024 16:11 PM EDT

The NFL season begins on Thursday night when the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs host the Baltimore Ravens. Here are a couple of big storylines as the games that count in the standings rapidly approach: When does the NFL season start? ...