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Rams hope a week off will allow their sluggish offense to get rolling in the playoffs

Jan. 06, 2025 18:43 PM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams rested nearly all of their offensive starters in their regular-season finale because coach Sean McVay wanted everybody fresh and healthy for the playoffs. McVay's offense has looked as if it needed a recharge for several weeks now, and the...

Rams can rest starters after clinching NFC West, while Seahawks left chasing individual milestones

Jan. 03, 2025 19:25 PM EST

Seattle (9-7) at Los Angeles Rams (10-6) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL odds: Seahawks by 6 1/2. Against the spread: Seahawks 6-9-1; Rams 8-8. Series record: Tied 27-27. Last meeting: Rams beat Seahawks 26-20 OT in...

Rams to sit Nacua, Kupp, Kyren, 3 O-linemen alongside Stafford in regular-season finale vs. Seattle

Jan. 03, 2025 15:40 PM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Most of the Rams' key offensive starters will join quarterback Matthew Stafford in sitting out Los Angeles' regular-season finale against Seattle to rest up for the playoffs. Coach Sean McVay said Friday that the Rams (10-6) will rest receivers Cooper Kupp and...

Seahawks stay motivated for season finale, while Rams plan to rest some starters before the playoffs

Jan. 02, 2025 19:34 PM EST

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — If the Seattle Seahawks had secured one more victory or the Los Angeles Rams had dropped one more close game down the stretch, the NFC West rivals' meeting on Sunday could have been a one-game showdown for the division title and a playoff berth. Instead,...

Rams' offense is struggling, but the defense has put LA on the brink of an NFC West title

Dec. 29, 2024 15:55 PM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Right when the Los Angeles Rams' offense has dropped into a disconcerting slump, their defense has held three straight opponents under 10 points for the first time in decades. Although the Rams (10-6) are closing in on an NFC West title and another playoff berth...

Ahkello Witherspoon makes last-minute interception to preserve Rams' 13-9 win over Arizona

Dec. 29, 2024 00:48 AM EST

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams spent the entire second half struggling on offense while bending just enough on defense to preserve a tiny lead. Arizona even backed Los Angeles into its own end zone in the final minute, needing just one big play to steal a win. ...

Rams can take huge step toward NFC West title by avenging 31-point loss to Cardinals

Dec. 26, 2024 17:21 PM EST

Arizona (7-8) at Los Angeles Rams (9-6) Saturday, 8:15 p.m. EST, NFL Network BetMGM NFL odds: Rams by 6 1/2. Against the spread: Cardinals 9-6; Rams 8-7. Series record: Rams lead 50-41-2. Last meeting: Cardinals beat Rams...

Rams finally ran the ball well in New Orleans, and it kept them in the playoff race

Dec. 02, 2024 18:36 PM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After struggling to run the ball consistently all season, the Los Angeles Rams finally made some progress on the ground in New Orleans. Kyren Williams and rookie Blake Corum carried the Rams (6-6) to a 21-14 win that kept them squarely in the playoff race for...

Resurgent and rested Saints seek a third straight victory when they host the Rams

Nov. 27, 2024 19:15 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams (5-6) at New Orleans (4-7) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, Fox. BetMGM NFL odds: Rams by 2½. Against the spread: Los Angeles 4-7; New Orleans 5-6. Series record: Rams lead 44-35. Last meeting: Rams beat the Saints...

Rams trying to work through first-quarter struggles, hope healthier O-line can help

Nov. 14, 2024 20:53 PM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — If the Los Angeles Rams looked like an offense starting from scratch in their loss to Miami on Monday, it’s because, in a way, they were. The return of left guard Steve Avila from a a knee injury and center Jonah Jackson from a shoulder injury gave the Rams the...