Seahawks top Rams 19-16 in OT, in playoffs after Lions win
But given another shot in overtime, the Pro Bowler connected on his fourth field goal of the game and the Seahawks' playoff chances stayed alive long enough for Detroit to help. In his view, the Seahawks should not have been in the position of needing help to make the postseason. Smith finished 19 of 31 for 214 yards and rookie Kenneth Walker III rushed for 114 yards for Seattle. Given a second chance at a game-winner, Myers came through with his 34th field goal in 37 tries this season. Cam Akers rushed for 104 yards for the Rams to conclude the season with three straight 100-plus-yard games.
wftv.comSeahawks keep postseason hopes alive, top Rams 19-16 in OT
SEATTLE — (AP) — Jason Myers kicked a 32-yard field goal midway through overtime, and the Seattle Seahawks kept their playoff hopes alive with a 19-16 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Smith finished 19 of 31 for 214 yards and rookie Kenneth Walker III rushed for 114 yards for Seattle. Smith immediately hit Lockett on a 17-yard completion and Walker had a 20-yard run to put Seattle in field goal range. Given a second chance at a game-winner, Myers came through with his 34th field goal in 37 tries this season. Cam Akers rushed for 104 yards for the Rams to conclude the season with three straight 100-plus-yard games.
wftv.comThursday Night Football: What does the future look like for suddenly depleted Rams?
First off, whatever does happen with the Los Angeles Rams the next few years has all been worth it. Amazon Prime Video hoped to feature a star-filled Rams team against the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night. Rams face a critical offseasonThere's a scenario in which the Rams have their run-it-back season next year. We all know the Rams will be aggressive in building around those core pieces as long as they're around. Even if the Rams' 2022 season is the first part of a multi-year decline, it doesn't have to last long.
wftv.comAs Odell Beckham Jr. sweepstakes heat up, one key suitor is losing steam — the Rams
But as Beckham nears the time to choose where he’ll play next, he might have watched the Rams’ latest game and asked himself: Is this really it? McVay and Co. best beware because Beckham, it’s believed around the league, seeks a playoff contender for his next home. Even in the Super Bowl game in which he tore his ACL, Beckham contributed 52 yards and a touchdown before he exited. Fellow Rams 2021 trade acquisition Von Miller has lobbied for Beckham to follow him to upstate New York. Does Beckham appreciate the Giants’ seemingly vastly improved coaching and front-office structures relative to his last stint on their roster?
wftv.comMcCaffrey throws, catches, rushes for TDs, Niners rout Rams
Christian 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.
Deebo Samuel runs past and through entire Rams defense on way to marvelous TD
When you have a player like Deebo Samuel, you get him the ball and watch him run through the entire defense. That's what the San Francisco 49ers dialed up on Monday night. Samuel made one of the prettiest plays of the season so far, not that it's unexpected. The San Francisco 49ers were engaged in a tight battle against the Los Angeles Rams late in the second quarter when they just got Deebo the ball and let him do the rest. That left the Rams to take down Samuel in the open field, and that's not ending well for the defense in most cases.
wftv.comThere were 3 comebacks Sunday from teams that had less than 2 percent chance to win
There were three instances in which teams had less than a one-in-50 shot to win, and somehow pulled off the victory. According to Next Gen Stats, the Miami Dolphins, New York Jets and Arizona Cardinals all had less than 2 percent chance to win at some point during their games on Sunday. Baltimore led 35-14 going into the fourth quarter. At one point in the fourth quarter Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson had a perfect passer rating and also 118 yards rushing. They were down 23-7 into the fourth quarter.
wftv.comStafford, Rams hold off Falcons for 31-27 victory
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — (AP) — Matthew 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 Sunday. Los Angeles turned it over on their ensuing drive when Darren Hall forced Kupp to fumble and recovered it at the Rams 37. On third-and-13 from the Rams 24, Mariota tried to find Bryan Edwards, but it was picked off by Ramsey. Los Angeles took a safety when returner Brandon Powell ran out of the end zone on punt formation after a three-and-out. Kupp caught a 3-yard TD with 18 seconds remaining in the first half to give the Rams a 21-3 lead.
wftv.comRams need improvement everywhere after blowout loss to Bills
LOS ANGELES — (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams' honeymoon from their Super Bowl championship didn't even last until the first Sunday of the next regular season. This loss even threw open the possibility that the Rams don't even have the personnel to be among the NFL's best teams. The Rams lost two Super Bowl starters on the line and replaced them from within, but the new group looked overmatched. STOCK UPTroy Hill marked his return to Los Angeles after a year in Cleveland with a team-high eight tackles and his first interception since 2020. KEY NUMBER0: Rushing yards by Cam Akers, the Super Bowl starter and the running back with the most explosive capabilities.
wftv.comBuffalo Bills blow out champion Rams 31-10 in season opener
But he was just one part of a defense that yielded only 177 yards before Los Angeles' final, meaningless drive. Los Angeles trailed 17-10 after three quarters, but Buffalo ran away with two lengthy TD drives early in the fourth quarter. With Dorsey taking over from Brian Daboll, the Bills went 9 for 10 on third downs and racked up 413 total yards, but three first-half turnovers kept it close early. Los Angeles finally scored on its fourth drive when Kupp made an exceptional toe-tapping catch in the back of the end zone on a precise throw three minutes before halftime. The Rams played without WR Van Jefferson, who had knee surgery early in training camp after starting 21 games last season.
wftv.comRams, Bengals have enough stars to keep attention on field
Super Bowl Bengals Football Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow warms up during NFL football practice Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Los Angeles. The Cincinnati Bengals play the Los Angeles Rams in the Super Bowl Feb. 13. Yes, there will be more than enough star power on the field Sunday at the Super Bowl to match the celebrities in the stands at SoFi Stadium. Burrow has earned plenty of attention leading the Bengals far beyond worst to first in just his second NFL season. McVay, who has the Rams in their second Super Bowl in four seasons, sees all those stars sharing several of the same traits.
wftv.comBold, brash Rams pair flashy superstars with rock-solid core
APTOPIX 49ers Rams Football Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay celebrates after the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) (Marcio Jose Sanchez)LOS ANGELES — (AP) — No team in the NFL was built like the Los Angeles Rams because nobody else would dare. “They don't remember that we've had the second-most draft picks of any franchise since 2017. The Rams are bold because that’s what Snead wants, but also because they believe it’s what Los Angeles wants. We are committed to doing all of that.”___More AP Super Bowl coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/super-bowl and https://twitter.com/AP_NFLCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.
wftv.comVeteran safety Eric Weddle rejoining LA Rams for playoffs
Rams Weddle Football FILE - Los Angeles Rams safety Eric Weddle watches during an NFL football training camp in Irvine, Calif., on July 30, 2019. Weddle is coming out of retirement to rejoin the Los Angeles Rams for the playoffs. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo, File) (Kelvin Kuo)LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Safety Eric Weddle is coming out of retirement to rejoin the Los Angeles Rams for the playoffs. Weddle retired in February 2020 after one season with the Rams in which he made 108 tackles and called the defense's signals. If anybody can do it, there's no doubt he can.”The Rams missed the playoffs in Weddle's only season with the team.
wftv.comPunt return TD lifts Rams past Vikings to get playoff spot
APTOPIX Rams Vikings Football Los Angeles Rams' Brandon Powell flips into the end zone during a 61-yard punt return for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. But his interception in the end zone in the first quarter loomed large all afternoon. Anthony Barr picked off Stafford twice, both deep in Rams territory, and the Vikings turned them into 10 points. Beckham had 2,755.Cooper Kupp had a 37-yard reception on third down in the fourth quarter to help put the game away. ... RB Darrell Henderson Jr. hurt his knee in the fourth quarter on his only carry, a 17-yard gain.
wftv.comThe Latest: Broncos' Bridgewater taken off on stretcher
Bengals Broncos Football Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is placed on a cart after being injured against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Denver. He was taken to a hospital as a precaution for further evaluation of a head injury. They collided and Bridgewater went airborne, falling on his face and laying motionless as Bachie did the same several feet away. The list includes receiver Allen Robinson, backup quarterback Andy Dalton, right tackle Larry Borom and defensive end Mario Edwards Jr. The fan was quickly met by security, taken into a tunnel and expected to be arrested for trespassing.
wftv.comThe Latest: McPherson 58-yard FG gives Bengals halftime lead
The Bengals took a 6-3 lead into halftime when they turned Brandon McManus' miss from 54 yards into a 58-yard field goal by Evan McPherson just 9 seconds later as the first half expired. ___5:25 p.m.Jalen Ramsey has been cleared to play for the Los Angeles Rams on Tuesday night in their delayed game against Seattle. He went on the list a few hours before the Rams’ victory at Arizona last Monday night. Reed and starting right tackle Brandon Shell. The list includes receiver Allen Robinson, backup quarterback Andy Dalton, right tackle Larry Borom and defensive end Mario Edwards Jr.
wftv.comThe Latest: Rams' Ramsey cleared to play against Seahawks
Ramsey plays an important, do-everything role on the Rams’ defense, and his absence was obvious against the Cardinals. The Rams also activated running back Jake Funk from injured reserve, and coach Sean McVay said the rookie will play Tuesday. Reed and starting right tackle Brandon Shell. Seattle was originally scheduled to play the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, but the game was moved to Tuesday because of COVID-19 issues with the Rams. The list includes receiver Allen Robinson, backup quarterback Andy Dalton, right tackle Larry Borom and defensive end Mario Edwards Jr.
wftv.comFalcons take advantage of Jaguars’ mistakes in 21-14 victory
Cordarrelle Patterson ran for a career-high 108 yards and two touchdowns in his return from an ankle injury and the Atlanta Falcons found the end zone and the win column for the first time in three weeks in a 21-14 victory over woeful Jacksonville.
AP source: Broncos trade star linebacker Von Miller to Rams
Ravens Broncos Football Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) battles against Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Patrick Mekari (65) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) (David Zalubowski)ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — (AP) — A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that the Denver Broncos are trading star linebacker Von Miller, the franchise's career sacks leader and Super Bowl 50 MVP, to the Los Angeles Rams for two 2022 draft picks. Speaking on condition of anonymity because the teams hadn't announced the trade, the person confirmed the deal first reported by ESPN. The Rams are sending the Broncos a second- and third-round pick in the 2022 draft for the eight-time Pro Bowler, who led Denver to a 24-10 win in Super Bowl 50 following the 2015 season, Peyton Manning's last. He only had a half sack in October, but was still seen as a major gem for contending teams.
wftv.comStafford throws 3 TD passes, Rams edge Goff's Lions 28-19
The Rams led 25-19 when Goff drove the Lions to the Los Angeles 12 in the waning minutes while converting four third downs on an excellent drive. Cooper Kupp had 10 catches for 156 yards and two touchdowns for the Rams, including the go-ahead score with 13:59 to play. Van Jefferson also caught a scoring pass from Stafford, who has 19 TD throws in his first seven games on the West Coast. Goff read a blitz and threw a short screen pass to Swift, who scampered through the Rams' secondary for his TD. OLD FRIENDSGoff spent his first five NFL seasons with the Rams, while Stafford played his first 12 seasons with the Lions.
wftv.comStafford throws 3 TD passes, Rams edge Goff's Lions 28-19
Matthew 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.
Titans agree to deal with Falcons for Julio Jones
Titans Falcons Jones Trade Football FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) warms up before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Atlanta. The Tennessee Titans have traded with the Atlanta Falcons for seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Julio Jones, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The Falcons will receive the Titans’ second-round pick in 2022 and their fourth in 2023 with Atlanta sending Jones and a sixth-round pick in 2023 to Tennessee pending Jones passing a physical. The deal adds Jones to an offense than already has Henry, the AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year, and a Pro Bowl receiver in Brown. ___Follow Teresa M. Walker at https://twitter.com/TeresaMWalker___More AP NFL coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFLCopyright 2021 The Associated Press.
wftv.comTop cornerbacks standing out on NFL's Super Bowl hopefuls
Nearly every team still vying for the Super Bowl has an elite cornerback often capable of shutting down an opponent's top receiver all by himself. The NFC playoff bracket has three of the conference's four Pro Bowl cornerbacks: Green Bay's Jaire Alexander, Los Angeles' Jalen Ramsey and New Orleans' Marshon Lattimore. Staley's scheme has employed Ramsey in multiple roles throughout the season, and his job often changes from play to play. Oddly enough, the remaining playoff team perceived to have the least dominant cornerbacks is defending champion Kansas City, the favorite to make it back to the Super Bowl. “Some of the best cornerbacks happen to play on the best teams, that’s all I can say,” Bills safety Micah Hyde said.
Rams get better of division rivals, toppling Seahawks 30-20
They 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.
Aaron Donald, Travis Kelce unanimous AP All-Pro Team choices
Donald was selected Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, to The Associated Press All-Pro Team. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)Dynamic defensive star Aaron Donald and unstoppable tight end Travis Kelce are unanimous choices Friday for The Associated Press NFL All-Pro Team. It is the sixth All-Pro selection for Donald, who has helped the Los Angeles Rams to the top-ranked defense in the NFL, and the third for Kansas City's record-setting Kelce. Rounding out the offense are Cleveland right tackle Jack Conklin (second selection), and Washington right guard Brandon Scherff (first). The long snapper position is new to the All-Pro Team in 2020, and Baltimore's Morgan Cox is the choice.
Rodgers leads Pack to top of NFC after draft disappointment
(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)The NFC playoff field features the usual cast of quarterbacks in Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees and Russell Wilson. Last Lombardi: Super Bowl 45, 31-25 over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Feb. 6, 2011, at Arlington, Texas. Last Lombardi: Super Bowl 48, 43-8 over the Denver Broncos on Feb. 2, 2014, at East Rutherford, N.J. Last year: No. The Bears’ leading tackler left in the first quarter of the Green Bay game with an elbow injury. DBs Buster Skrine, rookie Jaylon Johnson and Deon Bush missed the loss to Green Bay.
Minshew, defense lead Jaguars over winless Bengals 27-17
Chris Conley #18 of the Jacksonville Jaguars runs with the ball after a reception against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Jaguars (3-4) managed only field goals by still-perfect Josh Lambo until their rookie quarterback and their depleted defense made game-turning plays at the end. Their defense picked off Andy Dalton three times in the fourth quarter to put it away. The rookie completed 15 of 32 for 255 yards, including a 2-yard touchdown pass to Keelan Cole for a 17-10 lead early in the fourth quarter. He had receptions of 12, 48 and 27 yards on the Bengals' touchdown drive late in the first half.
MONDAY HUDDLE: Are Jaguars now 'America's Team?'
Jaguars a hot team to follow nationallyForgot the New England Patriots or Dallas Cowboys. The NFLs most interesting team to follow at the moment from a national perspective just might be the Jacksonville Jaguars. 15 is already the best-selling Jaguars jersey since the season began across the Fanatics network, which includes NFLShop.com and the Jaguars' online store, according to ESPN. With winnable games coming up against Denver and Carolina, the Jaguars also could be a team on the rise in the standings. For the first time since November 2016, the Central Florida Knights will take the practice field this week following a regular-season loss.
Minshew throws 2 TD passes in Jaguars win against Titans
Associated PressJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Gardner Minshew threw two touchdown passes and should have had a third, Calais Campbell spearheaded another defensive gem and the Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Tennessee Titans 20-7 in sloppy conditions Thursday night. Suspended Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan later added, "Wow, who would have thought that the refs would mess up so many calls?" ... Titans linebacker Sharif Finch injured his right ankle in the third. UP NEXTThe Titans play at Atlanta. The Jaguars play at Denver.
Jaguars vs. Titans: How to watch, stream, listen
Associated PressJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Jaguars are still looking for their first win of the season. The Jags host the Tennessee Titans at 8:20 p.m. on Thursday. Jacksonville is 0-2 on the season and the Titans are 1-1. Jaguars CB Jalen Ramsey requests trade, report saysOn Monday, The Associated Press reported that star cornerback Jalen Ramsey requested to be traded. NFL Sunday TicketWhich team is favored to win the game?
Jaguars CB Jalen Ramsey requests trade, report says
Associated PressJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A person familiar with the situation says Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey has requested a trade following his sideline argument with coach Doug Marrone. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity Monday because neither Ramsey nor the team had made the request public. Ramsey's agent, David Mulugheta, confirmed to ESPN that he asked the Jags to trade the disgruntled defender. Ramsey was upset that Marrone didn't challenge DeAndre Hopkins' first-down catch late in the first quarter of a 13-12 loss at Houston on Sunday. Copyright 2019 The Associated Press.