PREGAME Cardinals at Rams - Oct 3rd

[12intheBox]

Crap..hope this doesn't morph into another debate about the social ramifications of Willie Wonka

 

[kurtfaulk]

I'm eager to see some truths from this game tbh.

I think Zona's offense is a quality unit. But I don't think your defense is as good as they're playing. That said I am not happy with the Rams defense so maybe that washes out.

they just handled the supposed goat with ease.

i can honestly say i was not concerned in the least for even 1 second of that game last week.

supreme confidence in the d to handle whoever because i have supreme confidence in stafford to lead the offense for a score whenever they need one.

and both side of the ball will get better as the year progresses.

.

 

[shovelpass]

What a fucking quote

 

[CoachAllred]

Looks like Stafford has been Card kryptonite just like the Rams .



View: https://twitter.com/TheRamsWire/status/1443916724663951401?s=20

 

[CoachAllred]

The Cardinal fans on youtube seem to really really get pissed when I
inform them that the best WR on the field Sunday
doesn't wear a Card Uni.

 

[CoachAllred]

Just another shout out to that WALL we call our oline.
Read statement under offensive tendencies
1 freakin pressure out of empty?


View: https://twitter.com/NextGenStats/status/1442575761626464258?s=20

 

[dieterbrock]

Am I the only one who's worried about looking past Arizona because of the short week turnaround game at Seattle?

 

[Loyal]

Am I the only one who's worried about looking past Arizona because of the short week turnaround game at Seattle?

Naw...we need to pound the pissants from Phoenix!

 

[Loyal]

The Cardinal fans on youtube seem to really really get pissed when I
inform them that the best WR on the field Sunday
doesn't wear a Card Uni.

I've been crushing Cardinal homer dreams on YouTube, all week! Cardinals lose to Rams. That's in their nature!

 

[Loyal]

View: https://twitter.com/RamsOnFilm/status/1443977186436947980?s=20

 

[majrleaged]

Am I the only one who's worried about looking past Arizona because of the short week turnaround game at Seattle?

I think maybe you might be. Cards 3-0, hawks 1-2. Rams will not be looking past the cards.

 

[LARAMSinFeb.]

Am I the only one who's worried about looking past Arizona because of the short week turnaround game at Seattle?

Short turn around for them too, so I'd focus 100% on beating the Cards. Nobody's going to out-prepare McVay anyway; not even Carroll.

 

[blackbart]

Freelund picking against the Rams again.

Anyone ever check to see just how accurate or not she is???

That girl needs to get off the computer and into the gym. That ass is getting rotunda!!!

 

[CGI_Ram]

Week 4 Preview: Rams kick off division play with undefeated showdown vs. Cardinals

In this week’s preview, J.B. Long marvels at the stellar start to Cooper Kupp’s season, examines how Matthew Stafford and the Rams offense can succeed against a formidable Cardinals defense, and looks at how Aaron Donald and the Rams defense can keep a re

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Week 4 Preview: Rams kick off division play with undefeated showdown vs. Cardinals​

They've combined for nine wins and a +79 point differential, tops in the NFL.

Now, for the first time this season, the members of the NFC West clash head-to-head in four games over the next two weeks.

The featured contest, for the second week in a row, will be at SoFi Stadium between the unbeaten Arizona Cardinals and the Los Angeles Rams.

It marks only the fourth divisional matchup of teams 3-0 or better in the last 20 seasons.

The winner will have a head start on the rest of the West.

Can They Find Their Way In San Jose?

Opposite the showdown at SoFi Stadium, a desperate Seattle group travels to San Francisco.

What's the better outcome for the Rams: The Seahawks taking a third loss or both teams sitting at 2-2?

Sounds like a win-win, I agree.

Regardless, it's worth noting that a short Week Five awaits the Rams. And as far as road Thursday Night Football assignments go, it's a gentle offering from the NFL schedule-makers. Division game, same time zone, and the opponent will be flying home from the Bay Area while the Rams are driving home on Sunday.

Last of the Unbeatens

The other franchises without a loss so far are Carolina, Denver, and Las Vegas.

Week Four sends the Panthers to Dallas; the Broncos host the Ravens; and on Monday Night, the Raiders take on the Chargers.

Seems entirely plausible that the winner of Cardinals-Rams could be the only team to reach 4-0.

Kupp Zigs, Rams Zag?

Cooper Kupp deservedly was honored as September's NFC Player of the Month.

Sooner or later, opposing defenses are going to have to do something about the leading receiver in the sport. Now that there are almost 200 plays of inventory on the Sean McVay-Matthew Stafford offense, what might the Cardinals be able to do to keep Kupp under wraps?

In some respects, Arizona's defense is the inverse of the Tampa Bay unit the Rams just picked apart. Not only do they get pressure, but they convert it into sacks. Edge Chandler Jones and defensive lineman J.J. Watt are both Top 10 in the NFL in pressures.

And whereas the Bucs are perennially one of the stoutest run defenses in the league but were injured and inexperienced in the secondary, the Cardinals are healthy and capable in coverage, but only 19th against the run, in terms of DVOA.

So especially if Darrell Henderson Jr. is ready to return to the Rams backfield, this could be the first time in 2021 where McVay vets the opponent with a dose of early down runs.

Second Half Shutdown

The book on the Cardinals also says you better get after them early. Because of the 52 points they've allowed, only 16 have been scored after halftime.

I won't bring up the McVay halftime stat you all love so much, but apparently neither of these NFC West leaders is the type of team you want to fall behind to.

Murray Magic

According to ESPN research, Kyler Murray is not only winless in four tries against Los Angeles, but he's also posted a QBR of 31 compared to a 64 versus all other opponents in his career. The Rams have sacked him 11 times and intercepted him four in those meetings.

Murray also got off to a fast start in 2020, and was the talk of the NFL during the Cardinals 6-3 start. It didn't last for the former No. 1 overall selection, but he looks different this time around.

For one, he's healthier – the Rams faced him with consequential injuries in both games last season. He's also benefitting from a refreshed receiving corps, with Larry Fitzgerald's targets now going to free agent acquisition A.J. Green and rookie second-round selection Rondale Moore. Christian Kirk is also having quite a start to his contract year.

Much like Stafford, Murray's putting up career-best efficiency numbers through three games. He also has a rushing score in each of Arizona's outings.

Just like a week ago versus Tom Brady, this is very much a MVP-caliber quarterback clash.

Protection Pain

Murray's performance looked particularly impressive in Jacksonville in the context of his ailing offensive line.

Right tackle Kelvin Beachum missed last week's game with fractured ribs. Guards Justin Pugh and Justin Murray each left with back injuries. That perfect storm elevated Sean Harlow from the practice squad to live game reps, and to their credit, the Cardinals offense appeared no worse for wear.

Still, against Aaron Donald and company, Friday's injury report will be critical to monitor for the Arizona line.

That's a Rapp

Murray also has to contend with his kryptonite, a.k.a. Taylor Rapp, who has two career interceptions – including a pick-six – off the Arizona quarterback. Both came in 2019; Rapp was on injured reserve for the 2021 matchups with the Cardinals.

There will be an incredible University of Washington reunion at SoFi Stadium this weekend, as Rapp and Gaines are joined by Cardinals Budda Baker, Darrell Daniels, Ezekiel Turner and Byron Murphy Jr.

All overlapped as Huskies together in Seattle. (Just a few years after our own D'Marco Farr won a national title in 1991.)

Murphy collected two interceptions last week in Jacksonville, returning one for a touchdown. So opposite Stafford, NFC Offensive Player of the Week for a second time already, will be the reigning NFC Defensive Player of the Week.

Carrying the Flag

One last stray item I wanted to include. Kudos to the Rams coaches and players for leading the NFL in fewest penalties accepted against them so far this season. The same is true of penalty yardage.

That's a testament to their attention to detail and preparation for a new season, despite not playing in any of the three exhibition games in August. I'm particularly impressed by how physical they've been on defense – the Terrell Lewis hit on Rob Gronkowski last week comes to mind – while hitting blocks, playing coverage, and tackling legally.

 

[jjab360]

Freelund picking against the Rams again.

Anyone ever check to see just how accurate or not she is???

That girl needs to get off the computer and into the gym. That ass is getting rotunda!!!

Tbh even if she is picking against the Rams, Frelund still gets my respect as one of the female reporters who actually puts in 10x the work of her male coworkers who seem to just be coasting and making a paycheck at times

 

[CGI_Ram]

Week Four Injury Report: Rams V. Cardinals - LAFB Network

The 3-0 Los Angeles Rams take on the 3-0 Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium Sunday. Let's take a look at each team's injury report.

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Week Four Injury Report: Rams V. Cardinals​

Week four is approaching and the Los Angeles Rams have a meeting with the Arizona Cardinals in a fight between undefeated NFC West rivals. The winner will take the early lead in the division race that is set to be grueling. Division games are always important and the Rams need to get off to a hot start. Let’s look at the injury report for this week and how it may affect the outcome of the game.

Los Angeles Rams

Ogbonnia Okoronkwo and Tremayne Anchrum have both been designated for return this week with Sean McVay stating that Okoronkwo will play this Sunday. Meanwhile, Darrell Henderson is set to return after being limited until Friday when he was a full participant. He is listed as questionable, however, McVay stated he anticipates him playing on Sunday. In what capacity remains to be seen as Sony Michel played well in his absence. Let’s take a look at the Rams’ latest updates on the injury report.

Justin Hollins

Justin Hollins was off to a great start this season through three games. Unfortunately, the talented pass rusher suffered a partially torn pectoral muscle against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and will be sidelined for eight to ten weeks. Thankfully it isn’t season-ending and he will eventually return but losing him is a big blow to the Rams’ defense. More importantly, Getting pressure and keeping contain on Kyler Murray is paramount to winning this week so Terrell Lewis and Okoronkwo will have to step it up a notch.

Tutu Atwell

Tutu Atwell has been out all week with an illness. He was a full participant Friday but is listed as questionable for this matchup. Interestingly, McVay has already stated that if he cannot go, DeSean Jackson will likely be the punt returner. It sounds like McVay is preparing for him to be out this week but we will have to wait and see what happens on Sunday.

Arizona Cardinals

The Cardinals have some players listed on short-term injured reserve. None are huge losses. They are; Jack Crawford, Dennis Gardeck, Joshua Miles, Charles Washington, and the biggest loss, Jordan Phillips. Malcolm Butler also retired shortly before the season began. Now let’s take a look at the newest updates to the Cardinals injury report.

Kelvin Beachum

Beachum is the starting right tackle for the Cardinals. He has been out with a rib injury all week and is listed as questionable. He missed the Cardinals’ week three game. If he cannot play that makes Murray’s job just a little tougher. Josh Jones played well in his absence but he is only a second-year player, and he barely played as a rookie.

Justin Pugh

Pugh is the team’s starting left guard. He is questionable with a back injury this week. Pugh did not participate Wednesday or Thursday but was a full participant Friday. He will likely go but not be at full strength ass back injuries can be difficult to play through. If he is out that is another big blow to the Cardinals’ offensive line.

Justin Murray

Murray is a reserve offensive lineman. He has played significant snaps in other’s absence, however. Additionally, He too is questionable with a back injury. Though he was out until Friday when he was limited, he may not be able to go this week. If other guys can’t play and he cannot either, that could spell disaster for the Cardinals. Regardless, it seems as though Arizona will have to shuffle guys around and have a line that is less than full strength. The Rams front seven could be a big factor on Sunday.

Eno Benjamin

Benjamin has been inactive all season so he isn’t a big loss. He has missed this week with a hamstring injury. Honestly, Benjamin really has no effect on this game. The Cardinals rushing attack is led by Chase Edmonds and James Conner.

 

[TexasRam]

Freelund picking against the Rams again.

Anyone ever check to see just how accurate or not she is???

That girl needs to get off the computer and into the gym. That ass is getting rotunda!!!

Same thing every week "I've run the simulations over a million times and this is what the score will be".

Score is never that.

 

[TexasRam]

Tbh even if she is picking against the Rams, Frelund still gets my respect as one of the female reporters who actually puts in 10x the work of her male coworkers who seem to just be coasting and making a paycheck at times

This is true to. Lots of speculation without homework. At least she does work and looks into the games within the game to make her predictions. She often schools the lazy guys that played the game but lack the analyst skills to say anything relevant.

But her " This is what the computer tells us" is known an appeal to authority logical fallacy.

It's the fun thing about the NFL though, no has ever or ever will be able to predict the score consistently.

Until Quantum computing comes around - then we will know every score before kickoff.

 

[Prime Time]

2021 NFL Season - Week 4 - Cardinals at Rams (Madden 22)​

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gCkO8Whvso&ab_channel=JotaykraRodgers


These always crack me up. Hint: it goes to overtime.

 

[Merlin]

Freelund picking against the Rams again.

Anyone ever check to see just how accurate or not she is???

That girl needs to get off the computer and into the gym. That ass is getting rotunda!!!

There is no workout that can help that face. Not like I'd kick her out of bed but with her it would be all about the ass.