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Rams PFF grades: Best and worst performers vs. Texans in Week 1

offense​

  • QB Matthew Stafford: 92.9
  • WR Puka Nacua: 91.6
  • RG Kevin Dotson: 75.4
  • OL Beaux Limmer: 70.7
  • LG Steve Avila: 69.
  • WR Davante Adams: 66.3
  • RB Kyren Williams: 56.9
  • LT Alaric Jackson: 54.3
  • WR Tutu Atwell: 51.8
  • TE Tyler Higbee: 46.3
  • TE Colby Parkinson: 43.9
  • TE Davis Allen: 42.7



defense​


  • LB Nate Landman: 90.7
  • OLB Jared Verse: 90.6
  • CB Cobie Durant: 87.7
  • OLB Byron Young: 78.5
  • S Kamren Kinchens: 66.4
  • CB Ahkello Witherspoon: 65.0
  • DT Kobie Turner: 64.3
  • S Kamren Curl: 58.7
  • DL Tyler Davis: 58.1
  • CB Emmanuel Forbes: 53.8
  • OLB Josaiah Stewart: 53.3
  • DB Quentin Lake: 39.3





Demoff on the victory (and other shady tweets)

For those that don't have Twitter, Demoff has our back and has been calling ppl out. Here's a tweet regarding yesterday's win and others going back to training camp.

Demoff calling out ESPN for picking the Texans
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Demoff calling out reporters for creating false narratives
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Demoff responding to the Matt Stafford clone rumors
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Around the NFC West - Week 1

Anyone catch up yet on our NFC West foes? How did they look?

None of the offenses had a strong day.

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Game one feels

Both teams seemed a little tight.

I think we all would've felt quite a bit better with a 21-9.. or even 21-16 final score. Not punching that last one is was a major bummer. Hopefully they do better with that.

It was an underwhelming day for the Rams pass rush. Not bad at all.. but not what we all were probably hoping for. Looking for more out of them moving forward.

The safeties... hmmm.... Kinchen and Curl just looked slow to me today. Let's hope it's just a blip... and, yes, I know neither are exceptional athletes.

One thing that really made me happy was the two turnovers the Rams forced. They made plays on the ball.. it was awesome. Both plays were exceptional.. Durant's pick and Landman's punch. I'm hoping for a lot more forced turnovers this season.

Xavier Smith showing up in the passing game makes me sooooooo freaking happy. He really looks like a guy who has made a significant step up this year. And he looks solid returning kicks.

Whittington looked fantastic today. Fantastic. The WR group is insane.

One of the biggest and most understandable sources of concern were both starting tackles. I'm feeling pretty good about them after that game. Anderson got big Rob once.. but those are two elite edges and they DID NOT wreak havoc.

Blake Corum is so much more explosive than Kyren. Sorry. I want to see more of him.

Davis Allen looks like he's taken a nice year-three step. At least in the passing game.

ILBs not a problem.

The defense really feels like a UNIT. It feels like it's more than just the sum of its parts.. Shula and staff are doing some cooking.

Witherspoon looks like some of the hype I've heard about him after a full offseason may be justified. He's not gonna be a shut down.. but he was moving really well.

Houston is considered a strong playoff contender and their defense is supposed to be excellent. I just think if the Rams had played a little cleaner.. this would've been an easy win.

Davante looks good.. but he and Stafford are obviously still building a rapport.

And.. finally... PUKA NACUA IS A GODDAMN SUPERSTAR!!!!! Jeez.. this guy.

  • Poll Poll
Which TE/WR will score First Today?

Which WR or TE scores First today?

  • Puka

    Votes: 1 4.8%
  • Tutu

    Votes: 1 4.8%
  • Adams

    Votes: 12 57.1%
  • Other WR

    Votes: 1 4.8%
  • Higbeast

    Votes: 3 14.3%
  • Ferguson

    Votes: 1 4.8%
  • Other TE

    Votes: 2 9.5%

If I included the kicker and RB's, it would be a slam dunk and that's why I narrowed it down to TE's/WR's only in the poll.
1. Puka
2. Tutu
3. Adams
4. Other WR
5. Higbeast
6. Ferguson
7. Other TE

GAME DAY Texans at Rams - Game Day Thread

Sunday September 07, 2025

4:25 PM — Houston Texans at Los Angeles Rams

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This is our team. Win or lose. Good days and bad. We are here for FUN, not to be dragged down.

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Go Rams!

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GAME DAY The Late Games - Week 1

Sunday September 07, 2025

THE LATE GAMES

4:05 PM — San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks
4:05 PM — Tennessee Titans at Denver Broncos
4:25 PM — Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers
4:25 PM — Houston Texans at Los Angeles Rams

THE EARLY GAMES
1:00 PM — Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons
1:00 PM — Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns
1:00 PM — Jacksonville Jaguars at Carolina Panthers
1:00 PM — New York Giants at Washington Commodes
1:00 PM — New York Jets at Pittsburgh Steelers
1:00 PM — New England Patriots at Las Vegas Raiders
1:00 PM — Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts
1:00 PM — Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints

SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
8:20 PM — Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills

GAME DAY The Early Games - Week 1

Sunday September 07, 2025

THE EARLY GAMES

1:00 PM — Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons
1:00 PM — Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns
1:00 PM — Jacksonville Jaguars at Carolina Panthers
1:00 PM — New York Giants at Washington Commodes
1:00 PM — New York Jets at Pittsburgh Steelers
1:00 PM — New England Patriots at Las Vegas Raiders
1:00 PM — Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts
1:00 PM — Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints

THE LATE GAMES
4:05 PM — San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks
4:05 PM — Tennessee Titans at Denver Broncos
4:25 PM — Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers
4:25 PM — Houston Texans at Los Angeles Rams

SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
8:20 PM — Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills

Uncomfortably optimistic

That's what I am as a Rams fan this year. This is just a lil "before the season starts" stream of consciousness ramble.

I feel like this is an exceptional Rams team.. the deepest we've seen on offense... and I really like the defense under Shula with that front.

The Rams opted for a little more veteran depth on the Oline.. that's really, really smart right now, imo. We've seen what happens when there isn't enough depth and they addressed it, knowing that with an aging QB who can't run and is dealing with a back issue.. protection is key. There is some concern here with Jackson's condition and that and Stafford's back are the two biggest issues/worries for the season for me.

I also think that's one reason they kept all 4 TEs. I feel like with Davante and Puka and the other options at WR and even Ferguson.. they'll be keeping 7 in for protection a lot.. knowing that Davante and Puka can still do damage.

Ferguson could be an absolute wildcard at some point.. he's just an incredible athlete.. so fluid and so good at tracking the ball and at moving the ball when it's in his hands.

Mumpfield will make several big plays this year.. because he knows how to get open and is an exceptional route-runner. Really looking forward to watching him.
Whittington is going to truck people with the ball in his hands and as a blocker.
Tutu will not get enough touches to make people feel good about his contract.. but it won't be a bad thing or a negative indicator. It will be because there are soooooo many awesome targets on this team. I just don't remember ever thinking a Rams WR corps was this deep and talented. I can't wait!!!!

The RB room is also a stronger room. Corum with a year in.. Hunter as a quality depth piece with some needed explosiveness... and Williams dying to show he's worth his contract.

This offense.. man... I've just seen what Stafford has done with somewhat limited resources and targets.. now? As long as he's healthy... it's' gonna be wild. I think we'll see him set his Rams-best numbers this season... or at least very close to them. When your 4th WR is Whittington/Mumpfield/Smith... you are in some excellent shape. And.. again.. Ferguson is looooooming. And you have a healthy Higs!!!!

Special teams are going to be excellent. Two incredible young kickers and a fleet of young athletes in coverage... and Smith back at returner.

The defense... Chris Shula, let's start there.
We have a guy who is young, smart, aggressive.. and steeped in Rams culture. He's shown the ability to utilize what he has to get the best out of his players. He's not married to a scheme.. and is creative. He's building on what he's seen with Wade, Brandon and Raheem.. and stealing from around the league. This unit will make at least a 15 team jump in defensive standings this year.

The front is going to be soooooo much fun. I just can't wait to see what they're cooking up. Adding Poona.. and the growth of Tyler Davis.. give a little more dimension to what Turner and Fiske already bring. Verse is going to be an absolute menace. Motherfucker was killing it in the postseason and he's just building on that. He will finish top 3 in DPOY voting. I'm fascinated about seeing Young in the Hoecht role on some passing downs.. moving around the line and using his explosiveness and length to raise hell. Edge depth is my single biggest worry on these units.

The LBs are going to get the job done and be an upgrade over last season. The Rams will NOT be run all over this season with the additions on the line.. more maturity of the front.. and Landman and Speights.

The corners are, arguably, the weakest unit on the defense.. but I don't think they're weak. The Rams will play one of the lowest numbers of "man" coverage this year.. and will succeed by mixing up coverages a ton.. building on a second year together. The corners and the safeties combined are a good unit.

The biggest hurdles.. before the season starts.. Stafford's back, Jackson's blood clots, and just a mother of a schedule. If this team wins 12 in the regular season.. they will absolutely be a Super Bowl contender.

GO RAMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tony Pauline way too early mock draft

14) LA Rams (via Atlanta Falcons): Ryan Baer/T/Pittsburgh

This pick is going to raise a lot of eyebrows, yet Baer is already highly rated in the scouting community, and the Rams will be in the market for a right tackle after the season.

23) LA Rams: Drew Allar/QB/Penn State

Allar grades high in areas of physical ability but needs a lot of work on his game. If anyone can coach the best out of him, it would be Sean McVay.

Surgery Today

I fucked my ankle up last July...like 2024 July. I broke the bottom of the leg bone off where it merts the ankle. It healed poorly, was full of fluid and I had a torn ATF Ligament and another one that I don't remember the name. I've had 3 MRIs and countless X-rays over this time.

I say all that to say this...they did two separate surgeries at once...they recommended a nerve block from the knee down for pain....I regret every moment of this. I would rather have the pain than this paralysis of my leg for this 18-24 hrs they tell me. I can't feel shit. I hate it. I'm someone who HAS to flex or hyperextend my fingers and toes all the time. I have since I was a kid....I can't do it and it's making me go insane.

Anyway, rambling....I'm stuck in bed half ass watching this game and wanted to tell ya....if you are ever presented with the option...my advice...pass on it.