Sunday Night Football - October 29, 2023​

Bears vs. Chargers: 8:20 p.m., NBC, Peacock

RamsOnDemand Sportsbook:

NFL Week 8 - Sunday, October 29, 2023

THE LATE GAMES
Browns vs. Seahawks: 4:05 p.m., Fox
Chiefs vs. Broncos: 4:25 p.m., CBS
Ravens vs. Cardinals: 4:25 p.m., CBS
Bengals vs. 49ers: 4:25 p.m., CBS

THE EARLY GAMES
Rams vs. Cowboys: 1 p.m., Fox
Vikings vs. Packers: 1 p.m., Fox
Falcons vs. Titans: 1 p.m., CBS
Saints vs. Colts: 1 p.m., Fox
Patriots vs. Dolphins: 1 p.m., CBS
Jets vs. Giants: 1 p.m., CBS
Jaguars vs. Steelers: 1 p.m., CBS
Eagles vs. Commodes: 1 p.m., Fox
Texans vs. Panthers: 1 p.m., Fox

SNF
Bears vs. Chargers: 8:20 p.m., NBC, Peacock

Monday, October 30, 2023

Raiders vs. Lions: 8:15 p.m., ESPN/ABC

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ALREADY PLAYED

Thursday, October 26, 2023

Buccaneers vs. Bills: 8:15 p.m. Prime Video

NFL Week 8 - Sunday, October 29, 2023

THE EARLY GAMES
Rams vs. Cowboys: 1 p.m., Fox
Vikings vs. Packers: 1 p.m., Fox
Falcons vs. Titans: 1 p.m., CBS
Saints vs. Colts: 1 p.m., Fox
Patriots vs. Dolphins: 1 p.m., CBS
Jets vs. Giants: 1 p.m., CBS
Jaguars vs. Steelers: 1 p.m., CBS
Eagles vs. Commodes: 1 p.m., Fox
Texans vs. Panthers: 1 p.m., Fox

THE LATE GAMES
Browns vs. Seahawks: 4:05 p.m., Fox
Chiefs vs. Broncos: 4:25 p.m., CBS
Ravens vs. Cardinals: 4:25 p.m., CBS
Bengals vs. 49ers: 4:25 p.m., CBS

SNF
Bears vs. Chargers: 8:20 p.m., NBC, Peacock

Monday, October 30, 2023

Raiders vs. Lions: 8:15 p.m., ESPN/ABC

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ALREADY PLAYED

Thursday, October 26, 2023

Buccaneers vs. Bills: 8:15 p.m. Prime Video

Damn, that sucks. Too young, hope his demons didn’t catch up with him.

I almost put this hypothetical topic up before the Pittsburgh game…

Most around here thought we’d beat Pittsburgh, but knew Dallas would be tougher and our collective psyche sort of mentally braced to be 4-4 after the Dallas game.

What if that is flipped and we beat Dallas to reach 4-4?

Do we have more momentum heading into Green Bay coming off a Dallas win instead of a Dallas loss?

Maybe so? Let’s go beat Dallas.

I really don't have any clue what to make for this week.

It's a morning game

Dallas - I could do like a Texas Toast french toast

LA - thinking I could do like breakfast burritos.

But truly i haven't given much thought.

What about the rest of you?

Looking at Rams', and their opponents', scoring by quarter, I noticed a trend:

First Quarter: Rams 37, Opponents 20 (+17)
Second Quarter: Rams42, Opponents 45 (-3)
Third Quarter: Rams 34, Opponents 38 (+6)
Fourth Quarter: Rams 36, Opponents 48 (-12)

So why does it seem that the Rams are starting halves fairly well, then being hit by "counterpunches" in the second and fourth quarters?

Are our opponents making better adjustments?
Is the defense wearing down toward the end of each half?
Insufficient data/anomaly?

What is your theory?

I think we win this one.

The turnovers have to start coming for us how unlucky were we not to pick Pickett on that one throw that was tipped 16 times.

I predict we get 2+ and win by 9 points.

Guess this is the pre-game thread....

Thursday Night Football - October 26, 2023
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Buffalo Bills 8:15pm ET
Prime Video

RamsOnDemand Sportsbook:

Got woozy, threw 2 picks after taking big hit in 2nd Half Vikings. May be Sam Darnold time in S.F.

Kyle Shanahan: Brock Purdy is in the concussion protocol - NBC Sports

The Rams are 3-4 major upgrades away but we can make the playoffs with a couple nice acquisitions.

I would immediately go after Trent Brown PFFs highest rated LT this year. He is a FA and most likely not resigning with NE. Sure AJ Jackson is ok but he is not 6'8" tall and 380 lbs he becomes our Whit for the next 4 years. Won't cost much like a 5th I've heard since they have no leverage. This immediately helps the run game on the left side and gives Stafford a solid blindsided protector. #1 big upgrade.

Next I would go back after Burns they will have to franchise to keep him he will be seriously an unhappy camper if that happens.

But separate of him I love Denielle Hunter only 28 and leading the leagues in sacks with 9 and is a FA. Unfortunately Minny has done well of late so I'm not sure about him but will cost way less than Burns.

Then there is Bonito in Denver, Young or Sweat in Wash. or a cheap get Lawson from NY. #2 Big upgrade

To wait to the FA market is fine and saves draft picks but then we are competing with more teams.

Both would need to be signed long term.

In the short term we may help solve some of our biggest needs and at least we get the pieces we exactly need for the future.

Is this just an administrative move for the week? Need to know if I should hold Henderson for fantasy or pick up Freeman.

by RotoWire Staff
(October 23, 2023 7:20 PM ET) Henderson reverted to the Rams' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
In less than one week, Henderson returned to the Rams via a practice-squad contract last Tuesday, was elevated to the active roster Saturday and started at running back for the team Sunday against the Steelers. He then paced L.A. running backs in snaps (39 of 68) and touches (19) en route to 66 yards from scrimmage and a rushing TD in Week 7. Henderson appears to be the biggest beneficiary of both Kyren Williams (ankle) and Ronnie Rivers (knee) landing on injured reserve last week, but Royce Freeman (12 carries for 66 yards on 29 snaps) also figures to be involved, and coach Sean McVay told Greg Beacham of the Associated Press on Monday that "we'll see how Myles [Gaskin] and Zach [Evans] fit into that equation" this coming Sunday at Dallas.

After cutting Brett Maher on Tuesday, the Los Angeles Rams signed Lucas Havrisik off the Cleveland Browns’ practice squad. However, they’re not done exploring their options at kicker.

According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, the Rams are working out a group of kickers on Wednesday, which includes veteran Mason Crosby. It’s unlikely the Rams will sign a second kicker to their active roster, but adding one to the practice squad is certainly an option and potentially the route they’ll go.

It’s unclear which other kickers are working out for the Rams on Wednesday, or how many will be giving it a shot, but it’s good to see the team exploring other candidates.




Maher went just 17-for-23 on field goals this season, missing two on Sunday alone – as well as an extra point attempt just before halftime. Havrisik has never kicked in a regular-season game and was just 34-for-53 in college, so he’s not the most experienced or accurate kicker, either.

The Rams let Matt Gay walk in free agency this offseason and while he’s been a stud in Indianapolis, Sean McVay and Les Snead are still searching for a replacement.

we could go a lot farther with him in the backfield. Just sayin. McVay would have to scheme for it and May be Stafford could toss his long balls less and play dink and dunk and then strike. A guy can dream. Go rams.

College and the NFL. Take the Alabama vs Tennessee game for example you will never convince me that the fix wasn't in. The Rams game Sunday with those BS calls that were so obviously done to influence the outcome of that game. Take the ball placement on the 4th and one which everyone other than those crooked officials knew was enough for a first down. It is beginning to look more and more like these guys are trying to affect the outcomes of certain games for reasons unknown to me. Who knows if they are truly above-board finding ways to fix games for a payday. I for one don't trust them anymore, it is just too obvious there is no way they can simply be this bad.

I have to say, this past Sunday's loss was a bit of a gut punch.

The Rams had every opportunity to win and go to 4-3, which would have placed them in the heart of the playoff chase. Instead, they dip below .500 after a second blown chance to get a win (the other being against the Bengals). Its left many of us with doubts as to whether this team - which clearly has some young talent - is ready to consistently win.

So where does that leave us with 10 games to go.

I, for one, am still holding out hope. I see a schedule ahead of us with many winnable games, and I can still see a path to the postseason.

But, let's be honest... that's about all we can realistically aspire to at this point. I don't think there is anyone here who sees this team competing for a title this year.

So, here's the question... while we will all pull for the Rams to win each and every week, at some point is it okay to see a benefit in falling a bit short? Is a one and done playoff run better than an early offseason and higher draft picks? Would success in reaching the postseason have the unwanted side effect of masking issues that will need to be addressed in 2024?

Again, I don't have it in my fan-DNA to advocate for "tanking" of any sort. Still, if this team continues to let their chances slip away and falls out of the playoff hunt, I confess that I might start looking for silver linings.

That day may come…

Even with Purdy on the roster? Of course they would have to NOT win the Super Bowl this year for this to be even a question. Shanny has had a stiffy for Kirk for a LONG TIME now. Even going so far as to offer up the 2nd overall pick to Washington for him way back in 2017. Also, I can still see the Vikings and Cousins agreeing before he hits UFA. One thing is certain, Kirk Cousins is about to get paid....a-gain!

Purdy mouth. But his best feature is the UGLY picks he tosses.

LOL

I mean, there are fresh tryouts, and/or Free Agent signings coming as soon as Tuesday or Wednesday........right???

I mentioned this in the vent thread.

The NFL needs to adopt the college replay system where anything can be replayed at any time upstairs.

What happened with the spot yesterday should never happen.

The correct call is the correct call.

Wait for Mark Zinno to give his view at about 30 seconds in.

It's like I'm talking into a mirror. This is so true, yet so depressing about the state of the NFL.

7:00 Growing Pains
The roster is filled with emerging young stars, but are they ready to win?

7:30 Who’s the Boss?
As troubles mount, fans wonder if Sean McVay’s message is still resonating with players.

8:00 Full House
The running back room is crowded, but is the right guy for the future on the roster?

8:30 Three’s Company
The trio of Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua and Tutu Atwell coexist, but can they dominate?

9:00 The Facts of Life
Aaron Donald still leads the defense, but looming is his possibly imminent retirement.

9:30 Too Close for Comfort
Fans are stressed as nearly every game goes down to the wire.

10:00 L.A. Law
Derion Kendrick finds himself in another pickle.