I always hate trying to find this in the game day thread so forgive me for posting this:

Los Angeles Rams inactives​

• RB Jarquez Hunter
• DT Ty Hamilton
• OT David Quessenberry
• QB Stetson Bennett
• OL Justin Dedich
• DL Desjuan Johnson

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

Figure I would start this off seeing as though I am him, the defending champion.

Some of you have a slight head start, since I didnt bet on Thursay's game, but you guys need it anyway !!

Already have all my cash down on this weeks games

Sunday September 07, 2025

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SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL - September 05, 2025

8:20 PM — Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills

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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

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

we're back for another season!

up for grabs are 10k Sportsbook credits for the closest prediction, or 25k for an exact prediction!!


So let's see those predictions!

FIRST BORDER WAR TOUCHDOWN BELONGS TO AHMAD HARDY OF MIZZOU!!!!

@Loyal

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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.

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.

I enjoy this series during the year with JB, D'marco and MJB.

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Friday Night Football

Chiefs vs. Chargers
Date: September 5, 2025
Start Time: 8:00 PM Eastern Time
Channel: Broadcast on FOX and streamed live on YouTube

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Lets say I was surprised by #4...

[theramswire.usatoday.com]

The Los Angeles Rams added a new uniform to their wardrobe for 2025, giving them four different jerseys to choose from this season. Paired with Bone jerseys, the Rams’ “Rivalries” set is one of two alternate designs, which are in addition to their traditional royal blue and white jerseys.

We already knew the Rams would be wearing their Rivalries uniform in Week 11 against the Seattle Seahawks and ahead of Week 1, they released their full uniform schedule for the 2025 season. They’re wearing their Bone jerseys three times, which is more than they’ve worn them in the last two years; they wore them twice each season in 2023 and 2024.

There’s no designated home or away uniforms, so they’re wearing navy at home and on the road, and the same goes for their white jerseys.

You can see the schedule on the LA Rams X page: [x.com]

Royal blue (7)

Week 3 at Eagles
Week 4 vs. Colts
Week 5 vs. 49ers
Week 9 vs. Saints
Week 15 vs. Lions
Week 16 at Seahawks
Week 18 vs. Cardinals

White (6)

Week 1 vs. Texans
Week 7 at Jaguars
Week 10 at 49ers
Week 12 vs. Buccaneers
Week 13 at Panthers
Week 14 at Cardinals

Bone (3)

Week 2 at Titans
Week 6 at Ravens
Week 17 at Falcons

Rivalries (1)
Week 11 vs. Seahawks

[x.com]

Note the schedule doesn't include pants. It never does.

TNF: Dallas Cowboys @ Philadelphia Eagles

Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025
Time: 8:20 PM ET (Live coverage begins at 7:00 PM ET)
Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
TV/Streaming: NBC, Peacock

RamsOnDemand Sportsbook: (pending)

It’s been a sprint. I was hoping to go live today… but TOMORROW is the day!

We are finalizing schedules but around 9-10am CST we will be offline for the update… about 4hrs.

When you click on RamsOnDemand.com the browser should advise you we are in update mode. At the very least it will say unavailable in some way.

When we go live, the site will be in Midnight Mode. This will help make it jump out that the update is complete. BOOM! The Rams need to CONSULT WITH ROD on Midnight Mode!

THEME SWITCHER IS ALL THE WAY TO THE BOTTOM LEFT OF YOUR SCREEN. There is a chooser.

Our Standard Blue will be default in a matter of days.

You can always select based on your mood from:

1. Midnight Mode
2. Bone
3. 1980’s
4. STL Years

This feature will be members only in the future.

I have tested and tweaked colors like crazy. The combinations are many to consider. Please be patient with a few color bugs. I might have missed something as it’s impossible for me to test everything. I hope you like what you see and PLEASE PROVIDE feedback.

In the coming weeks we’ll be rolling out membership stuff and easier ways to donate.

I wanted the theme thing launched for opening night. It adds FUN to the season kickoff!

Another new feature that will appear as a new ribbon is the introduction of FEEDS.

This is just a different way to interact with and sort content. My advice…Just play with it… click on the buttons and you’ll see. There is a Facebook/Reddit vibe to the layout. It’s cool. We’ll have some fun with this.

The familiar Forum List View will be right there, as default.



There are a lot of other little changes. The LIKE system will display votes differently and other fresh things to stuff. But the familiar blue color scheme will feel very familiar.

Please be patient if there are color bugs. I don’t expect performance bugs. The site will scream.

I will keep this thread updated as plans firm.

I will probably edit it for stuff I’ve forgotten.

It’s the 2025 Season! It’s our 15th year!




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Kyle Shanahan, Sean McVay top defensive peers’ ratings of NFL’s offensive play callers

A sample of NFL defensive coordinators and coaches say who they think is best at designing and executing an offense.

www.nytimes.com

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2. Sean McVay, Rams​

Many coaches view Shanahan and McVay as 1a and 1b. Like Shanahan, McVay’s play calling helped keep the Rams playing at a high level despite multiple injuries. Their offensive line was ravaged, Puka Nacua missed five games, and Cooper Kupp regressed with injuries and age last season. Yet the Rams remained efficient, finishing eighth in success rate and 10th in DVOA.

McVay has drastically evolved his offense from a highly systemized and coach-controlled outside zone, play-action system into a gap scheme, quarterback-centered, more spread-out system with Matthew Stafford at the helm. Coaches surveyed gave McVay a lot of credit for giving Stafford the tools to weaponize his football IQ at the line of scrimmage.

McVay’s career low point was in Super Bowl LIII, in which the Rams only scored 3 points in a loss to the Patriots. In that game, he couldn’t adjust to Bill Billichick’s 6-1 front. With years of experience, McVay’s ability to adjust is now levels above where it was early in his career.

“I think he can just see it live the best,” one defensive coordinator said. “He has a full Rolodex of plays. He can get to anything on his call sheet, but he can also get to anything in his head. If he needs to adjust in-game, he can completely come up with a new game plan on the spot. So it’s almost to the point now where he’s seen a lot. He has such a good memory of everything, with 12 years of experience calling plays and reacting to stuff. If you’re playing this (defense), he’s going to go to this … and he can do it in a second. That’s weird that he can just adjust so easily.”

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My favorite parts:

The bond between Omar and Whittington
The prayer in the linebacker huddle
Kyren, little boy Ram fan, signing his extension.

Here are the 2024 Playoff Teams.

Who drops out?

Who steps into their spot?

NFC East:
Philadelphia Eagles 14-3
Washington Commodes 12-5
Dallas Cowboys 7-10
New York Giants 3-14

NFC South:
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10-7
Atlanta Falcons 8-9
Carolina Panthers 5-12
New Orleans Saints 5-12

NFC West:
Los Angeles Rams 10-7
Seattle Seahawks 10-7
Arizona Cardinals 8-9
San Francisco 49ers 6-11

NFC North:
Detroit Lions 15-2
Minnesota Vikings 14-3
Green Bay Packers 11-6
Chicago Bears 5-12

AFC West:
Kansas City Chiefs 15-2
Los Angeles Chargers 11-6
Denver Broncos 10-7
Las Vegas Raiders 4-13

AFC East:
Buffalo Bills 13-4
Miami Dolphins 8-9
New York Jets 5-12
New England Patriots 4-13

AFC South:
Houston Texans 10-7
Indianapolis Colts 8-9
Jacksonville Jaguars 4-13
Tennessee Titans 3-14

AFC North:
Baltimore Ravens 12-5
Pittsburgh Steelers 10-7
Cincinnati Bengals 9-8
Cleveland Browns 3-14

As we are about to start the NFL season, please post threads regarding college players and who you see us possibly drafting in the forum for the draft and college football.

The Rams/NFL forum will get pretty busy and we need to try to keep it as uncluttered as possible.

Also, if yawlz would, please search before posting a thread so we can keep duplicate threads to a minimum.

Thank you and GO RAMS!!!