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Rams quarterback Jared Goff’s improvement from his first year in the league to his second season has been quite remarkable. He’s 21st in pass attempts with 244, yet he ranks 10thin passing yards with 2,030, almost double what he had in his seven starts in 2016. He and the Rams offense are averaging almost 19 more points per game than they were in 2016, which would be the largest increase since 1970. The team they are currently ahead of on that list is none other than the 1999 “Greatest Show on Turf” St. Louis Rams, who averaged 15.1 more points than the prior year’s Rams team. According to Elias Sports Bureau, only one team in NFL history has ever led the league in scoring the year after finishing last: the 1965 49ers. The Rams currently hold that lead at 32.9 with the Eagles behind them at 31.4. Here are some of the numbers that show how different Goff’s 2017 season really is.

35
Goff currently has 35 more completions than he did in his seven games in 2016, yet he has an astonishing 941 more yards and eight more touchdown passes, along with three less interceptions. This means that in those extra 35 completions he has averaged 26.9 yards per catch and a touchdown on 22.9 percent of throws. The sheer efficiency of his throws has helped lead a huge turnaround in offensive production, also opening up room for running back Todd Gurley to maneuver, which is also a breath of fresh air after his poor season in 2016. Goff’s yards per attempt has gone up a whole three yards over the course of the year from 5.3 to 8.3. On top that his last game against the New York Giants saw him go for 14.1 yards per attempt, 3.2 yards more than the next closest quarterback and something he never even did in college at the University of California.

97.9
After finishing the 2016 NFL season at the bottom of the league in quarterback passer rating with 63.6, Goff currently sits tied for eighth with fellow sophomore Dak Prescott at 97.9. Goff’s 2016 season saw him have just one game with a passer rating above 100.0, at 100.3. In 2017 Goff already has three games with a passer rating above 100.0, with two of them being above 145.0. Those two games were remarkable performances against San Francisco and New York. There are only 17 quarterbacks above the league average in passer rating, which sits at 88.3, and Goff is one of them.

49.1
So far in the 2017 season, the Rams have had 110 third down situations, converting 54 of them for first downs. Their 49.1 percent third down conversion rate ranks first in the entire league and has not only helped the offense sustain drives, but has also kept the defense on the sidelines and rested. This 2017 Rams offense has only 13 less third down conversions than the 2016 team, despite having almost twice as many third down situations in 2016. 38 of those 54 conversions have come via the passing game, while they have passed on 78 of their 110 total third downs. Goff’s third down passing success rate of 48.7 percent ranks third in the league, behind only Tom Brady and Carson Wentz.

Outlook
It’s hard to forget that Jared Goff just recently turned 23 years old and is one of the youngest current starters in the NFL, yet he has still made as big a jump as he did. A lot of his success is to be credited to his new head coach Sean McVay, but Goff has the talent to suggest he’s just scratching the surface of what he can do. With a 6-2 record, the Rams are looking at their best start since the 2001 St. Louis Rams, who went to the super bowl. One thing is for certain, Goff has his team three wins away from giving Rams fans their first true winning season (not 8-8) since 2003, when they went 10-6.

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PFT’s Week 10 picks
Posted by Mike Florio

Texans at Rams

MDS’s take: If Deshaun Watson were playing, this would be a matchup of the NFL’s two most exciting offenses. With Tom Savage playing, it’s a Rams blowout.

MDS’s pick: Rams 31, Texans 10.

Florio’s take: Deshaun Watson vs. Jared Goff would have been a great game.

Florio’s pick: Rams 30, Texans 17.
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Seahawks at Cardinals

MDS’s take: The Cardinals played better than I was expecting without Carson Palmer on Sunday, in large part because Adrian Peterson has been rejuvenated in Arizona. But I think the Seahawks’ defense should shut the Cardinals’ offense down.

MDS’s pick: Seahawks 20, Cardinals 7.

Florio’s take: Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman has called short-week football a “poop fest.” If Seattle loses again, its season quickly could become a sh-t show.

Florio’s pick: Seahawks 20, Cardinals 17.
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Packers at Bears

MDS’s take: It sounds crazy to pick the Bears against the Packers, but that’s only because we’re still not really accustomed to how bad the Packers are without Aaron Rodgers. Maybe we’ll be accustomed to it once the Bears win on Sunday.

MDS’s pick: Bears 24, Packers 17.

Florio’s take: Packers coach Mike McCarthy says there’s more than one way to win a game. Without one of the best quarterbacks to ever play the game, the Packers consistently have been finding the best way to lose — by allowing more points than they score.

Florio’s pick: Bears 17, Packers 14.
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Browns at Lions

MDS’s take: I could see the Lions letting down a little bit on a short work week, but not quite enough to hand the Browns their first win.

MDS’s pick: Lions 20, Browns 16.

Florio’s take: Eleven days before Thanksgiving, the Lions feast on the NFL’s biggest turkey.

Florio’s pick: Lions 34, Browns 13.
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Steelers at Colts

MDS’s take: The Colts have found ways to pull out wins, but they are not a good football team. They’d probably be better off losing and getting a higher draft pick, so maybe Colts fans will enjoy watching them lose big on Sunday.

MDS’s pick: Steelers 30, Colts 13.

Florio’s take: The Steelers have a tendency to step in a pothole when everything is going well, losing to a team they should beat. Emerging from a bye week, however, it would be a surprise if a Colts team that somehow has won three games would prevail for a fourth.

Florio’s pick: Steelers 24, Colts 10.
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Chargers at Jaguars

MDS’s take: The Jaguars’ defense is cruising and should give Philip Rivers fits on Sunday. Pencil in league leader Calais Campbell for a couple more sacks.

MDS’s pick: Jaguars 21, Chargers 10.

Florio’s take: The Jags have a chance to move to 6-3, but it won’t be easy against a better than expected Chargers team, which will be bringing former Jags coach Gus Bradley back to town. Bradley knows the personnel well, and the Chargers surely have spent the last two weeks planning for a win that would provide a much-needed spark to start the second half of the season.

Florio’s pick: Chargers 24, Jaguars 21.
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Saints at Bills

MDS’s take: The improvement of the Saints’ pass defense this season has been nothing short of remarkable. I think they’ll keep it going and New Orleans will win a defensive struggle.

MDS’s pick: Saints 17, Bills 14.

Florio’s take: The schedule gets tougher for the 6-2 Saints, and the 5-3 Bills can’t afford too many more losses. The extra time makes the difference for the Bills, whose head coach knows a thing or two about the Saints from his time in Carolina.

Florio’s pick: Bills 23, Saints 20.
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Jets at Buccaneers

MDS’s take: It’s crazy to say it, but the Jets team that some saw going 0-16 is poised to be 5-5 through 10 games. I think they’ll win in Tampa on Sunday.

MDS’s pick: Jets 20, Buccaneers 17.

Florio’s take: The Jets have a 10-1 record all-time against the Buccaneers, who will be missing Jameis Winston (shoulder) and Mike Evans (suspension). The Bucs will have to wait four more years to eat another W in this series.

Florio’s pick: Jets 24, Buccaneers 17.
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Vikings at Redskins

MDS’s take: If both teams were at full strength I’d take the Redskins in this one, but I see the Vikings’ defensive front making life rough for Kirk Cousins behind a banged-up offensive line.

MDS’s pick: Vikings 21, Redskins 16.

Florio’s take: The Redskins are better than 4-4, and the Vikings are worse than 6-2. It’s a correction Sunday in Maryland, and a loss by the visiting team moves Teddy Bridgewater another step toward returning.

Florio’s pick: Redskins 23, Vikings 16.
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Bengals at Titans

MDS’s take: I don’t think the Titans are as good as their 5-3 record looks, but they have a favorable schedule and a good chance of getting to the playoffs. Another win should be coming on Sunday.

MDS’s pick: Titans 24, Bengals 20.

Florio’s take: The Titans keep quietly surging toward a playoff berth, with defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau getting a crack at the team he once coached, four days before playing the team whose defense he expertly coordinated.

Florio’s pick: Titans 23, Bengals 13.
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Cowboys at Falcons

MDS’s take: The Falcons have been a major disappointment, and the schedule doesn’t get any easier. The Cowboys will be a tough matchup for them.

MDS’s pick: Cowboys 28, Falcons 20.

Florio’s take: If the Cowboys have Ezekiel Elliott, they’ll build a lead and hold it. If the Cowboys don’t have Ezekiel Elliott, the Falcons will build a lead and blow it.

Florio’s pick: Cowboys 24, Falcons 20.
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Giants at 49ers

MDS’s take: This looks like one of the worst games of the year in the NFL. It’s interesting only for its implications on the top of next year’s draft. I see the 49ers winning, which is really losing in the draft order sweepstakes.

MDS’s pick: 49ers 15, Giants 12.

Florio’s take: The mighty have fallen, and they can’t get up. I’m tempted to pick a tie.

Florio’s pick: Giants 13, 49ers 10.
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Patriots at Broncos

MDS’s take: I think the Broncos will play a lot better than they did in last week’s loss to the Eagles. Just not well enough to beat the Patriots.

MDS’s pick: Patriots 28, Broncos 24.

Florio’s take: Yes, the Patriots usually struggle in Denver. But that’s typically because the Broncos are pretty good. While their defense still is (but for the 51 points allowed at Philly), the offense is not.

Florio’s pick: Patriots 27, Broncos 17.
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Dolphins at Panthers

MDS’s take: The Dolphins’ offense is struggling and the Panthers’ defense is playing well. Tough to see Miami winning on the road here.

MDS’s pick: Panthers 20, Dolphins 17.

Florio’s take: The Dolphins have entered the teeth of their schedule, and they’re going to get chewed up.

Florio’s pick: Panthers 30, Dolphins 20.

The Rams also announced a minor roster move prior to Wednesday’s practice. After waiving safety Isaiah Johnson on Tuesday afternoon, Los Angeles has resigned the Georgia Tech product to its practice squad.

With the move, the team’s active roster currently stands at 52 players. Dunbar is a potential candidate to take the 53rd spot upon being activated off PUP.

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Kevin Burkhardt and Charles Davis will be joined by Panthers Tight End Greg Olsen as his team enjoys a bye week. Greg is currently nursing a leg injury he sustained earlier in the year. Much like McVay dropping by on the Fox pregame a couple weeks ago, Olsen seems to be doing something similar by joining along in the booth.

It should be fun to hear a current NFL player express his views on the two teams.

This is also a seemingly rare occurrence, as Voth points out in a subtweet, this has only happened on Fox with a current player twice before. Matt Hasselbeck in 2014 and Marcus Allen back in 1994.

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Just a little something extra to add to what is sure to be a game with huge NFC playoff implications.

I know it burns us every week when we look at the standings and think “what if” but honestly that loss might have been the best thing that happened to us.

McVay stresses how the turnover differential is the biggest indicator of success behind wins and losses and that’s true. That’s a game where a hand full of individuals could reflect after, point to themselves, and say “we could’ve won that if I didn’t...” and that lesson has carried over to every game afterwards.

I feel we would’ve lost the Jacksonville game had we won the Seattle game because the urgency wouldn’t have been there and we were going to learn the hard way one way or another.

The penalties issue seemed to have gotten cleaned up since the 49ers game where we almost lost due to bonehead moves. Redskins loss came down to turnovers and penalties.

All of these issues we heard McVay stress about before the season even started but it seems this team needed to experience and learn the hard way for it to learn.

No doubt in my mind we see a different team vs Seattle when we play them later. This is a young team that is going to have some moments that disappoint us but the trend is upward for years to come. Big picture.

Follow me while I dream.

I think the Rams have something special here with McVay. Not to get too far ahead of things, but coaching is extremely important in football, and here we are with what appears in a small sample size to be one of the best in a long time.

Surely the players see this. Surely they also see how much talent is on this roster. I wonder if they (and their agents) will go a step further.

This is a salary cap league - the best way for uber talented players to maximize their career earnings is thru free agency - get every dollar you can while the getting is good - we all understand that.

But maybe there is a real financial interest in taking less money under the cap to be on this team. If this coach really is as special as we think, if the talent level on this team really is as elite as we think it is, then maybe these guys get together and all agree to keep the core together to make a run at being a dynasty.

Sure, there is a big difference between what they could get per year in free agency then there is giving a hometown discount - but what is the monetary value associated with being part of a legendary run in one of the biggest markets in the world? Whether it is endorsement deals, a broadcasting career down the road, or thinking about how much easier it is to get a gold jacket with multiple rings on your finger - there may be incentives for this core group to want to stick together - and to sign deals that would allow that to happen longer term.

Its a pipe dream, I know that. These guys are going to get as much as they can in salary - and no one should blame them. But there is something to be said with wanting to play for a winner - and this Rams team may all of a sudden be the destination for guys who want to win.

In looking at the stats I have seen that the Texans Offence is " worst in the League" in Sacks allowed (28) and the Rams "D" is 6th in the League in Sacks (25) so I think I will be watching this to see How high up-the-Charts we can jump at the Texans expense!!:banana::cheers:

In case you where wondering, the Rams are Tied for 2nd Best in the League only giving up 10 sacks! ( Tied w/ The Steelers - Vikings and CowPies) Yes! we have a pretty good O-Line!!:yess:

I'll be watching these area's with special interest Sunday, What area's will you be watching!? Besides the score of course!!

Edit:I forgot to mention, The Texans are 15th in the League in Sacks with 15, But Clowney probably won't play, he's "Questionable"!!

Anyone selling the 2 tickets to the Rams - Cardinal Game on December 3rd?

I will be watching this match up a lot on Sunday. Clowney has developed into what the hype said he would be...a potential game wrecker. However, he meets a physically gifted technician in Andrew Whitworth who is so sound and dominant. I am no coach, but I imagine if you want a young guy to learn how to play LT, you get game tape isolating on Andrew Whitworth.

Really think if Clowney wants to have a great game, he better line up somewhere else....

What fun it was, too. Lol.

A few thoughts...

MCVay keeps his foot on the gas pedal, doesn’t he? A TE sweep to Everett late in the 3rd qtr while leading 41-10? I love it!

We haven’t seen Goff’s best yet. Yeah, he had a helluva game, but there were some misses, too. Scary to think how good he might become. I think that this kid can become elite under the guidance of McVay.

I watched various OL players quite a bit. They are winning most of their matchups, sometimes spectacularly. And it ain’t just Whit and Saffold, either. It’s ALL of them. They deserve more credit for their part in these wins (blowouts). They are constantly showing up while throwing effective downfield blocks on big plays.

Sully, in particular, was effective. All over the place. But he wasn’t the only one. Kromer, take another bow, man. Your boys are kicking butt and taking names.

Goff’s demeanor was more relaxed than the vet Manning. It was amazing to see.

Gurley has become a lethal weapon with both the run and the pass. His improvement under this staff is mind boggling. Incidentally, keeping coach Peete was a stroke of genius.

Doesn’t seem quite fair to give McVay/Goff such an array of weapons for the O. Gurley, Woods, Watkins, Kupp, Higbee, now Everett and Pharoh with Reynolds waiting in the wings. Geez.

Opponents had some success early on against Wade’s D, but by mid 1st qtr he seems to have figured out their strategy and makes adjustments to shut them down. Not just this week, but every week. Rams scoring D has been exceptional since the 2nd half of the Dallas game.

Seems silly to nitpick in a 51-17 rout, but I will say that I expected a bit more QB pressure on Eli. Never mind the stats, it just seemed like the Rams were late too often in getting to Eli.

Giants were in a bind by mid 1st qtr. they wanted to run, run, run because of their WR injuries plus they wanted to keep the ball away from Goff. But after falling far behind, they were forced to pass a helluva lot more than they originally intended. Didn’t work out well for them, obviously.

I’m just gonna say it again. Quinn is reduced to a shadow of his former self. Doubt if he’s a Ram next year.

Pharoh is a find as a returner. He makes good decisions as to letting kicks go, fair catch, or returning. He has moves seldom seen, too. That spin move on the sideline? Wow!

The Ones on D holding the Giants to 10 points? Pretty impressive.

McVay started subbing for starters late in the 3rd qtr with a 48-10 lead. Smart move. He never called a single pass play after 4:00 minutes remained in the THIRD qtr. Think about that. The Giants knew that we were gonna run the ball with second stringers and still couldn’t stop a long FG drive.

That no huddle O has been devastating for 2 games in a row. McVay can give tips to Goff as they both look over the D and Goff is executing magnificently. Almost doesn’t seem fair.

It seemed as if the Rams had broken the spirit of the Giant players by early in the 3rd qtr. Ronde Barber said he thought it was as early as that Woods 33 yard conversion on 3rd down for a TD. I dunno. But I do know that I’ve waited a long time since I’ve last seen Ram teams be able to do that, much less back to back.

Too bad about the Malcolm Brown injury. He had a helluva 4th qtr while relieving Gurley.

Bring on the Texans. I can’t get enough of this. Lol.

Don't hit me with that jinx bullshit! A thread on a fan website isn't hexxing our incredible athletes spending their entire lives getting to where they are. If we go to the NFC Championship game and win who would you want to face? More than likely it's going to be the Steelers or Pats since the AFC is weak this year.

We all know the story of the Cheatriots and how most of us feel there was some shannanigans going on but I have heard others state how broken hearted that Super Bowl loss to the Steelers was and if you could get revenge would you want that over the Pats revenge? or to face another team?

Curious on what I'll read especially from the older posters to understand their feelings of what is more important.

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Stephen my son has a game in Norco @1:15 so I have to miss Total Bummer really looking forward to seeing them live again.

been away for a few months, I still lurk here and there to check up.

Been watching these games and every week I wonder “is this the week the wheels fall off?” But they just keep on impressing.

I’m scared to say this team is legit. But it seems that it may be so. *knocks on wood*

I’m so damn impressed with McVay and this offense. This line is awesome. This whole team is awesome. Hope y’all are having as much fun as I am.

Happy fandom y’all!

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I heard Kurt Warner mention that he wasn't necessarily sold on our playoff prowess because our run defense looks suspect.

I kind of agree with him.. the giants were gashing us until they fell too far behind to run.

It is a bit concerning.. I think we rank 23rd in rush defense.

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on nfl live today they showed who were the two most improved qbs this year using their flunky qbr stats.

and they were

jared goff and case keenum. +40 and +25 respectively.

screw you jeff fisher and rob bore-arse. incompetent buffoons.

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Just announced during McVay's presser. Thats gonna hurt us, need dunbar to step up.

Sorry they are late. I'm exhausted from adulting the past couple days.

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This might get interesting. And not in a good way.

https://sports.yahoo.com/jerry-jone...ns-sue-roger-goodell-extension-204900038.html

Jerry Jones isn’t happy with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell anymore, and the feud might get ugly for the NFL.

According to the New York Times, theDallas Cowboysowner has hired lawyer David Boies (who finds himselfinvolved in the Harvey Weinstein scandal) and has threatened to sue the league and some team owners over the negotiations over Goodell’s contract extension. The Times reported there was a conference call with Jones and the NFL’s compensation committee — owners from the Chiefs, Falcons, Giants, Patriots, Steelers and Texans — and Jones told them legal papers were drawn up and would be served this Friday unless the committee drops its plan to give Goodell an extension. Goodell’s contract expires after the 2018 season.

While nothing has happened yet, it’s a growing issue for the league.

While there are plenty of criticisms of Goodell, including questions about television ratings and much of the attention for this season on player anthem protests, it’s easy to wonder if Jones is getting back at Goodell for suspending his star running backEzekiel Elliott. The NFL suspended Elliott six games in August over an alleged domestic violence incident, after Jones was adamant there was no evidence against him. Elliott has continued to play while the issue works its way through the courts, but Jones still seems to have turned on Goodell over the suspension. The New York Times report said the threats over Goodell’s extension “stems from Jones’s anger over the commissioner’s suspending” of Elliott.

Goodell has faced heat from the outside, but it has been rare to hear any owners rip him publicly. The league has grown to unprecedented financial success under Goodell. But with so many negative off-field stories dominating the action on the field recently, the tide seems to be turning.

Goodell and the NFL did what it thought was right in suspending Elliott. In doing so, it seems the commissioner made a very powerful enemy.

They actually submit Robert Woods of the Rams, Carson Wentz with all of his 199 yds and Dak with his 227 yds but not Goff with 311 and 4 tds.

Another slight. Now it is kind of expected.

I know Jared did receive player of the week in another award. This one just seems comical in its omission.


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