It’s fairly unusual to say, on condition that Sunday’s Rams-Buccaneers sport was a showdown between the NFL’s final two Super Bowl champions, however Los Angeles’ 16-13 defeat was a nasty loss to a nasty group. In truth, it felt like an eliminator for the defending champs.
The Rams’ offense may very well be essentially the most disappointing unit within the league this season, rating twenty ninth in factors and thirty first in yards. It’s the identical story each week: terrible line play, no run sport and a quarterback who’s incapable of connecting with anybody not named Cooper Kupp. According to NFL Research, Matthew Stafford accomplished eight of his 9 throws to Kupp for 127 yards and a landing, producing a 155.8 passer ranking. To everybody else, Stafford accomplished simply 5 of his 18 throws for 38 yards, equaling a 39.6 passer ranking. This offense is totally damaged, and Sean McVay is aware of it. Look no additional than the third-and-5 play with 1:39 remaining within the sport. Clinging to a 13-9 lead, the Rams may’ve iced the sport with a primary down. With no confidence in his assault, although, McVay known as a easy run up the center that was stuffed, giving Tampa Bay life. And I do know Jalen Ramsey doesn’t want to hear it, however that is the place the vaunted Rams protection will get some blame. Tom Brady received the ball again with 44 seconds remaining and nil timeouts. Seven snaps later, he had his NFL-record fifty fifth profession game-winning drive. What a intestine punch.
The Rams have now been outscored 71-10 within the fourth quarter this season, unsurprisingly the worst deficit within the league. It appears like that Super Bowl parade occurred eons in the past.