October 20, 2025

7:00 pm ET — Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-1) @ Detroit Lions (4-2)
10:00 pm ET — Houston Texans (2-3) @ Seattle Seahawks (4-2)

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TexasRam’s 2025 RAM Grades (at the Bye Week)

These are my grades so far in 2025. PFF can suck it.

This should give us something to argue about during the down week.

Offense
QB: Matthew Stafford 92
RB: Kyren Williams 87
RB: Blake Corum 80
WR: Davante Adams 85
WR: Puka Nacua 95
WR: Jordan Whittington 78
WR: Tutu Atwell 75
WR: Konata Mumfield 83
TE: Tyler Higbee 73
TE: Colby Parkinson 67
TE: Davis Allen 78
TE: Terrance Ferguson 81
LT: Alaric Jackson 89
LG: Steve Avila 82
C: Coleman Shelton 75
RG: Kevin Dotson 84
RT: Rob Havenstein 81
RT: Warren McClendon 83
G: Justin Dedich 79

Defense
NT: Poona Ford 85
DE: Braden Fiske 80
DT: Kobie Turner 80
LOLB: Byron Young 94
LILB: Nate Landman 86
RILB: Omar Speights 79
ROLB: Jared Verse 95
LCB: Cobie Durant 77
RCB: Darious Williams 82
SS: Kam Curl 81
FS: Kamren Kinchens 83
Tyler Davis 78
Ty Hamilton 73
Josaiah Stewart 82
Nick Hampton 72
Troy Reeder 70
Shaun Dolac 81
Quentin Lake 83
Emmanuel Forbes 77
Jaylen McCollough 80
Ahkello Witherspoon 83

Special Teams
Kicker (FG & KO): Joshua Karty 81
Punter & Holder: Ethan Evans 85
Kick Returner: Xavier Smith 85
Punt Returner: Xavier Smith 85

Let’s see your grades — We are all ready to flag ‘em for unnecessary delusion

Love what he has contributed to this organization... but just puts the ball on the ground too much these days,

Ferguson time next year I hope.

PFF Grades: Why Braden Fiske had a great game despite box score​

Braden Fiske led Rams defense versus Jaguars with eight pressures.
by JB Scott
Oct 19, 2025 at 6:23 PM CDT

Week 7 brought a total team win and complete effort for the Los Angeles Rams. They bested the Jacksonville Jaguars in London 35-7 and advance to 5-2 on the season.

Let’s break down the individual efforts from the game and dive deep into the advanced metrics that may not be reflected in the box score. These are the top five Pro Football Focus (PFF) grades on each side of the ball with a few other notes that caught my eye.

Top five grades on offense​

1 - Davante Adams, WR: 91.3​

It wasn’t the most productive day for Adams in terms of yards (35), though he did find the end zone three times. The veteran caught five of the eight passes thrown in his direction, which is a positive sign because entering this game his catch rate was below 50% on the year. Adams won two of three contested catch opportunities and did not drop a pass (he averaged over a 10% drop rate through six games).

2 - Matthew Stafford, QB: 78.8​

Stafford finished with a relatively low PFF grade considering he kept the ball out of harm’s way (zero turnover-worthy plays) and tossed three big-time throws. The offensive lagged in the third quarter and was unable to build on their 21-0 lead. Stafford was off-target during this period and for the game posted an adjusted completion rate of 69.7%—his third lowest mark on the season.

It’s worth noting that Stafford’s second lowest mark came in Week 6, so he’s been less accurate over the last two games. Is this a trend or possibly a product of missing Puka Nacua?

3 - Steve Avila, LG: 72.3​

Avila’s performance was well balanced between the run and pass games. He earned a run blocking grade of 71.4 and a pass blocking grade of 65.9. Avila allowed one pressure on Stafford and was flagged for penalty once.
It was a positive outing in his second game back from injury.

4 - Terrance Ferguson, TE: 71.1​

While Ferguson scored the first touchdown of his career—a 31 yarder—it wasn’t even the most impressive part of his contributions on Sunday. The rookie posted a run blocking grade of 76.8 on 16 such plays which bested all of the Rams’ linemen.

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It’s possible that blocking is something that has kept Ferguson off the field early in his career, though he’s demonstrating he’s willing and capable. Can he eat into Tyler Higbee’s playing time following the Week 8 bye?

5 - Kevin Dotson, RG: 70.1​

Dotson allowed one pressure in pass protection, which was good for a grade of 72.8 in this facet. In the run game he earned a mark of 66.0. His run blocking grade was the second-lowest among the starting five linemen in front of Alaric Jackson.

Other notes on offense​

The snap counts at receiver seem unusual, and it could be a sign that Tutu Atwell is still working his way back from injury. Atwell played only 10 snaps while Konata Mumpfield and Xavier Smith were on the field for 28 and 33, respectively.

Top five grades on defense​

1 - Darious Williams, CB: 84.4​

LA’s veteran corner earned a coverage grade of 86.3. He was targeted six times and allowed only a single reception for six yards. Williams broke up four passes and held the opposing quarterback to a measly 39.6 QB rating.

Williams has now strung together two positive performances and could be turning a corner on the season. The Rams need as much help as they can get on the outside, so this is a welcome development.

2 - Kamren Kinchens, DB: 78.5​

Kinchens was every on Sunday morning, though Trevor Lawrence only threw the ball his direction one time. the second-year safety notched four tackles and a run grade of 71.8. He found many ways to contribute, including a pressure on Lawrence that caused an errant throw on a late down.

3 - Emmanuel Forbes, CB: 75.1​

Forbes made several open field tackles and was more surehanded in this game than we’ve come to expect from him. He did not miss a tackle. In coverage he allowed two catches on three targets for 12 yards.

4 - Omar Speights, MLB: 72.3​

Shaun Dolac played well last week when Speights missed because of injury. Speights’ play this season has been up and down, though he woke up on the right side of the bed in London.

The second-year linebacker was awarded a run defense grade of 77.0 versus the run. He did miss one tackle out of three attempts.

5 - Braden Fiske, DT: 70.2​

The box score suggests Braden Fiske did not make much of an impact (no sacks); however, he led the defense with eight pressures (career high) and set up clean up opportunities for other pass rushers. The Rams sacked Lawrence seven times.
Fiske has still yet to record a sack this season. He’s still his disruptive self and is making life difficult for opposing quarterbacks.

Other notes on defense​

Knowing Fiske led the defense in pressures, these are the numbers for everyone else:

• Jared Verse: 5 (1 sack)
• Kobie Turner: 5
• Byron Young: 4 (2 sacks)
• Josaiah Stewart: 3 (1 sack)
• 2 pressures, 1 sack each: Landman, Murchison, Lake

I wouldn't be surprised one bit if Mike McDaniel is fired soon

RAMS WIN, RAMS WIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIN!!!!

(Yeah, I know it's early, but the Jaguars aren't catching up.)

What more can I say about Matthew Motherfucking Stafford?! Five touchdowns, three to Davante Adams, his other two to rookies Mumpfield and Ferguson with their firsts! Several huge stops and sacks for the D! Gotta fucking love it.

October 19, 2025

MEGA EARLY
9:30 am ET — Los Angeles Rams @ Jacksonville Jaguars

EARLY GAMES
1:00 pm ET — New Orleans Saints @ Chicago Bears
1:00 pm ET — Miami Dolphins @ Cleveland Browns
1:00 pm ET — Las Vegas Raiders @ Kansas City Chiefs
1:00 pm ET — Philadelphia Eagles @ Minnesota Vikings
1:00 pm ET — Carolina Panthers @ New York Jets
1:00 pm ET — New England Patriots @ Tennessee Titans

LATE GAMES
4:05 pm ET — New York Giants @ Denver Broncos
4:05 pm ET — Indianapolis Colts @ Los Angeles Chargers
4:25 pm ET — Washington Commodes @ Dallas Cowboys
4:25 pm ET — Green Bay Packers @ Arizona Cardinals

SNF
8:20 pm ET — Atlanta Falcons @ San Francisco 49ers

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October 19, 2025

LATE GAMES
4:05 pm ET — New York Giants @ Denver Broncos
4:05 pm ET — Indianapolis Colts @ Los Angeles Chargers
4:25 pm ET — Washington Commodes @ Dallas Cowboys
4:25 pm ET — Green Bay Packers @ Arizona Cardinals

SNF
8:20 pm ET — Atlanta Falcons @ San Francisco 49ers

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MEGA EARLY
9:30 am ET — Los Angeles Rams @ Jacksonville Jaguars

EARLY GAMES
1:00 pm ET — New Orleans Saints @ Chicago Bears
1:00 pm ET — Miami Dolphins @ Cleveland Browns
1:00 pm ET — Las Vegas Raiders @ Kansas City Chiefs
1:00 pm ET — Philadelphia Eagles @ Minnesota Vikings
1:00 pm ET — Carolina Panthers @ New York Jets
1:00 pm ET — New England Patriots @ Tennessee Titans

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October 19, 2025

8:20 pm ET — Atlanta Falcons @ San Francisco 49ers

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October 19, 2015

9:30 am ET — Los Angeles Rams @ Jacksonville Jaguars

Rams fans outnumbering Jags by at least 10 to 1.

Whose House?!!'

To be clear up front, this is wondering why we don't seem to play well in these games, where the world is watching. I enjoy seeing what neutral fans think of our team, its part of the deal for me. So even in games that we win but play poorly, it can be a little less exciting for me. These games seem to be coming more frequently and I am wondering why.


-Thursday night this year - dont need to rehash it

-SNF week one last year - L at Detroit

-MNF home for Miami last year - embarrassing loss

-SNF home for Philly last year - embarrassing loss

-TNF at SF last year - win, but zero TDs scored

-Saturday home for Arizona last year, win but scored 13 pts


The exceptions are most Thursday games where McVay has fared well, and then the playoff games last year - or specifically both Vikings games and the Eagles playoff game last year.

But that said, there are six games over the last two years here where even though two were wins, neutral fans trash our team. I am nervous - and hopefully reverse jinxing it - about Sunday morning. McVay has fared well in London, so here's hoping.

So all that said - why do we tend to shit the bed more often when the world is watching? The Dolphins game last year and the Niners game this year are probably the most egregious examples

October 16, 2025

8:15 pm ET — Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cincinnati Bengals

Ace Frehley died just a bit ago from complications from a fall last month.

Cool dude....amazed he lasted this long. RIP

Sunday October 19, 2025

9:30 am ET — Los Angeles Rams @ Jacksonville Jaguars

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Such an early start time!

Someone on here shared the recipe for British baked beans with me once and I lost the message.

I would love to get after making a big pot of British baked beans and having them with some toast, scrambled eggs, maybe American sausage and bacon.

What do you all think you will be having?

This site has games available about 4 hrs after they end.
Commercial free, No signup or info needed.
Great if you work and miss your game.
They also keep games available , you can look at games from years past.

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Quarterbacks​

1. Dante Moore, Oregon
2. Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
3. Ty Simpson, Alabama
4. LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina
5. John Mateer, Oklahoma
6. Carson Beck, Miami (Fla.)
7. Garrett Nussmeier, LSU
8. Sam Leavitt, Arizona State
9. Jayden Maiava, USC
10. Drew Allar, Penn State

Just missed: Josh Hoover, TCU; Taylen Green, Arkansas; Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss

Wide receivers​

1. Makai Lemon, USC
2. Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State
3. Carnell Tate, Ohio State
4. Zachariah Branch, Georgia
5. Ja'Kobi Lane, USC
6. Chris Brazzell II, Tennessee
7. Germie Bernard, Alabama
8. Chris Bell, Louisville
9. Nyck Harbor, South Carolina
10. Denzel Boston, Washington

Just missed: KC Concepcion, Texas A&M; Eric Singleton Jr., Auburn; Antonio Williams, Clemson

Interior offensive linemen​

1. Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State
2. Connor Lew, Auburn
3. Cayden Green, Missouri
4. Logan Jones, Iowa
5. Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon
6. Trey Zuhn III, Texas A&M
7. Matt Gulbin, Michigan State
8. Jake Slaughter, Florida
9. Parker Brailsford, Alabama
10. Iapani Laloulu, Oregon

Offensive tackles​

1. Spencer Fano, Utah
2. Francis Mauigoa, Miami (Fla.)
3. Kadyn Proctor, Alabama
4. Caleb Lomu, Utah
5. Gennings Dunker, Iowa
6. Caleb Tiernan, Northwestern
7. Trevor Goosby, Texas
8. Isaiah World, Oregon
9. Brian Parker II, Duke
10. Carter Smith, Indiana

Cornerbacks​

1. Jermod McCoy, Tennessee
2. Avieon Terrell, Clemson
3. Mansoor Delane, LSU
4. Brandon Cisse, South Carolina
5. Colton Hood, Tennessee
6. D'Angelo Ponds, Indiana
7. Malik Muhammad, Texas
8. Chandler Rivers, Duke
9. A.J. Harris, Penn State
10. Chris Johnson, San Diego State

Just missed: Will Lee III, Texas A&M

NWA is a great place to visit. Glad to see Kronke having a part in the Crystal Bridges development.

Lots of discussion on who it should be, Judge or Raleigh. Sure Raleigh had the most HRs ever for a switch hitter. Most HRs ever for a C. He had 7 more homers than Judge and 11 more rbi. Feats that should definitely be applauded. But let's take a deeper dive into the numbers.

He had a batting average 84 points lower.
He struck out 28 more times and walked 27 less times.
His batting average on balls in play was 128 pts lower than Judge.
His slug% was 99 pts lower and his OB% was 98 pts lower, so his OPS was almost 200 pts lower (198)

Who was more valuable to their team?

The Yankees lost Juan Soto in the off season and had the identical record they had in 2024.
The Mariners had to acquire Eugenio Suarez at the trade deadline to get them over the hump.
The Mariners were 5 games over .500, 4.5 GB in the division without Suarez and 13 games over .500, 3 games up with him.

Hey Raleigh had an awesome season and deserves all the accolades thrown his way. But he doesn't deserve the MVP over Judge.

https://www.utep.edu/newsfeed/2025/...inancial-pressure-shapes-nfl-officiating.html

UTEP Study Reveals How Financial Pressure Shapes NFL Officiating​

Judges’ and referee calls favored Kansas City Chiefs from 2015-2023​

EL PASO, Texas (Oct. 8, 2025) – A new study from The University of Texas at El Paso has uncovered how financial incentives may subtly shape officiating decisions in one of America’s most iconic institutions: the National Football League. By analyzing more than 13,000 penalty calls from 2015 to 2023, researchers found that postseason officiating has disproportionately favored the Patrick Mahomes–era Kansas City Chiefs, coinciding with their rise as one of the NFL’s most marketable franchises.


A new study led by Spencer Barnes, Ph.D., assistant professor of finance in the UTEP Woody L. Hunt College of Business, has uncovered how financial incentives may subtly shape officiating decisions in one of America’s most iconic institutions: the National Football League. By analyzing more than 13,000 penalty calls from 2015 to 2023, researchers found that postseason officiating has disproportionately favored the Patrick Mahomes–era Kansas City Chiefs, coinciding with their rise as one of the NFL’s most marketable franchises.
Published in the journal Financial Review, the study provides one of the clearest empirical looks at how financial pressures can influence real-time rule enforcement, the UTEP research team said. Unlike traditional regulatory settings, NFL officiating — which is carried out by referees and judges — offers immediate and publicly visible decisions. This transparency offers a testbed for whether economic reliance on high-profile entities alters enforcement behavior — a phenomenon known as regulatory capture.

“Our findings suggest that when the league’s financial health is at stake, rule enforcement may subtly shift to protect market appeal,” said Spencer Barnes Ph.D., assistant professor of finance in UTEP’s Woody L. Hunt College of Business and the lead author of the study. “The fact that postseason penalties consistently favored one franchise, while similar dynasties showed no such pattern, points to the powerful role of financial incentives in shaping supposedly neutral decisions.”

The study shows that during the playoffs, which the research team identified as the NFL’s most commercially valuable period, penalties against opposing defenses of the Chiefs’ offense were significantly more likely to result in first downs, cover more yardage and fall into subjective categories such as roughing the passer or pass interference. Importantly, these effects were absent for the Tom Brady–era New England Patriots and other recent Super Bowl contenders, suggesting the phenomenon is unique to Kansas City’s emergence as a television ratings powerhouse.

This, Spencer explained, may be the result of financial pressures on the league stemming from the sharp decline in TV viewership and ratings during the politically charged 2015–2017 seasons, just before Patrick Mahomes became the Chiefs’ starting quarterback.

The implications extend beyond football, the research team says. The study draws parallels to financial markets, corporate governance and regulatory agencies, where dominant players may enjoy advantages not because of explicit corruption, but because institutions under pressure adapt to preserve stability and revenue.

“This research not only deepens our understanding of sports governance, but also illustrates a larger societal concern: when financial pressure weighs heavily, impartiality can erode,” said John Hadjimarcou, Ph.D., dean of UTEP’s Woody L. Hunt College of Business. “Spencer’s work demonstrates the power of academic inquiry to reveal hidden dynamics that affect fairness, competition and trust in institutions.”




Last Updated on October 08, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Originally published October 08, 2025

By MC Staff UTEP Marketing and Communications

It's a league wide thing. Big kicks equal more blocks.

MOTHERFUCKING IDIOTS

I won't post the video here... because I don't want people to share in my fury.

The Refs had no fucking clue. Verse had stripped the ball waaaaaaay before they had ruled anything or blew any whistle. like a good 2 seconds before.


It was so bad.

Clueless fuckheads.