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1. That was a big, important win.
2. And, despite only winning by 8 points in the end, it was a domination. The Rams outgained Washington by 148 yards, had nearly a 12 minute advantage in time of possession, and never trailed.
3. That said, its was a sloppy performance with too many mistakes.
4. Two fumbles by Kyren Williams is concerning. Despite 152 rushing yards, its going to keep him from winning my weekly MVP award. I'm inclined to think his drops were an anomaly, and I'm glad they didn't change the outcome. Can't happen again.
5. Derion Kendrick also made way too many key errors in coverage, including allowing big completions and a PI in the end zone. Again, harmless in the end, but concerning.
6. And, clearly, we still have a placekicking problem. Looking on Sean McVay's face after Lucas Havrisik missed a 43 yard FG, I'm thinking we're going to see some activity at the position (has the Mason Crosby bridge been burned?).
7. On the positive side, Matthew Stafford was again extremely effective. He now has 13 TDs and 2 INTs since returning from his thumb injury.
8. Cooper Kupp gets my offensive MVP this week. 8 receptions on 8 targets, 111 yards, and 62 yard TD (not to mention a nice swat on onside kick coverage).
9. Love the contribution from Demarcus Robinson. 2 catches for 44 yards and a TD, and a 23 yard run. He really fits our scheme well.
10. You have to give the OL a lot of credit. 445 yards, including 196 on the ground, does not happen without good OL play.
11. Joe Noteboom, apart from giving up a sack in the 4th Quarter, held up pretty well. He'll never be the player we hoped he'd be when the Rams gave him a contract with the expectation that he'd take over the LT spot after Andrew Whitworth retired, but he's a valuable "6th man" on the OL right now (we'll need to talk about that contract at the end of the year, Joe).
12. My defensive MVP this week, once again, is Ernest Jones. 7 tackles, 2 TFL, a sack (and several pressures), and a pass defended. He's a difference maker.
13. So we're in a playoff spot, holding the No. 8 spot, a tiebreaker ahead of...
14. Our next opponent, the Saints!
15. After all those games (including this week) against teams coming off their bye, we now get a bit of a scheduling advantage as the home team on a short week.
16. So, does this performance leave me feeling encouraged, concerned, worried, hopeful...
17. Yes. All of the above.
18. At the end of the season, there will be time to look back with pride (and rising expectations for the future) after our team that, having been written off by many, stayed relevant into December (and beyond?).
19. Right now, though... screw that!!!! I want the playoffs, I want to make a run!!! I want it all!!!
20. This has become an enjoyable season. Imperfect, yes... but very enjoyable.
2. And, despite only winning by 8 points in the end, it was a domination. The Rams outgained Washington by 148 yards, had nearly a 12 minute advantage in time of possession, and never trailed.
3. That said, its was a sloppy performance with too many mistakes.
4. Two fumbles by Kyren Williams is concerning. Despite 152 rushing yards, its going to keep him from winning my weekly MVP award. I'm inclined to think his drops were an anomaly, and I'm glad they didn't change the outcome. Can't happen again.
5. Derion Kendrick also made way too many key errors in coverage, including allowing big completions and a PI in the end zone. Again, harmless in the end, but concerning.
6. And, clearly, we still have a placekicking problem. Looking on Sean McVay's face after Lucas Havrisik missed a 43 yard FG, I'm thinking we're going to see some activity at the position (has the Mason Crosby bridge been burned?).
7. On the positive side, Matthew Stafford was again extremely effective. He now has 13 TDs and 2 INTs since returning from his thumb injury.
8. Cooper Kupp gets my offensive MVP this week. 8 receptions on 8 targets, 111 yards, and 62 yard TD (not to mention a nice swat on onside kick coverage).
9. Love the contribution from Demarcus Robinson. 2 catches for 44 yards and a TD, and a 23 yard run. He really fits our scheme well.
10. You have to give the OL a lot of credit. 445 yards, including 196 on the ground, does not happen without good OL play.
11. Joe Noteboom, apart from giving up a sack in the 4th Quarter, held up pretty well. He'll never be the player we hoped he'd be when the Rams gave him a contract with the expectation that he'd take over the LT spot after Andrew Whitworth retired, but he's a valuable "6th man" on the OL right now (we'll need to talk about that contract at the end of the year, Joe).
12. My defensive MVP this week, once again, is Ernest Jones. 7 tackles, 2 TFL, a sack (and several pressures), and a pass defended. He's a difference maker.
13. So we're in a playoff spot, holding the No. 8 spot, a tiebreaker ahead of...
14. Our next opponent, the Saints!
15. After all those games (including this week) against teams coming off their bye, we now get a bit of a scheduling advantage as the home team on a short week.
16. So, does this performance leave me feeling encouraged, concerned, worried, hopeful...
17. Yes. All of the above.
18. At the end of the season, there will be time to look back with pride (and rising expectations for the future) after our team that, having been written off by many, stayed relevant into December (and beyond?).
19. Right now, though... screw that!!!! I want the playoffs, I want to make a run!!! I want it all!!!
20. This has become an enjoyable season. Imperfect, yes... but very enjoyable.
