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Why Rams Aren't Taking It Easy in Week 18 vs. Cardinals

Last season, the Los Angeles Rams had a rare opportunity going into Week 18. By beating the Arizona Cardinals and getting some much-needed help from the Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills, Minnesota Vikings, and Washington Commanders, LA clinched the NFC, despite leading the Seattle Seahawks by just one game.

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Key Players to Watch in Rams Season Finale vs. Cardinals

Following a shocking defeat on Monday Night Football, the Los Angeles Rams are moving ahead for the regular season finale against the Arizona Cardinals in what may very well be their last home game at SoFi Stadium of the year.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / January 1

Offensive Draft Prospects Rams Might be Drawn to

The Los Angeles Rams are still preparing for a playoff run, but the 2026 NFL Draft also awaits. The Rams can’t get the No. 1 seed in the NFC or win the

Byron Young News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / January 1

The NFL Keeps Overlooking Rams' Byron Young

WOODLAND HILLS, Ca. The Los Angeles Rams have a special talent in outside linebacker Byron Young. Very few players are as versatile as Young, especially in the box.

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The 'Leading receivers vs. each NFL team' quiz

How many of the NFL receivers to terrorize each team's fanbase the most in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year winners' quiz

The 'Top-50 all-time NFL rushers' quiz

The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / January 1

Why the Rams Need More Playmakers in 2026

The Los Angeles Rams' loss to the Atlanta Falcons is bad for two reasons. For starters, they had no business losing to this team so close to the playoffs, and have essentially locked themselves into the sixth seed in the postseason.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / January 1

Where the Rams Are Heading Into Week 18

The Los Angeles Rams' last game of 2025 will be a loss to the Atlanta Falcons on primetime. It was a game where they had multiple turnovers, and their defense let up over 200 yards of offense on the ground.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 1

Drake Maye hits back at critics amid MVP battle vs. Matthew Stafford

Patriots' Drake Maye hits back at critics amid perceived MVP battle vs. Matthew Stafford

Maye addressed critics of his MVP case and his presumed biggest competitor for the award.

Matthew Stafford opens up about possibly losing MVP to Drake Maye

Drake Maye, other Patriots players respond to Stefon Diggs, Christian Barmore allegations

Five biggest concerns for sputtering Rams

The 'Completion % record by NFL team' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 1

Stafford opens up about possibly losing MVP to Maye

Matthew Stafford opens up about possibly losing MVP to Drake Maye

Stafford's clunker in Week 17 may have cost him the MVP.

Five biggest concerns for sputtering Rams

The 'Most NFL pass completions' quiz

Los Angeles Rams News / Total Apex Sports / January 1

Dan Orlovsky Doubles Down on Stafford MVP Take, Roasts Critics

The NFL regular season is winding down, and just when you think the MVP race is locked up, chaos ensues. If you watched Monday Night Football, you witnessed Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams absolutely implode against the Atlanta Falcons.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Quentin Lake News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / December 31

Rams Reveal Timeline For Quentin Lake's Return

WOODLAND HILLS, Ca. The Los Angeles Rams announced on Wednesday that they will open the 21-day window for star defender Quentin Lake on January 1st. This move sets up Lake's return from injury.

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The 'CFP appearances' quiz

The 'Top-50 all-time NFL rushers' quiz

The 'Most NFL pass completions' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz

Tyler Higbee News / Pro Football Rumors / December 31

Rams Open TE Tyler Higbee’s 21-Day Practice Window

Over a month after placing Tyler Higbee on injured reserve, the Rams have opened the tight end’s practice window, Sarah Barshop of ESPN reports. They’ll have 21 days to activate Higbee.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / December 31

Rams Are About to Lose Premier Defenders In Free Agency

WOODLAND HILLS, Ca. While the Los Angeles Rams hope to be playing football for several more weeks, the reality about the NFL is that the organization is less than two weeks away from being off from work.

Matthew Stafford News / Rams Newswire / December 31

Matthew Stafford Critical Of Play In Rams Loss To Falcons

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is in the midst of the best season of his career and a big reason for that has been his ability to take care of the ball.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / December 31

The Rams' Issues Are Deeper Than Just Injuries

WOODLAND HILLS, Ca. The Los Angeles Rams are a team out of sorts and for an organization that has historically prioritized player health and rest in the past, head coach Sean McVay feels his team needs a bit more action to round out the regular season.

NFL News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / December 31

How Loss to Falcons Could Impact Rams' Draft Plans

The Los Angeles Rams suffered a confusing loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football, 27-24. After trailing 21-0, LA stormed back to tie the game at 24, only for Kirk Cousins to lead a drive that resulted in a game-winning field goal for the Falcons.

Los Angeles Rams News / Yardbarker / December 31

Rams' Matthew Stafford seemingly has made retirement decision for after 2025 season

There remains plenty of uncertainty regarding the future of the veteran quarterback who will turn 38 years old this coming February.

'MNF' takeaways: Matthew Stafford's MVP case takes a hit in Rams' stunning loss to Falcons

Matthew Stafford admits obvious about Rams' 'MNF' loss to Falcons

NFL Week 17 winners, losers: Raiders end up winning with Week 17 loss

The 25 best NFL head coaches who never won a Super Bowl

The 'Most passing TD's in 1st 25 starts' quiz

Sean McVay News / Rams Newswire / December 31

Sean McVay: Rams Starters Will Play In Regular-Season Finale Against Cardinals

The Los Angeles Rams’ recent woes continued with a 27-24 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football in Week 17. The Rams came out flat and found themselves trailing by 21 points at halftime, only to nearly pull off an impressive comeback in the second half.

Los Angeles Rams News / Last Word On Sports / December 31

Rams Mock Draft Has Them Landing First-Round Defender

Right now, the Los Angeles Rams are headed to the playoffs and not thinking about the offseason. However, the 2026 NFL Draft isn’t too far away. AJ Schulte of A to Z Sports released a Rams mock draft recently.

Puka Nacua News / Larry Brown Sports / December 30

Puka Nacua had one of the greatest incompletions ever

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is so talented that even his incompletions are drawing rave reviews. The Rams, trailing 27-24 with 10 seconds left, needed a big play from Nacua to escape Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., with a win.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / December 30