Rams Beat Patriots to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive! Updated Playoff Odds, Big Takeaways & More!

The Los Angeles Rams got a much-needed 28-22 road win over the Patriots to keep their playoff hopes alive. D-Mac and Travis breaks down the Rams week 10 win over New England and discuss the Rams updated playoff odds. Plus, Puka Nacua is all the way back, Cooper Kupp settling in as a WR2, Stafford has his best game, question clock management by McVay, and more!
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[@SPak-rt2gb]

That hit by Fiske holy moly

[@RyanHorn-fk1sg]

Fiske tore his ass out the Frame 🪟 lol

[@rtrabara3156]

We went from last in the Division to 2nd in one day!!! Yes our division is still up in the air, and we need to just keep on winning!!! One game at a time Boyz!!! Go Rams 🏈!!!

[@beverlypatama8148]

Honestly I believe our realistic playoff hopes ended with that loss to Miami... I just don't see how we beat Philly or Buffalo! We needed that Miami game smh.. We shall see 👀 but that Miami loss is going to haunt us I'm afraid 😨

[@johnnyripple8972]

Missed FG Travis. That and stupid flags on the D that kept a NE drive alive that led to a TD. That’s a 10 point swing.

[@shamsandhu3334]

That penalty on Verse, was a pivotal moment in game. 3rd down stop, up 15, getting the ball back.... instead it was , Here you go Patriots. Have some momentum , 15 yards, and a chance to get back into this game.

[@justhewaves]

Made my blood boil. I would've yanked Verse for the next series. 😡

[@rjwsr314]

​@justhewaves why???

[@justhewaves]

​@@rjwsr314 I just thought it was an inexcusable, stupid penalty. It totally changed the game and it's undisciplined, terrible football that keeps happening every week. It's Week 11. Send a damn message and they'll be better for it.

[@rjwsr314]

​@justhewaves never heard that was a penalty before. Seems more like they was fishing for reason to give pats an edge.

[@rw7632]

@@rjwsr314 Can't put dudes off the pile. I saw it live. I'm talkin' to the TV "your gonna get flagged"! And there it is.

[@D3vilJunkZombie]

The youth movement on defense and offense are contributing mightily and paying huge dividends. Very excited for the present and future.

[@djphono77]

Using the double punch 🥊 🥊 with kyren and Blake is good 👍🏼 keeps the offense unpredictable

[@KoolTasteOne]

Once Higbee is back. It's going to be a better team. Get healthy. Horns up!

[@williamca7067]

You got all those weapons … stick with this offensive line. I think you’ll agree … when our right tackle comes back he comes back

[@ericlarsenLive]

I agree ....him.and Halvistien..

[@matthewanderson6423]

Play calling on the Rams last drive coupled with inexcusable back top back personal foul calls keeping the Patriots late drive alive was mind boggling. Them punting on the Patriot 35 was an indictment on Karty. McVay had no choice there.

[@Ramfreak23]

I’d like to see us run the ball more especially on that last drive. Why in the world are we throwing on 1st down late when we’re closing in on fg territory with KW23?

[@Ray-f2k1d]

Don’t forget guys they were debated with injuries too they’re just starting to players they needed coming back

[@justhewaves]

The penalty on Verse was a game-changer and inexcusable. It gets old seeing McVay just sit on the sideline with no reaction to such undisciplined football, but when you consider how horrible his playcalling was on the last drive, it makes sense. His decisions have cost the Rams greatly this year and it's getting old. CLEAN IT UP. GO RAMS!

[@RyanHorn-fk1sg]

That's called tenacity he's done more good than harm

[@ubub932]

the problem is staff turnover on his coaching staff . . . after every successful season, his coaches get poached, making it impossible to develop consistency across consecutive seasons . . . Kroenke should keep coaching talent until they get consecutive SBs under their belt . . . 🐏🏈🏠💙💛🤍

[@BrutusMcCrunch]

​@@ubub932 great point

[@daryldragotto2608]

Stafford needs to try to get first downs on 3rd downs instead of trying to throw long passes are we give the ball back

[@DanyelleStewart]

This team is easy to figure out - INJURIES - Cohesiveness is the MOST important thing in football 🏈. They were absolutely hammered with KEY injuries. With players coming back - It takes time to gel. Especially on the offensive line. So inconsistency is to be expected. That = a 5/5 record.

[@antman5628]

Kupp wr2??? Let’s not get it twisted here dmac puka is still the young patawan he is the future but as long as cooper kupp triple crown winning sb mvp is on this team also has not missed a beat btw that guy is still wr1.

[@daviddeaconjones924]

I would love to see that picture of Puka laying out for that TD catch on the Rams app. I want that picture hanging on my wall.

[@donmartinez3537]

Replace Travis!!! Geez !! So much positivity from this guy!!!

[@kevinharrissr5255]

Next years draft. A decent sized receiver with speed and a decent sized db that a cover and has speed. And draft someone to study Under stafford. We all know Bennett is not the future. And we’ll be good for many years to come. And let me throw in a prediction. Fiske will lead the league in sacks for a d tackle next year. He’s that good.

[@derwinv]

I think it's bad offensive calls. There's no need for the kill shots. Just stay ahead.

[@Mark-bi4pp]

Well,at least mcvay played the best he had on the offensive line.what is needed... top tier tight end and corner backs.

[@raekwonjacobs5963]

Chiefs were undefeated and nobody complained about their close wins. We gotta be happy with a win no matter if it’s ugly or not.

[@NemaiaFaletogo]

Travis said the Rams were lucky to win one game during their 1-4 start, but they had major injuries. They could’ve been 4-1 or 3-2 if they beat the Lions, Packers and Bears (all one score games).

[@jamesmitchell6483]

Is Hoecht getting any snaps at one of ILB spots ? Methinks that is/would be a good spot for him for blitz and/or run stop ! COVERAGE is NOT what you can expect out of converted DT's !!!

[@seansenovich9507]

Great show guys!

[@_meangreenjersey973]

Ahkello Witherspoon is terrible we need a real top flight corner

[@BrutusMcCrunch]

Yes our cornerback play has been awful in general not just Tre White

[@tonyvasquez7883]

Records don't matter in Football, "On any given Sunday" anything can happen

[@kellmerWF52]

Especially this year, so many good teams in the NFC

[@craigosterberg5045]

Great win yesterday.

[@robmarchion6708]

Instead of harping on kicker maybe clean up the red zone game. Better play selection, maybe use TEs or RB more in those situations. Why is it always seem like Stafford misses 2 end zone passes then a kick attempt?

[@tonyvasquez7883]

Patriots are a good team, good defense too.

[@Zeek-Tomo]

I can take D-Mac being optimistic about the end of the season, but D-Mac and Travis both, that's a sure harbinger of disaster imho.

[@KennethBaltierra-ux5km]

Im just going to spit it i believe the NFL has the script as rams ver the lions ! I can feel it in the air!!!

[@lionheart6699]

Ok but do we win this time?😢

[@KennethBaltierra-ux5km]

@lionheart6699 lions all the way just saying they been the butt of all the jokes all my life

[@lionheart6699]

@@KennethBaltierra-ux5km rams 🐏 yo. But yea if lions take it, I don’t think many people would mind

[@hiphopstore8402]

I said this 5 weeks ago: Jonah Jackson was a bad move and wasted money. Of course, the Rams didn't see Bo Limmer as another late-round jewel the Rams are known for, but that's exactly what he is. Not only that, Sean McVay, for some strange reason, wanted to move Avila to center when he excelled at playing guard. Another strange move, in my opinion. That Vikings game may be the one that cost us the playoffs due to the Rams inserting 2 offensive linemen coming off of injured reserve. I knew that was going to hurt us. Just get rid of Jonah Jackson and draft a replacement for Havenstien. Go Rams!

[@sarahcobetto5613]

Also,i would bet Noteboom is gone. He making way big$ for sub par performances!

[@bobbybelcher]

And just last time on this show let’s let Stafford walk. Yeah right

[@MJC1891]

16:41 go rams. We need to draft a qb like drake for the future

[@Ramsman34]

Biggest issues they had on D was defending the screen game. They had no answers for that. Otherwise. Decent game by all - road game, east coast, early window. They still have to figure out how to bury teams when they have the opps.

[@Iamthejcarlos]

He’s not losing confidence in Karty. You can put that to rest. He’s a rookie, and not every kicker is accurate. Takes time to get it right.

[@jamesmitchell6483]

Nobody these guys included, seems to realize rams are 4 - 1 in the last 5 ! Last yrs run was 7 - 1, no ?! They ARE doing the same thing ! Not saying it will continue, ( eagles, bills?!) but the last 4 are 3 division foes & da jetsons !. Win the games games you should, stay close and sweep final 4 !!!

[@bigjon.6258]

Is it me or is Travis one negative dude.😅

[@cosmo-not6652]

He’s kool

[@BrutusMcCrunch]

He's realistic

[@kennymacbaby1938]

Balance

[@champfromla6162]

doug bout to make Philly do something to us....that was a Rookie QB that threw for 260 yards!?!?

[@MidwestMozart]

Tutu needs to be WR3 consistently

[@ramgray50]

Mcvay disappointed me yesterday with his play calling with 1st down, and less than 2:50 left to play. Why throw 3 passes? Run the ball, and the clock!

[@ericlarsenLive]

They lack a veteran presence in a few key areas..that would make a difference...veteran leadership helps consistency....time helps...each week they should improve in all areas...and innovation in offensive schemes...would add more wrinkles to the Offensive...especially TE..

[@beverlypatama8148]

I would be not only surprised but shocked if we beat Philly 🤷‍♂️ Our inconsistent play makes it very hard for me to think we can beat Philly! (Not too mention it's a Sunday night game and we are always flat in those time slots for some reason).. Between Barkley and Hurts i can easily see upwards of 200 rushing yards put up on us smh.. Hope I'm wrong 💯 Go Rams 🐏

[@pua8080]

At least Mcego finally just lined up and ran it up the gut on 4th and 1 after coming short on 3rd.

[@tompascuzzo2222]

Team is good but we dont have game breaker on offense or game wrecker on D ,but Verse n Fisk are close. Need 1 more

[@tonyvasquez7883]

Patriots actually moved the ball. Our history shows ours defense steps up at the end and when we need them. That's why Sean punted the ball at the end.

[@dalethums8418]

Lots of HOPIUM

[@edwardzamarripa831]

can i just ask why in the hell you all promote fan duel so hard if we cant use it in california?????????

[@kellmerWF52]

Yeah, it's all about betting now. Fools gamble

[@sarahcobetto5613]

Great to get the win! They will have to play way better to beat the Eagles.

[@carlosadriangaitan4963]

They are going to need to seek out to stop then run and hole Hirts has. A really bad day.

[@NicePerson-r8j]

What's kinda f-ed up is Rams fans will/should be rooting for the 49ers and the Seahawks to win next week. What world are we living in right now?

[@kellmerWF52]

No Travis,May is not as good as he played yesterday.Our corners need to play better

[@rodcrispo5859]

Eagles gonna be tough

[@rockscapes1009]

Defense is the real problem. They bend, and bend, and bend. That's why late in each game you are giving up points all the damn time. Not a big fan in Shula

[@davidginn55]

Travis

[@Rams808]

Time to get rid of Notebroke.

[@columbiaforte876]

Rams could have saved a butt load of money if instead of paying Jonah Jackson $50mm they instead have given $1mm to some big fat drunk dude at the local bar and grill in Englewood…Big miss by Snead and Co..🐒

[@BrutusMcCrunch]

I've been saying consistently that Les Snead has been awful in free agency

[@antman5628]

I’d buy low on maye in next 2years when New England gives up on him 💯 percent. Also whiner fans calling for shanahans head this early is hysterical they gonna force that man out the bay thinking they gonna find someone better aahahahahahhah FOOLS 😂😂😂😂🤣

[@tonyvasquez7883]

Karty is not consistent. He needs to fix that, Sean will trade him

[@meesnug]

They're all over the map because of injuries... Fact!

[@j_man9025]

So much freaking talking bout ads… stick to the info. 🙄

[@fernandocabrera4455]

Rams need to stop playing with teams and just put them away . Stop letting them hang in there . I don’t like that conservative from Mcvay .

[@raekwonjacobs5963]

I don’t think the eagles are as good as they record says. Look at who’ve they played. No real competition outside of commanders and that’s a rookie QB they’re 2 losses came to decent teams all their wins are against trash teams. Bills the only game that’s worries me

[@chaostheory2219]

Why is Travis Rodgers on this channel. He's the biggest negative Nelly around. 🙄. Only reason he has a job is because he got Jim Rome coffee everyday.

[@carlosadriangaitan4963]

This team is to soft. They are going to get absolutely run over by the eagles. They are not tough enough. Don’t block well. Don’t tackle welll and they don’t cover well at all. On top of that they are playing against a QB that can’t run. Those tema kill the rams.

[@KoolTasteOne]

I bet you've never played organized football in your life. Respects to the NFL players across the league. Go Rams!

[@watsonmiller3971]

Well that’s encouraging. Good for you. Do us a favor, Become a Jets Fan

[@kellmerWF52]

Get on another bandwagon

[@dropshadow90305]

Slow starts on offense this season. Can’t score touchdowns in the first quarter. Rams should try to speed up the offensive tempo early. 💛🤍💙