Turf Show Times
Los Angeles Rams News and Links for 12/20/24
The temperatures that the Los Angeles Rams could see when they take on the New York Jets this Sunday could be one of the coldest games McVay has been involved in since his time with L.A. It’s a big opportunity for the West Coast team to come in and take a win to further solidify their playoff chances.
It also would be a chance for the Rams to say not only have we arrived in the NFC West, but they never left. That would be cold in a different way for the other NFC West teams and the NFC at large.
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“As of now, it’s expected to be around 24 degrees at kickoff, which is also the high of the day. With 8-10 mph winds, it’s going to feel even colder than 24.
Being a West Coast team, the Rams don’t often play cold-weather games, so Sunday will present a new type of challenge for Sean McVay’s group. Since McVay took over in 2017, the Rams have only played one game with a colder temperature at kickoff, and that was their 24-12 loss to the Packers in 2022 when Baker Mayfield was under center.
Since 2017, the Rams have played four outdoor games where the temperature at kickoff was 35 degrees or lower. They’re 1-3 in those games, with the lone win being a 23-20 victory over the Broncos in 2018 – a game in which Todd Gurley carried it 28 times for 208 yards, making up for Jared Goff’s 201-yard and zero-touchdown performance against a Case Keenum-led team.”
“Matthew Stafford spoke Wednesday about the impact Higbee can have on the Rams, not only with his skill set, but also his understanding of the offense.
“Obviously, a lot of experience within the offense,” Stafford said of what Higbee brings. “He is a guy that has been here for a long time. He understands what we’re trying to do on every play. He is a great energy guy. The biggest thing is I’m just excited for him. What an accomplishment to be able to come back from something like that and to be able to be available for us. His contributions are going to be between the lines, but also just out there on the practice field. His attitude is infectious and the way he goes about his businesses is amazing. We’re glad to have him back.”
“But with Nick Hampton now suffering a season-ending injury, does that now compel the team to promote rookie OLB Brennan Jackson? I think it has to be considered....
