L.A Rams Roar Again: Playoffs on the Horizon Despite Offseason Misses

Published 12/07/2023, 1:57 PM EST

The Los Angeles Rams are teetering on the edge of NFL history. Poised to be remembered not as the team that almost was, but as the powerhouse that tightened its cleats and redefined the game. Entering the Sunday Night Football showdown, the Rams had playoff hopes hanging by a thread. But a victory against the Cleveland Browns not only pumped up the scoreboard but also cranked those playoff odds to a promising number.

Now, with just six games left in the regular season, the Rams are gearing up for a playoff push like never before. With only three victories separating them from the playoff-promised land, the question looms large. Can they pull off the ultimate heist and secure a spot in the postseason spotlight?

How the Los Angeles Rams’ all-in bet left them reeling

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The Los Angeles Rams found themselves in the trenches of a tough offseason, playing the cruel hand fate dealt them. After going all-in to snatch the Super Bowl glory just two years back, the Rams faced a harsh reality check. The teardown hit them sooner than anyone foresaw.

In a game of offseason poker, the Rams traded away Jalen Ramsey and Allen Robinson II. The Ramsey deal with the Miami Dolphins brought back a decent return. A third-round pick and the promising tight end, Hunter Long. However, Lady Luck wasn’t hanging around for the Robinson trade.

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In a costly move, the Rams shelled out $10.3 million of Robinson’s salary to ship him to the Pittsburgh Steelers, gaining just 17 spots in the seventh round. It’s been a tough break for the Rams. Will they turn the tables and make the critics eat their words?

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Gridiron gambit: Rams recruit Mason Crosby to kick it up a notch

The Los Angeles Rams are ready for redemption! And in a bid to pull off the ultimate heist, the Rams are reloading their arsenal for a final, game-changing battle cry. The latest addition to their squad? Former Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby, rocking their practice squad. With their current kicker, Lucas Havrisik, facing a rough patch, the Rams are calling in the veteran Crosby. A 16-season strong scorer who left his mark as the all-time leading point-scorer for the Packers with a whopping 1,918 points.

The plot thickens as the Rams gear up to face the formidable defense of the Baltimore Ravens. Is Crosby the gridiron messiah the Rams have been waiting for? The stage is set, and the question echoes across the field. Can Crosby’s legendary boot be the game-changer the Rams desperately need?

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"If you stumble, make it part of the dance." While a little out of context from this quote, years back I stumbled across the vibrant dynamics of football, and its Red Army became part of my world. Since then, the Kansas City Chiefs have been the team I find therapeutic solace in.

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Garima Yadav

L.A Rams Roar Again: Playoffs on the Horizon Despite Offseason Misses

How the Los Angeles Rams’ all-in bet left them reeling

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