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Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (3) reaches for the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Seahawks host Rams with Seattle's playoff hopes on the line

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2023 07:01 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams running back Malcolm Brown scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Rams determined to grow from dismal Super Bowl title defense

By Greg Beacham Jan. 02, 2023 06:04 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay celebrates after a touchdown by running back Cam Akers during the first half of an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio J. Sanchez)
Cam Akers' resurgence echoes Rams' late-season improvements

By Greg Beacham Dec. 26, 2022 06:56 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers runs during the first half of an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio J. Sanchez)
Mayfield, Akers lead Rams' 51-14 blowout of Wilson's Broncos

By Greg Beacham Dec. 25, 2022 07:40 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) is hauled down by Los Angeles Rams safety Taylor Rapp, right, during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Baker cooks: Newcomer Mayfield rallies Rams past Vegas 17-16

By Greg Beacham Dec. 08, 2022 11:37 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers dives into the end zone on a 6-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Rams stay optimistic in historically bad title defense year

By Greg Beacham Dec. 05, 2022 05:09 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Michael Hoecht (97) sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Geno Smith hits Metcalf for late TD, Seahawks top Rams 27-23

By Greg Beacham Dec. 04, 2022 07:24 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff looks downfield during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 13

By Brandon Gdula Nov. 30, 2022 07:28 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams (23) tries to get past New Orleans Saints cornerback Alontae Taylor (27) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Rams to face Chiefs for first time since epic 2018 game

By Dave Skretta Nov. 25, 2022 12:32 PM EST

New York Giants linebacker Jihad Ward (55) tackles Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (31) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 12

By Brandon Gdula Nov. 23, 2022 08:40 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford leaves the field in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Rams QB Stafford back in concussion protocol, out Sunday

By Greg Beacham Nov. 23, 2022 05:10 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Colt McCoy is hit by Los Angeles Rams linebacker Justin Hollins as he throws during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Struggling Rams waive veteran RB Henderson, LB Hollins

By Greg Beacham Nov. 22, 2022 04:56 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Allen Robinson II celebrates his touchdown reception against the New Orleans Saints in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Rams' 4-game skid, Stafford's injury make for bleak outlook

By Greg Beacham Nov. 21, 2022 03:39 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, bottom, makes a catch under Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Rams, Saints clash with both trying to save their seasons

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 01:52 PM EST

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) celebrates with tight end Lawrence Cager (83) after Cager scored a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 11

By Brandon Gdula Nov. 16, 2022 04:59 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is congratulated by Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay after an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers defeated the Rams 16-13. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Rams' inept offense undercutting their Super Bowl defense

By Greg Beacham Nov. 07, 2022 05:01 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (3) carries the ball as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis (2) attempts to make the stop in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Rams RB Cam Akers back at practice, won't explain absence

By Dan Greenspan Nov. 03, 2022 09:48 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay argues a call during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)
Rams' Sean McVay expresses gratitude, love for grandfather

By Greg Beacham Nov. 02, 2022 06:05 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, left, and Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay shake hands after the 49ers defeated the Rams 31-14 in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Trades unlikely to save sub-.500 Rams after latest debacle

By Greg Beacham Oct. 31, 2022 05:32 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson (25) runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Indianapolis.(AP Photo/AJ Mast)
NFL trade deadline isn't so boring anymore

By Rob Maaddi Oct. 28, 2022 06:03 AM EDT