The Los Angeles Rams are sitting at a brutal 1-2 record, tied for last place in the NFC West, and if you were hoping for some silver linings, the new PFF grades after their loss to the Denver Broncos won’t deliver. Sunday night’s game was a real heartbreaker, with the team looking short-handed and normally dependable players just not hitting their stride. Seriously, someone’s gotta step up and change this season’s direction, because right now, that’s just not happening.
Offensive Grades Show Some Glimmers, But Not Enough
Even with the overall tough loss, a few Rams did put up some decent PFF numbers on offense. Kyren Williams led the charge with an 85.0 grade, rushing 15 times for 88 yards and adding six catches for 70 yards through the air. He was averaging 5.9 yards per carry, so you have to wonder why the play caller moved away from the run game when it was clearly working. Next up was Tyler Higbee at 81.0. With Terrance Ferguson and Colby Parkinson limited by injury, Higbee stepped up big time, catching eight of his 11 targets for 62 yards and even grabbing a touchdown. He’s a solid, dependable tight end, but you really don’t want him to be the centerpiece of your offense.
Right tackle Warren McClendon earned a 69.5, leading the offensive line in grades, but it wasn’t a clean night for him. He gave up seven pressures in pass protection and was flagged twice, with Kevin Dotson being the lowest performer on the line. Then there’s Davante Adams, who despite a 68.0 grade, got the highest target total on offense with 13. He snagged seven of those for a huge 137 yards against a tough matchup in Patrick Surtain, with 52 of those yards coming after the catch. He did have one drop, but the man was putting in work. Finally, second-year receiver Konata Mumpfield, with a 65.9 grade, came out of nowhere to haul in a 48-yard, wide-open touchdown, catching four of his eight targets for 93 yards. He also dropped one pass.
Stafford’s Struggle Is Real, And The Schedule Won’t Help
Here’s where things get really concerning for Rams fans. Matthew Stafford clocked in with a 60.0 grade, putting him ninth on the offense overall. Through just three weeks, PFF ranks Stafford as the 27th quarterback in offensive grade and 24th in passing grade. Interceptions are a major red flag, too. He’s tied for second in the entire NFL with four picks, just behind Drake Maye. The bottom line? This Rams offense just isn’t finding success.
The road ahead looks brutal, too. They’ve got tough games coming up against the Eagles, the Bills, a better-than-expected Cardinals squad, and the undefeated 3-0 Raiders. If someone doesn’t step up soon and change this unfortunate trajectory, it’s going to be a long season for Los Angeles. They desperately need a spark, and they need it yesterday.
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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