Senior Writer covering the Los Angeles Rams for The Athletic | Formerly of the Colts, Lions and Bears beats | Hebrews 11:1
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Nate Atkins
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@nateatkins.bsky.social@nateatkins.bsky.socialIn some moments, the Rams look like the super team they were supposed to be.
And in others, they look like a team doomed for a playoff exit in a razor-tight game.
On an identity taking shape that’s both tantalizing and concerning:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/768...
@nateatkins.bsky.socialSean McVay backed his special teams coordinator today, unprompted: “I have a lot of faith in Bubba Ventrone. There’s no changes that are going to be made there.”
@nateatkins.bsky.socialThe Rams will not open Myles Garrett’s practice window this week. He’s eligible to come off of injured reserve but isn’t ready yet.
@nateatkins.bsky.socialThe Rams will open third-round rookie OT Keagan Trost’s practice window this week. They’re hoping to get him back soon to give another tackle option. David Quessenberry will start at left tackle with Alaric Jackson suspended the next two weeks.
@nateatkins.bsky.socialRams left tackle Alaric Jackson has been suspended for the next two games:
@nateatkins.bsky.socialThe Rams have made another special teams change, swapping out Harrison Mevis for Blake Grupe at kicker.
@nateatkins.bsky.socialRams left tackle Alaric Jackson threw a punch at Bills OLB Bradley Chubb in the moments after last night’s 37-34 overtime loss.
The incident will be subject to review and a potential punishment from the NFL.
From @theathletic.com:
@nateatkins.bsky.socialThe Rams are once again a Super Bowl contender with something essential missing:
Special teams.
They know how scary they can be. They also know they aren’t right now.
How they solve one of the NFL’s toughest in-season riddles will define them all:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/768...
@nateatkins.bsky.socialSean McVay on the Rams’ kicking unit: “I’m going to evaluate everything.”
@nateatkins.bsky.socialFINAL: Bills 37 Rams 34 Crazy back-and-forth game. Two superstar QBs. But the Bills could make the OT field goal and the Rams could not. L.A. falls to 2-3.
@nateatkins.bsky.socialPuka Nacua just tied a career high with 15 receptions in a game. He has 112 yards and a touchdown, too.
@nateatkins.bsky.socialLandman. Punch.
@nateatkins.bsky.socialWhat a beastly final three plays from Kyren Williams. Hero stuff for a second straight game.
@nateatkins.bsky.socialSweet mercy. Why not another period?
@nateatkins.bsky.socialThat's 196 rush yards for the Bills tonight. Three TDs. On 6.3 yards per carry. Honestly, that score might have been a better outcome for the Rams than losing a minute off the clock and needing to play for a field goal. We'll see if Matthew Stafford has another comeback in him.
@nateatkins.bsky.socialMatthew Stafford to Davante Adams at the goal line. Drink. Adams has three catches tonight. 22 yards. And two touchdowns. We've got a penalty-filled barn-burner. Rams 27, Bills 27 with 7:14 to go.
@nateatkins.bsky.socialJosh Allen has 129 passing yards tonight and 71 of them have come on two screen passes to running backs. The shootout we were primised has arrived. Bills 27, Rams 20, 11:28 to go.
@nateatkins.bsky.socialPuka Nacua and Blake Corum carried that touchdown drive (with a splash of Tyler Higbee). Really impressive response from the Rams. Rams 20, Bills 19 with about a quarter to go.
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