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The Los Angeles Rams won their third consecutive game on Sunday, defeating the Washington Commanders 20-13 to improve to 5-4. Myles Garrett's return provided a much-needed boost to the defense, which delivered one of its best performances of the season. However, Matthew Stafford and the offense remain inconsistent. Let's get into the Week 9 Player Grades.
The Rams have gotten average quarterback play from Matthew Stafford for most of the season, and Sunday was no different. Stafford missed throws that he typically makes and had another really bad interception. He finished with a -0.06 EPA per pass and 36.0 QBR. If the Rams are going to make a run in the second half of the season, they need Stafford to be better.
Kyren Williams and Blake Corum combined for 103 yards on the ground. Corum scored a touchdown and Williams had an important conversion on fourth down on the opening drive. Williams added three receptions in the passing game as well, while Corum didn’t catch either of his two targets and got run through in pass protection.. Overall, the Rams’ running back duo played well.
We simply need to start grading the Rams’ wide receivers separately from Puka Nacua. Nacua played well, but this is a group project with one person doing all the work. Tutu Atwell dropped a pass on third down. Konata Mumpfield had two targets throughout the game and Jordan Whittington offers very little as a wide receiver. The Rams need to trade for a wide receiver.
The Rams were able to operate out of 13 personnel with Colby Parkinson healthy. However, until Terrance Ferguson returns from injury, the Rams’ tight ends don’t offer a lot in the passing game. Tyler Higbee had a drop and his route running left a lot to be desired. Given how Max Klare played last week, it’s fair to say he should get more opportunities.
For most of the season, the Rams have remained healthy on the offensive line. However, Steve Avila left Sunday’s game and Beaux Limmer was asked to step in. Limmer was fine, but the Rams will hope Avila is back in the lineup as soon as possible.
Myles Garrett returned for the Rams this week, and the entire defensive line benefited. Aaron Donald had his best game of the season. Ty Hamilton continues to play well in place of the injured Kobie Turner. As the Rams get healthy, the defensive line could be one of the biggest beneficiaries.
Over the last month, Omar Speights has played very good football. Because the Rams are perceived as being weaker at linebacker, Speights has flown under the radar despite playing like one of the better linebackers in the league. Nate Landman nearly created a turnover as well with the peanut punch.
Without Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, this group performed very well. Emmanuel Forbes was the best of the group on Sunday and has taken a step forward this season. He was targeted 10 times by the Commanders and had three pass breakups. Additionally, Kam Curl led the team in tackles.
Sunday was undoubtedly the best performance from the Rams’ special teams unit. Joshua Karty was effective on kickoffs, and Ethan Evans punted well. The bar was pretty low, but special teams played well against the Commanders.
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