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Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford scrambles during a win over the San Francisco 49ers at SoFi Stadium in September. Stafford should be heard loud and clear at the line of scrimmage on Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
It’s a short week of preparation for the Rams.
But coach Sean McVay, quarterback Matthew Stafford and the rest of the offense can take comfort knowing at least one thing can be eliminated as they get ready for Saturday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium:
Practicing with a silent count.
Unlike fans of the San Francisco 49ers, Green Bay Packers, Las Vegas Raiders, Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills, Cardinals followers will not fill more than half of SoFi Stadium.
Or even a discernible fraction.
That means the Rams, who are riding a four-game winning streak, have the opportunity to play with a huge home-field advantage as they attempt to clinch the NFC West.
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If the Chicago Bears defeat the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night at Soldier Field, the Rams could virtually win the division with a victory over the Cardinals. If the Seahawks beat the Bears, the division title will come down to the Week 18 finale between the Rams and Seahawks at SoFi Stadium.
“I think the fans will be excited,” McVay said of Saturday’s game. “I think our players have given them a lot of good things to be able to cheer about over the last month. … I expect a really good atmosphere with a lot of potential things at stake.
“This is one of those deals that I think it’ll be a great crowd and a great Rams home-field atmosphere.”
Receiver Cooper Kupp anticipates the same.
Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp catches a touchdown pass in front of Bills cornerback Rasul Douglas during the Rams’ win on Dec. 8. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)
“It’ll be good to be back home,” he said after last Sunday’s victory over the New York Jets in New Jersey….
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Author : LA Times
Publish date : 2024-12-25 00:35:00
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