Week 8 Troubles

 

The Rams faced the 49ers for the second time this season since their 24-9 loss in week 4. This week the 49ers, with their newly acquired Christian McCaffrey, beat the Rams 31-14. McCaffrey had one touchdown, eighteen carries, eight receptions, fifty-five receiving yards, one receiving touchdown, one passing touchdown, and thirty-four passing yards. Cooper Kupp, on the other hand, had one touchdown, eight receptions, two carries, and ten rushing yards. With Deebo Samuel out for week eight due to a hamstring injury and Kyle Juszczyk out with a finger injury, the Rams were supposed to have an easier time, but they still haven't had the results they've been looking for.

The 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk led his team in receiving performance with six catches, 81 yards, and a touchdown. With only two minutes to go in the fourth, Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp suffered a minor ankle injury, and many seemed worried. Luckily after missing just one practice on Wednesday, Kupp is back and healthy to play in next week's game against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Van Jefferson, a wide receiver with the Rams, made his season debut after a breakthrough year in 2021. 

Since August, he has been recovering from knee surgery. Jefferson and the Rams appear to be finally on the verge of a return after so many injuries. Defensive Back Troy Hill finally came off injured reserve and has been able to play since week two after a groin injury. The Rams are 0-7 against the 49ers in the regular season since 2019 and 10-3 against the rest of the NFC West. The Rams allow a league-low 15.7 first downs per game and have the third-best red zone defense in the NFL. This clearly shows our defense isn't that bad but other aspects of our team, like injuries or our Offensive Line, are the reason we're losing.

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