Ending in Style

    Unfortunately, this is going to be my last blog post, but I will be giving updates if the Rams make it to the playoffs, which is extremely unlikely. With star players like Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp, Aaron Donald, and many more, the Rams have a one percent probability of making the playoffs. 

    All this considered, the Rams season is far from over, especially considering the last game against the Las Vegas Raiders. We ended up winning 17-16 by scoring 14 in the last 4 minutes of the game. With the exception of kneeling down, the Rams' final two possessions saw them go 98 yards and 75 yards for touchdowns. They gained a total of 145 yards in net yards throughout those two drives. Up until their final two drives down the field, the Rams' offensive performance really wasn't that great. To understand how crazy this performance was, teams in the past have been 2-551 while losing by 13 points or more with 4 minutes to play over the last five years. 

All this is thanks to the Rams acquiring quarterback Baker Mayfield off waivers after the Carolina Panthers dropped him. With only a 1.2 percent probability in the last four minutes of the game, Mayfield threw 98 yards on the last drive to take the win over the Raiders, ending the Rams' six-game losing streak. Within the span of four days, Baker Mayfield went from being released by the Panthers to the Rams claiming him to playing on Thursday Night Football.

    

    Sadly, he didn't start, with Mcvay starting John Wolford and then benching him after three snaps. All things considered, I'm fairly happy with the Rams' future considering Mayfields' performance and his ability to exceed expectations. It won't be an easy road ahead, but I have faith that next year will be better with a healthy roster and a better offensive line.

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