Injuries Destroy the Rams

 

    The stakes are high in week 9 for both the Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Rams are 3-4 and hoping to avoid finishing below. 500, and the Buccaneers are much worse at 3-5 after dropping three straight games. In Week 9, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers came out on top, defeating the Los Angeles Rams 16-13. With just under two minutes left, Tom Brady and the Buccaneers' offense turned the ball over at the Rams' 6-yard line, effectively ending the game for Los Angeles. 

    With 44 seconds left in the game, Sean McVay's offense punted the ball back to Brady after being unable to accomplish anything on the subsequent drive. The Hall of Fame quarterback, Tom Brady, only had 35 yards to move down the field before hitting Cade Otton for the winning touchdown. This upset encompasses the Ram's luck this season as a whole from poor play calls, unlucky losses, and too many injuries. Tom Brady also exceeded 100,000 career yards, and with 55 game-winning drives, he now holds the record for the most in a career. The Rams' performance wasn't that horrible, specifically, Cornerback Troy Hill. He was targeted seven times while playing coverage tonight but only allowed four catches for 13 yards. He forced two incomplete passes while preventing any first downs.

                                      

    The next three weeks for the Rams very just as unfortunate with a loss to the Cardinals, Saints, and Chiefs. The Rams are currently last in the NFC West Conference with a standing of 3-8 going into week 13. Injuries are still destroying the Rams, with 13 players hurts. Notable mentions would be Aaron Donald, Troy Hill, Cam Akers, Matthew Stafford, Tyler Higbee, Ernest Jones, and Terrell Lewis. There is little to no chance that the Los Angeles Rams will be going to the playoffs this year due to our poor health, terrible offensive line, and difficult schedule. 

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