Los Angeles Rams at New York Giants: Prediction, preview, pick to win

LOS ANGELES RAMS (5-2) AT NEW YORK GIANTS (1-6) KICKOFF: Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, MetLife Stadium. TV: FOX, Kenny Albert, Ronde Barber, Kristina Pink (field reporter). SERIES HISTORY: 42nd regular-season meeting. Rams lead series, 25-16. The Giants have won the last seven meetings dating back to 2002; prior

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More eyes on Rams, who choose to ignore increased praise, pressure

THOUSAND OAKS — The Rams should win Sunday. Easily. They should go into New York and handle a Giants team that is 1-6 and beset with internal strife, and take another big step toward the playoffs. This is the pleasurable burden of winning. The Rams have the highest-scoring offense in the NFL. Their hotshot

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With new deal in hand, Rams linebacker Alec Ogletree looking forward to continuing as cornerstone of defense

A day after he signed a four-year, $42-million extension, Rams linebacker Alec Ogletree said Friday that he was looking forward to being part of a dominant defense. Ogletree’s representatives and the Rams had been in talks since before the start of training camp. “Definitely excited and definitely

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Rams celebrate Week 1 win by reportedly giving their punter a record contract

On Monday, the Rams made a deal that sent shockwaves throughout the entire NFC West when they made sure one of their best players won’t be leaving anytime soon. The Rams announced that they gave their punter, Johnny Hekker, a two-year extension, which will keep him in Los Angeles through the 2022

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NFL Preseason Week 3: Watch, stream Chargers at Rams in Battle for L.A. on CBS All Access

The Los Angeles Chargers and the Los Angeles Rams will play in the first Battle of Los Angeles. of the new era on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET and you can catch all the action on CBS Sports and stream it live on CBS All Access. The game will be played in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the home of the Rams

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Rams announce trade of Greg Robinson, another busted Washington pick

In 2012, the Rams grifted Washington for the second overall pick in the draft. Or so the Rams thought. Yes, the then-St. Louis franchise swapped the No. 2 overall pick for the sixth overall selection, two more first-round picks, and a second-round pick. And, yes, the Rams trolled their trade partners

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Rams' Lamarcus Joyner happy he pushed for move from cornerback to free safety

The scene was among the most compelling in last year’s “Hard Knocks” series about the Rams. Lamarcus Joyner, a slot cornerback, met with former coach Jeff Fisher to explain his absence from a training camp workout. The second-round pick in the 2014 draft was frustrated about his lack of a starting

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Opening Of New Rams And Chargers Stadium Pushed Back A Year Because Of Rain

Drought-stricken California was drenched in record-breaking waves of rainfall this winter. Dams broke, long-parched rivers swelled up with new life, and dormant colonies of wildflowers surfaced for the first time in decades. Life has been good and green for Californians. Not so much if you’re building an NFL stadium.

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Jared Goff 'Wants to Be Great,' Improving Every Day, According to Matt LaFleur

Jared Goff’s rookie season may not have gone as planned, but if early indications from spring workouts are any indication, the 2016 No. 1 overall pick appears primed for improvement next season.  Speaking to reporters Friday, Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur said he’s been

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With Jared Goff trade now complete, here are all the players involved

The trade between the Los Angeles Rams and the Tennessee Titans for quarterback Jared Goff has all the players on their respective teams. We took a look at all of the players who were involved. With the Rams selecting a tight end and a wide receiver with their first two picks this season, however, it’s unclear what the future roster projections look like for Pharoh Cooper, Temarrick Hemmingway and Mike Thomas. All three of the players listed above were selected during the 2016 draft in the package for Goff. The traded Round 4 (Pick 113 overall) of the 2016 draft to the Chicago Bears for picks 117 and 206. The trade value chart calls this essentially equivalent. Round 1, Pick 1 (2016) — Jared

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Jerry Jones Is A Great Guy Until He Fires You

Jerry is really personable. I mean, you’ve got to like Jerry Jones. If you’re around him, you’ve got to like him, unless you hate the Dallas Cowboys, which some people do. But as a person, he’s likeable. He’s fun to be around. His whole family is working with the team. They are a great family. I’m partial to family,…

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Jared Goff Forced To Leave Game After Massive Hit From Richard Sherman

Rams QB Jared Goff’s lackluster night in Seattle ended early after Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman leveled him in the fourth quarter when Goff was breaking for the end zone. Goff hesitated for a moment before getting steamrolled by Sherman, and the hit was not ruled to be an illegal one. Cruelly, Goff’s run was wiped out due to a holding penalty.

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