Rams Clinch NFC West Title
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Rams Clinch NFC West Title
With Wednesday night's win over the Buffalo Bills (33-27), the Los Angeles Rams ended the season with a 14-2 record. The win also gave the rams a #2 seed in the NFC playoffs and the NFC West title. The fans and front office are excited to see the Rams back in the playoffs after missing out last season. Coach Dawson went over the regular season statistics during Friday’s media conference.
Jared Goff were able to make the pro bowl despite missing 5 games this season. Goff vastly improved his QB rating (66.7 to a 114.5) and his td/int ratio (12-26 to 20-9). Alex Collins missed 8 games this season and only tallied 234 rushing yards and 4 tds. When Collins went down in the early part of the season, Rams relied on backups, Luke Cheek & Gregory Hillis, both backs had over 150 rushing attempts and 800 yards rushing with a combined 15 tds. DeAndre Hopkins eclipsed the 1000 rec yards before he went down with a knee injury in week 16. Hopkins was the first Rams’ receiver to eclipsed 1000 receiving since season 69.
Rams defense is steadily improving each game this season. Ranked in top ten in points allowed and passing yards allowed. Rams were 2nd in the league in total sacks (52). While Aaron Donald didn’t reclaim his sack crown, he did end up with 20.5 sacks. This will be his fourth straight season with at least 20 sacks. Armond Fountain lead the team with 104 tackles and 6 interceptions.
Rams players who made this season’s Pro Bowl: Luke Bowanko (LG), Derek Moreland (C), Hunter Henry (TE), Jared Goff (QB), Johnny Hekker (P), Armond Fountain (FS), Aaron Donald (DE), Muhammad Wilkerson (DT)