mes it might be Allen it maybe a guy like CJ St just cuz he's young and got a long Runway I don't know I don't know maybe not he got a couple MVPs that's what I'm saying I I don't that's why I think when you when you start looking at it like that you got to feel pretty good even though he's been around the block a few times and coming into year 16 right you feel like you got the guy that he's going to make good decisions he can still make all the throws physically right there's not too many things that you could ask for that he's not going to bring to the table has he ever been the best quarterback in a single year probably not no because he was always drowned out by the Green Bay Packers you know what I mean I think his record and being in the NFC North for so long it was always about the Packers um I also just believe that he's not a tick tock viral social media type of quarterback he's not going to give you those plays and he's like wow like that run and you know take off and leave everybody and run into the end no that's that's not Matthew he throws some more of those no look passes like he did in the Super Bowl those are pretty good social media but those are the ones you're like oh wow this dude still got it um I think that's where it is and then also too he's at a point in his career now where the young guys are sending the respect to him like seeing a CJ stra say hey look I I admire and I watch Matthew Stafford and Aaron Rogers so today to me it's always tonight is about just showing everybody think Tom Brady said it we're still here we're still here that's Matthew Stafford I'm still here I'm not going nowhere and there's also something to be said about having two of the greatest receiving Seasons that you've been the quarterback for you've had three yes oh Cooper cup too I doing is but that's there's something to be said about that you you're not going to have a great quarterback can only make that happen no it's what once is whatever it is twice is a coincidence and three is a trend you know it's it's it's he's had three of those he had it with cup he had it with n and he had it with Calvin Johnson it's not a it's not a coincidence it's because he's that good along the way and you look at what's going on in Detroit look at what Jared goff's been able to do you look at how they've embraced him I was talking with my counterpart locked on uh Lions Matt Derry and he Jared Go's one of the most popular players in all of Detroit that they're doing Jared gof chance at Tigers game Jared Goff chance at Detroit Piston's games they did it at college game day yesterday they did it at college game day they loveed him and it is a great example and this almost never happens everybody won that trade everybody got exactly what they wanted out of this the Rams got Matthew Stafford they won a Super Bowl the Lions have a guy that's become a fan favorite it's a really good player and they're building their team around him and they're happy with almost getting to a Super Bowl yeah you know what I mean like there there's some people like no we got to win the Super Bowl and it's like hey we almost made it to the Super Bowl that's good enough for Detroit Lions fans now they do want to win I get that but there are some fan bases just love to be relevant that's where Detroit is now they're a relevant football team and um and shout out to Dan Campbell by the way that Apple Beast commercial is fire Apple be I don't even know if he's acting that to me that is just Dan Campbell Dan Campbell has acting chops like we now have a race for who's the best football actor it's pton Manning or Dan Campbell we've we've got a two horse race at this point you got to cover your mouth you see your order don't let him see what you order like pretty great that's perfect pretty great for sure all right we're going to check in with the Super Bowl champ DeMarco far he will join us next on the Rams countdown and kickoff on the ESPN Rams radio network but not 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Lions a wild card playoff rematch we get back to the Rams countdown and kickoff right here on the espnla Rams radio network once again back to Travis Rogers and Kirk Morrison and once again we go back to Detroit and Ford Field and we are joined right now by the Super Bowl champion uh I hear a rumor that he's got a new radio show starting tomorrow at 9:00 uh DeMarco and Travis how are you my friend that is not a rumor that is facts yes Travis Emily somebody Jorge make sure we have coffee available I was just going to say s do you do you do like the old the old school like college all nighter where you're on the plane you're all jacked up you just roll straight into the exam first in the morning I'm going to try to sleep on an airplane for the first time I really am I'm going to get some rest get off the plane go walking come right into the studio not even going to shower I'm going to be ripe and stinking let's go let's go indeed all right so what are we going to get to see with Jared verse tonight we haven't gotten a chance to see him in the preseason obviously practices are one thing but what are your expectations for the Rams first rounder I saw him on the bench I said how excited are you your first outing is Sunday Night Football Chris Collins was right behind me he says man this feels like a dream I said it's it's about to feel like reality but he is so excited he is so geeked up so is Braden fist same thing uh they couldn't be more opposite in their game day approach Jared verse smiling talking to his family he's all iced out he's having a good time Braden Fisk looks like he's getting ready to go to go to war I'm I'm dead serious has not smiled playing some loud music getting ready to go so yeah these two rookies are going to get a taste of what it's like to be in the NFL right now but Demarco how cool is to see this young front right we talk about the two rookies but then it's not like the other two guys who'll be alongside them or eight or ninee veterans Byron young is still in his second year Kobe Turner will be in his second year the Rams got younger got fresher got hungrier along that defensive front how do you think they all pair well tonight as a as a unit see you stopped and say they got better well I mean you know and shout out to Kobe Turner I mean he is really taking over the role as becoming a leader for this group so and I met his father last night look just like his daddy Ain't No Doubt ain't no doubt that's your daddy uh but yeah I met him he said look he's been waiting for this his entire life he's been ready for this his entire life he had the benefit of playing next to Aaron Donald but being the guy being the leader being the folk opponent of a defensive line is something he is ready for so he's they're going to need his leadership tonight uh how to win this football game how to come out and deal with this crowd how to deal with Detroit having success don't get down in yourself make the next play so that's what he's been talking about with these young guys don't worry about what Detroit does if they make plays so what they make plays on everybody get ready for the next one get ready for you to make a play Super Bowl champ DeMarco far joining us from Detroit getting us ready for the Lions and the Rams you said that they're going to need his leadership tonight obviously no Aaron Donald Ernest Jones got traded uh you know not that long ago so somebody's going to have to step into that leadership role when do you need it the most and how does it manifest itself to Marco how does somebody especially a younger player like a Kobe Turner let everyone else know that hey guys I got this follow me probably after Detroit has success they go down the field and score on the first drive remember that last in in January I just told this to Chris cullins when he said Chris Collinsworth when he said uh when Detroit played the Rams last year I said no that was January that was this year so same thing when they go down the field have success eight or nine plays and they're racking up eight or nine first downs and it looks like they're killing that's when you need the leadership hey guys it's okay we can handle this we can make adjustments we can come back on them it's a long football game so don't get dow in yourself on One Snap One Snap clear move on to the next so I would say anytime Detroit has success that's when that need that leadership needs to step up yeah Daren Kendrick out for the year we all know that Darius Williams was banged up so he's going to start the uh the the year on IR so Kobe Durant it's his time now right we've been watching him over the last couple years DeMarco tonight is his moment to take this job this could be his job going forward even when Darius Williams come back tonight I want to see all about 14 the opposite of travius white I agree with you 100% uh even with Darius Williams I still think you're going to have trouble covering these guys up Aman Ross Brown is is fantastic he's the guy that Jared feeds the ball to but you know who really gives teams fits and who's the best receiver on this football team in Detroit it's actually Sam leapa the issue that's a guy you got to worry about keeping a LD on Aman Ross say Brown is going to get his no matter what they're going to jam him the football but leapor is a guy that wins contested balls he's the guy that kills you within the scheme and on the Jazz session like when it's beyond the play so that's a guy you got to keep a lid on especially when you're talking about not having Ernest Jones I fourth back in the lineup knowing how to cover up these guys jarco far joining us from Detroit get us ready for the Rams and the Lions so we're talking about St Brown and leaport and gof and Gibbs and Montgomery and all these players on offense Chris schula is the one in charge of figuring out how to how to slow that down what what have you noticed from him in his first year as the DC aggressive I love it uh he's up the field you know I love the Ben bone break I really do it's been fun it's been great and you won a Super Bowl with it and you were in the playoffs with it but look if you're going to die die fast that means go up the field try take your shot really if Detroit scores then good score quickly give the ball back to your offense and let Matthew Stafford try to answer if you got to Win It by 40 points then so be it or or scoring 40 points then so be it but yeah I would expect Chris Schuler to dial It Up play fast and get up the field you've got to put Jared gof behind the chains really you got to take him out from behind that running game and that offensive line and put him on front streak and make Jared gof have to beat you with his arm and then get after him but if he stays behind that line stays behind the running game stays on schedule you're going to have issues all night trying to stop him yeah it's going to be a game one in a trenches and if it's on one side of it I'm thinking of which pass rusher of the ram we're just talking about those young guys up front which pass rusher you think will have the better opportunity is it going to be Byron young lining up on pan or is it going to be on the opposite side of getting Jared verse to kind of prove to everybody who he is first remember how that rookie year goes DeMarco we wanted you to prove it let me see who you are before we double team you or bring the line protection to your way you know what it's it's just like having a franchise quarterback to me I mean you draft these guys and you put them right in and say go save the team I'm expecting the same out of Jared verse where do you put your best pass rusher right in where does he like the line up right in okay good be that guy tonight uh Braden Fisk same thing when they set you up and put you in the the advantageous pass rushing position of a three technique where it's just you and that guard it's not good enough just to stalemate a guy you can't trade one for one in this league especially against Detroit you're going to have to win so I understand you haven't done it I understand you're a rookie but so be it they're drafting you for a reason you need to be that guy tonight if this team is going to be successful DeMarco as a former defensive lineman if you couldn't tell yeah I was going to say let me take a wild guess as to maybe who that could be what you get to look at his face a smile just a flat face what did he when he heard it what' he do look man I'm trying not to Fanboy but he loves this this yes he loves being booed absolutely is the I mean is it as as it was a year ago obviously the playoffs are a different animal but it feels like maybe it's been dialed back just a little bit especially the with the parts directed at at Stafford in in particular Travis I think it's going to be Rockets I mean you can tell the these people have been waiting for this for a long time they're excited nobody's sitting down they're all standing up uh but it's it's not like it was in January in January it was always it was already a mad house for warm-ups I mean they were like basically jumping over the rafters trying to get in here but right now I think they're a Pati paent fan base they understand they have a pretty good football team so they're waiting for their opportunity to explode but in January like I said we needed more security down here for pre game you know DeMarco Jonah Jackson comes goes from left guard to now to Center Ava goes from Center to guard Kevin doson is still there I said no matter what I know the tackles we already know that the Rams are going to have two new starting tackles for this game but I said that interior triangle is still the same regardless of how they mix it up and match it the three best offensive line for the Rams are the interior three does the the mixup change anything for those guys or still about that's where the push that's where they're going to protect Matthew Stafford to allow him to step up and make some plays I'm sorry I got sidetracked Kurt I I just saw Dan Campbell that is one big human that is a big human being have you seen his Applebee's commercial yes I have as far as like Football Genius I will take our guys but the guy I want I want with me in a bar fight I'm taking their no down but yes I you know I asked that very same question about hey what what happened with the center move they said look this is the the the way they think they can get their best five on the field and I said exactly what you said Kirk it's the same Five Guys theoretically if you if you have allar Jackson but the interior three the same guys so I asked Jonah Jackson I said man um have you played center he goes yeah I'm actually a center he considers himself a center so this might be a move that stays for a while not just for this week why did they make the change so late in the camp you know no one's willing to say and I even asked I said how did Steve Aila do as a center in training camp they said he did fantastic but I think they always had this move in mind I really do at least that's the way they're spending it so this is their best five they feel comfortable with with Jonah Jackson at Center they feel comfortable with Steve ail at at guard that's the way they're going with it and it might stay that way for the rest of the year if it go goes well tonight DeMarco far will be on the sideline for tonight's game the Rams and the lions and then he will be back here at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow the Travis and DeMarco show don't forget don't be late I'm bringing Donuts let's bringing Orange let's go we got you we got you covered we'll talk to you then okay man all right you got it Dan Campbell is a big dude dude man he's tall yeah played against him oh you did yeah tight end yeah I know he's a tight end Cowboys yeah he's a he's a big dude play against d man that's funny okay I I was wrong about that guy I thought I thought this was going to be a classic going go we're going to hit I'm like n that doesn't work anymore that doesn't work he's he's been terrific it it's I felt into the uh hard KNX trap hard KNX make it traps you every year traps you this just like I'm watching the Bears like this my team it's not my team but I'm invested this is what the NFL does I'm invested but I'm not invested in New York Giants that offseason Hard Knocks that was not it for Me Maybe holding on to saquin Barkley might have been a good idea Rams Fans El toito is off offering free nachos when your Los Angeles Rams successfully make a fourth down stop so get loud this is nacho first down visit the rams.com rewards for more details I want to talk about that offensive line and how they kind of shuffled to Pieces right before the start of the season that's coming up next on the ramps count on a kickoff on the ESPN Rams radio network gear up and get out to Kelsey's at Pachanga the top spot in the Tula Valley to watch all the Monday night football action dozens of TVs means all your 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opening night for Sunday Night Football week one Rams in Detroit to battle the Lions and we're get you set once again with KK Morris said here's your host Travis Rogers I don't know what little NFC wildcard matchup that's uh same place same two teams and the team's slightly different the Lions really similar from a year ago and really the big difference for the Rams is on the defensive side of the ball no eron Donald but a lot of the guys that played in that game a year ago Kirk or not even a year ago earlier this very same year like DeMarco just pointed out are going to be back at it again today and this is a little bit different because I think coming into this season the Rams coming in into last season it was a who the heck knows what this Rams team is going to look like they they might win four games and be in the mix for the top pick and obviously that's not what happened they end up winning 10 they go into the playoffs one of the hottest teams in the league the Lions went in last year with big expectations and met them they go to the NFC championship game they come in with maybe even bigger expectations this year you wonder how they'll do with the burden of okay last year was cool nice run you got to the NFC championship game but now you got to take it a step further yeah I I think the expectations are clearly higher for the Detroit Lions now you're not sneaking up on anybody anymore and now with the injury to Jordan love in their division now that may give them a little bit of a room in a cushion Caleb Williams didn't like the the league on fire today in his first game with the Chicago Bears now Sam Darnell did his thing all right shout out to Sam darnold you former USC quarterback played well for the the the Vikings today but that being said though I still look at the Detroit Lions as one of the top teams in the NFC we think it may be a collision course with them in the 49ers we'll see the 49ers tomorrow so the expectations are always going to be high for the Detroit Lions this year for the Rams I think it's we know what they're capable of we know that they can be in the conference Championship but now they just got to go out there and prove it they they were onepoint short last year of being I think everybody's Cinderella darling yep they were one point away that's going to be the case this year because we're talking Eagles we're looking the Cowboys had a great game today all right we're talking about the the Packers and what they were able to do we right now we're talking about the um the the the the the Minnesota Vikings the Detroit Lines now and I'm like hey hey he hey what what about the Rams what what about the Rams like they they they not going nowhere well the one time we've seen the Rams struggle with with Shan MC as our head coach was the year after the Super Bowl and they struggled for a very specific reason the offensive line got hurt early and often and they were by the time you got into week three or four they were on third stringers and fourth stringers in some spot they're not at that point right now however you look at the offensive line that they're going to start the season with tonight and they're going to have jono at left tackle who was not slated to be the starter you have uh mundon at right tackle who's filling in for an injured rob havenstein you flip-flopped Avala and Jackson from gard and Center back the other way and the plan all along was to have Avala be the center until about a week ago that was the plan that's a lot of movement on the offensive line right before the start of the Season yeah it's a lot of movement but I think you you can add some tight ends to this situation as well extend the line of scrimmage just a little bit and you've got guys now that know how to protect Matthew Stafford and he knows how to protect himself Cooper cup puka AA two guys that look you don't need much room for those guys you just put the ball in the area they'll go get it I'm interesting to see how do the Rams start this football game or do they run the football right do or do they are pass I mean it's going to be fun to watch this because finally we get to see this offense un leash we we think we know but we're going back to what we talked about earlier this year in January what's the 2024 version look like you never know you never know until it's kicked off you never know I mean we're going to get Kyon Williams at his Peak because when he's good Rams are good they're really good when he's impacting the game like that they look like a totally different team so maybe that's somebody to look at right at the beginning famous star picks at Carl Jr download the Carl Jr app and join my rewards TM today feed your happy we'll give you our final thoughts leading up to the game on the Rams countdown and kickoff on the ESPN Rams radio network and what a night it was in Vegas hands off the marks up the middle into the end zone touchdown they're going wild in half of this Stadium as the Trojans 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havenstein who we were hoping might make it back for week one he is inactive for today's game so McLendon will be filling in for him uh at that right tackle spot of course Joe Noom playing left tackle in place of AAR Jackson who is also suspended for the first two games of the season along with Jimmy Garoppolo so STS and Bennett will be your qb2 for today so maybe you didn't get a chance during the preseason to hear a little pump up little hype speech from coach Kirk Morrison all right man gather around gather around man everybody get tight let's get close get tight fellas I can't wait tonight I can't wait to see you guys play tonight can't wait to see you guys go out and compete compete I know the ability of every man in this room cuz we set out on this Mission this Mission from C to LMU we've put the work in we've put the time in there's a reason why they put us on prime time you know why cuz they want to see us not them they want to see us the Rams for those who were here want you to remember what it felt like remember what it felt like that moment in that locker room and how ironic fellas how ironic our 23 season ended here in Detroit but it also will give birth to the 24 Rams in Detroit man I can't wait to see you guys go out and do what I know you can do now this journey this year fellas is going to be Rocky it's going to be bumpy we going to have adversity but I'll tell you this we got each other and so tonight in prime time let's let them know what the 24 Rams are going to look like now let's go win a football game let's go who house house I like it I like I think my favorite part was the rhyme from kooo to LMU I like that a lot so here's my question to you Kirk say that they came to see us tonight came to see the Rams I agree yeah come to see sea McVey too right like that that's a big part like we were talking about this on on my show during the week we've talked about it a lot during uh pre and half and post over the last several years Shawn McVey is this team I know that Matthew Stafford's the quarterback and Matthew Stafford's kind of what makes it Go and he's had a lot lot of other assistant coaches come in and do a very good job for him but since sha mcy has gotten here believe it or not this is the this is the start of his eighth season for the first time since he's been here he is no longer the youngest coach in the NFL he's only third youngest and he's still not 40 years old he's starting his eighth season but the Rams are Shawn McVey aren't they like when you think of them you're going to think of some players here and there but you think of McVey first or at least I do well the two young guys won by the way uh in Seattle Seattle Mike McDonald and then on the other side Gerard mayo oh Mayo too that's right yeah two and0 so the two young guys went out and got their win I can't think of Sean I know like by the calendar he's a young guy but by experience he is not a young guy no no no not by experience he's he's by far in the way but I think I want to counter your point and say I think tonight is about the clash of the coaches you know what I mean because we've seen the Sha McVey and his coaching tree and what sha McVey has been meant to the National Football League since he's been a head coach with the Rams and then you look on the opposite side where we looked at an opening press conference and we laughed at the guy and said who was this guy kneecap kneecaps and now you fast forward a couple years later and you're say hey this may be one of the best coaches in the National Football League so I think it's a battle of the coaches of the guy who was a master motivator a guy who tells it like it is versus kind of the boy Genius right the offensive genius the offensive mind and who gets the most out of their players tonight they' built their teams totally different they've built them differently but Mir One is using the one that McVey said I can't win with yeah I'm using jar I'm I'm showing you what you can't win with I can win with they're winning with him and and the Lions have done a great job I I'm curious and I think you got a decent answer last year because coming into go go back two seasons and the Lions I think they finished 8- n but they finished with a high Mar Mark against Green Bay last game they beat him Aaron rers last game right and feeling really good about it and it's like okay lions are a team to look for next year but it was kind of like let's see if they're good they were they go to the NFC Championship Game this is they might be the best that's a different weight to carry than hey yeah maybe you're good maybe you'll win the division maybe you'll make the playoffs maybe you'll do this sea mcy has had the weight of you need to the the Super Bowl is the goal anything else is looked at as something less than total success be interesting to see how the Lions deal with that yeah um you know me I'm always thinking about different ways to kind of compare things and could they be the Detroit Detroit Lions could they be the Denver Nuggets yeah right remember how Denver had just won and everybody was now okay this is the team now can they do it again and they had that early exit from the playoffs last year they weren't that same team so could this be one of those situations where we're looking at this saying okay um Detroit was it great for one year can you do it again in the National Football League and sports it's tough to do things twice that's why we're saying we're looking at the the uh Chiefs can they win three in a row they've won two never happened before we've never seen three in a row let's pause 10 seconds for stations to identify themselves on the ESPN Rams radio network hey it's greeny my show joins the new fall lineup Monday 700 a.m. on 710 ESPN kspn Los Angeles a good karma brand radio station all right give me a quick prediction of what you think we're going to see tonight Kirk yeah I think the Rams come out running the football established a run 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a fan base that had endured a lifetime of disappointment and that now professes to actually prefer Jared gof to his predecessor after he broke their three deade playoff drought with that 24 23 win over the Los Angeles Rams it was a game so thrilling that we're here in the Motor City in week one to run it back in prime time to kick off 2024 from fordfield in Detroit welcome once again to Sunday Night Football I am JB long and so much has changed in the eth months since most notably for the Rams the retirements of Aaron Donald and La has done its very best to fill his Hall of Fame void using five of their first six picks in the draft to fortify their defense we will see Jared bur we will see Braden Fisk debut in horns tonight under the guidance of firsttime defensive coordinator Chris schula for the Lions they should have been NFC champions and could have been world champions too if not for a late collapse in San Francisco they went to work in the off season attacking their weaknesses in the secondary and they have assembled one of the best rosters in the National Football League deploying the draft Capital they received in that historic trade with the Rams and now it's super bowl or bust here in mtown in 2024 with that let's welcome my broadcast partner Maurice Jones Drew it is an honor to begin our ninth season together my friend JB first and foremost nine Seasons who would have thought right um many challenges along the way but we were able to overcome them and I think that's what this Ram season is going to be about the biggest challenge is coming back to the place that you were knocked out of the playoffs from to go back and fight those demons uh Kirk Morrison and Travis were talking about you know being the hunted the Lions being the hunted now not the hunter how do you respond to that well the Rams have done both and they have a little bit more of a history of going out and starting fast this week the challenge I think for the Rams is going to be the line can you dominate the line of scrimmage both offensively and defensively if you can do that the Rams will be happy with the result that they get well I've been saying it all week I'll resist the urge to count the numbers here tonight as we send it down to the field for the first time where we are once again joined this season by a Rams Legend on our sideline let's join Super Bowl champion DeMarco F Oh you mean those numbers JB you mean 30 years 30 years ago you began your affiliation with this great franchise right on the tip of your tongue hey look you know I love all this Jared Jared Jared stuff they're behind their guy I love it but there's a reason that he's over there and not over here and I think we all know it I think Detroit got to see the best parts of Jared gof I think they got to see the guy that's protected by one of the best old lines in the game a great running game that's surrounded by talent but we know this if you get to Jared G if you start laying the the wood to him or putting hits to him he will change now he's a good quarterback he's an experienced guy he's going to bounce back but there's going to be a low where he starts to miss there's going to be a part or a time when you have a chance to get after him and take control of this football game I hope this group of Rams this year is ready for that moment I hope they're ready to seize the game when they have the opportunity and stay with it to get the victory we'll see see they're young in some spots but they're experienced at the most key spot in Matthew Stafford the best quarterback on the field is wearing Rams colors so I hope Ram fans don't forget that well said to Marco it's almost as we left it in January it's about 60° warmer outside but inside the lights are turned off a packed house has these wristbands that are blinking blue and white the one pride flag has been unfurled on the field and the lions are set to take it but so too is Matthew Stafford and the 2024 edition of the Los Angeles 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in the shotgun play Pocket three he's ready he has it well protected deep down the left side hooka behind the defense toau the 20 to go inside the 10 slips into the end zone touchdown LA and in the end old friend Jared Goff and his Lions would win the wildcard playoff game tonight Stafford and the rams look for some Revenge with another trip to mtown this time to open the season on Sunday Night Football prime time for McBay Stafford and the Rams Sunday Night Football hi this is Matthew Stafford of your Los Angeles Rams the home of Rams football this is the ESPN LA Rams radio network today the road back to the Super Bowl begins hi this is coach Shawn McVey whose house Ram's [Applause] house now inside Ford Field in Detroit here is the voice of your Los Angeles Rams JB long it is expected to be the highest scoring game of week one across the 36 300 167 yards two touchdowns one to pukaa one to two2 Atwell was not intercepted was sacked twice did not lose a fumble and he was in position to do what he's done throughout his career which is lead a fourth quarter come from behind game-winning drive if not for a flag that stayed in the pocket of the officials the Rams might have gone deep That season well now he's back at 36 years of age and here is his 16th season I think this is the last time he comes home to Detroit and it's about him vers Goff this is an emerging NFC rival rivalry and right now the lions are perceived to be the favorites and the top Super Bowl Contender well the last time we were here Matthew Stafford was booed mercilessly and here he comes once [Music] more once again out of the visitors locker room still the greatest quarterback back in modern Lions history again set for his 16th season and fourth now as the captain of the Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl champion Matthew Stafford but you'll hear a lot of Jared gof chanting throughout fordfield tonight and Maurice that's what this all about when you go on the road you have to become Road Warriors it's you and your guys versus that whole city that whole state and and maybe the the whole that whole area here in Michigan as we have people that come from all over the state to get to this and when you're the bad guy you have to execute at such a high level because of the noise because of the different things that are going to go on but this Rams team they're built for that JB and again I I've said this earlier but I'll say it again the most important piece of this team is going to be the right tackle and the five technique to the strong side of the defense if they can do their part you're going to see great results but that specifically is going to be the most important well to your point the focus of this offseason very much was to build a wall in front of Matthew Stafford and extend his prime but here in week one and what's definitely going to be a silent count environment Matthew Stafford's without both of his starting tackles at left tackle aleric Jackson suspended at right tackle Rob havenstein still recovering from a training camp injury and just last week the Rams opted to shuffle their interior as well meaning former lion Jonah Jackson is now the starting center and second-year pro Steve aalo returns to left guard DeMarco we're set for the NFL debuts of the defensive tandem out of Florida State Jared burst the Rams first first round selection since Goff and Braden fist but behind them and really all around them are significant question marks La traded their defensive captain and their Green Dot linebacker Ernest Jones the corners Darion Kendrick Darius Williams are on injured reserve and the opening night tests DeMarco perhaps the best offense in football uh the best offensive line definitely I mean they are absolutely scary every time I watch them on film I get that queasy feeling like back in the day watching Denver or Dallas come at you they're big they're nasty they're mean they do a great job of protecting Jared Goff so he can get the football off look if Jared vers and Braden FIS are going to cut their teeth in the NFL why not tonight why not against the best in the business who knows they can wind up taking over the game just like they did the ACC Championship Game there's nothing against that get off the field as fast as you can give it back to your offense and let Matthew Stafford go to work against this defense allance come into this evening very healthy especially on offense among the high dollar contract extensions they handed out in 2024 wide receiver alen Ross St Brown who clinched last year's Wild Card win for Detroit offensive lineman pan Su may be the best offensive tackle in the game and of course quarterback Jared goth how about over 444 million ion awarded to that Trio no wonder expectations are as high as they've ever been in Detroit well JB when you have when you draft well and those guys play well you you should pay well um and that's what they did they want to keep this nucleus together for as long as they can you guys talked about pin su he at the University of Oregon he was a problem for for a lot of teams in the pack and he started off as a rookie was a problem he's mean he's their enforcer he does everything all the dirty work he's their all I know Jared's the offensive quarterback but they look to pin for that energy and that effort when you go to Amon R st Brown the way he blocks the way he plays the energy the effort this is what Dan Campbell's always wanted to bite those kneecaps well he paid two guys that like to bite kneecaps and that's what and then when you do that the rest of your roster follows suit probably his most famous quotation but after their loss at Levis in Santa Clara he said it's going to be even harder for them to get back to that nfu championship game here in 2024 now that they are the hunted like you pointed out and yet he says the Lions still quotes want the whole enchilada he's mjd I'm JB long DeMarco far is on our sideline and we'd like to welcome those of you 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Rams and the lions on Sunday Night Football we're going to be all over week one NFL starting tomorrow on sportsmanlike we get the morning drive roll in 3: to 7:00 a.m. on 7:10 ESPN the Los Angeles Rams are out for a bit of playoff payback here in Prime Time welcome back to Detroit and to Ford Field we're 2 and A2 minutes away from kicking off a new season of LA Rams football with to Marco far and Maurice Jones Drew I am JB long we're expecting 134 DB 134.4 is the record that the Lions collectively set in their playoff win over Tampa Bay it should be deafening inside Ford Field even though this now a week one regular season rematch great to see a healthy Cooper cup marching out to Midfield with Matthew Stafford to meet the Lions captain led by Jared Goff our referee tonight is Adrien Hill he will lead This Crew under the lights at Ford Field as the captains exchanged their greetings including first and foremost Jared Goff and Cooper cup Matthew Stafford telling me this week that it's been great to see Cooper as healthy as he's been since 2021 let's go down to the field for the coin TOS all right gentlemen this is the coin I'm going to flip this side is heads the side with a is Tails Los Angeles you're the visitors heads is the call it is a tail Detroit has won the toss Detroit is elected to defer the want a k Los Angeles will receive at this end good luck gentlemen so Matthew Stafford coming off one of his best professional Seasons looking to extend his Prime and looking to get his Rams off to a winning start he'll wear a white glove on his non-throwing hand his left hand a product of an at home injury suffered this pre-season all right let's go down to the field DeMarco far get us teed up for kickoff I say it every year man if you're scared too late now if you're afraid go buy a dog look how do you need how do you eat an elephant one bite at a time so one play at a time one step at a time play together go out there and kick some butt this is what it's like this is what it's for if you want to make it to New Orleans you got to beat teams like this and it starts right now the looks on their faces they look good they look excited they look ready to go let's hope they bring that same intensity to the football field guys all right DeMarco two rookies head back to return this kick Jordan Whittington a receiver Blake corm who won a national championship for the Wolverines here in this very State we'll see if they get a chance to return it though Jake Bates is the new Lions kicker and he has an absolute Cannon we have seen one Dynamic kickoff return already today for a touchdown DJ Dallas did it earlier this afternoon yeah if I'm any Rell teams coach kick that thing out of the back of the end zone if you can no reason to give anything up but if you want to set a tone if you want to show something this is the the perfect play for both sides as a kickoff team and the returns if you get a return to break a long one you're the kickoff team to get a big hit and set the tempo now Dallas and the Arizona Cardinals blew a lead in Buffalo they fell on opening weekend the Seattle Seahawks won it home of the Denver Broncos the San Francisco 49ers will play host to Aaron Rogers and the Jets on Monday Night Football tonight it's Sunday Night Football at Ford Field the Rams out for a bit of playoff payback the Lions looking to assert themselves as the nfc's best the ball is in the air the 2024 season is underway in the hands of Jordan Whittington nine yds deep in his end zone he takes a knee and gives it over to Matthew Stafford 36 years of age 16th year as a pro back where it all started in the Motor City Matthew wearing his number nine outside his huddle he'll begin from the 30 in the right hatch he's got Warren McLendon making his first start at right tackle tonight he's got Joe Noom stepping in stepping in at left tackle and here come 120 decimal to begin week one the Rams Al line in the pistol with Kiren Williams beginning his third season behind Matthew Stafford Cooper Cup racing across the formation to the air Stafford checks it down right side blown up right on the catch nowhere to go as Alex and alone plants kyen Williams it's a zero or maybe negative one on the first snap of the Season well I love this concept they tried to get the ball out quick Get It In Space the Lions had everything deed up they played that perfectly you get it to your check down big hit pby Parkinson is the new Rams tight end he's attached right condense splits both ways there goes puka AA to make it a trips left set pistol snap Stafford Here Comes The Blitz it's picked up he lobes the ball deep down the left side to the sideline incomplete at the 45 of Detroit he was looking for Demarcus Robinson but there is terion Arnold the rookie out of Alabama the first round selection the 24th pick he's here to fix a leaky secondary uh the the Lions you talked about the 400 million they paid to their guys they they went out and drafted corners and paid Carl Davis so they can just play straight man-to-man coverage on the back end Rams in danger of going three and out to begin Sunday Night Football 118 DB and the shotgun Matthew Stafford leans in still looking for his first completion he's he's one for two with a check down beg your pardon here's a snap third down and long throw out left Cooper cut behind the line wrapped up and dragged down and zalone with two tackles for loss on that opening sequence the Rams go backward and they'll punch obviously that's not the way you wanted to start I thought the Rams probably could have got a little more to their running game but short passes trying to get these guys out of space Kudo to the Detroit Lions of being able to play in sticky coverage and tackling in space Ethan Evans the second-year punter for La kie freman is the Return Man he's between his 20 and his 25 the Rams go three and out to begin the new season and now they'll punt it away on Fourth and 13 from their own 27 Evans ready awaiting the long snap it comes with 12 helmet high he does get the right footed end overend punt away Raymond steps up to his 25 middle of the field breaks to his left makes the first man miss 30 tripped up at the 35 and the Rams rally to the football Jared Goff will begin from the 35 yd line a punt of 48 yds to begin the season for Evans a return of seven so here is Jared Goff a rough start to his career as a lion they started four 16 and one but since they've won 20 of of 27 regular season games if any quarterback JB was built for it to be Jared golf he's been through a lot in his career especially that rookie year here in Los Angeles to be able to get this team back to where they want to be they begin with two tight ends on the field Sam leapa one of the NFL's greats and Brock WS leaport in motion at the snap it's a handoff straight ahead what a great running game the Lions have here in Detroit but they begin with just two on the ground David Mont sum in his sixth season we'll see plenty of jir Gibbs in his second as well Christian Rose boom grabs the first tackle for La at the linebacker level he and Troy reer asked to fill the void as Ernest Jones was traded to Tennessee second down eight first possession offensively for the Lions we two minutes in Gos in the shotgun second and eight from his own 38 sets the laces top of his drop throws it middle there's Alan ra St brown right to left across the field he's tripped up at the left numbers it's Rose boom again setting up third down and medium on the first sequence for gof and the Lions again great job by this defense the first play you get penetration you get a tackle for a one-yard gain here you get Crossing routes Rose Mo does a great job of getting the legs cutting the legs out from underneath Omar Ro Brown who had a lot of room to run if he didn't make that play see if Chris schula defense can get off the field three and a in their first sequence against gof and this vaunted Lions offense Jameson Williams in motion from left to right so it's trip to the r of gof and he's killing the play making an adjustment for third and four he motions to empty here's the snap Rams coming after him with four pressure up the middle they hit him they gobble him up a sack to begin 2024 for Byron young Ag and zero back for more in his second campaign and he knocks Goff and the Lions off the field well great disguise there by the secondary Jared has some guys open but he has to wait he doesn't see the defense a great stunt you have Kobe Turner Byron young you have Jared verson Braden fist everybody's meeting at the quarterback this is what we wanted to see we've been waiting to see this defensive line great job there finding a way to get to the quarterback Jack Fox is the puncher for the Lions and it is the star running back kyen Williams back for La punt is in the air this one is a spinning missile that's going to come down inside the five and hop into the end zone for a Touchback 67 yd through the air but no damage done there is a flag down back at the line of scrimmage so let's hang on to it here with 1120 on the first quarter clock it was fourth and 13 before that hunt during the kick holding against the return team number 56 that penalty is of course half the distance to a goal from the Touchback spot first down Los Angeles timeout so both teams go three and out to begin in week one Byron young with the sack of Jared goth and we are underway at Ford Field scoreless with 1120 to go in the first on the espnla Rams radio network the Volvo XC60 plug-in hybrid is about performance not just on the road but in life with not only trunk space but room to make memories it's electric with the backup plan where the only speed that really matters is how fast you can slow down the Volvo XC60 plug-in hybrid performance where it matters the most visit volvocars.com us to learn more this is DeMarco far I'm joining the starting lineup of LA's Mega Sports Station time to talk some football every 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left hand low snap he picks it up throws nearly intercepted but he got it to the sideline complet a cup oh did he ever thread the needle to the 15 yd line by the skin of his teeth Brian Branch almost took that one the other way for a touchdown yeah that was close what a what a throw there what a catch gain of five on an errant snap from the new center Jonah Jackson now from empty Stafford has it here comes the rush up the middle throws quickly to cup slips to tackle 20 25 first down Cooper cup carrying Three Lions to the 26 yd line and there is the opening first down of the game nine and dime linking up to move the chains and that's what you're looking for getting the ball to Cooper Cup in space allowing him to make a guy Miss and finding a way to get extra yards already three targets three catches 14 yds for cup as healthy as he's been since his Super Bowl MVP Stafford with a new set of downs aligns in the pistol KRON Williams two yards behind him Parkinson the tight end in motion four-man Rush quick throw right flat at Parkinson his first catch as a ram lowers his shoulder leans out for another 10 yd grab and maybe a first down Carlton Davis the corner to that side wrapped him up it appears to be enough for a first down they will move the sticks I love the muddle huddle too getting on the ball taking the crowd out of it hurrying up nice quick short pass Matthew Safford being accurate getting another first down Rams on the ball ready to go again trips left twins right from empty Stafford alone in the gun looking for the first points of week one here at Ford Field has a chest High snap Blitz throw middle caught by cup he's crunched between two lions and drags them up to the 45 yd line Carlton Davis with the tackle four targets four catches for cuff this looks familiar no it sure does JB and it seems like the Rams are like forget running the ball short passing game is going to be our running game all Stafford so far he's six of seven through the air back to the pistol here puka in motion turn around handed off first run Kiren Williams jump cut to his right oh he nearly broke it around the right side had one to beat on that edge and Carlton Davis by the shoelaces not only saved a chunk play he's going to force the Rams to snap it again on third down no they do do they give him the first first down they got it first down they got it okay did not look like it initially I tell you what if KY was able to step out of that he was going to be running for a little bit maybe that's I was just so disappointed that he's not banging his head off the goal post that I didn't even want to give him the first [Applause] down back to the pistol set Stafford in the short shotgun two yards behind him kyen Williams Shawn mcfay jogging down the sideline pre- snap here it comes Stafford short drop quick throw PUK of the catch 50 yd line makes one miss knocked out Ram sideline in inside the Lions 40 yd line at the 38 good to get puka going he grabs 16 and another first down again JB's short passing game you see a blitz puka runs the hot route is able to break the tackle of the safety and get down the field again yards after catch yards after contact this is what the Rams are becoming Tyler Johnson steps in for pukaa the Rams went three and out on their first possession they've got four first downs on this drive to the 38 of Detroit scoreless first quarter eight minutes to go in the opening frame Stafford leans in awaiting another shotgun snap tight end right Cooper Cup in motion left to right he stops there Stafford top of his drop looking left slings it caught by Cup on his hip flings Out of Bounds at the 34 yard line by Arnold it's a gain of four Bo that quick out using the arm strength of Matthew Stafford it's almost like an extension of the running game morce JB is four yards every time he's getting the ball out there Cooper cup is out flanking the defense and he's gone gain of four on first down second and six play clock reads 20 Stafford's alone in the gun trips to his right twins to the boundary left Lions creeping here they come retreating floating middle incomplete at the Sho strings of Demarcus Robinson maai Wingo coming in hot and Stafford had to unload could not get enough mustard on it otherwise it could have been a big play I love what I'm seeing from the Rams though they put their tight in the running back out wide to determine if you're in man or own and then they have all the receivers inside which gives them the best release in the two-way go against DB's playing man you just got to connect when you get that those type of opportunities Stafford had hit seven Pros in a row before that incompletion to leave third down and six from the 34 of the Lions would McBay consider this four down territory Cup in motion Stafford looking to spin it drives one right side caught by Parkinson first down yardage 25 weaves back inside 20 knock to the turf at the 18 Kirby Joseph who took out Tyler higgy last January part of the reason why Parkinson is a ram makes the tackle but it's 15 for a first down from Matthew Stafford to the former Seahawk well how about this a nice option route there to Parkinson breaks out is able to out leverage him again they're using the man the aggressiveness of the Lions against him with a lot of these option routes and Kobe parkon catching the ball was that Stanford was utilized more as a wide receiver than he was a tight end he's out Davis Allen seconde tight end replacing him for first down and 10 from the Red Zone Stafford back to the pistol Kiren Williams behind him PUK in motion play fake roll right Stafford hitches lobs the ball sideline leaping effort by Allen Too Tall incomplete I think he catches that eight times out of 10 unfortunately that was one of the two that he drops that was a tough one it was high and behind him as he tries to go great job by the Lions uh number 92 Marcus Davenport have not facing Stafford so he doesn't he stayed flat so Stafford now has to throw the ball a little bit higher to try to get the ball to his receiver the red zone is where the playoff game last January was one the lions got the better of it they scored touchdowns the Rams settled for field goals here's the first chance for either team in the game scoreless with 641 to go in the first quarter second down Stafford needs 10 from the right hash in the 19 yd line top of his drop looking left pressure comes he's decked Stafford sacked out at the 28 yd line Levi owns arque stepping into his own as a fourthe man a lean mcneel defensive tackle puncturing the pocket as well minus8 as Stafford is sacked for the first time well you had Davenport who came around the outside as well and that was that was a Turn Style there for the offensive line not a lot of protection on that one now can you get yardage back to shorten up Joshua card's potential first professional field goal try it's third down Ramy need 18 they need the 9yd line for a new set of downs Stafford ready calls for the snap here come four lines Stafford well protected they kill it a procedural penalty and a flag from across the field the ram [Applause] sideline Bal start off number 71 5y penalty remain third down that's Warren McLendon in for Rob havenstein at right tackle making his first career starts seconde man out of Georgia and now Maurice are you in give up zone are you just trying to shorten up a field goal try from the 32 I I'm an aggressive coach JB I think I have a play design that can get me 25 yds but a negative from here and you don't even get a chance to try it Rams in their huddle there goes the play clock 18 17 they're still in the Huddle 15 McVey looking up with 12 the Rams still huddling here they come with 10 third down 23 to go from the 32 of the Lions play clock at four Stafford takes it give up Run Middle Kyon Williams through the right side 30 25 he bulldozes down to the 23 yd line and that will give the rookie kicker out of Stanford a chance a run of nine yards Here Comes cardi he's 22 years of age he was selected in the sixth round and we all know the Rams went through five different kickers last year year they left 38 points on the field with missed kicks field goals and extra points by far the most in the National Football League this will be a 41 yd try from the right hash and a chance to give the Rams the first points of week one in Detroit at the 5-minute Mark first quarter 41 yds for Joshua cardi the rookie right-footed boots on the way and in the first quarter he's got it let's get this cardi party started three Z Rams on top of the Lions after a fantastic drive from Stafford he's 9 to 12 for 66 yards it does stall out in the red zone and with 450 to go in the opening frame 30 LA on the ESPN LA Rams radio network your next Subaru is waiting for you at Subaru of Glend check this out lease the allnew 2025 Subaru Forester CBT for just $259 a month plus tax for 36 months one of this payment sh 46186 MSRP 31,363 $28.99 do at signing 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Partners hey it's your resident Super Bowl champ Chris KY you're listening to Rams Lions Sunday Night Football we're going to be all over week one NFL Sunday tomorrow on my show on Sportsman like we get the morning drive rolling 3:00 to 7:00 a.m. on 7:10 ESPN in back with a scoring Drive brought to you by Verizon the official 5G network of the Rams here in the first quarter the Rams get 72 yards on 13 plays in 6 and 1/2 minutes they settle for a 41 yd field goal after they had reached the Red Zone and now the ensuing kickoff is rocked off the te way out the back of the end zone I'm not sure we're going to see a dynamic kickoff against the Rams as they send their punter out there Ethan Evans to make sure there's no chance for a return so the Rams unfortunately settle for a field goal but they do get the opening lead 3-0 at 450 to go in this first frame and Byron young got the sack on defense to knock Jared go off the field three and out the Lions now in their huddle for their second possession I really like this this defensive line what they're doing uh Kobe Turner playing the strong side uh or not even moving really playing just the left side and guys are just going up against the Run Parker hessie sets up as a fullback in front of David Montgomery go is under Center hands off right side run Byron young is there to hit it first Kobe Turner Stacks it up it's a gain of three you both talked to Marco and Maurice Jones Drew about the importance of stopping this Dynamic offense of the lions in their running game well the fact that Kobe Turner is over pin and he's not giv up any ground is what we want a 300lb defensive end that's holding up against a 330lb tackle that that nullifies everything they want to do in the running game jir Gibbs is in watch him as a pass catcher it's a point of emphasis for the seconde man out of Alabama he's on the right hip of Jared goth who kills this play makes an adjustment before second down and seven has a snap toss right Gibbs to the perimeter he gets a block he's close to a first down as he's shouldered out by Cameron curl one of the newest Rams he comes over in free agency from Washington it appears that he's going to be a yard shot Gibbs Out of Bounds at the 39 they need the 40 three- Z Rams with the opening field goal final four minutes of the first quarter goth and the Lions looking for their opening first down after they went three and out first possession that's one of the things about Cameron curl he is going to be a physical presence in this secondary David Montgomery back in the back field aligned in the eye behind a fullback there goes the tight end lorta in motion hand off left side Beering into the hole he's crunched but he spins off contact and moves the chains Troy reer got a free shot on him but could not finish it in the hole Montgomery with a Savvy move to spinoff contact and move the chains you know JB I'm not mad at that I love the way this this defensive line is controlling the line of scrimmage I love the physicality that we saw in the preseason continue into the regular season keep just chopping away you're going to find a way approaching the three minute Mark first quarter Rams three lion zero Detroit second possession here out of a two tied end set golf under Center sends the left tight end in motion Play Fix on platform for him to throw checks it down left side caught by his tail back flag down 40 45 that ball nearly came out David Montgomery hangs on at the 46 let's see about the penalty marker as Christian roseboom gets the tackle the flag came from behind the play from behind Jared goth as he threw that lateral pass to his tail back illegal you set of hands hands to the face Defense number zero 5y penalty from spot automatic first down that's Byron young who had eight sacks last year already won tonight but guilty of a penalty in a first down [Applause] Lions he's working against Brock Wright the second tight end he got his hand under the face mask I believe they said they were going to add that penalty to the end of the Run and so it moves the football across Midfield this next snap from the lion logo painted on the turf here at Ford Field the video boards on both ends of the stadium in big bold white letters reading quiets and that's exactly the condition in which Jared GF likes to operate signed a $212 million deal this off season to extend his time in Detroit on the sweep they get the run to the outside Montgomery stumbles into the arms of reer otherwise he might have had more than the eight he comes away with they cave down that left side and create a lane for David Montgomery he and jir Gibbs were the first teammate duo in league history to each get a th000 from scrimmage and 10 rushing touchdowns in a season that was their 2023 campaign yeah they they love running the football and feeding the backs but also at the same time alond ra St Brown had 1,500 and leap pora had a bunch of touchdowns as well they they were able to utilize their weapons here let's see how they continue to do this a two back set here Goff motions now and steps under Center sends leaport from right to left opens up left hands off monery bounces it he's got a first down 40 running behind his patch to the 35 deck there by Jared verse but it's a first down run of six yards for David Montgomery who's clearly been taking the lead role in the back field to open this game I always felt like David Montgomery was going to be the lead guy I mean he is the Workhorse he's the guy when he was in Chicago getting 200 250 carries game Gibbs is going to be your explosive Runner he's going to be the guy that you have Gadget plays for also just regular handoff to spell so he can utilize that speed and be fresh fiveman front for the Rams here with three down two standing on the edges for first and 10 lions in plus territory another montgomry handoff he's got a creased left side below the 30 to the 28 yd line as we hit the one minute Mark first quarter Rams on defense protecting a field goal lead 3-0 but Jared goth has the lions in position to answer oh right there L like the Rams were a little confused they shifted to the weak side leaving a big gaping hole to the strong side and then obviously the Lions and Montgomery just run to the strong side and there's not a lot of uh resistance there Ben Johnson offensive coordinator opted not to pursue head coaching opportunities and stay here in Detroit to work with Goff as the OC 35 seconds left in the first Goff in the shotgun second and short Wings it out wide it's caught left side by Jameson Williams he's bobbing and weaving and going nowhere trying to elude the pursuit but Quinton Lake and John Johnson a couple of safeties get there with 20 seconds and rolling left in the frame the lines do not need to snap it again great that again the effort the energy the physicality from the preseason has has continued here you have a a you have travius white getting off a block then you have five or six guys trying to punch at the ball and rip it the ball and fly to the ball that's what you want from a defense we'll take the quarter break and flip ends of Ford Field Rams Three Lions zero third and two for Detroit at the plus 27 and we pick up the second quarter Sunday Night Football week one LA and Detroit on the espnla Rams radio network this is DeMarco far I'm joining the starting lineup of LA's Mega Sports Station time to talk some football every morning with me the Travis and the Marco show starts tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. on LA's Mega Sports Station yes indeed the new fall lineup of 710 and welcoming Ram Super Bowl champion DeMarco far how about that the Travis and DeMarco show I like the sound of that the Travis and DeMarco show right here on 710 weekdays 9:00 a.m. to noon are you ready to talk some ball baby hey guys it's producer Lindsay listen up sports fans Gear Up for your next game day hang with your friends what's on the menu sliders Wings chips and salsa well all your 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to sit and then fly across he doesn't fly across he kind of shuffles allows Rose boom to get Kei stay there and get his hands on the football chance for LA to get a fourth down takeaway here fourth down and two opening moment second quarter gof has a snap feeds it middle Montgomery driving with the surge for first down yardage below the 25 to the 24 first down Lions trailing three Bobby Brown on the nose got pushed off the ball and for Montgomery that's eight carries now about 35 yds well again you're in a passing you're in a a passing formation for offense and then you run the ball it kind of catch everyone off guard as some of those guys go up the field ra St Brown in motion now orbits behind Goff who play fakes to him on platform throw all alone is tight end lorta left side 20 15 and 10 could be first and goal for the Lions as John Johnson the safety delivers the hit lorta the number two target here in Detroit set the NFL record for catches by a rookie tight end last season a gain of 14 and the Rams settled for three with their first Red Zone trip here come the Lions now with first and goal this is where they won the Wild Card matchup scoring touchdowns from the Red Zone on their first three POS possessions in January they never trailed redu splits all around here for the Lions a condensed formation with Goff under Center Montgomery the single back they play fake to him gof wants to throw shoots it to the flat caught by St Brown shakes a tackle five touchdown at the knees oh he got rid of John Johnson but Troy reer shot his shot and didn't miss came in at the thigh pads that's a textbook tackle right there John Johnson reads it just is too high too high trying to attack with Troy reer great job of just firing and not not slowing down running right through Amar ra St Brown stopping him right there dead in his tracks was a gain of four they put the ball down at the six and goal from there left hasch two back formation lorta aligned as a fullback here in front of Montgomery G away from Center hands off break to the left Montgomery he's draged down by Michael hoitz Montgomery hoitz setting up hard Edge it's third and goal physicality JB physicality did you hear that is Michael Ho's coming across I don't know what lineman it is it looks like it's Pine Su again it's the guy that they their enforcer he meets him dead in his track stops him forces Montgomery to bounce and then makes the play left hash seven yd line third and goal Rams defense trying to get a takeaway or force a field go try GF in the shotgun three targets out to his right he's looking left initially stands in running out back of the end zone incomplete on a fast ball underneath the goal post looking for the 6'3 leaport it's Fourth Down the Rams defense Bend but it does not break travius white among those in coverage running the backline leaport he was up there with the crossbar wouldn't he well he got up there great job though by the Rams unfortun that have to be a high throw that's not a high percentage catching throw there there's a new Ki kicker here in Detroit as well as Michael Badgley suffered a summer injury that required surgery so it's Jake Bates a 25 yard try from the left hatch hold is good it's up and it is through and we've got a tie game with 12 minutes and 17 seconds to go in the opening half second quarter action 33 our score the lions in the Rams exchanging field goals on the espnla Rams radio network it's important to get healthc care coverage for yourself and your loved ones for more than 25 years Care Health Plan has helped provide affordable health insurance to millions of angelinos regardless of your employment or immigration status you may qualify for free to lowcost health care if you have any questions about your eligibility LA Care is always here to help our HealthCare coverage starts at $0 visit lacare.org to learn more that's lacare.org the 2024 regular season has finally arrived and your Los Angeles Rams are ready for all the action 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they're they're in their spots um they're making it tough on Jared G not only in the pass game in the running game but the secondary as well with Tight Windows that's always tough to deal with as a quarterback ensuing Line Drive kick just gets into the landing area at the 18 yd Line Jordan Whittington picks it up Scoops it to the 20 and is gain tackled at the 22 yd line before Matthew Stafford joins the Huddle let's pause 10 seconds for stations to identify themselves here on the ESPN Rams radio network hey it's greeny my show joins the new fall lineup Monday 7:00 a.m. on 710 ESPN kspn Los Angeles a good karma brand radio station well if you're looking for Blake corm to make his Rams debut at running back early in this one it's Ronnie Rivers the second back in place of kyen Williams instead new Rams Drive in a tie game 121 second quarter begins first and 10 from the 22 Stafford under Center here brings puka in motion from his right Jet Sweep out on the left Edge gets a block from Cooper cup and Demarcus Robinson and is dragged down out of Bounds at the 29 yd line it's a good drive starter to get puka a touch in a gain of seven on the ground puka n Co this whole offseason I got we got a chance to talk to him and see him in person he's more he's built more like a fullback than he is a wide receiver so to get him a touch and get him moving on the edge running on DBS is a great Drive starter JB to kind of get him going in the floor of the game Ronnie River stays in the game as the back aligned in a pistol with Matthew Stafford between him and his Center former lion Jonah Jackson who will snap it back PUK emotions into trips right Stafford has it second down hand off Ronnie Rivers looking for a crease pushes the pile close to the line of gain it will depend on the spot as he's repelled at the 32 it looks like they're giving him enough and they will move the chain they wave them forward first down Ronnie Rivers that'll be the sixth first down of this opening half for Matthew Stafford in this Rams offense first and 10 at the 33 yeah one of the most important things on the road as an offense is to get first downs to quiet the crowd it's not as loud right now as it is on when you first start a bunch of three to the right of Stafford and from that group there goes Cooper cup to balance the formation out Stafford hands to his ears steps to Center makes an adjustment there goes puka right to left so now it's trips left Stafford opens up play fake screen right it's caught by the tight end no drops and it might have been a good thing that it was Drops kby Parkinson against penetration could have been taken for a loss instead it's in the grass and the Rams will take it second down and 10 like the design like the idea just the execution lacking yeah had a chance if McLendon kicks out the corner you have a chance but hey McLendon the new right tackle playing for Rob havenstein still not ready to go coming off a training camp injury the official is asking the clock operator to reset to 25 there we go here in the second quarter noise picking up at Ford Field Aiden Hutchinson asking for more he's aligned over left tackle Joe no second down full chains here Stafford from the pistol silent count environment he's ready white glove on his left hand is non-throwing hand stretches left hands off Ronnie Rivers they've got the edge Cupa block first down Run Ronnie Rivers Out of Bounds at the 45 yd line what a run and what a block at the point of attack Cooper cup Paving the way for a first down carry again you're asking these receivers to do everything Cooper cup lines up as the number three guy in the slot they block down then all of a sudden he pulls around they're able to get effort he gets around sets The Edge gets around everybody leads up on the corner is able to get enough of Arnold so that Rivers can cut up and get a first down puka AA Demarcus Robinson the receivers doing their part as well all to that left side we're going to hit the 10-minute Mark here 33 is our score play clock short it's at three Stafford sees it McBay is going to burn a timeout with one first timeout of the game comes on offense with 10:1 remaining in this second quarter you know what I'm going to say right got to be judicious with the timeouts this year first half not as particular but I know I know it's an area of growth for Shawn McVey because it cost him in this very environment last January in the second half when he decided to punt and play defense and could have desperately used that extra timeout yeah JB you've been you've been one of the ones to say don't burn those timeouts early but we know Sean we we've been here we've been together too long to not know Shan is going to have the perfect play designed and ready to go and if it's executed the time out to be worth it it just makes higher leverage moment now it's only first and 10 see what he calls here Bunch right condensed splitz Cooper cup Demarcus Robinson puka nikua with Ronnie rivers in the back field Stafford ready left pleat forward sends cop across the formation now takes the snap back to throw bounces in the pocket chooses a Target middle pukan AA snatches it out of the air and he's got the 50 and the 48 of the Lions before he's done Jack Campbell the middle linebacker hit him hard and got him to the turf but not before puka picks up seven I I love this design you get Cooper Cup going across you look at him first to see if he's open he does a great job Stafford doesn't like the look comes right back to pukaa who's wide open right over the middle of the field Rams looking to retake the lead they're across Midfield in Lions territory second down and three remaining Stafford's under center now Jonah Jackson former lion will snap it to him Cup in motion Jet Sweep left side can he turn the corner yes 4540 out of bounds Ram sideline with a fresh set of downs and how about Joe notom able to hook his defender on that left Edge to get cut free you know who that left Edge Defender was Aiden Hutchinson great job there of finding a way not holding as you're stretching stretching stretching he's going to dip and rip just like a defensive Inwood to kind of keep him away from Cooper cup that's not a hole that's a great job there of utilizing a certain technique to get Cooper cup outside this will be the seventh play of the Rams third Drive first down and 10 from the 39 of the Lions three three our score 8:45 and moving second quarter Stafford calls for the snap top of his drop sets the laces reh hitches attacks the line of scrimmage and throws complete to the 35 four Lions tackle puka nikua who's got another grab down to the 33 for Nika that's his third target third catch it's good for six more yards short passing game when the Lions go to Zone the Rams are throwing the ball when they're in man guess what they're trying to run the ball they they're forcing them those guys to have not have eye violations let's see if that holds up can't you feel the command from Stafford they're putting a lot on his shoulders and so far he's been clean Tyron Williams in the game he takes the hand off left side beers into the hole through contact below the 30 close another first down he needed the 29 Hutchinson and Davis combining to trip him up but they do move the sticks it's another first down Run for the Rams so they go three and out to open the game but they've been moving the ball easily in their possession since this is about the area though where they ran into a brick wall here in Detroit can they cap this drive with the game's first touchdown we see 2-2 outwell in the Huddle for the first time for La he scored a touchdown in the wild card last January he's left with Cup first down Stafford wants to spin it to the left sideline that's deflected incomplete another dangerous throw Brian Branch laying out to keep it out of the hands of Cooper cup they are playing with fire and every RPM matters out of the right hand of Matthew Stafford I tell you what if he if he doesn't make this play you may have a catch turn up and possible score mjd can I ask at what point do you double move that they're sitting on it they're driving on it at what point do you turn it up field and score it third or fourth quarter after you feel like you set it up enough second down 10 Hunter long is in the game as a tight end he's attached left three receivers to choose from as well Stafford with Cup in motion out to a Trip's right set has the snap ready to rip it pressure in his face spins away left side out at the numbers he throws it away out of bounds and we'll live to see third and 10 Marcus Davenport looking to give Iden Hutchinson some help on that opposite Edge that's why they brought him here the Saints who when he's healthy has been a problem looks to be at full speed for the Lions a bull rush Joe no boom gets bull rushed back you when you watch Marcus Davenport and you watched him for the Saints he he's a speed he's going to try to beat you on speed then he's going to bull rush that's what he wants to do he learned that from uh Cam Jordan Rams facing third down for the first time on this drive 716 on the stop clock second quarter 3 three are score from the 29 of Detroit Stafford beats the clock thigh high snap shoots it right side low and it's a sliding catch by n inside the 25 will not be enough for a first down Stafford got planted behind the play hobbles to his feet they fail on third down again they're now one for four on third down tonight but the offense is staying on the field for fourth and four yeah I thought of that it makes sense why that throw was low if it was up hukan n is going to catch and turn it up but he takes a as he's throwing it he gets kind of high loow that's a bad that should be a penalty yeah he got tabletop Hutchinson pushed him after the throw is away and Levi on zarque tripped him up at the heels Rams choosing to go for it on fourth down and four from the plus 23 and a tie game second quarter Stafford needs the 19 of the Lions to extend this possession it's the 12th play of the March here's a snap here's the rush Stafford settles drills right side it is bobbled and dro by Cooper cup would have been a contested catch Carlton Davis had a hand in the passing Lane McBay goes for it on Fourth and comes away broke 631 to go in the second the score remains three AP piece Cooper cup could not hang on and we'll step aside on the isan LA Rams radio network acci or injury Jacob football fans if you're injured in an accident other attorneys say they'll fight for you when you call Jacob I'll win for you call me at [Music] kids and shared clear expectations but you're not with them every minute your community members friends and relatives teachers and coaches Faith leaders and other important adults in your kids' lives can be your eyes ears and a supportive influence when you're not around reinforcing your messages with your kids and alerting you to warning signs of underage drinking or 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for the Rams Matthew Stafford had his right ankle looked at and taped up Joe noboom is having his left ankle looked at right now and PUK and Thea is in the blue tent getting looked at so and McLendon just jumped on the table to get his right ankle taped up so tough series for the Rams right now all right after they fail on fourth down here's Jerry gof rolling to throw got Williams middle of the field right to left 40 Midfield oh a blur out of Bounds at the 40 yd line of La John Johnson ran him out of bounds but Jameson Williams with blazing speed and after La goes for fourth and four and fails GTH makes him pay with 36 on a missile well this is the route that we know Jared go loves more than anything playaction pass to a deep in Breaking route about 12 to 15 yards down the field we know that you know this is what he loves to throw this is what he was at his best and again they to hit it off a play action pass lot riding on Jameson Williams shoulders after the Lions lost Josh Reynolds to free agency Goff wants to go to the air again from the logo Midfield drives one to the end zone not even close was going Williams way again he was undercut by Quinton [Music] Lake Kobe Durant carrying him across the field as well but now they've threatened La vertically twice with 549 on the stop clock second quarter at second and 10 yeah Quinton Lake was there as well as a safety that kind of hold off Jameson from going around uh and making a play on the ball three three our score the ball's on the 41 of La off in the shotgun from a two- back set pressure up the middle he sets up the screen it's perfect 40 35 30 down to the 26 yd line jir Gibbs executes a well time screen 14 yds and a first down credit Ben Johnson feeling that pressure from the Rams the line of the Lions L it through as the ball came out to Gibbs short lefts yeah that was a great call there great call they had almond rossan Brown going in motion as if they were running like a a pass play with him out of the back field and they run a screen right behind him Lions looking for their first lead three three are score 5 minutes to play before the half Goff play fakes and a round toss it's Jameson Williams with blockers in front right side 20 15 contact down to the 11 Kobe Durant there to shut it down Christian Rose boom spun it back in as well Williams on his back on the Ram side of the field at the 11 yd line right where he was tackled it's a gain of 13 and a first down but he is one of their most electric weapons as we've seen on this drive the rose does a great job of getting there looks like he rolled his ankle as he was trying to make The Tackle yeah Rose boom got him on the left leg knocked him off balance Durant came down and trapped his right lower leg so 453 on a stop clock second quarter Rams 3 Lions 3 here on the espnla Rams radio network it's time to get into that new Kia you've always wanted so come in now and take advantage at Kia downtown Los Angeles lease the dynamic 2024 kiaforte or 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ESPN backup left tackle Joe no starting tonight at Ford Field in Detroit just carded off with 453 he's going up the tunnel meantime goth and the lions are in their huddle with the football looking to take their first lead 33 our score only field goals so far 447 and moving before the half G's first four completions only gain 23 yards he's hit for 36 to Williams and 14 to Gibbs on a screen on this drive and now they'll stop the clock and send the Lions back to their huddle light booze from the Ford Field faithful our referee is Adrien [Music] Hill but the Rams may be in a situation now where they're playing practice squad call up AJR cury at tackle on the next drive and that next Drive could be essential because the Lions won the coin toss elected to defer so they've got it in the Red Zone here and they're also going to receive the second half kickoff was expected to be the highest scoring game in the NFL this week instead 33 into the latter minutes of the opening half G aligns his Lin with two tight ends right two receivers left K first down he can pick up another one at the four from his own 14 G in the shotgun here's the snap gives the take he beers to his left tries to shake Trey white and is tackled from behind at the seven yd line Tyler Davis a rookie defensive tackle first chance we've had to call his number but it's a healthy run of seven yards as Goff runs the operation at the line of scrimmage G now standing a couple of Paces outside his huddle to get the play call into his helmet 17 to snap it on that play clock we've hit the 4minute mark Jameson Williams the injured receiver is back on the field for the Lions for second down three from the seven Goff on a toss left GBS stutters goes through the hole could not get away from Bobby Brown Christian roseboom had him down low and that's a two-y gain leaving third down and one outside the five brayen Fisk in on the play as well holding the forward on that defensive front yeah I think Fisk is the guy that stopped all this he got a hold of Gibbs first was able to grab his legs but then everyone else got a hold of him and started pushing him back great job by this defensive line again young but working hard to figure it out very favorable situation here for the Lions third down and less than one from the five extra lineman Dan Skipper in formation GSS under Center gives the back tight ended motion at the snap leaning right that's where the handoff goes good penetration from the Rams they string it out right side and somehow gives finds a crease to wiggle through for three Quint Lake made a touchdown saving tackle it looked like there was nothing there and Gibbs got skinny through the hole on the perimeter and picked up third and one man again defensive line does a good job holding it up getting off blocks and it's just a one cut he was able to find a crease and get a cut between five Rams five Ram Defenders right there had a chance to make that tackle first and goal from the three eighth play of the Lions drive a chance to take the lead this all started when the Rams failed on fourth down GF off play action throws left flat by his tight end spun out at the one Brock Wright brings it in but Cameron curl with a fantastic play in space to make the line snap it again with 217 to go not only space the effort to get there from the middle of the field to make a play great job making the lion snap the ball again you just never know that should take us to the two-minute warning it's 5 seconds away and it's second and goal between the one and the 2 yd line when we come back in a 3-3 game late first half on the East Rams radio network for some football as the official ticket Marketplace of the NFL Ticket Masters got the best way to ticket to the house so you can be there live they're the safest and most convenient Marketplace to score 100% verified resale tickets for every Los Angeles Rams game if your plans get broken up or Worse turned over Ticket Master gives you more flexibility to 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to preserve time to potentially go answer whatever happens at the end of this Line's possession this be the ninth play of the Jared goth Drive looking for the game's first touchdown and Detroit's first lead Parker hessie is left as a full back leading the way for gives on the handoff he's hammered at the one extends the football no signal yet Rams think they've got it it's a fumble ho signaling La football here comes the referee to take a look and they wind the clock it's third down got to spend a timeout here if you're McBay third down all challenges come from the booth inside two minutes that's a curl hit the tail back was the ball coming loose or was it a touchdown no he was I think he was down before he can get there but so the clock reads 125 here if it's under review they should put it back towards 140 145 when that play was blown dead Gibbs is on his back when his shoulder hits as he extends the football for the plane and we'll give you the ruling of this replay review and we 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you can prevent wildfires it's Michelle smallman you're listening to Rams lion Sunday Night Football we're going to be all over week one NFL Sunday tomorrow on my show on Sports P like we get the morning drive rolling 3:00 to 7:00 a.m. on 7:10 ESP SPN upon further review it was a touchdown for jir Gibbs with 157 left before the half it's the first touchdown of the game it gives the Lions a 9-3 lead extra point pending mjd can I spin that as a positive for the Rams that they actually get the football back before the Lions drain any more clock I drink de juice I I take that I I think again you have he scores which there's there's multiple positive you fit him up in the in the in the before the end zone he scores so there's time left for you defense has been playing really well extra point is up and his blits the uprights and it makes the score 103 look you never want to give the opposing team a touchdown but bear with us because what it does is it saves Shawn McVey his timeout so he has two it puts 157 on the clock which means there's plenty of time for this two-minute drill but here's the issue last we saw starting left tackle tonight Joe Noom was on a cart going to the locker room and puka naua was in the blue medical tent checking on his right knee so we'll see if puka can go but we figure to see a third string left tackle dealing with Aiden Hutchinson for the rest of the night at best coming up at Hyundai at the half driven by your Southern California Hyundai dealers get away with a great deal only at the Hyundai getaway Sales Event visit hyundaiusa.com today a 77 n 77 ydd n playay touchdown drive for the Lions makes the score 10 to three couple of rookies back to receive this kick Blake corm and Jordan Whittington a running back and a receiver respectively as Bates boots it away from his own 35 yd line this will carry well into the end zone and in fact out the back of the end zone in the arms of winning Zone all right we're looking for 17 in Royal and soul and thank goodness here he comes PUK and DEA good to go in the Huddle but there's going to be a new tackle somewhere in there and it's AJR cury promoted from the practice squad seconde Pro out of Michigan State at 6'7 he's going to carry a heavy load at left tackle aler Jackson suspended Joe Noom injured it's up to the sparton to hold the fourth first and 10 from the 30 Here Comes Stafford looking to answer the game's first touch down they begin with a run straight at the middle Kiren Williams runs into a wall pushes forward for three Levi oner the defensive tackle at the point of attack for Detroit 146 in moving on the clock I I I like that you you still have a lot of time to to move but help your your your new tackle to get kind of his footing by running the ball not just getting him in the pass the situation eight rushing attempts compared to 19 throws for Stafford the play selection so far for Shawn mcvey's Rams second down six cuff in motion out the right side pistol snap flag comes in right side stretch kirn's got nowhere to go back to the line of scrimmage but we'll see about the marker that's off sides they should have blew the pl [Music] dead offside Defense number 92 5yd penalty remain second down outside linebacker Marcus Davenport and I say with as straight a face as I can that's the first penalty called and accepted on the Lions here with 75 seconds to go in the first [Music] half second down and a long one Lions 10 Rams three Parkinson the tight end attach right the three receivers you know and love split out left snap back to Stafford Middle Run again good Vision by Kiren Williams to to his left pick up the first down he's up to the 43 and they'll move the sticks Derek Barnes a tackle at the linebacker level 63 seconds in Rolling left in this first half 10-3 the score Stafford on the ball in ready first and 10 from the LA 44 waist high snap Stafford Retreats he drills one middle that ball is contested and incomplete Ami Robertson a fifth year Pro former Raider playing in the slot meaning he's matched up against Cooper up wins that round and stops the clock with 50 seconds to go in the second quarter the Detroit Lions are playing what we hear we call one Robber you see Branch com in late he's looking for Cooper cup to break inside with Robertson playing outside leverage man they're trying to bait them into a throw if I'm Matthew Stafford I'm going to take a shot on the outside with pukan nakua or Demarcus Robinson one-on-one Lions just scored a touchdown to take a 10-3 lead Stafford's got the last possession of the half chest High snap back to throw pressure in his face throws the Crosser it's complete to the 45 late flag comes in right around the quarterback it's a gain of only a yard and a half Hutchinson at the feet of Stafford let's see oh it was definitely late hit roughing the passer for sure personal foul roughing the passer Defense number 97 low hit that 15yd penalty will be added to result to the play automatic first down Rams Fans know all too well a few of those went uncalled here in the Wild Card round this could be pivotal deep in the opening half as the Rams Chase seven points the not so good news is that Hutchinson made quick work of AJR curri at left tackle on an inside move yeah I don't even think he touched him so that's an area for concern and something Stafford has to be keenly aware of protecting himself here here first and 10 at the plus 40 after that roughing the passer penalty there goes Cup in motion to the left side 43 seconds two timeouts left for the Rams shot right side caught in space 30 yd line 2520 out of bounds kby Parkinson near the top of the Red Zone and that'll stop the clock with 37 seconds and still mcy has both timeouts in his pocket gain of 20 Parkinson's been a weapon we we knew this guy was going to come in and be I thought he was going to be more of a weapon in the passing game than the running game you told me about his P PFF grade in the running game with that removal I was shocked but this is what I expected a lot of being a uh just being a weapon in the passing game for the tight end position Ball's right on the 20 top of the Red Zone first and 10 Rams looking for their first touchdown and trying to tie the game before the half down 103 37 seconds to go here comes Stafford again pressure from his Blind Side he Ducks The Tackle flips It Forward Kiren Williams 15 and down to the 12 yd line Houdini from Stafford he Ducks Hutchinson and turns something nothing into something with 28 seconds to go timeout mcveay he's got one left instead of a sack it's a gain of eight you have to figure out something out that left tackle spot you got to hope that not boom comes back or you got to put a chip or something there Hutchinson is just doing whatever he wants great job by Stafford getting out of there and getting the ball away but man that's three times in a row there's only two options left Bo limmer the rookie Center and Logan bruss the former top pick of the 22 draft who just made the 53 man roster do you think you can put Steve Avala out there and let him play it that' be something if the second-year pro who you saw as your Center moved back to guard ends up playing left tackle in Detroit Huka nakua is not on the field Tyler Johnson is for second down and two from the 12 29 seconds and one timeout left it's Kiren Williams the back Cooper Cup in motion out the left side pistol snap to Stafford looking left all the way fires one to the flat caught by cup out of bounds first down and goal at the eights easy money there from 9 to 10 only shaves a few seconds off the clock and so now they've got four shots at the end zone if they choose not to take a field goal you you easily have four shots but you want these just like that play there you want something quick can get the ball out in space boy it's telling that PUK is not in there isn't it it is helmet tilted back sitting alone on the Rams bench with his offense in first and goal 10 seconds on the play clock Rams down a touchdown deep in the opening half tyn's behind Stafford Play Clocks at two Stafford has to hurry he gets it off back to pass looking left clicks through the progression lets it Go middle jump ball incompletes no Flags down Three Lions including Carlton Davis surrounding Demarcus Robinson as Marcus Davenport got in on the quarterback second goal from the 8 21 seconds so long as you don't take a sack the clock not really a factor and that's why Nick Bay is preserving that last time out in case any Ram is tackled in the field of play yeah eight plays on this drive 42 yds plus the penalty for roughing the passer got the Rams down inside the 10 the Red Zone has been their Nemesis here at Ford Field in 2024 can they cap this drive with six Stafford from the Eight Second down and goal pressure up the middle he spins one back of the end zone picked intercepted underneath the goal post it's Kirby Joseph robbing the Rams of points he blew out the knee of Tyler higgy in the wildcard round now he dashes Stafford's hopes of a late first touchdown it looked like they were in zone or in man they drop into a Zone Joseph just do there's nothing to hold Joseph in that spot there's nothing to hold him there he just sinks right underneath the back in line and you had Brian brand coming over as well they were sitting on that waiting on that play I wish would say it was underthrown too it was you put that up on the crossbar it's either incomplete or you give your target a chance instead that almost looked like it was thrown to Jo Joseph so the lions with 15 seconds might take it to the half up 103 knowing they're also going to receive the second half kick they're showing pass though Stafford on the sideline after the pick Goff off the play fit pressure from his Blind Side and there's V8 revving up his engine to end the first half at Ford Field the rookie first round pick sacks Jared Goff for a bit of momentum going to the locker room but still Goff and the Lions get an ovation as they go to the break up 103 more injury trouble for the Rams they're looking at Steve aval knee at the half the roster in week one in a world of hurt for the Rams and they're down seven points we've hit the half Sunday Night Football Ford Field in Detroit and you're listening to the ESP Rams radio network hey Rams Fans we've teamed up with Bloom Ranch to ensure we have the healthiest fans in the league that's why we're committed to delivering some of the freshest fruits and veggies to your door and here's the best part the first 100 boxes are on us that's right we're giving away the first 100 boxes after that enjoy 30% off on your first box upon signing up at www. 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Lions made a March down the field as we got close to halftime and they' score the game's first touchdown leading the way for gives on the handoff he's hammered at the one extends the football no no signal yet Rams think they've got it it's a fumble vo signaling La football here comes the referee to take a look and they wind the clock it's third down got to spend a time out here if you're McBay third down all challenges come from the booth inside two minutes that's a curl hit the tail back was the ball coming loose or was it a touchdown Travis Rogers Kirk Morrison have all that went down in the first half all the breakdowns all the notes all the information and they'll look ahead to the second half to see exactly how the Rams can pull off game one of the Season tonight against the Lions hi this is Cooper cup of your Los Angeles Rams it's halftime of Rams football geta away with a great deal only at the Hyundai getaway Sales Event visit hyundaiusa.com today now with Kirk Morris and here's your host Travis Rogers 10 to three the score at the half from Ford Field the lions with a touchdown lead on the Los Angeles Rams and Kirk it was a a first half with some missed opportunities for the Rams they go for it at one point on a fourth and four from the Detroit 23 with a chance to take a six to3 lead instead they opt to go for it they don't get it and then Matthew Stafford with an interception in the end zone uh with with a chance to put some more points on the board the Rams only able to get three in the first half yeah I mean that's just when uh their woles in the first half just those mistakes uh the first drive of the of the game they go three and out then the next three possessions they go field goal mhm which could have been probably got more points but their final two possessions were turnover on Downs the fourth and four they go for it they don't get it and then obviously the interception right there in the Red Zone on the eight yd line so to me you go Come Away with uh you know the ball in deep in opponent's territory and you get three points out of three opportunities so that's that that that's where the game is right now they have not capitalize on that opportunity to get more points missed opportunities for sure that's Story number one story number one a is the health of the Rams they came in you know with already an offensive line that was a bit of a of a work in progress with some backups playing Joe Noom leaves the game with an ankle injury AJ R curri comes in and Aiden Hutchinson seemed to be kind of having his way with our curri there in that one Series yeah so that means that Matthew Stafford has to go with the original game plan I thought which was getting the ball out quickly he's not going to be able to get to his second and third reads because this Rush is going to continue to get there you mentioned it Aiden Hutchinson is doing whatever he wants to AJR Curry he's putting moves on him to a point he should have sacked Matthew Stafford at least two or three times just because he's gotten there so fast that Matthew Stafford kind of just pinballed and found his way into some open grass but they've got to figure out how to block Aiden Hutchinson pukan noua also left the game for briefly with a knee injury he had did have four catches for 35 yards along the way Kobe Parkinson leading the way four catches on were for 45 yards as well somebody that maybe you and I thought they might go to In The End Zone there used that big 6'7 body with a Chance didn't get a chance to do it yeah how do you find a way to disguise him um look Matthew Stafford threw a poor interception he didn't see the the the uh safety Kirby Joseph who was just kind of sitting there waiting the weeds I think Emily our producer made a great point this those Honolulu blue jerseys that they wear he's kind of camouflaged In The End Zone the paint in the end zone in the endzone is that Honolulu blue and so Matthew Stafford never saw him he came back across and initially looked like it was there then J Joseph comes out of nowhere and intercept it but I have been impressed with the Rams they young defensive Jared verse first sack to the NFL congratulations also Byron young started the game off with a big sack so we're seeing the pass rush it's going to continue to get better but for for right now they got to find ways to continue to put some pressure on Jared G and stop the run this is Hyundai at the half get away with a great deal only at the Hyundai getaway Sales Event visit hyundaiusa.com today what are the Rams doing the second half to get going especially on offense like you mentioned couple of trips into the Red Zone but just three points so far today I would say they've had success running the football they just have gone away from it they started the game off by running the ball only once in their first eight plays they so the first seven plays of the game were all passes would love to see them run the football better in the second half they' got to stop these chunk runs they getting into these third and shorts and Montgomery and Gibbs have been able to convert and keep the chains moving David Montgomery nine carries for 35 yards jir Gibbs five carries for eight 18 along the way Jared Goff pretty quiet first half 7 out of 10 75 yards but the big number no interceptions along the way 10 to3 is the score at the half the Lions will get the ball to open up the third quarter JB long Maurice Jones Drew and the Super Bowl champion DeMarco far they'll have the call of the second half coming up next this has been Hyundai at the half on the espnla Rams radio network thank you for listening to Rams Hyundai at the half on your home of Rams football get away with a great deal only at the Hyundai getaway Sales Event visit hyundaiusa.com today up next the second half of Week 1 NFL Sunday Sunday Night Football Rams liance the second half is up next on the espnla Rams radio network slowed down held back inhibited what you 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Sunday the biggest show on the radio at our new time Mason and Ireland noon to 3 on the home of the ram 710 ESPN welcome back back to Ford Field in Detroit it's Sunday Night Football and the Lions hold a halftime lead 10 to3 Jared gof and the lions will also get the football to begin this second half jir Gibbs a one-yard touchdown run the difference on a play that was initially ruled down at the goal line but overturned upon video review that led to a two-minute drill where Matthew Stafford got the Rams into the Red Zone but through his first Red Zone interception since early in the 2021 season and there's been some mean regression here Maurice both in terms of some things we haven't seen in a while like Red Zone failures by Matthew Stafford but also for what was an incredibly healthy season last year especially along the offensive line unfortunately off to a rocky start yeah I had a coach once tell me this is a war of attrition meaning things are going to happen right throughout the season you have to be able to battle for having your left tackle banged up puking neua um other guys dealing with things you said Steve Ula was getting looked at Matthew Stafford was getting looked at you have to find a way to overcome some of those things in this second half uh and still protect your guys as well because you don't want more guys to get banged up as you go before we kick things off in the third quarter we'd like to welcome those of you joining us on our Flagship stations ESPN laa 710 a.m. and 93.1 Jack FM also ESPN Radio 1280 and 1017 FM the ticket in St Louis aiso and 1430 kfig Fresno thanks to them thanks to you for joining us on on the espnla Rams radio network so the Lions won the coin toss elected to Def first so not only do they hold a touchdown lead 103 they'll also receive this Ethan Evans kick to get things going in our second half Evans the strong legged punter crushes one out the back of the end zone it's been him not cardi to handle the kickoff duties here in the Sunday Night Football opener all right can you get a stop on defense and Chris schula's defense has been fast and physical so far in in their debut but then if you can keep it at just a on- score deficit you might might have the luxury of leaning on your running game and not exposing your quarterback here in week one I feel like Chris Shu and his defense have been playing outstanding outstanding uh it's about getting a stop right out of half expect a shot or some type of deep throw early but if you can get a stop allow this offense to get back going and run the ball you'll be fine off hands off Montgomery through the right side hit in the hole Falls the length of his body for two yds Troy reader plugged that Gap and it's a run sto only two yards on the first play of the third quarter Peter wearing the green dot playing middle linebacker get some help from Christian Rose boom right in the middle of that La defense of course they made the to some surprising decision to trade fourth year Captain Ernest Jones to Tennessee at the end of the preseason second down eight G from the shotgun on the delay right up the middle once again and the Rams trying to rip it out as they stand it up at the 36 yd line good ball security there by the Lions and it's third down and four Cameron corl with some tackling support from the safety level he's been a physical presence oh yeah I mean this defense again you could hear the hits as guys are coming we're way up these guys are coming in they're they're they're playing I keep saying it the physicality will pay off eventually just keep playing hard keep playing sound and good things will happen Lions two of five on third down so far tonight they hold a touchdown lead they've got thir 4 from their own 36 scoff from empty well protected deals the Crosser is blown up by reader in completes as Jameson Williams who only runs 180 lbs a featherweight got decked by a heavyweight well not only that Jared checks the checks the play into to a a Crossing route which I thought I think he thought they were in man they checked his Zone at the last second Troy reer who's done an awesome job just finding the ball and getting after it again just getting the ball out of uh taking it from the receiver that's what you're looking for again the physicality is what we we've seen throughout the preseason you want to keep seeing that Jack Fox to punt it's low he picks it up at his shins and he just pummels another one he had a 67 yd Touchback this one checks up at the one and it's punched into the End Zone by a sliding coverage man wow and it's rraw Jr on what looked like a lawn dart coming to a complete stop inside the two the Rams catch a big break but they earned it on defense now can they exert their will and take back some game control here they're only down a touchdown at the outset of the third quarter on the ESPN LA Rams radio network at Hyundai we make a big deal about the little things like the little fact that nine Hyundai 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right side Tyron gets nothing Jack Campbell tackling Tyron Williams for a loss of one so just to reset Joe noin got the start at left tackle he's not in AJR cury elevated from the practice squad is Steve Aila starting left guard is out that moves the center Jonah Jackson to left guard and it brings Bo limmer the sixth round rookie into the game Huka nikua at the outset of his second season also ruled out with that knee injury I think we knew that one based on the way the first half ended still demoralizing for the Reigns second snap of the third quarter Stafford from the pocket with pressure coming to his lap he throws the Crosser complete to the 20 but Tyler Johnson has a minimal gain terion Arnolds with the tackle pursuing danger zone here for the Rams third and long behind a patchwork offensive line for Stafford this is all too reminiscent of so many of his years with the Lions yeah third down looking for 10 and the 30 yd line he will throw it against a four-man Rush lines play coverage Stafford Wings one should have been intercepted dropped at the 35 Brian Branch who had an outstanding training camp was drawing rave reviews leaves one on the field there the Rams go three and out they'll have to punt before they do let's pause 10 seconds for stations to identify themselves this is the ESP Ram radio network hey it's greeny my show joins the new fall lineup Monday 7 a.m. on 710 ESPN kspn Los Angeles a good karma brand radio station Ethan Evans drops the nose he hangs a punch high in the night sky here at Ford Field Kylie freman comes up to take it at the 37 breaks to his right hit middle of the field and the Rams get there with Nick Hampton among those wrapping up the tackle at the 41 so punts from both teams begin this third quarter but the Lions win some field position a 43 yd punt lead leaves them above their 40 yd line for their second possession of the half with the 10-3 lead Lions here in week one playing host to the Rams at Ford Field in a rematch of last year's wildcard Thriller that was a one-point [Music] Affair Rams unfortunately in very difficult circumstances on both sides of the football when it comes to their health yeah how do you still win this game but then also look for next week right what's going on because again as as the league never stops for you right it's it's it just they're going to keep coming so you have to find a way to figure out how to win this game and then what you're going to do next week as well next week at Arizona to begin NFC West play first down Lions 41 yd line of Detroit two back set David Montgomery has been the feature back goth FES the throw down the line hands off to Montgomery he burst through the right side and Byron young jumps on back from the edge position and tackles him at the 46 a gain of half the chains a 5yd run for Montgomery that lead draw play there is to attack the young Defenders of the Rams soon as you see pass they're trying to get in their pass rush mode uh and then it opens up Lanes great job there by Byron young of not falling for it falling back in and making a tackle wouldn't you lean on your running game right now if you were Dan Campbell knowing that the Rams are not threatening you offensively no question 103 their advantage the to the tight end in motion left to right play fake golf straight back drop he's pushed off his spot throws middle caught on the logo by his back Montgomery Twisted down right there with a gain of a couple Christian Rose boom wrapped him up Jared vers came in hot on the pressure he already got a sack on Goff to end the second quarter and that'll leave third down for the Lions it's been one of the areas where they've struggled tonight only two conversions on six tries though they did pick up a fourth down yeah again young guys getting pressure finding way I love that I love to see the energy and the effort by these young guys making plays within Rose boom who's kind of the Season veteran back there knowing where everything's going and playing fast offet shot on look here flipping from left to right it's Montgomery next to Goff play clock before it hits zero snap is off late pressure coming GF Wings one deep down the left side caught of the 15 into the end zone with a leaping effort Jameson Williams there is a flag down back between between the 30 and the 35 a penalty marker for now it's a 52 yd touchdown so much for leaning on your running game GA going for the jugular instead working against travius whites double move there it's going to be passing Affairs on the defense illegal contact Defense number 27 that penalty is declined [Applause] touchdown 163 the new score G's first touchdown pass of a new season goes to Jameson Williams and if you're a lions fan that might be the most encouraging sign to come out of tonight that Williams looks ready for prime time and more Targets in this Blockbuster offense Jack Bates the place kicker out of the hold of Jack Fox snap hold and kick the extra point sail through the uprights and the Lions add to what is now a 173 lead against the limping Rams we'll step aside this is Sunday Night Football from ford field on the espnla Rams radio network the Volvo xt60 plug-in hybrid is about performance not just on the road but in life with not only trunk space but room to make memories it's electric with a backup plane in where the only speed that really matters is how fast you can slow down the Volvo XC60 plug-in hybrid performance where it matters the most visit volvocars.com us to learn more this is DeMarco far I'm joining the starting lineup of LA's Mega Sports Station time to talk some football every morning with me the Travis and the Marco show starts tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. on LA's Mega Sports Station yes inde the new fall lineup of 710 and welcoming Ram Super Bowl champion DeMarco far how about that the Travis and DeMarco show I like the sound of that the Travis and DeMarco show right here on 710 weekdays 9:00 a.m. to noon are you ready to talk some 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Sportsman like we get the morning drive rolling 3:00 to 7:00 a.m. on 7:10 ESPN Jared Goff to Jameson Williams 52 yds on a double move past Trey white the new Corner in the ram secondary and it all adds up to a two touchdown lead for the Lions 173 with 1029 to go in the third frame The Hope seemed dim just add in the context of the depleted Rams offensive line and it's tough to see a PO to a comeback as it stands Jordan Whittington Fields the kick seven yds deep in his Zone takes a knee for a Touchback the Rams are without their starting right tackle Rob havenstein they're starting left tackle Al Jackson their backup left tackle Joe Noam though he's not been officially ruled out he has not been on the field in several drives they're starting left guard Steve Aila has also been ruled out and oh by the way no puka nakua Matthew Stafford's made it work with less we do know that here is at the beginning of his 16th season facing an uphill battle first and 10 from his 30 Cup in motion to the left side of the formation play fake and pressure right away flip forward Kiren Williams hit in the back field and pulled off his feet at the 25 Alex anzalone playing downhill from the linebacker level and Aiden Hutchinson is just going through turn styles to the left of Matthew Stafford yeah he I mean that's tough I don't you're trying to get Max protection there Aiden Hutchinson is just finding a way to get through every time double team single chip blocks tight ends helping he's just getting to the quarterback 10 minutes to go in the third minus three on that play second down 13 Ford Field roaring stretch run right Kyon Williams finds a lane it closes quickly hit at the line of scrimmage and Falls ahead to the 30 that's a gain of three third and long await Stafford in the [Music] Rams I think the line faith will feel like they've got the Rams on the brink here they don't just want to stop they want blood yeah they want to make they want to make a statement with this game on National [Music] [Applause] Television Stafford behind a duct taped offensive line that's missing four contributors third down needs 10 play clock at six makes an adjustment now has to hustle it's deafening in here Stafford throws down the line left Cooper cut the catch gets a block 35 near the first down 40 breaks another tackle he's out of bounds how did he do it Cooper cup when everyone in the building knew the football was going his way made Jack Campbell Miss and keeps the light on for the Rams what a play there I mean that was a checked play Stafford alerts checks it sees that they have numbers out there gets the ball out Cooper cup looking like a young Cooper cup again great move you got guys blocking get the ball on the edge if you can Rams had missed on their last three third down attempts before that conversion fresh set of downs at their own 43 822 on the third quarter clock play fake Goff make that Stafford set up the throw drills one left sideline Cooper cup there somehow avoids the white pain and gets ahead for a couple of more so he's in the Lions territory spotted Out of Bounds at the 37 that was a confident stroke from Stafford 20 yards on the pickup and I'll tell you this too the Lions they they they see it they see that there's something wrong they're going against a fiveman front you have Five Guys rushing five linemen out there going great route there by Cooper cup to get him open but again you got guys they're trying to go get after Stafford with five linemen you normally don't see that in the NFL 12 targets eight receptions 6 4 yards for cup somehow they're in Lion's territory play fake boot left they move the pocket Stafford throws against his momentum and it's cut down in the left flat Tyler Johnson reels it in but nothing there a zero on the play s and a half to go in this third quarter tyion Arnold looking like a star early in his Lions career nicknamed Subzero he wears that number out in the flat there he was just waiting on that play great job of Stafford getting the ball out [Applause] so you can tell that mcy wants to move his lunch point a little bit not let these Lions tee off on their pass rush we get a look at Jordan Whittington the rookie out of Texas split out left now crosses the face of Stafford at the snap hand off straight ahead bursting through the whole Kiren Williams behind his pads he submarines to the 30 in the arms of anzalone the linebacker he like that six on a physical run by Kye anzelone didn't like that at all he's been doing a lot of extra stuff after the after you know making plays and doing all that that one was just one-on-one in the whole old school football kyen Williams able to drop his shoulder and run right through him I think he wants it again I like kir saying give it back to me why not look at that third down four they're out the plus 30 down two touchdowns against Aurora Ford Field Stafford from the pistol does hand it off right side run veering back middle Kiren got a long way to go and he only picked up a yard so it's fourth down and at least least two we're going to hit the six-minute mark here McVey knows field goals are pointless at this juncture Stafford clapping his hands standing outside the pocket waiting for his head coach to send the call into his helmet that play would have worked Kevin doson went the wrong way he goes left everyone else is going right leaving fourth down in three 115 de and Rising here at Ford Field on Sunday Night Football Rams down two touchdowns facing fourth and three and plus territory Stafford to throw for it drills it middle plucked out of the air by Demarcus Robinson spins off a tackled down to the 15 first down La Kirby Joseph got enough of them for the tackle but Stafford hangs on to The Bitter End and completes on fourth down yeah what a design there he comes wide open Stafford sees it right away gets him the ball with a great setup and now there's an injured lion down at the 10 and it is Arnolds the rookie Corner down on a 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depth chart there's only one starting offensive lineman currently in his designated place that would be Right Guard Kevin doson no question strong right formation here receiver Tyler Johnson breaks out of it now align in the left slot second and nine from the 14 ydd line the Rams can pick up a new set of downs on the five now Cup in motion left side Stafford has a snap hands off Tyron Williams loses his balance as he stutters through the hole and only gets the 11 a gain of three it's third down and six there's so much man being played in this situation and it's it's hard to kind of see what leverage it is but that Speed Out by Cooper cup out of the slot should be wide open down here in the red zone to me it just seems like that's a play that you got to go back to one that you made a ton of had a ton of production off of all year last year get back to it CP is left of Stafford teron Arnold returns to cover him there from the 11 third down six cup crosses the formation Arnold goes with him Stafford to the air bounces in the pocket lobs the ball End Zone it's cup the target a flag comes in the ball was nowhere close to him but it looks like a free first down on pass interference [Music] Adrien Hill coming over to talk to the official who threw the penalty marker before the announcements they continue to feed Cooper cup with puka AA Out Pass interferes Defense number zero follow be place at the spot on the fou automatic first down Carlton Davis grabbed and held on to Demarcus Robinson as well so I'm no quarterback but I know when Cooper cup goes in motion and Zero's chasing him that's man like you described in the red zone and it puts the ball down on the 2yd line first and goal 336 to go in the third well this is what happens Teran aror tries to grab Cooper cup and grabs his face mask and that's where the penalty comes in that was a good call there Rams down two touchdowns can they slice the deficit in half here trips left with Cooper cut the number three the closest to the left tackle tyon Williams is the bat Stafford under Center opens up gives kyen Williams through the right side he puts it in the paints touchdown kyn Williams touchdown La the first score of 24 belongs to Kiren and with 333 to go in the third the Rams have their first touchdown of Sunday Night Football got to have it drive and Stafford in the Rams deliver great block there by Tyler Johnson of going and and rooting out anone creating a little Seam for uh for kyen Williams to get through but this is the physicalities you have to have as an offense you got to run downhill a little bit and get to to help this defense help your offense your offensive line get going Joshua cardi hit a 41 yd field goal in the first half now his first extra point try is up and it is through splashes off the net and it brings the Rams within seven 1710 the new score after an explosive TouchDown for Jameson Williams and the Lions Kiren Williams muscles his way to perder and gets it right back you're 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and N in the locker room he looks dejected knowing he's not coming back out All Is Lost but you still have number nine you still have number nine how many times has he done that in this building with less to go down and keep you in a football game amazing job by Matthew Stafford and DeMarco if you see any Big League Chew they could use that as well to go with the duct tape 333 on the third quarter clock Goff is under Center coming off an explosive touchdown drop play action slides the pocket right checks it down 2530 his running back slipped jir Gibbs got a late hit is that FIS rolling over the top of him I think it was and a little a little sauce on that hit here as they tried to get a big shot Cameron curl gets another tackle out on the perimeter he's going to be a force this year in a great spot in this Chula defense one of two deep safeties here along with John Johnson the third 3 minute Mark third quarter toss left Gibbs looking for the edge Hoy trying to cut him off tracks him down and tackled him by the ankle Quinton Lake doing great work out in that perimeter 37 in white just would not be denied third and five I I mean again this defense they're playing lights out right now you you have Josh Josh wallison at corner it seems like for travius white White's on the near so and across from us you're correct the undrafted rookie out of Michigan Josh Wallace lined up over alond ra St Brown for third down and five let's see if GF wants to go that direction now he has to bump out on Jameson Williams who motions to the number one position G needs five on third down fourman rush coming after him protection holds up he deals right side Rams are there to hit it right where the catch is made two yard shy of the line to gain lorta knocked backward right as he secured the football and here comes the punt unit for the Lions if they do boot it away the Rams have a chance to go tie this game what a job by this defense defensive line they sit in zones Jared has he feels the the pocket collapsing on him has to get the ball out quick before leap Porter can even turn two guys simultaneously hitting the the runner the safeties Lake and Johnson combining on that tackle Fox the punter has already hit 67 and 64 yarders both of them touchbacks this one a bit shorter and Kyon Williams going to let it bounce inside the 20 takes a liance hop he Dives on it at the 15 and for everyone who had questions about Kiren Williams as a punt returner that is not going to ease their concerns the Rams do have it back with a minute 31 to go in the third they only Trail by a touchdown let's see if they can go tie this game up on Sunday Night Football at fordfield in Detroit on the esps radio network accid or injury Jacob and call Jacob football fans if you're injured in an accident other attorneys say they'll fight for you when you call Jacob I'll win for you call me at 8442 24 jaacob or visit calljacob.com call jaacob hey it's Travis talking about price picks you know how much 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Mason and Ireland noon to 3 on the home of the Rams 710 ESPN a 63 yd catch and run by Tyler Johnson has flipped the field and it's given the Rams a chance to tie it at the outset of the fourth quarter welcome back to Sunday Night Football at fordfield in Detroit the Rams in their white jerseys over yellow pants down 1710 first and 10 from the plus 23 Stafford behind a patchwork offensive line barking in audible as he steps behind center now back into the pistol there goes Cup in motion left to right snap back Stafford top of his drop quick throw cut right side crunch between two lions now four arrive and his forward progress sto at the 18 yd line so half the chains there pitch and catch second and five that's the seventh straight completion from Matthew Stafford a great job again of just reading The Zone Cooper cup sits right in in the soft area of it he's able to catch the ball gain of five Kiron Williams crouching down in the Huddle in the noise here at Ford Field he'll be the single back Demarcus Robinson and Cooper cup head left Tyler Johnson is the single to the right tight end kobby Parkinson is attached right as well second down five for the Rams in the Red Zone away from Center play fake Stafford set up to deal lobs it left side End Zone jump ball flag down incompletes intended for Demarcus Robinson he went up in the air early Teran Arnold with him with a green mouthpiece he's grabbing on his arm I people are booing but he's grabbing his arm pass interference Defense number zero the fer In The End Zone the ball will be placed at the one yd line automatic first down and he's not looking for the ball as a DB you get a away with a little handsy because you're looking at the ball trying to feel where the receiver is but if you're not looking at the ball and you're still grabbing that's Pi every day of the week the Rams trailed 173 after a 52 yd Jared goof touchdown toss now two drives later they're one yd away from tying the game Kiren Williams a single back rams load up on the goal line Stafford away from Center gives it to Kiren slides to his left running through contact he turned away at the doorstep the Lions make him snap it again Aiden Hutchinson and Brian Branch two featured members of this Detroit defense we're going to see Jordan Whittington a rookie receiver wearing bright yellow gloves and cleats off the sideline to replace Tyler Johnson who helped the Rams get to this point from down two touchdowns and totally depleted on offense to less than a yard away from a tying touchdown Matthew Stafford behind his rookie Center Bo limmer Kiren Williams a single back Jet Sweep the rookie left side pylon touchdown called holding Jordan Winnington with a flag [Music] down this one will be waved off holding offense number 61 10y penalty a second down I think that's more of a flop JB but you just can't have that down there we're asking a lot of AJR cury at best at best their third string left tackle oh face mask dealing with one of the toughest assignments in the National Football League tonight in the third-year Pro Hutchinson so off the one out to the 11 second down and goal from there 1324 on a stop clock fourth quarter fordfield erupting now trying to help their defense preserve the [Applause] lead Stafford with 10 on his play clock is ready Tyler Johnson back in the game motions out the right side pistol snap run right side Kiren Williams through an arm tackle Ducks down at the eights Hutchinson knocked him off his feet it's third and goal gain of three four down territory Maurice no I I I still say your defense is playing so well to me you kick the field goal keep the momentum and hope to get another shot at it so best play to the end zone here yes on Third and goal Rams in their huddle white jerseys over yellow paints Matthew Stafford has pass for [Music] 233 Lions crowd roaring from the eight it's third down and goal Stafford silent count snap Here Comes The Blitz he Fades away from pressure throws End Zone jump ball cup incomplete out the left side of the end zone there is a flag back in the pocket holding again on the on the [Music] Rams with Brian branch in coverage on cup and he did his part you're right it is holding and so the referee is asking Dan Campbell what he wants to do holding offense number 61 that penalty is declined fourth down if you're a DieHard Rams fan you might remember Monday Night Football at Cincinnati last year when Zack Thomas was put in a tough spot against the Bengals it did not go well this feels exactly like that moment where the Rams just cannot stop a prolific Edge rusher on Stafford's Blind Side just the the best thing you can do is take points now defense go out there continue what you're doing and then make it hopefully you get another shot at it Rams field goal unit is on cardi has hit from 41 yards this will be a 26- yd attempt from the right hash his puncher Ethan Evans part of the operation Alex Ward The Long Snapper and the offensive line in position here we go 1235 left in regulation Rams down a touchdown we're going to attempt a 26- yd field goal from the right half the rookie out of Stanford cardi says he's ready snap holding kick and it is perfect Cardi's two for two and the Rams trim the deficit to just four 17713 our new totals lion still in front of the Rams on Sunday Night Football week one this is the espnla Rams radio network P mace and football is back the Commerce Casino and Hotel is your new place for Monday Night Football we've teamed up with Commerce Monday Night Football happening all season starting September 9th food and drink specials all kinds of giveaways even athlete appearances go to Commerce casino.com for details of course you can always hit the tables before or after the game for some great poker when you think Monday Night Football think Commerce Casino got to be 21 to play play responsibly gambling problem call 1800 Gambler or visit problem gambling.com mama what does the chicken say uh chicken oh okay uh when a 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Week 1 NFL starting tomorrow UNS sportsmanlike we get the morning drive rolling 3: to 7:00 a.m. on 7:10 ESPN Rams have had the better of the ball more time of possession more first downs but in the Red Zone they've only Come Away with one touchdown it's too reminiscent of what happened here in January in the Wild Card round they have a touchdown two field goals and an interception in their four Red Zone trip they still Trail the Lions by four 17113 ensuing kickoff is in the here and this will be another Touchback Joshua card's 26 yard the most recent points again the Rams are without Joe Noom they're starting left tackle tonight without Steve Avila they're starting left guard tonight they're without puka nkua they're Sensational second-year receiver somehow hanging tough on Sunday Night Football at Ford [Music] Fields locals starting to get a bit nervous I think morrice yeah they need to see something from goth and the Lions offensively to reestablish their game control 1713 they begin with a run jir Gibbs hit in the back field stacked up at the line and turned away at the 30 Bobby Brown theii does his job allowing players like Braden fist the rookie to Rally in supports I again I can't speak enough about the the effort the intensity of this defensive line how these guys are getting off blocks they've taken on the challenge of stopping the Run that's what it was this week can't can you stop the run um and we're seeing a lot of the the the the fruits of their labor from the week and then obviously the stuff they put in to get these guys here G sinks into the shotgun Detroit has run it five times for only 14 yards in this half everybody moves there's no snap but everybody shuffles got to go against Detroit right I mean you got a receiver 10 yards down the field and a running back at the numbers start offense number 60 5yd penalty remains second down so you stuff a run for a zero and the penalty makes it feel like a tackle for loss now you have the lines behind the chains they've not been in this position tonight huge opportunity here for this Chris schula defense with their team trailing 17713 can they get another stop and get it back in the hands of Matthew Stafford shotgun snap off settles his feet fires left side caught at the 30 turning upfield to the 34 yd line the trusty tight end Sam leaport remember when he battled back from injury to make that playoff appearance seemed like the injury report was going to tilt in the Rams favor for that Wild Card Weekend but mapa was a force gains four third and six critical down in distance here Lions looking for their 40 yd line to avoid going three and outs GF calls for the snap top of his drop pressure in his face he steps up he scrambles 35 running right GF looking for the for he extends the football he's got it Quinton Lake tackles him but the least attractive part of Jared gos game once been described as a baby giraffe rumbling to the outside you saw it there not pretty but effective he had a chance I mean the Rams had multiple chances there in the pocket they don't collapse the a gap he steps up is able to run but everyone on the back end is covered and that's what you're looking for to keep covering these guys up and forced Jared to have to go through his progression could this game be decided by a Jed Goff third down Scramble Play action on first down pressure from his left he gets it out on time on target Jameson Williams up the left side 40 30 and out of bounds in Rams territory Quinton Lake came screaming in from The Blind Side of Jared Goff he wore it and he delivered a 27 yd completion to Williams heavy play action fake to the right Williams sneaks out to the left oh that's a great play call there and that against that coverage that defense great execution Jared gof got cut in half by Quinton Lake just a split second too late a huge pick up there're just outside the Rams 30 now with a new set of downs two back set out of the eye they'll hand it off jir Gibbs good removal right side he rumbles down to the 25 seven yd pickup on first down the Lions now leaning on this Rams defense this defense has done a great job all game but I feel like they're tired right it seems like they've been on the field a long time trying to get off guys are trying to do their best but again you got to help your young defense we talked about this early in the off season about the offense has to score points to help this defense as they go 13 points isn't enough right now how about this the line show empty for second down and three from the plus 25 with a four-point lead off alone in the shotgun and flag soore they kill it before the snap GF has hit six straight completions his favorite targets Jameson Williams false start offense number 77 5yd penalty remains second down Center rag now second Team all pro that's the second procedural penalty on this drive for Detroit now six penalties 56 yards against them in the game so Fringe field goal range here with an inexperienced kicker with a tonel leg Rams defense just has to keep Goff and the Lions out of the end zone keep this within a one possession deficit 915 remaining in the fourth quarter of week one running back slides in motion at the snap GF has to Hitch reload throw middle it's picked it's intercepted taken away at the 20 what a play in the middle of this Ram defense a fight for the football is won by la John Johnson comes out of the pile with the pick what a play Here by John Johnson we always say the backside safety the quarterback never sees you great job he's able to get there great job of keeping his hands underneath and catching the ball let's see if he caught it or not oh he caught it keep it off the turf it looked like he used the right shin of alond RA St Brown to keep it off the deck it looks like it's just under his right hand hold an interception and a takeaway on the field is there clear and obvious evidence that it was anything but that last one we just saw is the best one to see if the ball touched the ground his hands are both underneath it I don't see the ball touching the ground I don't see the ball touching the ground that is a catch maybe it did but it is not clear and obvious to overturn the call on the field you're trying to be political baby it did not it did not that's a great pick it's a great play I'm saying stands at worse you're saying confirmed confirmed 15th interception of John Johnson's career a seven-year pro career with the Rams and then the Browns comes back to LA last year and again here in 24 and given the injuries in the secondary are they ever glad to have him in the back end it's a four-point deficit and the first interception of G what a play last January alond Ross St Brown had a conversion to clinch it he meets John Johnson in the middle of the field and the Rams win this round first down Matthew Stafford with the ball in his 20 chasing Four Points to throw on first down Wings one left side over the shoulder Cooper cup out of Bounds at the 27 I mean that is what a seven yard handoff with about 20 air yards Listen to I that's the play I believe the Rams should run in the red zone that concept there's so much man to man you can run that route all the time it takes a special arm Talent the velocity and the Precision of Stafford to even have the intestinal fortitude to try it cuups got 10 catches 76 yards Stafford set up in second down in three a chance to go take the lead Pats the ball spins it right side plucked out of the air by his tight end still shy the line to game kby Parkinson knocked out of Bounds at the top of the field as we view it up against his own bench a yard and a half to get on third after the John Johnson takeaway can the Rams capitalize 8 15 and moving fourth quarter they Trail by as many as two touchdowns when Jameson Williams scored a 52 yd bomb from GF Rams have picked up the next 10 points now they've got a pick third down and one from their own 29 with 8 minutes to go Stafford drops a throw steps up throws on the Move low over the middle caught at the 40 first down La Tyler Johnson showing up in prime time off the bench and filling in for puka nakua he's got 13 and a first down a career night for Tyler Johnson in his fourth Pro season first and 10 from the 42 Stafford working quickly out left to Cup and he's run out of bounds with no gain on the catch Arnold on his [Music] back not as much punch there from Cup on that catch that was a great job by Matthew Stafford on that third down play he went through his progression it's faster I've seen every quarterback knowing he's getting back to Johnson coming back over the middle Rams offensive line decimated no puka nikua and yet they've got a chance against a team thought to be a Super Bowl Contender on their home field here in Detroit 650 and rolling second down 10 play clock at two Stafford gets it off fourman Rush he deals middle caught it Midfield a diving sliding catch by Demarcus Robinson rolls over near the line to gain it looks like third and short call it one across Midfield in Lions territory both teams still have all three of their timeouts we're getting a crunch time here six and a half remaining Stafford under Center they're going to run for it Kyon Williams only needs a yard he got Stone but forward progress looks to be enough first down La they give it to [Music] him substitutions off the ram sideline 22 Atwell brings some speed to the receiving core h long off kby Parkinson back at tight [Music] end oh they could they feel like you could have called tripping on Mendon on that third down play got beaten stuck his leg out no call play on from the lines 47 single digits on the timer play clock at six there goes coup in motion snap to Stafford play action top of his drop he drills one left sideline caught by Cup going out of Bounds at the 25 outrageous What A Catch what a joy to have that combination back at full strength some tow drag swag and they get the play off they run it on first down barging ahead to the 22 Tyron Williams denying Dan Campbell a chance to challenge I I mean you could have challenged that if you wanted to look at the he for sure got it it wasn't even close I mean What A Catch healthy makes all the difference doesn't it Mo healthy all the difference what a play there Rams out of their huddle a gain of five on that first down run 452 in rolling they Trail by Four Points 17713 Lions to score Cup in motion out the left side pistle snap to Stafford helmet High bounces in the pocket he hitches he hits he escapes right side throws on the move caught of the 12 Demarcus Robinson up against the sideline has first and goal he stepped out at the nine JB you were asking for that double move play on that out that's what it was Cooper cup gets held up Matthew Stafford tries to get there feels the pressure comes back to the right finds Demarcus Robinson what a job there finding him getting your eyes downfield making a play no one's going to accuse either of these quarterbacks of being dual threats but the pocket mobility in of the last two drives has been instrumental for both Goff and now Stafford first and goal from the nine Rams back in the Red Zone under Center a chance to take the lead deep on Sunday night football play action throw to the flat cup at the six cup to the pylon touchdown Cooper cup touchdown La nine and dime with a clutch direct deposits a 1917 lead with 4 and a half to go go the Rams have rallied from down two touchdowns on Sunday Night Football what a Play What a play there you see the man coverage you've been motioning the whole time now you do a return motion Cooper cup acts like he's going to the right stops comes back left is able to out Leverage The DB quick play action fake to get all the linebackers up get him out to the flat touchdown essential extra point here for the rookie cardi to make it a field goal Advantage with four and a half to play snap hold and kick and cardi drills it what a debut for the rookie out of Stanford the Rams rising to the occasion on the road looking for some payback against the Lions they've got a 20 to 17 lead with four and a half to go the scoring Drive brought to you by Verizon the official 5G network of the Rams Cooper cup a 9yd scoring reception from Matthew Stafford to cap a 10-play 80 yard drive and it all began with a John Johnson interception of Jared G can the Rams Escape Detroit at 1 and0 we're about to find out on the ISA Rams radio network the future depends on teachers every day teachers are shaping our tomorrows starting their students on Journeys that will change the course of history right now in a classroom somewhere in the United States there's a teacher inspiring a future scientist who will make preventing pandemics their their life's work sharpening the mind of an aspiring environmentalist who will help combat climate change and generating possibilities for a student who'll be the first in their family to graduate college it all starts 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a bullet out to the right side caught by Alan ra St Brown it's 14 working against 14 out there Alan ra against Kobe Durant and a short gain out of bounds with [Music] five lons in their huddle Ford Field as silent as it's been all night second and five from the right hash and the 35 gol with a tight end to each side of the formation sends lorta in motion play fake Blitz coming from The Blind Side they hit Goff his throw is incomplete right side and gof ends up in the dirt Jared verse was there Braden Fisk was there Kobe Durant set on a corner Blitz from The Blind Side and he got home he was the first to hit go and that definitely Jarred the throw yeah what a call here great job by Jared ver getting vertical but Kobe Durant coming out of nowhere getting about three probably 600 lb right on top of them Rams defense late getting organized here third and five from the lions at their own 35 yd line can this La defense get off the field three and out with the lead creeping showing Blitz they Rush forward gof Wings one left side inter shoted no it's on the turf Kobe Durant with a leaping attempt on the ball had two hands on it and dropped it how that is what a play we've seen Kobe Durant make some plays but my goodness that elevation is unbelievable if there's ever a time if there's ever a time to drop a pick that might be it it was downfield it was third down the Lions will punt here and the Rams should get this possession anyway with 417 remaining in regulation Kiron Williams inside his 20 awaiting this punt from the Big Leg of Jack Fox good snap time to get the punt away a tall spiral with a little wobble to it that Kiren takes with a fair catch just above his 10 yd line the Rams have a chance to Salt this one away and steal a victory at fortfield in Detroit 20 to 17 they lead the Lions let's pause 10 seconds for stations to identify themselves on the espnla Rams radio network hey it's greeny my joins the new fall lineup Monday 7:00 a.m. on 710 ESPN kspn Los Angeles a good karma brand radio station JB long Maurice Jones Drew and DeMarco far with you Sunday Night Football at Ford Field the Rams trailed 17 to3 early in this second half they have scored three times since to take a 20 to 17 lead let's go down the field and check in with our friend DeMarco far how about this young defense huh getting up the field Jared gof is definitely feeling the pressure Byron young up the field Jared bur up the field great timely Blitz by Kobe Durant getting to Jared Go's Blindside that's the stuff he doesn't like he gets rattled great job by this defense great job great call by Chris schula getting the ball back now 410 to go get into your four-minute offense and like you said try to get out of here with a stolen Victory what a game by this defense DeMarco far Super Bowl champion from our sideline how about this tail in the second half 12 first downs for the Rams a dozen for La compared to just three for the Detroit Lions now the Rams are up three 20 to 17 you know they're down on that same end of the field more time on the clock but I think back to last January when Jared gof and amen rain Brown dug out of this very end of the Ford Field in Detroit to clinch the playoff Victory can Matthew Stafford find a way to evaporate the final 4 minutes and 10 seconds you know I think the biggest thing is continue to do what you were doing it was a great balance of run and pass it was a great balance of down like inside run and outside Run play action pass continue to keep going to try to move this ball just don't go into just run run run it's not the time for that right now you got to try to get first downs you want to get in four minute mode you want to get at least two first downs if you do that takes a ton of clock off off the field as just one small sample size of what Stafford has overcome tonight he's got a sixth round rookie making his NFL debut at Center for him in a silent count environment he's got a practice squad promotion the third option at left tackle AJR cury doing his best to scratch and Claw it out against Aiden Hutchinson do you want to talk about adverse circumstances my goodness this would be an alltime LA in the Huddle white jerseys over Soul yellow pants they begin in the pistol from the 11 yd line in the left hash 4 minutes 10 seconds to go full compliment of timeouts for both head coaches Cup's been in motion all night Stafford handles the snap resets his launch Point throws middle over the ball Cooper cup stood up at the 15 and zalone and Campbell there the middle linebackers a 5yd gain for Cooper cup 19 targets 14 catches he's over 100 yards and he's got a touchdown to give the Rams this three-point lead again you see that as a 5yd game on first down the clock is moving Rams lingering in their huddle play clock at 16 now it's at 13 they've yet to break here they come with 10 tyon Williams the single back Demarcus Robinson split out left reduce splits to the right of Stafford with four Cup in motion with two Stafford just beats the play clock Here Comes The Blitz he stands in flips it middle incomplete got to be a flag where is it no laundry down Tyler Johnson on a Crosser Carlton Davis apparently played it cleanly I was looking more for a flag where Matthew Stafford got hit it looked like he got hit uh like I don't know if it was in his legs or what here we go yeah again another low hit oh he definitely got hit Matthew Stafford and there's no there's no oner ends up on his right [Applause] ankle La has hit on three of its last five third Downs they've got half the chains to get here and a rockus Ford Fields 112 DB fourman Rush pocket punctured Stafford throws Cuts above the 20 how did he find Demarcus Robinson to move the chains in front of Brian Branch Stafford threw that with his heart as much as his eyes I don't even know how he saw it JB the pocket collapses he sees him up he just throws it to a spot great job I mean that that's all look hey go get it he can't even set his feet to throw that ball he heaved it from his heels for a third straight third down conversion 245 and rolling now we get the two-minute stoppage Lions have three timeouts Tyler Johnson crosses left to right Stafford has a snap runs Kiron Williams into a wall right side it's been tough sledding in the running game Jack Campbell able to plug that Gap 230 and a stoppage Dan Campbell's first timeouts and you love that to use it above the two oh my gosh when I play the video game I play Madden I'm playing my son or some of my boys uh college football as of late burn him that's what we want we want you to start burning those timeouts now cuz that has put more pressure on your offense on your quarterback on your play calling right to be the perfect play call every time that allows our defense to play how we want to if they get that opportunity from down two touchdowns the Rams have ripped off 17 unanswered points to take a 20 to 17 lead 14 catches 110 yards and a touchdown for cup the 14 grabs ties a single game career high I have a feeling he's not done yet tonight second down and 12 to go it was a loss of two on the Kiren Williams run Rams back at their 20 now 231 left in regulation Stafford trying to win this thing on offense with the ball in his hands and before the snap penalty markers everywhere false start against LA Rams going backward false start offense number 71 5y penalty remains second down Warren McClendon getting the start for Rob havenstein at right tackle tough road environment but that one's costly it puts the Rams in second down 17 from their 15 yd line five penalties 35 yds against the Rams tonight on the road two timeouts in the two-minute warning left for the Lions on defense here 231 on the clock Rams with the lead in the ball Stafford and the pistol snap back they stretch it left Kiren to the edge to the 15 a stiff arm he's got the 20 and he's Spun Out of Bounds at the 21 maybe the 22 yard line by Malcolm Rodriguez a [Music] linebacker 226 on a stock clock third down [Applause] 10 there if you're you wanted Kiron to stay in bounds as much as possible there but you still have an opportunity to convert or get them to burn a timeout if you catch and stay in bounds just gave Dan Campbell a free timeout there above the two-minute warning third down they need 10 Stafford's looking for the 32 yd line to maintain possession Lions creepy they're coming after him with four he steps up he lobs looking for cup over the top incompletes from right to left he crossed the field the pass was too tall he sailed it over the head of his favorite Target at the 40 and the Rams are going to have to do it on defense I tell you what if Matthew Stafford could have set his feet to throw this ball that was going to be an easy completion the pressure came from the left side he had to slide to the right and then still try to throw left terrific arm talent but that's hard to do this will be the third punt of the night for Ethan Evans alif Raymond The Return Man he drops the nose he Skies an end overend kick that's going to come down just inside the 30 outside the right numbers Raymond to middle of the field he's tripped up a phenomenal special teams tackle made by the rookie receiver Jordan Whittington and and so from about his own 30 yd line with 2 minutes and 11 seconds it's in the hands of Jared gof down by three a 50yd punt for Ethan Evans Rams have really stepped to the occasion on defense including a John Johnson interception to set up the go-ahead touchdown drive in this fourth quarter can they do it once more 211 the two-minute warning and two timeouts for the line they begin with a delay a draw up the middle a run for jir Gibbs into the arms of Braden fist the rookie defensive tackle and that will take us to the two-minute warning the ball will be on the 36 when we continue 20- 17 Rams in front of the lions from where they were Maurice a moral victory for sure but not one they want to settle for if you can get to 1 and0 here despite these circumstances it would feel like one and a half maybe two we talked about it right it's it's how do you find a way to win this game and then get healthy for next week right now the offense is clicking sha McVey has found some ways to attack a couple things but defensively has been the key the defense has done their part to get off the field to create chaos and all those things let's see if they can can keep it going get to Marco far in momentarily we want to remind you the two-minute warning is brought to you by Morango Casino Resort in Spa good times they've got Jared gof performing the way they want him to one for his last four for only five yards in the pick DeMarco can they continue to raise the temperature on the Lions quarterback I hope so I'm looking to number eight I'm looking to Jared verse I'm looking for Brian Young to get up the field somebody's got to keep that push up the middle but Jared GF is feeling it you got to keep the pressure on them that's why they're running that delay to take some smoke off the rush but I wouldn't dial it back I'd keep my hair on fire keep my ears pinned back and get after him because if they're going to win this game it's going to be on Jared G's right arm and DeMark you want to talk about all Hands-On deck we've seen undrafted rookie Josh Wallace make an appearance in the secondary they just ran undrafted defensive back Jaylen Mulla on he just left immediately I'm not sure if he was relaying something or if they changed the Personnel package but every corner of this initial 53 man roster is being pressed into duty it feels like tonight and and we talked about how important the preseason is for some of these guys think about your Center uh bo limmer who played all those reps all those reps three games full of reps to get thrusted into this game and go out there and be able to make plays right I mean like that's what we talk about how important the preseason is is this dude has played I mean all these guys AJ uh orur or cury I mean you have Warren McLendon who played a ton of reps as well like these guys had to get those reps so they can be prepared for this moment and now you're seeing the the the benefits of that now can you keep that going obviously you don't want you you don't want to keep playing guy rookies and things like that but for this game it's worked out the understatement of week one this was not the group the Rams expected to bring to Detroit and potentially Come Away with a victory here they are we talked about this this offseason how exciting it was if you could stay healthy and again that they're they're finding a way to impact this game one in the back field two by two the setup for GF and his lines two minutes to go two timeouts left Rams on defense protecting a field goal lead second down and five go to the air throws middle caught at Midfield the pora and a flag comes in right at the point where he made the catch he settles in at the 46 of La a personal foul there hit to the helmet 153 and a stop clock the gain 18 they might be tacking on personal foul unnecessary roughness defense over 26 that 15yd penalty will be added to the results of the play automatic first down Cameron kinins the rookie safety the 99th pick in this draft he just went face to face with leaport in the middle of the field right on the logo yeah can't do that they're trying to take that out of the game he was trying to get the ball but so now the lions are in potential tying field goal range but they still have two timeouts in 153 and a chance to take the lead with a touchdown down Goff Retreats swings it out screen set up gives a block at the 30 to the 25 and cut down near a first down by Christian roseboom trailing from his linebacker position tackled up against the lion sideline right side of the field a gain of 8 Second and two a8s with 137 left the clock not a factor now for the Lions they're going to let it wind inside a 90 seconds they're still in their huddle dressed in all h Lulu blue with their traditional Silver helmets quiets written on the board here at Ford Field the crowd obliging letting Jared gof work in Comfort six on his play clock shotgun snap looking left slides the pocket hitches Now deals over the top his receiver slipped or it would have been a touchdown jir Gibbs running down the left hash marks lost his footing and the Rams maintain their lead for now 106 on the clock I I feel like like Gibbs is supposed to just sit down but he takes off and goes vertical uh yeah he he is a double move he's open this missteps and that was all she wrote it leaves third down and two Ball's on the 23 it's on the right hash Lions want a first down to continue Marching for a potential go-ahead touchdown if they're stopped here would they have to settle for a tieing field goal attempt third down toss right penetration for the Rams they can't get there gives with some shake gives with a first down up against the right sideline got through Cameron curl at the end a it looked like a couple of rams had their shot against him just could not get hands on the slippery jir Gibbs first down Detroit [Music] oh good job curl though of coming up and making a play a stoppage here with 1 minute on the clock as they're going to review the last play to make sure that Gibbs did get the first down Maurice I think you had the first look yeah he got he got it he got it and he got out of bounds as well making sure they get the spot of the ball right for now it's the 20 don't mind the Breather for this Rams defense do you Maurice oh no not at all catch your breath get ready to play cuz you're not in a spot where you necessarily want to call a timeout for the Lions because of the time and score no but you can regroup here the ball should probably go to the 19 Demarco what is the sidelines like right now you know they're all cheering on their defense but everybody is engaged what you guys talked about with all the DBS coming in and the offensive line being reshuffled not a one guy blinked they're ready for this next man up they're all prepared for this but right now on the sideline everybody is just encouraging the defense to get off the field okay Mr Madden the clock will be adjusted accordingly oh down inbounds is that what he said yeah clock will be adjusted according ly I was just about to ask given your Madden expertise at what point if you're sha mcy with three timeouts do you think about maybe spending them on defense here just in case the Lions do get the go-ahead touch and after this one after this one you it depends on what kind of play this is right just to see if you can save a little bit of time so you want to see what first down brings but you want to put more pressure set the game cl to 52 seconds please set the play clock to 30 seconds both clocks will start on my ready for play signal the voice of Adrien hill our referee the Rams haven't seen him since the debacle of a loss in Dallas last year yeah yeah it wasn't his fault though I agree I will say this though you just have to be ready for anything in Breaking that's where Jared is at his best right now clock rolling 45 seconds two timeouts for the lines three for Shawn MC first down and 10 from the 19 golf looking left now triggers middle incomplete his receiver stumbled alen ra St brown lost his footing and that meant that the Rams had a look at another pick again I keep telling you Jared is going to he loves in Breaking routes when you watch his tape it's all in Breaking everything's in Breaking so I'm playing I'm either trying to funnel them to the safety or oh oh he batted it down great play by him almond ra St Brown cuz it was the modern day High School matchup Quint Lake almond raw St Brown the same one that decided the game last year gof from empty looking left to his tail back now throws the Crosser caught by Williams at the 15 he goes outside and is wrapped up by Quinton Lake he could have turned that up the numbers and gone for the first down instead the clock rolling with 27 seconds two timeouts and now a stoppage before third down 23 seconds third and five on the board Detroit their second did you think what I saw Jameson Williams had a chance to cut to the end zone and at least get the first down there might have scored with his type of speed if he would have put his foot in the ground and got got vertical but again he in two-minute mode you're you're you're trained to get out of bounds get out of bounds get out of bounds in this situation you have two timeouts this is just regular as a coach you're supposed to say hey we're we're we're playing regular ball here we have two timeouts go do what you got to do make a play no you're up against here Dan Campbell is on the record willing to do anything and everything in every single circumstance nothing is predictable here on third down and five from the 14 yd line Rams on defense with a field goal lead 20 to 17 for now it was Cooper Cubs 9yd touchdown reception from Stafford to put the Rams on the high side Detroit in the game 5 of 11 on third down three of six in this half third down and five here from the plus4 ball in the left hasch gol and the Lions dressed in their silver helmets Honolulu blue uniforms top to bottom chest High snap looking to the flat has to come off that read Under Pressure throws low incomplete right side at the 15 the Rams defense holds it's fourth down and the lions with 20 seconds left in regulation will jog the field goal unit on do you ice him three timeouts for McVey and I will say Bates has an unbelievable leg I watch his entire pregame routine but some of the mid to short range got a little squirly on them it's not the distance it's the consistent short range accuracy that's in doubts the spot of the ball be the 22 on the hold so it's a 32 yd try to tie the game with 20 seconds snap hold and kick and the crowd will tell you it's good and we're tied 20 up with 17 seconds to go in regulation what a comeback for Matthew Stafford sha McVey defensive coordinator Chris schula and the Rams I'm an aggressive coach I say you get the ball you take a knee get the ball take a knee getting to overtime so you have time but part of me was like take a shot too with three timeouts in 17 seconds what can you do right if you're assuming a touch back the spot of the ball would be the 13 the 30 the 30 beg your pardon yeah I I mean you know the Chiefs did it against the bills a couple years ago got in a field goal range and your kicker if you get to what what do you say the opposite 40 yeah in the game situation you can stretch it out yeah know cardi this is going back to his college days but his long as 61 yards and it came in the big game at call and Berkeley wow this is a situation where you actually want a chance to return it though it would drain some clock got Blake km a rookie running back Jordan witon a rookie receiver back with a bait 32 y just tied the game at 20 the kick is in the air and this is going to carry in for a Touchback the wild card game decided by just a point it set the lions in the divisional round they beat Tampa Bay they should have beaten San Francisco and gone to the Super Bowl they've set lofty Super Bowl expectations here in 2024 you think back to week one last year when they went and got one against the Chiefs what if the Rams gave mosa their own medicine at the top of the 2024 schedule I'd love that I'd love that and I think you have a chance Rams in their huddle three timeouts 17 seconds punch formation right Stafford does want to throw stands in and Deals down the right side it is intercepted no drops dropped at the 45 up against the left sideline Carlton Davis still kicking the ground in pain or disappointment or a mixture of both if he takes it there there's 11 seconds in the timeout for the Lions to potentially get in game-winning field goal range it just bounced off his chest plate and I wonder if some of the uh pellets in the artificial turf kicked up into his eyes oh yeah that's what it looked like oh no as he went face first into the ground he might have got the wind knocked out of him as well if we are playing on this is one to watch Brian branch has been a Jenga piece back there for the Detroit [Music] Lions we seen Andis rraw Jr a reserve and a rookie plugging in a couple of spots still Brian Branch up against the ram sideline just now big your pardon Carlton Davis just now getting to his feet and he gets a pat on the helmet from Kirby Joseph and will walk all the way across the field this is Sunday Night Football at Ford Field in Detroits our score 2020 11 seconds from Manan in regulation the Lions grabbed a 173 lead with 10 1 half to go in the third quarter on a 50 52 yd touchdown to Jameson Williams but kyen Williams scored from the two cardi kicked a 26- yd field goal John Johnson got an interception off Jared Goff and Cooper Cup captain an 80 yd Drive with a 9yd touchdown to give the Rams the lead Lions field goal of 32 yds tied it up final seconds of the fourth quarter here Rams on there 30 second down 10 tyon Williams steps up into the right slot leaving Stafford alone in the shotgun play clock at seven Stafford calls for the silent count snap Lions coming after him with four he steps up away from pressure he's nearly stripped maintains possession of the the football and is sacked Aiden Hutchinson got him as the time expires we're going to overtime Maurice I know you saw a deep shot down the field to Demarcus Robinson potentially I mean open I was holding my breath that there would not be a strip sack a recovery and a game-winning field goal all in one Fell Swoop yeah I was keep coming down all right so we'll set up for overtime the last time the Rams were in this position it was a rainy night in Baltimore that was the only loss in their eight game stretch down the conclusion of the Season you might recall I do and you know what's funny the Rams when they play these teams that are you know want to be bullies or they have this toughness about them they they show up and they perform well in Baltimore was a great opportunity how about this the captains have dwindled to one a piece nine in Royal and soul Matthew Stafford 16 in Honolulu blue Jared gof the first round pick traded for each other in anticipation of the 2021 season time period up to a maximum of 10 minutes each team will get an opportunity to possess the ball unless the opening drive ends at a touchdown a safety or a team would have possessed the ball for the entire 10-minute period um fourth quarter timing rules will be in effect each team will get two timeouts and all replays will be from upstairs Los Angeles you're the visitor this is the point I'm going to flip this side is heads the side with the a is Tails what is your call heads is the call it is the tals Detroit has won the ball [Music] which Detroit has won the toss in receive on this end very well explained by our referee Adrien Hill we're going to overts and 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the overtime coin toss that means Jared gof and the lions will get it first hoping for a walk-off touchdown win if they don't score a touchdown the Rams will get a possession in this 10-minute overtime period before they te it up and kick it off let's get DeMarco far in taking it to overtime like you said on the defense one more time the best thing you can get out of this is experience definitely for this defense heck of an environment great job by the offense to keep you in this football game but if you have a chance to win this football game this defense has to go out and take the ball away one more time for this football team if they do they can score it on a defensive touchdown and get out of here Victorious they've already got one interception of Jared G Rams puncher Ethan Evans handling the kickoff duties tonight and he's awaiting to go-ahead from our officiating crew lions were able to get a tying field goal with 17 seconds left in regulation baits hit from 32 so tied at 20 a piece we're still trying to decide week one Sunday Night Football under the lights in Prime Time deep into the 11 p.m. hour here in the East boy Evans almost made a field goal there with that kickoff no chance for a return Goff collects his huddle his numbers tonight 17 of 27 207 yd passing a touchdown measuring 52 yds to Jameson Williams an interception taken away by his old teammate John Johnson II here we go 10 minutes on the overtime clock first and 10 liines from their 30 ball in the left hash leaport of the tight end in motion they begin with a run ver is there but it's an end round toss to the 30 3540 great misdirection by the Lions khif Raymond on a hit and ball trick it looked like Goff gave it to his tailback inste a speedy receiver whipping around from right to left it's a first down carry I mean ver is right there to make a play on it but again the physicality the receiver gets crushed you got to keep hitting them alif Raymond's first touch of the game goes for a first down up to the 41 yd line a gain of 11 go is under Center two back set hand off right side Montgomery bursting through he's got Midfield through an ankle tackle another shakes one more RAM and he's down inside the 40 tackled outside the right numbers at the 37 yd line by travius weit lions looking for a walk off touchdown win here in overtime 20 yds on that Scamper ah Bobby Brown gets washed out you got to stay in your Gap he gets washed out one time and there goes the big run longest run of the game for either team takes the lines inside the Rams 40 847 and rolling in overtime first down and 10 from the right hash in the 37 they keep it on the ground patient to the hole power through it staying on his feet my Gomery crushed down at the 30 for to the 28 Jared bur finally got him to the turf but what do you count two three maybe four missed tackles along the way yeah you have Kobe Turner misses one fist misses One cam curl misses one rose boom I mean there's guys all over him and he's still able to get out great job again by verse trying to punch the ball out as he's as he's getting out as he's getting them a determined 9yd run leaving second down and one the Lions quickly down to the 28 of the Rams in overtime Alan ra St Brown in motion out the right side at the snap goof deep drop swings it out right side to his back gives at the 30 2520 shoved out of bounds with another first down at the 18 yd line of [Music] La third first down pickup of the drive to begin overtime for the Lions they're in short field goal range now the Rams defense needs a take away or to force a field goal to give Matthew Stafford a chance yeah battling back from down 173 in the early moments of the second half the Rams able to push this game to overtime against the homestanding Lions 2024 season opener it's lived up to its billing first down line G from under Center opens up right hands off left gets through the hole arms on him for the Rams they stop him at the 15 a gain of three second down and seven upcoming 7 minutes and 12 seconds on the clock and rolling Troy reer wraps up that tackle at linebacker for the Rings each team with two timeouts in this overtime period any replay challenges must come from New York th steps into his huddle his numbers less than Sterling tonight only 217 passing yards a touchdown and a pick he continues to manage the game well trying to take it to the Finish Line with the game-winning touchdown in OT hand off Montgomery bounces into the hole he's down to the 10 surging to the eight close to the line to game Kobe Turner brings him down he appears to be a football or twoo short let's call it a gain of six third and less than one 6 and 1 half to go in overtime oh versus right there if he could have just got him down man again the rules in NFL regular season overtime each team must possess the ball or have the opportunity to possess it the exception if the team getting the ball first in this case the Lions scores a touchdown on the opening possession that's what they're trying to do here at the six-minute Mark in overtime facing their first third down of the drive a handoff Montgomery he picks it up he rides The Surge of his offensive line inside the five down to the two maybe the one and the lions are a yard away from overtime Victory eight yds on a weight room carry if there ever was one Jared gof and the Lions so close they can smell it now balls inside the two just outside the one he's asking his crowd to be silent they gather in the Huddle they bring lorta in off the sideline Montgomery is the single back opening drive of overtime and a whistle and a timeout Shawn McVey trying to give his friend and defensive coordinator his college roommate every chance to Bow up on the goal line and get a takeaway or force a field goal before all said and done yeah look in this situation we talked about this defense has done a great job all day all night really but they've been on the field way too long and so this is kind of what happens if you've been on the field a while guys get out of gaps plays that were shut down earlier start to break and that's what you see here off taking the line seven plays 69 yds so far chewing up 4 minutes and 36 seconds the clock not a factor because the lions are trying to get a walk-off touchdown ball spotted middle of the field on the one yd line first and goal Detroit's David Montgomery the 27y old tailback behind Jared go who sends lorta in motion opens ight gives here's Montgomery he's in it's over through the right side he punches it in 2620 the Lions get La again this time in overtime at the top of the 2024 schedule we saw a lot of the reasons why every everyone across the NFL likes and respects the Detroit Lions and their chances here in 2024 I'm going to make the case to you Maurice Jones Drew we might have learned more about the Rams tonight no question JB I I feel like we thought us being the people around the Rams organiz feel like the Rams have a contender and I still believe 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home of the Rams 710 ESPN Rams had a chance to Salt this one away on offense in regulation they could not keep the chains moving had to punt it away to Jared gof and the Rams who drove nine plays 55 yards and got a 32 yd tying field goal at the end of regular ation 2020 was the score the Rams lost the overtime coin toss Jared goth took the Rams down the field with a David Montgomery one-yard touchdown run to finish it 2620 the Lions beat the Rams in the 2024 opener here on Sunday night football back in the booth JB long Maurice Jones Drew and you can already tell the narrative shifts immediately to can you prevent the lions from beating you twice as you go to the desert to face the Cardinals yeah it's about health we we talked about this at halftime JB very simple can you find a way to win this game which you put yourself in position to win and then can you figure out a way to get healthy for next week now I don't know the severity of some of these injuries we know guys could come back but you don't want to go in limping into Arizona you don't want to do that cuz they had a chance to win in Buffalo uh but I will say this a lot of positives have come from this a lot of positives have come from the way the defense have played early on right I don't I I'm not a you're going to face a similar running game like this next week right so you you have some Advantage there defensively and then offensively it's it's about getting healthy and keeping guys on the field and getting the spreading the ball around if you could do that I I think the Rams are going to be happy with their season but again health is number one yeah it's going to be a week of injury report watching that's for sure and you hope that as many Rams as possible can avoid injured reserve Travis Rogers and Kirk Morrison brought you the halftime report our Stadium engineer was Dodie Raman for hona our studio engineer game producer Adam ronstein Chris Morales with broadcast production production assistance from Rebecca Wills our statistician Jeff Weiss toer Goin my friend from college and a great spotter Jory hirs as always had the notes and research for DeMarco far Maurice Jones Drew on JB long hope you enjoyed the broadcast it was a thriller if not the result which was a disappointment 2620 the Lions beat the Rams to get to 1 and0 La will go hunting for its first victory of a new season next week in Glendale good night for now stay tuned for postgame coverage here on the espa Rams radio network you've been listening to Rams football on the ESPN LA Rams radio network brought to you in part by Rams football presented by Morango Casino Resort and Spa good times Rams football presented by zip recruiter put the spotlight on your next hire for free at ziprecruiter.com that's ziprecruiter.com LA and Rams football driven by Subaru of Glendale your next Super is waiting for you today at Subaru of glendale. net prize picks pick more pick less it's that easy with prize picks download the prize picks app today and play the Rams postgame show is coming up next with Travis Rogers and Kirk Morrison wrapping up everything from Rams pre-season football on the espnla Rams radio network hi this is Matthew Stafford of your Los Angeles Rams react to today's game week one Sunday Night Football Rams Lions it is a final you know with about 2 minutes left we planned a postgame show open about the Rams comeback the interception the touchdown with Cooper cup but then the Lions came back tied it up set the game to overtime and pulled out the win first and go Detroit's David Montgomery the 27-year-old tailback behind Jerry G who sends report in motion opens up right gives here's Montgomery he's in it's over through the right side he punches it in 26 20 the Lions get La again Lions win tonight Sunday Night Football Rams start the season 0 And1 they'll regroup in Arizona next week against the Cardinals week two we'll look at that game Travis Rogers Kirk Morrison have all the reaction all the stats all the story lines we'll hear from coach to mcfay and other post gapes down all ahead plus your calls at 877710 ESPN tonight it is a final let's do it the Rams postc show for week one right now hi this is sea McVey of your LA Rams the Rams play here with one of the fiercest linebackers to ever play the game Kirk Morris said here is your host Travis Rogers Kirk that is one of the weirdest games that I have seen in a very long time where the Rams had guys dropping left and right were operating with a backup to backups on the offensive line and they still should have won the game and this is a game that they probably on paper were not the team to beat probably on paper as you went deeper into it with all the injuries along the offensive line to PUK and Thea not the team to beat and yet the Rams had ample opportunities to win that game and couldn't get it done they lose 26 to 20 in overtime yeah that was the game they should have won and there there's mistakes along the way even with everything that happened with the offensive line you mention already mentioned the injuries some of the coaching decisions as well that's a football game they've got to win they got to win that one you you you on the road like to me there was just some points in that game where I'm sitting back I'm going man you can't let this one slip away these are the games that will haunt you later in the year we're going to go back and think about I think even to last year now the Rams are able to win in week 18 but we're going to think man remember week one you had that one you had Jared G the defending NFC North Champions the defending or the team that played in a conference Championship Game a year ago you were the better team and I can say this they've been the better team the last two times I felt they were the better team in the Wild Card round I thought that they should have won that game yeah so it's the last two opportunities against the the Detroit Lions I I just honestly right now if you're asking me who's the better football team I'm telling you a blind eye test I'm looking the Rams are a better team on that field today the Rams certainly had more opportunities but what they couldn't do is score in the in in the Red Zone something that they had trouble with in the playoff game a year ago where they went 0 for five in the excuse me 0 for three they went 0 for two in their first trip two trips today they finally did get in ultimately but you know take your pick this was a whole bunch of things that if you could run the tape back and do it differently again Shawn mcvey's decision to go for it early in the game on Fourth and four from the 23 yd line they don't get it that's three points that maybe you could have had towards the end of the game you have a first and goal from the one yard line you do not get into the end zone you end up kicking a field goal you end up going the wrong way with penalties and and everything else Matthew Stafford throws an intercept In The End Zone you don't get points despite being inside the 10 yd line in that opportunity as well Kiren Williams doesn't get in doesn't stay in bounds he goes out of bounds uh late in the fourth quarter where it allows him to stop the clock put saving Detroit maybe another 30 seconds or so saving them another timeout that they don't have to use just a a a series of mistakes decisions execution and just mental preparedness that they just could not get done today yeah and these are the things that you Tred to emulate during training camp you just can't do it you can't have this game like uh simulation so when you get to week one and youve saw it just throughout the National Football League today we've watched pretty much every single game the Rams just didn't have enough late they they were a team that they they looked like they didn't play in the preseason that that defense was gassed they were they had nothing left for overtime to watch the way they run down their throats all right yeah out and even the Detroit Lions were like we're not even going to let Jared G throw the football like don't get me wrong they ran the ball seven of their eight plays in overtime y look even Dan Campbell was like nah Jarry sit this one out you just handing the ball off so even they knew what was going on the Rams were tired man they that young defense of front I I I just tweeted it out right now they were sturdy for him throughout this throughout the game but yet fatigue late I mean we I showed you a couple rushes I'm saying hey man that dude's tired gu just standing up he just standing up they just they just getting in the way hopefully and somebody runs into him that you you can't do that but look there's going to be uh there's still a lot of positives I take away from this game obviously you never want to lose there were some negatives but there were a lot of positives too a lot of positives throughout the football team that I definitely want to highlight throughout because I don't want this effort to go as if the Rams didn't play well they played well no they had some terrific and there were some positives Kirk and and we will we will get into all those and Rams Fans will hear from you as well 877710 ESPN that's 877710 3776