[AvengerRam]

1. Back in the win column!

2. I guaranteed that win. Way to go out on a limb, no?

3. Seriously, though... those Rams fans who predicted a loss (unironically, and not as some sort of reverse psychology approach)... seriously? Time to look in the mirror.

4. Generally, I'm a "just win" kind of guy, but I see some real benefit in a blowout, feel-good, kind of win at this point in the season. Hopefully, the confidence will carry over into next week.

5. Nice to see the running game doing its job. Sony Michel churned out the Rams' first 100 yard rushing performance of the year.

6. The OL did a good job, despite losing Allen early and Edwards for a few plays. In addition to helping Michel get his, they allowed no sacks (the only sack was a blitz that Michel picked up too late).

7. Considering that Allen went out in the first series and the Rams' OL played well (albeit against lower-tier opponent) without him.... could a "center controversy" be imminent?

8. Who knew that the blocking TE replacement for Johnny Mundt would be Joe Noteboom?

9. Matthew Stafford took a couple of good (and, pretty much, dirty) shots, but played much better as the game wore on. I'm inclined to continue thinking that the "reports" regarding his physical condition are grounded in a grain of truth, but are being overstated.

10. OBJ is still finding his feet in the offense, but it was nice to see him make an early play and get a TD late. There is real upside there.

11. Its good that Darrell Henderson, who was active, did not have to play. We can use his fresh legs next week.

12. Speaking of Henderson, while it's hip around Rams water coolers to lament his fragile nature, if you look at RBs these days, he's pretty average in the durability department.

13. Cooper Kupp continuing to do Cooper Kupp things.

14. The Seahawks finally do something right, no thanks to Gerald Everett, who turned the ball over twice at the goal line.

15. Speaking of former Rams... congratulations to Jared Goff, who finally had a nice moment with walk-off TD pass on the final play to give the Lions their first victory of the year.

16. If Dr. Strange used the Time Stone to look at all the possible futures, there would be more than one in which the Rams don't make the playoffs this year... but not many more.

17. Next week, we find out if the Rams are still fighting for a division title. I think the Cardinals are beatable, but... for God's sake... don't let Kyler Murray break contain to his right!!!!!

18. The Cardinals' D is susceptible to the run, so more of the Noteboom set?

19. In a "next man up" kind of season, its important to acknowledge those who step up effectively. Greg Gaines has done a nice job filling in for SJD.

20. And peace returned to the message boards... for now.

[Rams1PlateSince1976]

Your Point #9: I suspect you are correct but not sure rumors are overstated. I suspect that he is hurt but he is a tough SOB with a high pain tolerance and is playing through it.

[Rams1PlateSince1976]

I think loss of Woods is a major blow to the Rams. Woods was the guy beicheat focused his defense on in Super Bowl 4 and for good reason.

[max]

I was in the owners suite with guys close to the team. Stafford is getting heavy treatment especially for his elbow, but both shoulders and back are hurting as well. But the elbow reportedly is the major hurt. He’s playing through it.

[max]

The OL wasn’t doing well early. Stafford had guys in his face the entire first half. I’m worried about them in AZ. They need to play better.

[PARAM]

I was in the owners suite with guys close to the team.

Wow Max, do you know Stan or Les and did either of them say anything about telling Ramsey to keep his trash talking mouth shut until we're up a few scores?

[AvengerRam]

I was in the owners suite with guys close to the team. Stafford is getting heavy treatment especially for his elbow, but both shoulders and back are hurting as well. But the elbow reportedly is the major hurt. He’s playing through it.

You're kind of breaking an unwritten internet forum rule here, max. If you're going to claim to have inside sources, but are unwilling to specify who they are so that others can assess whether they are reliable, you're going to get some skepticism.

There's also an issue with the "whisper down the lane" nature of comments like that. What is "heavy treatment"? What does "hurting" mean? The answer to questions like that may differ from person to person, so reports that are second, third, or fourth hand are suspect at best.

If he's not on the injury report and he throws for 295 yards and 3 TDs, I'm going to assume he's okay. Not perfect, but okay enough to play at a high level.

[max]

I don’t even know the guys who I was talking to. I was told by the Hollywood agent who hosted us that these guys were with the Rams. But hey take it or leave it, your choice. I posted a bunch of pics on Reds Discord app.

[AvengerRam]

I don’t even know the guys who I was talking to. I was told by the Hollywood agent who hosted us that these guys were with the Rams. But hey take it or leave it, your choice. I posted a bunch of pics on Reds Discord app.

To be clear, I believe you are recounting what you heard accurately. I just don't know whether the people speaking were reporting or speculating (or even just talking out of their posteriors).

[max]

One funny thing was Shad Khan was right next to us and he was letting the expletives fly. Not sure who he was with. I think I posted that on Discord to.