The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Rams</a> are one of the best teams in the NFL. That’s why everyone got shocked when the Carolina Panthers surprisingly beat them. After the game, a Matthew Stafford teammate opened up about the loss.



Linebacker Byron Young said, “I&nbsp;just feel like this&nbsp;a wake-up call. You know, something that you just got to learn from. I definitely think it’s something that we needed. I don’t look at as a bad thing. I just look at it that it is motivation. It is something I’m glad that it happened. We need this.”



The loss cost the Rams the no.1 seed in the NFC. Now, the team sees the Bears as the first seed in the conference. Now the Rams must catch up once again despite being one of the best teams in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a>.



<h2>Stafford’s streak also came to a dramatic end</h2>



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-stafford" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Matthew Stafford</a> threw 28 touchdowns without throwing a pick. Then, the frisky Panthers’ defense struck and intercepted Stafford twice. One of those picks was in the endzone. That took six points off the Rams and that could’ve made the difference between winning and losing the game.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251201_BUS_537427_Matthew-Stafford-5_3a6c1339.webp&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080" alt="Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams" class="wp-image-268977" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px"></figure><figcaption>Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams </figcaption></figure>



While Stafford still threw for two touchdowns (both to Davante Adams), the Rams fell just short of winning the game. Also, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seahawks</a> and 49ers won, putting them pressure on the divisional level. While the Rams still lead in the NFC West, their margin of error has disappeared.


 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" id="BUS#/nfl/sean-mcvay-rams-make-key-decision-on-one-of-matthew-staffords-teammates"></div>


<h2>The Rams will have a divisional bounceback spot</h2>



To rebound from the loss to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Panthers</a>, the Rams will face the 3-9 Cardinals, who are riding a four-game losing streak. However, it’s a divisional rival, so it might be a tough game.



In fact, this is a frisky team. The last two games that the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arizona-cardinals" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cardinals</a> lost where by three points each. They will put up a battle for sure. The Rams will have to make sure they don’t drop consecutive games.

Rams star, not Matthew Stafford, gets brutally honest after ‘humbling’ loss to the Panthers

Rams star, not Matthew Stafford, gets brutally honest after 'humbling' loss to the Panthers - Bolavip US

miniaturas

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-godwin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chris Godwin</a> is one of those players the Tampa Bay Buccaneers‘ fan base eagerly anticipates seeing dominate the field in the upcoming NFL regular season games. With a matchup against the formidable Los Angeles Rams on the horizon and a golden opportunity to bounce back from a string of disappointing results, the anticipation surrounding Godwin’s participation is at an all-time high.



Nevertheless, Chris Godwin’s appearance tonight for the Buccaneers against the Rams remains uncertain, as the most recent injury report from<a href="https://www.buccaneers.com/team/injury-report/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> the Bucs’ official website</a> has listed him as questionable due to a fibula injury.



This development adds to the uncertainty about his status for the upcoming game, compounded by the fact that several other key players are also listed as questionable. With injuries mounting, the Bucs are facing a challenging moment as they prepare to take on the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rams</a>, a formidable adversary in the NFL.



The Rams enter this matchup aiming to secure their ninth win of the regular season, boasting an impressive 8-2 record. Under the leadership of Matthew Stafford, the Los Angeles fan base is keenly expecting another victory as their team head into Week 12.



<figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper">
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Big game on a big stage. 🆚: Rams ⏰: 8:20 p.m. ET 📍: Los Angeles 📺: NBC/Peacock 📻: <a href="https://twitter.com/98rocktampabay?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@98rocktampabay</a> <a href="https://t.co/vlG7vROJS0">pic.twitter.com/vlG7vROJS0</a>— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) <a href="https://twitter.com/Buccaneers/status/1992367488177205287?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 22, 2025</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
</div></figure>



<h2>Bucs’ injury report</h2>



Tampa Bay’s matchup against the Rams isn’t solely clouded by Godwin’s uncertain status. Other players are also listed as questionable for today’s pivotal <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> regular-season clash.


 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" id="BUS#/nfl/todd-bowles-hints-at-when-bucky-irving-could-suit-up-for-the-buccaneers-again"></div>


The other questionable players include:



<ul><li>Markees Watts OLB</li><li>Benjamin Morrison CB</li></ul>



Additionally, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tampa-bay-buccaneers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buccaneers</a> will be without Ben Bredeson, Jamel Dean, Bucky Irving, and Haason Redick, all of whom have been ruled out for the game against the Rams. This game could prove decisive for the team as it navigates the challenges ahead.

Is Chris Godwin playing tonight for Bucs vs Rams on SNF in Week 12 of 2025 NFL season?

Is Chris Godwin playing tonight for Bucs vs Rams on SNF in Week 12 of 2025 NFL season? - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Rams</a> are making internal moves right now. Sean McVay is having a hell of a season as the head coach and quarterback Matthew Stafford is having an MVP-caliber season. However, the defense needed some motivation and that’s what the team did.



Back in March, the Rams signed linebacker Nate Landman to a veteran minimum salary of $1.1 million. Not only did Landman earned a starting job, but he is playing at a Pro Bowl level. According to Ian Rapoport of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> Network, the Rams gave Landman a three-year, $22.5 million contract with $15 million guaranteed.



Landman was an undrafted rookie out of Colorado that played under the minimum salary in Atlanta until last year. Curiously the only player in the NFL to be born in Zimbabwe, Landman will do in this contract alone, more than he has done in the entirety of his career.



<h2>Landman has become a staple on the Rams defense</h2>



At 27 years old, Landman is entering his prime. He has started all 10 games for the Rams this year, has four passes defended, 1.5 sacks, leads the NFL in forced fumbles (4) and leads the team with 91 tackles.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251122_BUS_531851_nate-landman_8ec3c42d.webp&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080" alt="Nate Landman #53 of the Los Angeles Rams" class="wp-image-531853"></figure><figcaption>Nate Landman #53 of the Los Angeles Rams</figcaption></figure>



Landman is another key part of this defense that also has Byron Young and Jared Verse as an elite pass rushing duo. In the secondary, they have four players with two interceptions and two with at least one. The Rams have the second-best scoring defense in the NFL.


 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" id="BUS#/nfl/bucs-baker-mayfield-opens-up-about-return-to-los-angeles-after-stint-with-the-rams"></div>


<h2>The Rams look like the best team in the NFC</h2>



The AFC is in quite a war to see which team is the best. The NFC has some debate, but it’s clear the Rams are atop of it. They are tied with the Eagles for the best record in the NFL with an 8-2 mark. However, the Rams just look more cohesive and well-rounded. The Eagles have problems on offense and it’s the defense the one winning them games. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sean-mcvay" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sean McVay</a> has done an incredible job.



As for the Rams, they are one of two teams who are in the top six on both scoring offense and defense. They are as well-rounded as a team can be and can win in many ways. They are the best statistical team all around. While Landman and company lock opposing offenses, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-stafford" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Matthew Stafford</a> cooks opposig defenses.

Sean McVay, Rams make key decision on one of Matthew Stafford’s teammates

Sean McVay, Rams make key decision on one of Matthew Stafford's teammates - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seattle Seahawks</a> have been one of the best teams in the NFL this season. They are absolutely amazing. Still, last week they had a losing effort against the Los Angeles Rams and it was thanks in part to a bad performance by Sam Darnold. However, a teammate of his defended him on the press conference and now the quarterback has opened up about it.



For Darnold, who has been on a redemption journey in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a>, the fact that linebacker Ernest Jones stood up for him was very important. “That energy and the things that he said&nbsp;meant a lot to me&nbsp;for a guy to have my back like that.” Darnold then added, “But again, I know that the guys are going to go fight no matter what, no matter what the case is, and so I’m going to do everything that I can to put my best foot forward and go execute at a high level.”



Jones said he wasn’t going to let his quarterback catch strays while he was at the podium. In fact, he said <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sam-darnold" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Darnold</a> has been “balling” all season, so one game wouldn’t define his season.



<h2>Darnold has been balling for a reason</h2>



Darnold’s career was in a downward trajectory until last season. He revitalized himself with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/minnesota-vikings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Vikings</a>, and has confirmed his status as a franchise quarterback with the Seahawks. However, not only has he matured, but the offensive playbook of Klint Kubiak is also key. Darnold has been making leaps in progress, going through his progressions quickly and delivering his passes accurately. However, there is also one weapon in particular that makes Darnold’s life easier.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251121_BUS_531235_jaxon-smith-njigba_2f10896d.webp&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080" alt="Jaxon Smith-Njigba #11 of the Seattle Seahawks " class="wp-image-531254"></figure><figcaption>Jaxon Smith-Njigba #11 of the Seattle Seahawks </figcaption></figure>



Jaxon Smith-Njigba has emerged as one of the best wide receivers in the NFL. He has 72 catches for a league-leading 1,146 yards and five touchdowns. Not only that, JSN is catching 74.2% of the passes thrown his way. He is a complete stud.


 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" id="BUS#/nfl/insider-explains-whats-next-for-seahawks-after-loss-to-rams"></div>


<h2>Sam Darnold does have a debt in the NFL</h2>



While his career has transformed amazingly, Darnold still keeps having a big debt. No one doubts about Darnold’s ability on a week-to-week basis. However, when the games are must-win, Darnold’s form returns to the one that almost made him a journeyman. He hasn’t been able to keep his composure in high-stakes games. 



Darnold threw four interceptions in the game against the Rams, and that cost the team 14 points. Last season on the Wild Card Round, his team only got nine points, he threw for 245 yards, one touchdown and one interception for a very poor passer rate of 77.6. One thing is a common factor, the game was also against the Rams. Maybe it’s just the team being able to neutralize him.

Sam Darnold opens up about Seahawks’ teammate standing up for him after bad performance vs Rams

Sam Darnold opens up about Seahawks' teammate standing up for him after bad performance vs Rams - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/baker-mayfield" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Baker Mayfield</a> holds grudges when he thinks he has been wronged. Now that he is coming back to play his former team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback is not grudgy, but revealed his sentiment towards the Los Angeles Rams.



A few weeks ago, when the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tampa-bay-buccaneers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buccaneers</a> beat the Jets, Mayfield took the podium after the game and sent jabs to the defensive coordinator. However, he has fond memories of his brief stint with the Rams, “There is no way for me to sugarcoat it — it was pivotal in my career and&nbsp;in my journey. I’ve told you guys that it helped me find the fun in football again — that joy.“



Mayfield also spoke as to how the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rams</a> helped him develop as a pro. “They helped me out and helped me discover what offense I really want to play in, and the responsibility that comes with [it] — a lot of accountability at the line of scrimmage and to check and get to the right plays. Yeah, it was instrumental in my career, something I am forever grateful for, and it will be fun to go back and see some familiar faces.” It will be a tough battle in the gridiron, but there’s respect out of it.



<h2>McVay helped Mayfield become a franchise QB</h2>



After his time with the Rams, Mayfield found a house in Tampa Bay. There, he was supposed to be a bridge quarterback, and he ended up being a franchise QB. For the last three years, he has evolved into a top-tier signal-caller.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1087" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251120_BUS_530741_sean-mcvay-rams_7c09d52a.webp&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1087" alt="Head coach Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams" class="wp-image-421823" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px"></figure><figcaption>Head coach Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams</figcaption></figure>



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sean-mcvay" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">McVay</a> is known for being an offensive savant. Of course, that has plenty to do with how good the quarterbacks look under him. But it goes well beyond that. McVay’s schemes are so precise and crisp, that the quarterback learns how to work the offense as a whole, as Mayfield alluded to. McVay is one of the most brilliant minds in football.


 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" id="BUS#/nfl/baker-mayfield-net-worth"></div>


<h2>Mayfield and the Bucs need a win here</h2>



Tampa Bay’s injuries have diminished the team in big ways. The Bucs are still first in the NFC South with a 6-4 record, but Carolina is breathing on Tampa’s neck at 6-5. The Bucs need a win to be able to stay with a margin.



However, this is a tough game. The Rams are 8-2, but also, 4-1 at home. Arguably, the Rams are the most in-form team in the NFC with a five-game winning streak. It will be a tough test for the Bucs who are very injured to go and win against the Rams at So-Fi Stadium.

Bucs’ Baker Mayfield opens up about return to Los Angeles after stint with the Rams

Bucs' Baker Mayfield opens up about return to Los Angeles after stint with the Rams - Bolavip US

Ernest Jones, a five-year NFL veteran now in his second season with the Seahawks and first alongside <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sam-darnold">Sam Darnold</a>, came to his quarterback’s defense after Darnold suffered four interceptions against the Los Angeles Rams. As a good teammate, Jones publicly shielded Darnold from criticism.



In a strong, heavily censored statement, Jones told critics to leave Darnold alone: “Sam has had us in every f—- game. For him to sit there and say it’s his fault, no it’s not. … If you got anything to say quite frankly f— you,” said the linebacker, who witnessed the interceptions firsthand. 



The game finished 21-19 in favor of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams">Rams</a>, who also made errors but won by a narrow margin. At times, the game looked totally in the Rams’ favor, but the Seahawks defense managed to contain the disaster for a long stretch.



<h2>Darnold takes responsibility after Rams loss</h2>



“I can’t turn the ball over as much as I did today,” Darnold said after losing the game, but assured he will learn from those costly errors. “I’ll learn from it, watch the tape, grow from it. You’ve got to give credit to the Rams. Obviously, they’re a really good defense, a really good team. But I’ve got to be better, personally.”



<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Sam Darnold just threw his 4TH interception. He has been TERRIBLE today…😬😳<a href="https://t.co/s812vZKnXE">pic.twitter.com/s812vZKnXE</a>— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL_DovKleiman/status/1990201194925490198?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2025</a></blockquote></div> 



Darnold acknowledged the Seahawks defensive line did great work: “We’re still in this despite the turnovers and all the things that happened prior to that. That’s a huge credit to our defense, the way that they played all day,” and at the same time admitted he wasn’t at his best: “I just wish I could have played better for our defense and just everyone on the team.”


 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" id="BUS#/nfl/sam-darnold-net-worth"></div>


<h2>Mike Macdonald’s confidence remains high</h2>



Regarding Darnold, Coach Mike Macdonald was clear that he still has full confidence in his QB, who continued to help the team despite the interceptions during the game. “I’m not surprised. That’s who Sam is. He’s done it since day one with us. And he’s an ultimate competitor, and he’s a great quarterback — and he’s our quarterback. We love him.”



“We’re going to recoup,” Macdonald said after losing for the first time in five weeks. “We’re going to go get back and attack the heck out of this week just like we would if the field goal went in. Encouraged by our group; obviously, very disappointed we lost. We want to be able to win a game like that given all the circumstances, but we didn’t. But it’s a long season, and we’ll move forward.”

Ernest Jones sends strong message about Sam Darnold’s four interceptions vs Rams

Ernest Jones sends strong message about Sam Darnold’s four interceptions vs Rams - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/davante-adams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Davante Adams</a> is a menacing weapon. Therefore, as the Los Angeles Rams face off in a vital game against the Seattle Seahawks, everyone is wondering if the wide receiver will suit up after battling an injury throughout the week.



Adams appeared to deal with an oblique injury. However, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported the wideout is active for the game against Seattle. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rams</a> have been in love with Adams ever since he arrived.



The former New York Jet arrived this season to be one of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-stafford" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Matthew Stafford</a>‘s key weapons and he has delivered. Adams is on pace to get 1,000 yards and has scored nine touchdowns in nine games.



<h2>The Rams might have a top 3 WR duo in the NFL</h2>



When you think about what Davante Adams has made this season, you’d assume he is the team’s WR1, but he isn’t. This Rams offense is so explosive, he puts up star numbers without being the primary target for Matthew Stafford.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251116_BUS_527847_Puka-Nacua-1024x576_cff1ed5d.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Puka Nacua #17 of the Los Angeles Rams " class="wp-image-264290" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Puka Nacua #17 of the Los Angeles Rams </figcaption></figure>



Then <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/puka-nacua" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Puka Nacua</a> appears, the actual WR1 of the team. Puka leads the NFL in targets (79), and receiving first downs (40) in only eight games played. Nacua has racked up 775 yards and has four touchdowns. He is a superstar.


 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" id="BUS#/nfl/matthew-staffords-key-weapon-closes-in-on-historic-double-digit-td-milestone-with-the-rams"></div>


<h2>The Rams formula is simple yet unstoppable</h2>



The Seattle Seahawks have one of the best defenses in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a>. Still, so far no one has been able to defend against the Rams, who have a clear formula to kill their opponents slowly but surely.



Stafford will usually look for Nacua as the drive develops. Nacua is tasked with moving the chains (as you can see by his first downs). Then, once the Rams are in the red zone, it’s Davante Adams’ territory (as you can see by him leading in receiving touchdowns this season). Will the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seahawks</a> stop it? That remains to be seen, but it will be a wonderful game all around.

Is Davante Adams playing today for Rams vs Seahawks in Week 11 of 2025 NFL season?

Is Davante Adams playing today for Rams vs Seahawks in Week 11 of 2025 NFL season? - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Rams</a> are one of the best teams in the NFL. There’s no doubt about it. The offense works as a Swiss clock, timed to perfection and most of it is because Matthew Stafford is having an MVP-like season. One of the reasons he is having such a good season is thanks to his receivers, and one of them is close to reach a historic milestone.



While <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/davante-adams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Davante Adams</a> is no longer on the ‘best WR in the NFL‘ argument, he is still an absolute stud despite his 32 years of age. According to NBC Sports, there are only two players in NFL history to have a 10-or-more receving touchdows in a given season with three different teams. Adams has nine with the Rams, one more, and he’ll join that elite club.



Brandon Marshall did it with the Jets, Bears, and Broncos. Meanwhile, Terrell Owens did it with the Cowboys, Eagles, and 49ers. Adams has done it with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/green-bay-packers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Packers</a> and the Raiders. 



<h2>Rams are spamming Adams in the redzone</h2>



While the Rams understand Adams will not be a a 1,600-yard receiver, they still give him between six and 10 targets a game. Most of them are in the redzone. Adams has 42 catches this year and more than 20% of them have been touchdowns. He has nine scores in nine games.



<figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper">
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">DAVANTE ADAMS IS A RED-ZONE LEGEND. <a href="https://t.co/MAsMXmRcvq">pic.twitter.com/MAsMXmRcvq</a>— Rams Tapes 🇵🇷 (@RamsTapes) <a href="https://twitter.com/RamsTapes/status/1987663614669660540?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 9, 2025</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
</div></figure>



Adams is on pace to reach 1,000 yards as he has 568 already. He leads the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> in receiving touchdowns, something that he has done twice in his career. in 2020, he had 18, and in 2022, he had 14. The three-time All Pro is still delivering.


 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" id="BUS#/nfl/seahawks-hc-mike-macdonald-makes-something-clear-about-game-vs-sean-mcvays-rams-in-week-11-of-the-2025-nfl-season-2"></div>


<h2>Adams is looking to climb on an all-time list too</h2>



Davante Adams has 112 career-touchdowns. This puts him eighth on the all-time list. He is four away from tying Antonio Gates, and nine away from catching none other than Larry Fitzgerald.



Adams is solidifying his Hall of Fame career by scoring touchdowns left, right, and center. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-stafford" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Matthew Stafford</a> is clearly enjoying having him on the team, as he knows that Adams’ release is so fast, he will pretty much be open every single time for either fades or slants.

Matthew Stafford’s key weapon closes in on historic double-digit TD milestone with the Rams

Matthew Stafford's key weapon closes in on historic double-digit TD milestone with the Rams - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seattle Seahawks</a> and the Los Angeles Rams will face off in one of the best games on the 2025 NFL season. It’s also a massive coaching matchup between Mike Macdonald and Sean McVay.



Macdonald knows there are high stakes in this game. Both teams are 7-2 and as divisional rivals, this win can turn the tide into the winner’s favor to see who wins the NFC West. Still, the coach doesn’t want distractions. “It’s&nbsp;just noise. We’ve got to keep our eye on the process and focus, I say it every week, let’s just focus on us and focus on us being the best football team we possibly can be every time we walk out on the field. I think our guys have been doing that.”



The Seahawks are taking the NFL by storm right now. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rams</a> are doing the same thing too. In Week 11, it’s the best matchup there is. Macdonald has implemented a tough defense and an efficient offense in only year and a half as the team’s head coach.



<h2>McVay and Macdonald are an intriguing coaching matchup</h2>



McVay is an offensive genius, Macdonald a defensive savant. Those matchups are absolutely poetic. Styles make fights, they say, and this is one of those cases. While Macdonald has implemented a simple yet efficient playbook in both offense and defense, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sean-mcvay" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">McVay</a> is the whole opposite.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251114_BUS_526854_sean-mcvay-2-1024x576_ad214a67.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Head coach Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams." class="wp-image-492796" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Head coach Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams.</figcaption></figure>



The McVay style comes from the Shanahan tree, which means it’s a complex, motion-heavy, scheme on offense. On defense, the Rams rely on explosiveness and physicality. Both teams are really complete but very different as to how they operate in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a>.


 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" id="BUS#/nfl/super-bowl-mvp-opens-up-about-revenge-game-as-seahawks-face-rams-in-week-11-of-the-2025-nfl-season"></div>


<h2>The NFC West is up for grabs</h2>



Both the Rams and Seahawks are 7-2 so the winning team immediately gets the top spot in the division. But also, the loser could get in trouble because the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-francisco-49ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">San Francisco 49ers</a> are 6-4, and if they win against the Arizona Cardinals, they will step on the heels of the loser of the Rams-Seahawks game.



This is one of the most competitive divisions in football and hence, the margins of error are very slim. With a Week 11 showdown between the two best teams, the stakes are as high as they can be in the regular season.

Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald makes something clear about game vs Sean McVay’s Rams in Week 11 of the 2025 NFL season

Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald makes something clear about game vs Sean McVay's Rams in Week 11 of the 2025 NFL season - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seattle Seahawks</a> visit the Los Angeles Rams. Two NFC West teams who are also 7-2 will surely be the best game of Week 11 of the NFL season. However, there’s more to meet the eye. A former Super Bowl MVP with one team is now playing for the other side and he spoke up about the meaning of this game.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cooper-kupp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cooper Kupp</a> won the Super Bowl MVP when he played for the Rams and they won against the Cincinnati Bengals. It was thanks to Kupp, who not only had 99 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns, but also had the game-winning touchdown.



Now, Kupp plays for the Seahawks and they visit his former team. Usually, this revenge games come with ill-will, but for Kupp, “It’s&nbsp;another football game. You get out there, play your game. I love these guys, I love so many of the guys over there, but at the end of the day, you’ve to go play a football game, so that’s going to be what it is.”



<h2>Kupp was special with the Rams</h2>



Kupp played eight years with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rams</a> and he was nothing short of spectacular. He averaged 1,271.1 yards per 17 games with the Rams, he scored 57 touchdowns and grabbed 634 receptions. He won the receiving triple crown in 2021, the same year where he won Super Bowl MVP.



<figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper">
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Cooper Kupp became the 8th WR in NFL history to win Super Bowl MVP. (<a href="https://twitter.com/CaesarsSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CaesarsSports</a> Star of the Week) <a href="https://t.co/D2kYIHlOs8">pic.twitter.com/D2kYIHlOs8</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1493740659408134148?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 16, 2022</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
</div></figure>



Kupp exceled thanks to his surgical route-running and safe hands. He was stellar with Jared Goff and even more with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-stafford" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Matthew Stafford</a>. Kupp, now at 32, signed with the Seahawks prior to the start of this season.


 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" id="BUS#/nfl/analyst-notes-key-detail-in-seahawks-dominant-win-over-cardinals"></div>


<h2>Kupp’s role with Seattle is very different</h2>



When the Rams had Kupp, he was an absolute workhorse. He had plenty of targets and the offense relied on him. Now in Seattle, the Seahawks already have a workhorse in Jaxon Smith-Njigba.



Hence, Kupp’s role is more of a second fiddle but the Seahawks also use him a lot with one of his most underrated skills: blocking. Kupp is arguably the best blocker of any wide receiver in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a>. He is good, tough and disciplined when blocking.

Super Bowl MVP opens up about ‘revenge game’ as Seahawks face Rams in Week 11 of the 2025 NFL season

Super Bowl MVP opens up about 'revenge game' as Seahawks face Rams in Week 11 of the 2025 NFL season - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady">Tom Brady</a> impressed fans once again, this time not with his arm, but with his insight. While calling the Los Angeles Rams’ latest game, Brady praised Sean McVay’s offensive creativity. “This 3 TE grouping is all based on Puka Nacua getting injured,” he explained. “They continue to find the matchups they like vs. safeties and linebackers. It’s so impressive, they’re really using their personnel groupings as a weapon today.”



The former quarterback pointed out how necessity has fueled Los Angeles’ success. “They say necessity is the mother of invention,” Brady noted, highlighting how the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams">Rams</a> adapted after losing one of their top receivers. Instead of slowing down, McVay’s offense has thrived by creating mismatches and confusing defenses with versatility and alignment shifts.



Brady also dove deep into the tactical side of the game. “When you go to a 3 TE grouping and they play base defense, you’re dealing with 3 or 4 combinations,” he said. “It simplifies the defensive playbook by about 20% and allows you as a play-caller to dial up exactly what you want.” Rams fans couldn’t get enough by Brady’s sharp football mind.



<h2>Rams fans react to Brady’s analysis</h2>



Rams fans seemed thrilled by Brady’s breakdown, especially coming from an analyst who deeply understands football. “He’s one of the few people in the media who actually understands just how good Stafford is and he’s not afraid to say it out loud,” said one fan (@fizzy_fanta72).



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="648" height="499" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251110_BUS_523735_image-1_b8b14784.webp&amp;width=648&amp;height=499" alt="" class="wp-image-523736"></figure></figure>



Another Rams fan highlighted Brady’s improved broadcasting, writing, “That was the best game that I can remember him calling. Perhaps, he has improved with more reps. But I am not always a reliable narrator,” wrote Jack Gladney (@davidbrad65).


 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" id="BUS#/nfl/tom-brady-super-bowl-wins-how-many-rings-does-he-have"></div>


<h2>Brady identifies Rams’ single weakness</h2>



Brady certainly analyzed the Rams deeply during their dominant win over the 49ers. “If you are looking at offense, defense, there is not a better team in the league,” he declared during his analysis on Fox. However, he also revealed what he views as their one flaw: “The issue has been their kicking game.”



<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">"If you are looking at offense, defense, there is not a better team in the league. The issue has been their kicking game.” – <a href="https://twitter.com/TomBrady?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TomBrady</a> on the Rams <a href="https://t.co/rksAQ0ZBkd">pic.twitter.com/rksAQ0ZBkd</a>— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFLonFOX/status/1987675500698100198?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 10, 2025</a></blockquote></div>

Tom Brady delivers masterclass analysis on why the Rams offense looks unstoppable

Tom Brady delivers masterclass analysis on why the Rams offense looks unstoppable - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Rams</a> are coming off a huge win over the New Orleans Saints. However, head coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sean-mcvay" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sean McVay</a> is not completely satisfied, as he believes there is one unit that still needs major improvement.



Sean McVay is widely regarded as one of the most brilliant young minds in the NFL. His tactics have consistently impressed, but his success also stems from being meticulous and demanding in every detail of his team’s preparation.



In Week 9, the Rams delivered a strong performance against the Saints — strong, but not perfect. McVay acknowledged that both the offense and defense executed well, but the special teams unit fell short.



<h2>Sean McVay blasts special teams over continuous mistakes vs. Saints</h2>



In the NFL, having reliable special teams is critical. While offense and defense are often considered the most important components of a team, special teams can decide close games — for better or worse.



This year, the Rams have had consistent issues in their kicking game. Despite a 6-2 record, McVay believes their special teams’ struggles have cost them potential wins — and he’s not happy about it.



During Sunday’s win over the Saints, kicker Joshua Karty missed a 39-yard field goal and an extra point. McVay noted that the issue doesn’t fall entirely on the kicker, but rather on the entire kicking operation, from snap to hold to execution.


 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" id="BUS#/nfl/nfl-franchises-that-were-relocated-teams-that-no-longer-exist"></div>


“I know you guys are going to ask me — it’s got to get better. We’re going to be able to figure out how to fix this, but it can’t continue like this with regards to our kicking operation,” head coach Sean McVay said. “Not going to get into blaming anybody specifically. Ultimately, it’s my responsibility. It’s gone on for too long, and we’ve got to be able to fix it.”



<h2>Special teams can win a championship… or lose it</h2>



Sean McVay has built a highly competitive Rams squad capable of contending in the NFC. Still, he’s well aware that special teams remain the weakest link, and he’s determined to address it before it becomes a bigger problem down the stretch.



“It’s going to cost us — it’s cost us already,” McVay said on the ongoing issues. “It’s been a momentum killer. It does take the air out of our sails. Our guys have shown they can respond and overcome it. But you do have to be — the harsh and the truth of it is, is this is not sustainable to continuously go where we want to go. And that’s really, just trying to be able to get our seventh win against an excellent football team. We’re fortunate that we’ve gotten away with it. But it has cost us throughout the season. And that’s something you can’t run away from. That’s the truth.“

Sean McVay not satisfied after Rams’ big win over Saints, calls out one unit to step up

The greatest Rams: 25 legends who define Los Angeles’ football legacy

Top 10 NFL quarterbacks, receivers and running backs entering Week 8

Sean McVay not satisfied after Rams’ big win over Saints, calls out one unit to step up - Bolavip US

Long before the modern <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> became a billion-dollar spectacle, its landscape was scattered with teams that vanished into history. Cities like Canton, Pottsville and Duluth once fielded squads that helped shape the early game.



Some folded quietly, others were uprooted in search of greener pastures. Relocations, rebrands and financial turmoil redrew the league’s map, leaving behind empty fields and forgotten fan bases.



These are the lost chapters — stories of ambition and instability that remind us how fragile greatness once was before football found its permanent home. In their rise and fall lies the blueprint of the league we know today.



<h2>Defunct NFL franchises</h2>



<h3>Akron Pros/Indians</h3>



Few remember that the first champion of the NFL—or more accurately, the American Professional Football Association in 1920—was a team from Ohio. The Akron Pros, evolved from the semi-pro Akron Indians who had been playing since 1908 and earned championships in the Ohio League. 



The 1920 triumph was historic: an undefeated season that crowned them champions based on the number of wins. However, their light faded quickly. Despite being a charter member of the league, the Akron team could not sustain itself financially. 


 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" id="BUS#/nfl/most-loyal-nfl-fans-through-losing-seasons"></div>


The name briefly reverted to the Akron Indians in their final year, 1926, before the weight of the Great Depression and the league’s instability forced their extinction, closing one of the earliest and least-celebrated chapters of the NFL.



<h3>Canton Bulldogs</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251031_BUS_518631_Canton-Bulldogs-1024x576_75fdd666.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="" class="wp-image-518701" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Canton Bulldogs (Source: American Football Database)</figcaption></figure>



It is a cosmic irony that the city hosting the Pro Football Hall of Fame saw its own team disappear. The Canton Bulldogs, with Olympic legend Jim Thorpe as their brightest star, were the league’s first great powerhouse, capturing consecutive NFL titles in 1922 and 1923. 



They demonstrated absolute dominance, maintaining a 25-game unbeaten streak, a record that stood for decades. But athletic success did not guarantee longevity. Financial woes forced a temporary relocation in 1924, when the assets and players moved to Cleveland. 



Although an attempt to revive the team in Canton was made in 1925 and 1926, the franchise simply could not regain its original momentum and folded, leaving an indelible legacy in history, but no team to honor its name at home.



<h3>Frankford Yellow Jackets</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251031_BUS_518631_Frankford-Yellow-Jackets-1024x576_5928894f.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="" class="wp-image-518699" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Frankford Yellow Jackets (Source: Hidden City Philadelphia)</figcaption></figure>



Long before the Philadelphia Eagles became the football standard in the “City of Brotherly Love,” there were the Frankford Yellow Jackets. This squad, located in the Frankford section of Northeast Philadelphia, was not only the first professional NFL team in the city but achieved ultimate glory by winning the 1926 NFL Championship, setting league records for wins that would not be broken for sixty years. 



They were a community institution, complete with their own band and cheerleaders. Tragically, the economic depression, combined with ownership troubles and the stadium’s bankruptcy, made the operation unsustainable. The franchise ceased operations in late 1931 and was returned to the league, paving the way for the NFL to grant an expansion franchise two years later, which became the Eagles.



<h3>St. Louis Gunners</h3>



If there is a truly anomalous story on this list, it belongs to the St. Louis Gunners. Emerging from the sponsorship of the 128th Field Artillery of the Missouri National Guard in 1931, the team was originally named “Battery A Gunners”. 



Their brief stint in the NFL in 1934 was little more than a flash. After an impressive start as an independent team, they were invited to finish the remaining schedule for the 1934 NFL season, effectively replacing the short-lived Cincinnati Reds. 



The team played only three league games, posting a 1-2 record, with the last game falling on Christmas Eve. Their stay was as brief as it was memorable. Unable to secure a spot for 1935, and amidst the league’s financial instability, they vanished, though their existence marked St. Louis’s first foray into major league football.



<h3>Dallas Texans</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251031_BUS_518631_Dallas-Texans-1024x576_787b4ed1.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="" class="wp-image-518681" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Dallas Texans (Source: Sports Team History)</figcaption></figure>



The 1952 Dallas Texans are the definition of a football catastrophe, both on and off the field. This franchise was born from the ashes of the dissolved New York Yanks. Hoping to bring professional football to Texas, the experiment was an instant failure. 



With a miserable 1-11 record, the team was so poor financially and had such low attendance that the NFL was forced to take over the team mid-season. The “Texans” became a traveling road show, playing their final “home” games in places like Hershey, Pennsylvania, and the Rubber Bowl in Akron, Ohio, where they achieved their single victory. 



After the season, the franchise was formally canceled—the last time in NFL history a franchise completely folded—with its assets used to establish the 1953 Baltimore Colts.



<h2>New York Yanks</h2>



The New York Yanks is a testament to the post-war volatility of the NFL. The franchise was established in 1949 by buying and relocating the Boston Yanks. The team played in the famous Yankee Stadium but never managed to connect with the public. 



Instability was the norm: after just three seasons, and failing to secure a solid fan base, owner Ted Collins sold the team back to the league. The league took its assets and, in a quick chess move, used them to create the aforementioned Dallas Texans of 1952. This short period underscores how difficult it was to maintain a franchise in the early 1950s, even in a market as large as New York.



<h2>Relocated NFL franchises</h2>



<h3>Decatur Staleys</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251031_BUS_518631_Decatur-Staleys-1024x576_0e663e34.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="" class="wp-image-518685" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Decatur Staleys (Source: Staley Museum)</figcaption></figure>



The name Decatur Staleys may not resonate, but it is the starting point for one of the NFL’s most iconic and oldest franchises: the Chicago Bears. The team was founded in 1919 by the A. E. Staley food starch company of Decatur, Illinois, as a company team—a common model then. 



In 1920, the company hired future legend George Halas to run the team. Halas was instrumental in founding the APFA. In 1921, Staley gave Halas full control, and he quickly realized the Decatur market was too small. 



The relocation to Chicago in 1921, with the name change to the Chicago Bears the following year, was not a failure but a masterful business move that ensured the franchise’s survival and longevity. They remain one of only two charter members of the NFL still operating today.



<h3>Portsmouth Spartans</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251031_BUS_518631_Portsmouth-Spartans-1024x576_79c005b2.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="" class="wp-image-518686" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Portsmouth Spartans (Source: Sports Team History)</figcaption></figure>



The Portsmouth Spartans were a professional American football team based in Portsmouth, Ohio, a city that, despite its small size, managed to host an NFL team from 1930 to 1933. Their most notable achievement was being the first NFL team to play a playoff game. 



However, geography and economics worked against them. The Great Depression made it impossible to sustain a profitable franchise in such a limited market. In a pivotal move, a group of investors in Detroit bought the team and moved it in 1934, renaming it the Detroit Lions. This relocation demonstrated that the success of professional football was beginning to depend on attracting large audiences in bigger urban centers.



<h3>Boston Redskins</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251031_BUS_518631_Boston-Redskins-1024x576_b6597c8b.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="" class="wp-image-518687" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Boston Redskins (Source: Sports Team History)</figcaption></figure>



The franchise now known as the Washington Commanders began its journey in Boston in 1932, initially as the Boston Braves, sharing a stadium with the baseball team. The following year, with the move to Fenway Park, the name was changed to the Boston Redskins. 



Despite winning the Eastern Division in 1936, owner George Preston Marshall was chronically dissatisfied with fan support in Boston. As an act of protest, Marshall even moved the 1936 NFL Championship game to New York. Predictably, the franchise moved to Washington D.C. in 1937. 



The move to the nation’s capital, featuring the debut of legendary quarterback Sammy Baugh, gave the franchise the fan base momentum and recognition Marshall craved.



<h3>Cleveland Rams</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251031_BUS_518631_Cleveland-Rams-1024x576_08e072f5.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="" class="wp-image-518688" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Cleveland Rams (Source: The Cleveland Rams)</figcaption></figure>



The Cleveland Rams represent a fascinating chapter of audacity and boundary-breaking. Founded in 1937, they struggled early in Ohio. Their moment of glory came in 1945 when they improbably won the NFL Championship with a team led by rookie Bob Waterfield. 



What makes their story unique is what happened immediately after: owner Dan Reeves moved the franchise to Los Angeles in 1946. This was not a relocation forced by failure but a strategic move to capitalize on L.A.’s growth, making them the first major league professional sports team on the West Coast. This bold step not only established the Rams as pioneers but laid the groundwork for the professional sports boom in California.



<h3>Houston Oilers</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251031_BUS_518631_Houston-Oilers-1024x576_3e817ea5.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="" class="wp-image-518689" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Houston Oilers (Source: Texas State Historical Association)</figcaption></figure>



The history of the Houston Oilers is one of the most painful and controversial relocations in recent NFL history. Charter members of the American Football League (AFL) in 1960 and with deep roots in Texas, the Oilers were a Houston fixture for decades, with highlights including back-to-back playoff appearances in the late ’70s and early ’90s. 



However, after years of disputes with the city over a new stadium, owner Bud Adams decided to cut ties with Houston. The team moved to Tennessee in 1997, playing two seasons as the Tennessee Oilers before finally adopting the name Tennessee Titans in 1999. The move left a bitter void in Houston that was only filled years later with the birth of the Texans.



<h3>St. Louis Rams</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251031_BUS_518631_St.-Louis-Rams-1024x576_61e3dbe2.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="" class="wp-image-518690" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>St. Louis Rams (Source: NFL)</figcaption></figure>



The Rams franchise holds the most complex relocation history in the league. After leaving Cleveland for Los Angeles, they moved for a second time to St. Louis in 1995, attempting to secure a market that had lost the Cardinals. 



In St. Louis, the team reached its historic peak, winning Super Bowl XXXIV in 1999 with the famous “Greatest Show on Turf”—one of the most explosive offenses ever seen. Despite the initial athletic success and a Super Bowl title, the relationship with the city soured over stadium issues. 



In one of the NFL’s most recent and emotional relocations, owner Stan Kroenke secured approval to return the franchise to Los Angeles in 2016, leaving St. Louis without a team for the second time and closing the chapter on the Rams in the heart of Missouri.



<h3>Los Angeles Chargers</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251031_BUS_518631_Los-Angeles-Chargers-1024x576_0a17a9d5.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="" class="wp-image-518691" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Los Angeles Chargers (Source: Sports Team History)</figcaption></figure>



Founded in Los Angeles in 1960 as an original member of the AFL, the Chargers barely lasted a year in Southern California. The original owner, hotel heir Barron Hilton, couldn’t compete with the already established Rams and, facing low attendance at the Memorial Coliseum, quickly moved the franchise to San Diego in 1961. 



There, they became the San Diego Chargers for 56 years, leaving an indelible mark on the city. The return to Los Angeles, a move heavily criticized by San Diego fans, occurred in 2017. The franchise returned to its birth market, driven by the promise of a new state-of-the-art stadium and belief in the economic potential of the vast L.A. market, completing an unusual round-trip cycle.



<h3>Oakland Raiders</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251031_BUS_518631_Oakland-Raiders-1024x576_316ec82c.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="" class="wp-image-518692" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Oakland Raiders (Source: Raiders.com)</figcaption></figure>



The Raiders, born in Oakland in 1960 as part of the AFL, are perhaps the most nomadic and yet most iconic franchise in the league. Under the philosophy and leadership of Al Davis, the team forged a reputation for rebellion. Their history includes three dramatic relocations:



<ul><li>Oakland to Los Angeles (1982): After years of legal battles over improving the stadium in Oakland, Davis moved the franchise to Los Angeles, where they won a Super Bowl.</li></ul>



<ul><li>Los Angeles back to Oakland (1995): They returned to their hometown upon the promise of stadium improvements, a move greeted with jubilation.</li></ul>



<ul><li>Oakland to Las Vegas (2020): The final decision to move to Las Vegas was due to a deadlock in negotiations for a new stadium in the Bay Area, sealing the team’s fate in Nevada. The team, now the Las Vegas Raiders, is an example of how franchise loyalty can be eclipsed by the search for modern infrastructure and better revenue opportunities, leaving Oakland without its team for the second time.</li></ul>

The forgotten franchises of the NFL: From relocation to extinction

Family friendly NFL stadiums with best fan experience: Top gameday destinations

The oldest NFL quarterbacks of the 2025 season: Ageless veterans defying time

The forgotten franchises of the NFL: From relocation to extinction - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-stafford">Matthew Stafford</a> leads the NFL’s Top 10 quarterbacks by total touchdowns, entering Week 8 with 17. Justin Herbert sits atop the passing yards leaderboard with 1,913 total yards, while Jonathan Taylor continues to dominate the ground game with 697 rushing yards.



Of course, quarterbacks are nothing without their receivers. Heading into Week 8, Jaxon Smith-Njigba ranks No. 1 in receiving yards with 819. He’s been a fantasy football favorite all season, delivering his third straight 120+ yard performance and third consecutive game with a touchdown.



Amon-Ra St. Brown also stands out this week, recording seven receiving touchdowns for Detroit. His chemistry with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jared-goff">Jared Goff</a> has been a major factor, as Goff enters Week 8 tied for first in passer rating (116.4) alongside rookie standout Drake Maye, who’s expected to post at least 15+ fantasy points this week.



<h2>The Top 10 Quarterbacks</h2>



There are three main lists tracking quarterback leaders: total touchdowns, passer rating, and passing yards, all stats provided by Pro Football Reference. So far, no quarterback has surpassed 20 touchdowns, but <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> appears in two of the three Top 10 tables. That doesn’t mean he’s underperforming; the Chiefs’ defense has simply struggled to close out some early-season games.



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-regular"><table><tbody><tr><td>#</td><td>Passing TD </td><td>Total</td></tr><tr><td>1.</td><td>Matthew Stafford – LAR</td><td>17</td></tr><tr><td>2.</td><td>Dak Prescott – DAL</td><td>16</td></tr><tr><td>3.</td><td>Jared Goff – DET</td><td>15</td></tr><tr><td>4.</td><td>Patrick Mahomes – KAN</td><td>14</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Aaron Rodgers – PIT</td><td>14</td></tr><tr><td>6.</td><td>Justin Herbert – LAC</td><td>13</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Baker Mayfield – TAM</td><td>13</td></tr><tr><td>8.</td><td>Sam Darnold – SEA</td><td>12</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Drake Maye – NWE</td><td>12</td></tr><tr><td>10.</td><td>Josh Allen – BUF</td><td>11</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Jalen Hurts – PHI</td><td>11</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Bo Nix – DEN</td><td>11</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-regular"><table><tbody><tr><td>#</td><td>Passing Yards</td><td>Total</td></tr><tr><td>1.</td><td>Justin Herbert – LAC</td><td>1913</td></tr><tr><td>2.</td><td>Dak Prescott – DAL</td><td>1881</td></tr><tr><td>3.</td><td>Matthew Stafford – LAR</td><td>1866</td></tr><tr><td>4.</td><td>Patrick Mahomes – KAN</td><td>1800</td></tr><tr><td>5.</td><td>Daniel Jones – IND</td><td>1790</td></tr><tr><td>6.</td><td>Baker Mayfield – TAM</td><td>1767</td></tr><tr><td>7.</td><td>Sam Darnold – SEA</td><td>1754</td></tr><tr><td>8.</td><td>Drake Maye – NWE</td><td>1744</td></tr><tr><td>9.</td><td>Jared Goff – DET</td><td>1631</td></tr><tr><td>10.</td><td>Trevor Lawrence – JAX</td><td>1620</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Dak Prescott and Sam Darnold appear in the top 10 for all three categories, showing strong all-around performance. Maye also stands out, ranking highly in both passing touchdowns and passer rating.



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-regular"><table><tbody><tr><td>#</td><td>Passer Rating</td><td>Total</td></tr><tr><td>1.</td><td>Jared Goff – DET</td><td>116.4</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Drake Maye – NWE</td><td>116.4</td></tr><tr><td>3.</td><td>Matthew Stafford – LAR</td><td>109.3</td></tr><tr><td>4.</td><td>Sam Darnold – SEA</td><td>109.2</td></tr><tr><td>5.</td><td>Jalen Hurts – PHI</td><td>108.9</td></tr><tr><td>6.</td><td>Jordan Love – GNB</td><td>108.1</td></tr><tr><td>7.</td><td>Dak Prescott – DAL</td><td>107.6</td></tr><tr><td>8.</td><td>Daniel Jones – IND</td><td>105.9</td></tr><tr><td>9.</td><td>Aaron Rodgers – PIT</td><td>105.0</td></tr><tr><td>10.</td><td>Josh Allen – BUF</td><td>103.1</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2>The Top 10 Receivers</h2>



Davante Adams has found new life with the Rams, catching six touchdown passes so far this season. He enters Week 8 tied for second in receiving touchdowns alongside Jake Ferguson and George Pickens. However, Adams won’t be in action this week as the Rams head into their bye.



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-regular"><table><tbody><tr><td>#</td><td>Receiving TDs</td><td>Total</td></tr><tr><td>1.</td><td>Amon-Ra St. Brown – DET</td><td>7</td></tr><tr><td>2.</td><td>Davante Adams – LAR</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Jake Ferguson – DAL</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>George Pickens – DAL</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td>5.</td><td>Ja’Marr Chase – CIN</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Emeka Egbuka – TAM</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Dallas Goedert – PHI</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Quentin Johnston – LAC</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Rome Odunze – CHI</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Michael Pittman Jr. – IND</td><td>5</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-regular"><table><tbody><tr><td>#</td><td>Receiving Yards</td><td>Total</td></tr><tr><td>1.</td><td>Jaxon Smith-Njigba – SEA</td><td>819</td></tr><tr><td>2.</td><td>Ja’Marr Chase – CIN</td><td>629</td></tr><tr><td>3.</td><td>Puka Nacua – LAR</td><td>616</td></tr><tr><td>4.</td><td>George Pickens – DAL</td><td>607</td></tr><tr><td>5.</td><td>Amon-Ra St. Brown – DET</td><td>538</td></tr><tr><td>6.</td><td>Justin Jefferson – MIN</td><td>528</td></tr><tr><td>7.</td><td>Emeka Egbuka – TAM</td><td>527</td></tr><tr><td>8.</td><td>Christian McCaffrey – SFO</td><td>516</td></tr><tr><td>9.</td><td>DeVonta Smith – PHI</td><td>504</td></tr><tr><td>10.</td><td>Drake London – ATL</td><td>469</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Courtland Sutton – DEN</td><td>469</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-regular"><table><tbody><tr><td>#</td><td>Rushing Yds/Game</td><td>Total</td></tr><tr><td>1.</td><td>Jonathan Taylor – IND</td><td>99.6</td></tr><tr><td>2.</td><td>James Cook – BUF</td><td>89.5</td></tr><tr><td>3.</td><td>Bijan Robinson – ATL</td><td>87.3</td></tr><tr><td>4.</td><td>Javonte Williams – DAL</td><td>84.6</td></tr><tr><td>5.</td><td>Rico Dowdle – CAR</td><td>78.7</td></tr><tr><td>6.</td><td>Quinshon Judkins – CLE</td><td>77.8</td></tr><tr><td>7.</td><td>Jahmyr Gibbs – DET</td><td>75.1</td></tr><tr><td>8.</td><td>J.K. Dobbins – DEN</td><td>74.7</td></tr><tr><td>9.</td><td>Travis Etienne – JAX</td><td>73.4</td></tr><tr><td>10.</td><td>Derrick Henry – BAL</td><td>73.2</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2>The Top 10 Running Backs</h2>



Jonathan Taylor not only leads all running backs in rushing yards but also tops the league in rushing yards per game, averaging 99.6. James Cook ranks second with 89.5, followed by <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bijan-robinson">Bijan Robinson</a> at 87.3. Taylor also leads the NFL in rushing touchdowns with 10 and is projected to top 20 fantasy points in Week 8.



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-regular"><table><tbody><tr><td>#</td><td>Rushing Touchdowns</td><td>Total</td></tr><tr><td>1.</td><td>Jonathan Taylor – IND</td><td>10</td></tr><tr><td>2.</td><td>Josh Jacobs – GNB</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>3.</td><td>Jahmyr Gibbs – DET</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Javonte Williams – DAL</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td>5.</td><td>Zach Charbonnet – SEA</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>James Cook – BUF</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Jalen Hurts – PHI</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Quinshon Judkins – CLE</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Cam Skattebo – NYG</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td>10.</td><td>Jacory Croskey-Merritt – WAS</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>J.K. Dobbins – DEN</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Derrick Henry – BAL</td><td>4</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-regular"><table><tbody><tr><td>#</td><td>Rushing Yards</td><td>Total</td></tr><tr><td>1.</td><td>Jonathan Taylor – IND</td><td>697</td></tr><tr><td>2.</td><td>Javonte Williams – DAL</td><td>592</td></tr><tr><td>3.</td><td>Rico Dowdle – CAR</td><td>551</td></tr><tr><td>4.</td><td>James Cook – BUF</td><td>537</td></tr><tr><td>5.</td><td>Jahmyr Gibbs – DET</td><td>526</td></tr><tr><td>6.</td><td>Bijan Robinson – ATL</td><td>524</td></tr><tr><td>7.</td><td>J.K. Dobbins – DEN</td><td>523</td></tr><tr><td>8.</td><td>Travis Etienne – JAX</td><td>514</td></tr><tr><td>9.</td><td>De’Von Achane – MIA</td><td>472</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Kyren Williams – LAR</td><td>472</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-regular"><table><tbody><tr><td>#</td><td>Rushing Yds AVG per game</td><td>Total</td></tr><tr><td>1.</td><td>Jonathan Taylor – IND</td><td>99.6</td></tr><tr><td>2.</td><td>James Cook – BUF</td><td>89.5</td></tr><tr><td>3.</td><td>Bijan Robinson – ATL</td><td>87.3</td></tr><tr><td>4.</td><td>Javonte Williams – DAL</td><td>84.6</td></tr><tr><td>5.</td><td>Rico Dowdle – CAR</td><td>78.7</td></tr><tr><td>6.</td><td>Quinshon Judkins – CLE</td><td>77.8</td></tr><tr><td>7.</td><td>Jahmyr Gibbs – DET</td><td>75.1</td></tr><tr><td>8.</td><td>J.K. Dobbins – DEN</td><td>74.7</td></tr><tr><td>9.</td><td>Travis Etienne – JAX</td><td>73.4</td></tr><tr><td>10.</td><td>Derrick Henry – BAL</td><td>73.2</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Top 10 NFL quarterbacks, receivers and running backs entering Week 8 - Bolavip US

London once again becomes the stage for NFL spectacle as the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jacksonville-jaguars">Jaguars</a> and Rams face off in Week 7. The buzz around Wembley is electric, with fans flooding in from both sides of the Atlantic, eager to witness another international clash.



For Jacksonville, this marks another chapter in their long-standing London connection — their 12th appearance in the city since 2013. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams">Rams</a>, meanwhile, return overseas for the first time since 2019, bringing a star-studded lineup.



Attendance figures are already drawing attention, hinting at one of the most anticipated crowds of the season. The atmosphere reflects more than just fandom, it’s a measure of how deeply the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> has rooted itself in the sports culture.



<h2>Jaguars vs. Rams attendance expected near capacity at Wembley</h2>



The official attendance number for the Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Los Angeles Rams game on Sunday, October 19, 2025, will not be announced until the conclusion of the contest, but the game is being held at the iconic Wembley Stadium in London, which has a capacity of 90,000 for football games.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251019_BUS_510679_Wembley-Stadium-1024x576_bb6b3f7f.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="" class="wp-image-510769" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>General view inside the stadium prior to a Jaguars NFL match in 2023. (Source: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



NFL games at Wembley are historically near-sellouts, and based on ticket sales and hospitality package movement, the stadium is expected to be virtually full, reflecting the immense popularity of American football in the UK.



The Week 7 contest features two teams with identical 4-2 records heading into the game, making the outcome crucial for both franchises as they enter the middle of the season. The game is scheduled for a 9:30 AM ET kickoff.



This particular matchup holds significance for both franchises’ international presence. The Jaguars are playing their 14th game in London, more than any other NFL franchise, solidifying their reputation as the UK’s “home team”.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251019_BUS_510679_Jaguars-1024x576_004c034d.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="" class="wp-image-510770" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>DaVon Hamilton of Jacksonville Jaguars in 2024. (Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



The Rams are making their fifth international appearance and their first return since 2019. Key player storylines to watch include the performance of quarterback <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-stafford">Matthew Stafford</a> and star wide receiver <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/davante-adams">Davante Adams</a>, especially against a solid Jaguars defense.



For Jacksonville, quarterback <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/trevor-lawrence">Trevor Lawrence</a> will need to be sharp while the Jaguars’ defensive unit will rely on its high turnover differential to generate momentum. This Week 7 finale of the 2025 London Series promises a highly competitive battle as both teams vie for a critical fifth win of the season.

How many fans are attending Jaguars vs Rams in Week 7 London game today, Oct. 19?

Trevor Lawrence’s net worth: How much money does the Jacksonville Jaguars QB have?

How many fans are attending Jaguars vs Rams in Week 7 London game today, Oct. 19? - Bolavip US

Latest news from Los Angeles Rams. Find out about all the news related to Los Angeles Rams on bolavip.com/en