Game Previews

J.B. Long breaks down an epic matchup between the Los Angeles Rams' young pass rush and the Philadelphia Eagles' stout offensive line, details what type of game plan may be in store for offensive weapons Cooper Kupp and Tyler Higbee, and explains just how much the Rams have grown since that Week 12 loss to Philadelphia.

In this week's Wild Card preview, J.B. Long looks back at what we learned from Los Angeles's Week 8 win against the Minnesota Vikings, breaks down the intriguing quarterback matchup between Matthew Stafford and Sam Darnold, and explains that even though this Rams defense is young, they are restless and ready for their moment on Monday night.

In this Week 18 game preview, J.B. Long looks back at the importance of the Week 9 OT win at Seattle, looks ahead to quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo's season debut, and details just how much the rookie Pro Bowler Jared Verse has impacted this Los Angeles Rams defense.

In this week's game preview, J.B Long breaks down potential division clinching scenarios in Week 17, reflects on improvements L.A has made since their Week 2 loss to Arizona, and details how the young Los Angeles Rams pass rush will look to make their presence felt against Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals.

J.B. Long previews an epic quarterback matchup between two future Hall of Famers, details how big of a role he expects both team's wide receivers will play, and breaks down how a potential win in the Meadowlands can help paint the playoff picture for the Los Angeles Rams.

In this week's game preview, J.B. Long details how much the Los Angeles Rams could lean on wide receivers Cooper Kupp & Puka Nacua, breaks down how dangerous this San Francisco 49ers team can be even without some key pieces, and looks ahead at how the result of this game could play a factor in determining the NFC West crown.

In this week's game preview, J.B. Long talks about the importance of another strong performance in the running game, the challenge the Los Angeles Rams' defense will face with the elusive Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, and how this week's test may just be the perfect challenge at just the right point in the season.

In the week 13 preview, J.B. Long breaks down the matchup between the Rams defense and versatile Saints running back Alvin Kamara, details how much the return of Rob Havenstein will mean to this offense and explains how Sunday's result will help factor into the NFC Playoff race.

In this week's game preview, J.B. Long discusses the importance for the Los Angeles Rams to score early, breaks down how tough a task it will be to slow down the Philadelphia Eagles' rush attack, and details how this game may go a long way in determining the defensive rookie of the year.

Ahead of the Patriots matchup, J.B. Long describes ways the Rams will look to capitalize on their strengths, details how last season's second-half surge should serve as an encouraging reminder, and discuses which wide receiver not named Kupp or Nacua may in for a big game on Sunday in New England.

In the Week 10 game preview, J.B. Long admires how well the young L.A. defense has played over the last month, discusses the tough task they will face on Monday night trying to slow down the Miami offense, and breaks down how the current NFC landscape is shaping up heading into the second half.

In this week's game preview, J.B. Long breaks down how special this offense can be when firing on all cylinders, details just how much the defense has improved over the last few games, and looks back to the Los Angeles Rams' last trip to Seattle and how much has changed in such a short time.

In the Week 8 preview, J.B. Long details the boost wide receiver Cooper Kupp will provide to the Rams offense, dissects how the defense can build off their game-changing performance against the Las Vegas Raiders, and examines how the outcome of this game will be help shape a crowded NFC West division race.

In the Week 7 game preview, J.B. Long discusses what adjustments we may see from the Los Angeles Rams coming off the bye, examines how impactful running back Kyren Williams has been to this offense, and details what sort of challenge Las Vegas Raiders rookie tight end Brock Bowers will present to the Rams secondary.

In this week's game preview, J.B. Long details how the Los Angeles Rams aim to focus on fundamentals and execution, highlights how the home grown pass rush will try to disrupt the Green Bay Packers flow on offense, and describes how running back Kyren Williams and the run game will look to make their presence known early & often on Sunday.

J.B. Long breaks down the intriguing quarterback matchup featuring former #1 overall picks, details how a young and hungry Los Angeles Rams pass rush has a prime opportunity to continue to make an impact and looks ahead to upcoming career milestones for both Matthew Stafford and Coach McVay.

J.B. Long examines how both the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers are dealing with significant injuries on the offensive side of the ball, takes an early look at how the NFC West picture is shaking out, and discusses which Rams players will benefit most from the increased playing time on Sunday at SoFi Stadium.

In this week's preview, J.B Long looks back at the Los Angeles Rams' recent success in Arizona under adverse conditions, dives into why he thinks this may be the deepest wide receiver room in the McVay era, and details how an eager group of young pass rushers look poised to make their mark.

In this week's game preview, J.B. Long analyzes how game-changing this L.A. offense can be with a healthy Cooper Kupp, explains how grit and toughness will be the team's calling card this season, and examines how a re-tooled Rams secondary will be tested early and often in Detroit on Sunday night.

In this week's Wild Card preview, J.B. Long zeroes in on the much-anticipated Stafford-Goff matchup, breaks down the numerous similarities between these two franchises, and dissects the key role both pass rushes will play on Sunday in Detroit.

In this week's preview, J.B. Long discusses what quarterback Carson Wentz' start in Week 18 may mean for his future in Horns, details just how much this Los Angeles Rams team has grown this season, and honors wide receiver Puka Nacua as he closes in on a couple astonishing rookie NFL records.

J.B. Long breaks down playoff clinching scenarios in Week 17, dives into the historic runs both Matthew Stafford & Kyren Williams are on, and reminisces about the recent success the Rams have enjoyed playing in the Meadowlands.

In this week's game preview, J.B. Long looks ahead to a Week 16 showdown with huge playoff implications, highlights a matchup between two of the NFL's hottest quarterbacks, and details another chapter in the storied rivalry between the Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints.

In this week's game preview, J.B. Long looks ahead to the first of two pivotal home matchups in five days, goes into detail about just how impressive Matthew Stafford's recent play has been, and explains how the Los Angeles Rams defense will look to attack Commanders quarterback Sam Howell and a pass happy Washington offense.

J.B. Long breaks down the challenges Lamar Jackson poses for the Los Angeles Rams' defense, details an exciting matchup between two of the best rookie receivers, and looks ahead at what the Baltimore Rams have to do in order to come away with their fourth straight win in Week 14.

In this week's game preview, J.B. Long discusses the impact running back Kyren Williams has had on those around him, examines how Raheem Morris and his defense are set up for a big closing stretch, and outlines how it all leads to the Rams being poised to play meaningful football in December.

In this week's game preview, J.B. Long highlight's the significance of Kyren Williams' return to the Rams backfield, outlines the challenges Kyler Murray presents to opposing defenses, and lays out what L.A. needs to do to claim back-to-back wins for the first time this season.

In this week's game preview, J.B. Long discusses the need to open things up on offense, how pivotal a role special teams may play for L.A., and what challenges the Seattle Seahawks receivers will present in Week 11.

J.B. Long previews a pivotal matchup between two of the youngest teams in the League, details how the Rams will look to end a couple of streaks in Green Bay, and looks ahead to what's in store for the Rams following a Week 10 bye.

In this week's game preview, J.B. Long discusses the importance of the Rams putting together a complete performance, highlights an epic quarterback showdown between Dak Prescott and Matthew Stafford, and details how this Week 8 matchup can provide an immediate opportunity for redemption.

Looking ahead to a Week 7 matchup against the Steelers, J.B. Long reflects on the state of the Los Angeles Rams running game, discusses how impressive the rookie class has been through the first third of the season, and explains how important it will be to slow down T.J. Watt and a dangerous Pittsburgh pass rush on Sunday at SoFi Stadium.

In this week's game preview, J.B. Long dissects how Sunday could be a prime opportunity for Matthew Stafford, discusses how the signing of Ahkello Witherspoon is already paying dividends, and details how important it is for the Los Angeles Rams to shake their second half struggles.

In this week's game preview, J.B. Long explains what the return of Cooper Kupp means for the Rams offense, dissects just how good Matthew Stafford has been this season, and describes the challenge the O-line faces going up against a fierce Philadelphia pass rush. 

In this week's game preview, J.B. Long looks back at how the Rams defense has fared recently against rookie quarterbacks, looks ahead at the challenges that come along with facing a quarterback as athletic as Anthony Richardson, and details the importance of adding more explosiveness to L.A.'s run game.

In this week's game preview, J.B. Long outlines how the Los Angeles Rams offensive line has been a key to success through the first two weeks, and examines the quarterback matchup between Stafford & Burrow in Week 3, under the lights in Cincy.

In the Week 2 game preview, J.B. Long examines how vital it will be to keep the momentum going after Week 1's win, emphasizes the importance of keeping Matthew Stafford protected against a fierce San Francisco 49ers pass rush, and suggests that despite their youth, the young Los Angeles Rams secondary will be more than up to the task on Sunday at SoFi.

In this week's game preview, J.B. Long examines how the Los Angeles Rams offense is well equipped to step up in Cooper Kupp's absence, details how this roster, although young, is also full of leadership and experience, and illustrates how a fortified Rams offensive line will be ready to set the tone against Seattle in Week 1.

In this Week 18 game preview, J.B. Long looks ahead to Los Angeles Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner's Seattle homecoming, marvels at the resurgence of running back Cam Akers' all-around game down the stretch, and considers what this game could mean for quarterback Baker Mayfield's future in L.A.

In this week's game preview, J.B. Long details the Baker Mayfield/Russell Wilson matchup, the strong play of defensive back Taylor Rapp down the stretch, and how the Los Angeles Rams and Denver Broncos defenses have both exceeded expectations this season.

In this week's game preview, J.B. Long looks ahead to quarterback Baker Mayfield's first official start in Horns, how a full week of practice will benefit the Los Angeles Rams offense, and how linebacker Bobby Wagner plans on slowing down Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers with a healthy complement of receivers.

In this Week 14 preview, J.B. Long details a historic, if not storied rivalry between the Rams and Raiders, highlights which Los Angeles Rams players have been thriving in expanded opportunities, and examines how the L.A. defense plans to slow down Las Vegas' offensive standouts Josh Jacobs and Davante Adams.

In this week's Los Angeles Rams game preview, J.B. Long describes the importance of Bobby Wagner's leadership, details how the Rams' use of two quarterbacks may benefit them against this Seattle Seahawks defense, and points out how this may end up being the Special Teams matchup of the week.

In this Week 12 preview, J.B. Long looks ahead to the challenge of facing Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, which players on offense he believes can take that next step, and how thankful he is to see Bobby Wagner, Aaron Donald, and Jalen Ramsey go to battle together each Sunday.

As the Los Angeles Rams head back to New Orleans to face the Saints for the first time since the 2018 NFC Championship, J.B. Long details how wide receiver Cooper Kupp's injury may affect the offense on Sunday and which players may be auditioning to play a bigger role the rest of the way.

J.B. Long looks ahead to the Los Angeles Rams matchup against the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium. He hits on what a potential quarterback change could mean on Sunday, how cornerback Troy Hill and defensive back Jalen Ramsey have excelled playing alongside each other, and the importance of owning the 4th quarter and finishing strong.

In this Week 9 game preview, J.B. Long looks back at how the trade deadline helped define this team's identity, analyzes the recent history between Tom Brady and the Rams, and details why this week's game in Tampa could set the course for the second half.

In this week's Los Angeles Rams game preview, J.B. Long details another matchup with Christian McCaffrey, analyzes the potential for wide receiver Van Jefferson to help get the offense back on track, and examines how important it is for the Rams offense to try and slow down San Francisco 49ers star defensive end Nick Bosa.

In this week's preview, J.B. Long discusses how the Los Angeles Rams plan on providing more protection for Matthew Stafford, examines how the Rams defense will look to affect Carolina Panthers quarterback P.J. Walker, and weighs the impacts offensive stars Cooper Kupp & Christian McCaffrey will have on Sunday.  

J.B. Long gets you ready for this week's matchup against the Cowboys. He breaks down the challenges the Dallas defense brings, and looks ahead at a home stretch where the Rams should be in a position to stabilize and thrive.

In this Week 4 preview, J.B. Long describes how a Los Angeles Rams win over the San Francisco 49ers would be key to providing some early separation in the division and where the Rams need to execute in order to do so. 

In this week's game preview, J.B. Long details how the Los Angeles Rams' running game could be in for a breakout performance against the Arizona Cardinals, the challenges Kyler Murray presents as a dual-threat quarterback, and how L.A.'s rookie corners could see meaningful playing time on Sunday.

In this week's game preview, J.B. Long anticipates the Los Angeles Rams' response to a Week 1 loss, discusses the importance of keeping Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota in check, and highlights Aaron Donald, who once again, is on the verge of history.

In this week's game preview, J.B. Long details what to expect from Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford in Year 2, highlights the challenges the Buffalo Bills will present, and explains how even with a new narrative, the end goal remains the same. 

As the Rams get set to take the field against the Bengals, J.B. Long details how the makeup of this Rams team, from practice squad contributors to future Hall-of-Famers, has grown together to give the city Los Angeles a chance to welcome home its first-ever Super Bowl title.

In this NFC Championship preview. J.B. Long breaks down a huge matchup between the Rams O-line and the Niners front seven, what sort of game he thinks is in store for running back Cam Akers, and how Von Miller's effect on this defense will help them shine on Sunday against San Francisco.

In this week's Divisional Round game preview, J.B. Long takes a look inside the impact Cam Akers has had since his return, analyzes the challenges that Bucs QB Tom Brady presents to any defense, and discusses how the stellar play of the Rams defensive line can help affect and slow down TB12.

In this week's Wild Card game preview, J.B. Long details how QB Matthew Stafford has given the offense a boost from this time last season, how DL Aaron Donald's past success against Arizona will be a factor, and explains how the ultimate goal is just another 4-game win streak away.

In one of the most anticipated regular season matchups in recent history, J.B. Long looks past the game matchups and X's & O's. Instead, he focuses on what it means when two rivals like the Rams & 49ers square off with so much at stake.

With a chance to clinch the NFC West in Week 17, J.B. Long highlights how the defense helped the Rams to a perfect record in December, highlights how playing in the early window has actually benefited Los Angeles, and defines how a "finish what we started" attitude is fueling the Rams heading into the postseason.

In this week's game preview, J.B. Long examines how the Rams will look to slow down a fierce Vikings' pass rush, highlights how kicker Matt Gay has quietly become one of the league's best, and astonishes at Cooper Kupp's torrid pace as L.A. looks to clinch a playoff berth in Minneapolis.