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  • 2024 NFL Power Rankings – Week 16

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Dec 19, 2024

    1. Kansas City Chiefs (13-1): The Chiefs finally got a double-digit win, beating the Browns in Cleveland, 21-7. The Chiefs may not look like the best team in the NFL on a week-to-week basis, but they have the best record in the NFL, and they are the two-time defending Super Bowl champions. Next: -4 at Cleveland Browns - Sun, Dec. 15, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 43 (ATS: 6-8 – O/U: 6-8) Win probability: 53.8% 2. Buffalo Bills (11-3): The Bills have the 2024 NFL MVP and that makes them the team a team tha...

  • Rams move into first place, face the Jets on Sunday

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Dec 19, 2024

    Say hello to the NFC West first-place Los Angeles Rams. With three weeks to go in the NFL regular season the Rams are suddenly the #4 seed in the NFC playoff picture. Though virtually tied with the Seattle Seahawks at 8-6, they hold the edge by having won the first game between both teams in overtime, 26-20 in Seattle. The Division will be decided when they face each other in the last game of the season on Sunday, January 5, at SoFi Stadium. The Rams have won seven of their last nine games...

  • Rams beat Bills in thriller, take on the 49ers Thursday

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Dec 12, 2024

    It was one hell of a game. Four days after winning the biggest shootout in the NFL this season the Los Angeles Rams travel north in a crucial match against archrival San Francisco 49ers for Thursday Night Football at Levi's Stadium. For the first time this season the 7-6 Rams are above the .500 mark after defeating the Buffalo Bills in a wild affair at SoFi Stadium, 44-42, last Sunday in Week 14 of the NFL season. The Rams and 49ers (6-7) have both struggled this season mainly due to injuries...

  • 2024 NFL Power Rankings – Week 15

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Dec 12, 2024

    1. Detroit Lions (12-1): The Lions came from behind in the 4th quarter to defeat the Packers in Detroit, 34-31. A 35-yard field goal by kicker Jakes Bates with no time on the clock was the winner. The schedule will not get any easier when they greet the Bills at home this Sunday. Next: -2.5 vs Buffalo Bills – Sun, Dec. 15, 1:25 PM PT – O/U: 54.5 (ATS: 9-4 – O/U: 6-7) Win probability: 52.5% 2. Kansas City Chiefs (12-1): It is the same old song and dance with the Chiefs. The Chiefs continue to fi...

  • 2024 NFL Power Rankings – Week 14

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Dec 5, 2024

    1. Detroit Lions (11-1): The Lions hung on for a Thanksgiving Day win over the Bears, 23-20. The Lions snapped a seven-game losing streak on Thanksgiving. The Lions will be back in action on Thursday Night Football against the Packers. The Lions and the Bills look like two teams headed for the Super Bowl. Two teams that have never won a Super Bowl. Two California high school quarterbacks battling it out for a Super Bowl championship. Could be a great matchup. Next: -3 vs Green Bay Packers – T...

  • 2024 NFL Power Rankings – Week 13

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Nov 28, 2024

    1. Detroit Lions (11-1): The Lions hung on for a Thanksgiving Day win over the Bears, 23-20. The Lions snapped a seven-game losing streak on Thanksgiving. The Lions will be back in action next Thursday Night against the Packers. Next: N/A vs Green Bay Packers – Thu, Dec. 5, 5:15 PM PT – O/U: N/A (ATS: 9-3 – O/U: 5-7) Win probability: N/A% 2. Buffalo Bills (9-2): The Bill are coming off their Bye Week in Week 12. They needed the week off to get healthy. The Bills can clinch the AFC East divis...

  • Rams host the Eagles on Sunday Night Football

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Nov 21, 2024

    The 2024 Los Angeles Rams have a golden opportunity to show their relevance and mettle on Sunday night when they host the Philadelphia Eagles at SoFi Stadium. After rebounding from a loss with a win for the second time this season the 5-5 Rams are only one game behind the NFC West-leading Arizona Cardinals with seven games remaining in the regular season. Quarterback Matthew Stafford threw four touchdown passes while the defense snuffed out a potential game-winning drive against the New England...

  • 2024 NFL Power Rankings – Week 12

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Nov 21, 2024

    1. Detroit Lions (9-1): The Lions are currently the best team in the NFL and continue to show it each week, this time with an easy 52-6 win over the Jaguars. The Lions lead the NFL in average margin of victory at 15.9 points per game and in point differential (+159). Next: -7.5 at Indianapolis Colts – Sun, Nov. 24, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 50.5 (ATS: 8-2 – O/U: 5-5) Win probability: 80.7% 2. Buffalo Bills (9-2): A big fourth down 26-yard touchdown run from quarterback Josh Allen clinched a 30-21...

  • Los Angeles Rams take on the Patriots Sunday

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Nov 14, 2024

    Three steps forward, one Prime Time slip backward. A very disappointing 23-15 loss to the visiting Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football placed the Los Angeles Rams behind the eight ball for the second time this season. With four wins and five losses midway through the regular season the Rams likely need to win six of their last eight games to have a realistic chance to make the playoffs. For the eighth time during head coach Sean McVay's reign the Rams failed to score a touchdown. The only...

  • 2024 NFL Power Rankings – Week 11

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Nov 14, 2024

    1.Kansas City Chiefs (9-0): The Chiefs just keep finding ways to overcome deficits and the odds to win games. On Sunday, the Broncos were lining up for a good winning 35-yard field goal with one second remaining in the game, trailing 16-14. Linebacker Leo Chenal blocked the field goal attempt to preserve the lead and the victory for the Chiefs. It was the 15th consecutive victory for the Chiefs. Next: +2 at Buffalo Bills - Sun, Nov. 17, 1:25 PM PT – O/U: 46 (ATS: 5-4 – O/U: 4-5) Win probability:...

  • 2024 NFL Power Rankings – Week 10

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Nov 7, 2024

    1. Kansas City Chiefs (8-0): Recently acquired wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins caught two touchdown passes in a 30-24 overtime victory over the Buccaneers. Hopkins, a five-time All-Pro wide receiver, caught 8 of 9 targets for 86 yards. The Chiefs are 6-0 in games decided by seven points or less. Next: -7.5 vs Denver Broncos - Sun, Nov. 10, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 42 (ATS: 5-3 – O/U: 4-4) Win probability: 87.1% 2. Detroit Lions (7-1): The Lions came into Green Bay and had to deal with the rain, but eas...

  • 2024 NFL Power Rankings – Week 9

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Oct 31, 2024

    1. Kansas City Chiefs (7-0): Tight end Travis Kelce came alive in the Chiefs 27-20 win over the Raiders in Las Vegas. Kelce had 10 receptions for 90 yards and a touchdown, his first TD reception of the season as the undefeated Chiefs just keep rolling along. Next: -8.5 vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Mon, Nov. 4, 5:15 PM PT – O/U: 45.5 (ATS: 5-2 – O/U: 3-4) Win probability: 78.4% 2. Detroit Lions (6-1): The Lions had a net 61 yards passing and were held to 225 yards in total offense, but somehow def...

  • Rams battle Vikings tonight at SoFi

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Oct 24, 2024

    As The World Turns. The Los Angeles Rams are preparing to host the Minnesota Vikings for Thursday Night Football at SoFi Stadium. A sudden swirl of rumors and reports that the Rams are seeking to trade All-Pro wide receiver Cooper Kupp followed the team's much-needed home victory over the Las Vegas this past Sunday. The news is an unexpected shock for the Rams faithful who immediately embraced Kupp when he was drafted in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Reportedly, the Rams are asking for...

  • 2024 NFL Power Rankings – Week 8

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Oct 24, 2024

    1.Kansas City Chiefs (6-0): The Chiefs are the only unbeaten team in the NFL after defeating the 49ers on the road, but that still was not good enough. The Chiefs then went out and traded for wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to give the offense more offensive fire power. The Titans get a fifth-round pick that elevates to a fourth rounder if KC makes the Super Bowl and Hopkins plays 60% of the snaps. What a steal. Next: -9.5 at Las Vegas Raiders - Sun, Oct. 27, 1:25 PM PT – O/U: 41 (ATS: 5-1 – O/U...

  • 2024 NFL Power Rankings – Week 7

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Oct 17, 2024

    1. Kansas City Chiefs (5-0): The Chiefs are coming off a bye in Week 6 and get a rematch of last season's Super Bowl with the 49ers in Santa Clara. This should be a real test for the Chiefs. The 49ers and their fans will be sky high for this game. Next: +1.5 at San Francisco 49ers - Sun, Oct. 20, 1:25 PM PT – O/U: 47 (ATS: 2-3 – O/U: 3-2) 2. Minnesota Vikings (5-0): The Viking are coming off a bye in Week 6 and will return to take on the Detroit Lions in Minnesota. The Vikings acquired run...

  • Rams take on the Raiders after bye week

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Oct 17, 2024

    Three games in the next few weeks have become key to the Rams 2024 season. Despite starting the season with one win in five games the future offers hope following Bye Week for the Los Angeles Rams. They host two games respectively at SoFi Stadium: Sunday, October 20, against the Las Vegas Raiders, and Thursday, October 24 they face the Minnesota Vikings before hitting the road in week 9 against the Seattle Seahawks. The Rams (1-4) gained ground while resting in Week 6 against the rest of the NFC...

  • 2024 NFL Power Rankings – Week 6

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Oct 10, 2024

    1. Kansas City Chiefs (5-0): The train keeps a rolling for the Chiefs. After their Monday night win over the Saints, the Chiefs are 5-0 despite losing running back Isiah Pacheco and wide receiver Rashee Rice to injuries. The Chiefs are winning despite the struggles of quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who has thrown 6 touchdown passes and 6 interceptions in five games. Next: - Bye – Following week: N/A at San Francisco 49ers - Sun, Oct. 20, 1:25 PM PT – O/U: N/A (ATS: 2-3 – O/U: 3-2) 2. Minne...

  • Rams to use bye week to recover and bounce back

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Oct 10, 2024

    Bye Week couldn't have come at a better time for the 2024 Los Angeles Rams. Usually, it's preferable to have the break towards the latter part of the season schedule. But this season the team has only one win in five games, the worst start since Sean McVay became head coach in 2017. "This one hurts because there were a lot of opportunities that we had," said McVay following a 24-19 loss in Week 5 to the visiting Green Bay Packers at SoFi Stadium last Sunday. "What we have to do is use this bye...

  • 2024 NFL Power Rankings – Week 5

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Oct 3, 2024

    1. Kansas City Chiefs (4-0): The Chiefs are 4-0 and quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been average this season and the Chiefs are still undefeated. That should scare everyone. Mahomes is the No. 18 rated passer in the NFL this season, with six touchdown passes and five interceptions. Next: -5.5 vs New Orleans Saints - Mon, Oct. 7, 5:15 PM PT – O/U: 43 (ATS: 3-1 – O/U: 2-2) 2. Minnesota Vikings (4-0): Former USC quarterback Sam Darnold had another good game, throwing for 275 yards and three tou...

  • Rams Lose Third Consecutive Road Game

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Oct 3, 2024

    Road warriors no more. The Los Angeles Rams lost for the third time in four games to begin the 2024 season. Every single loss has been on the road. The latest, a game they gave away to the Bears, 24-18, at Soldier Field in Chicago, was primarily the result of not capitalizing in the Red Zone on their offensive drives in the first half. The Rams started with a very robust 7-1 road record when Sean McVay took over as head coach of the Rams in 2017. They improved to 28-13 (.682) as the visiting...

  • Team effort sparks Rams comeback win over 49ers

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Sep 26, 2024

    Against all odds in a hostile sea of red. Clearly it was one of the Rams' most satisfying regular season wins since the team returned to Los Angeles in 2016. And for a season home opener, it rivals Sean McVay's smashing debut victory as the Rams head coach in 2017. Sunday's unlikely 27-24 comeback thriller over the archrival 49ers at SoFi Stadium was significant on multiple levels. "It took all phases. It really did," said quarterback Matthew Stafford, whose leadership was the catalyst that prom...

  • 2024 NFL Power Rankings – Week 4

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Sep 26, 2024

    1. Kansas City Chiefs (3-0): The Chiefs continue to find a way to win close games, this time getting by the Falcons, 22-17. Former SMU wide receiver Rashee Rice has emerged as a star for KC, with 24 receptions in three games for 288 yards and two touchdowns. Next: -7 at Los Angeles Chargers - Sun, Sep. 29, 1:25 PM PT – O/U: 40 (ATS: 2-1 – O/U: 2-1) 2. Buffalo Bills (3-0): The Bills had another very impressive win, this time a 47-10 thrashing of the Jaguars in Buffalo. At this point, fans sho...

  • Rams Looking to avoid 0-3 start in home opener

    Fred Altieri|Sep 19, 2024

    That was no desert mirage in Glendale, Arizona on Sunday. The LA Rams took their second road hit of the season in as many games... in more ways than one. The team quickly finds itself in last place in the NFC West after being toasted by the Arizona Cardinals, 41-10, at State Farm Stadium. The Rams also lost the other half of their dynamic receiving duo, Cooper Kupp, due to an ankle injury. Rams head coach Sean McVay said that Kupp is expected to miss "an extended period of time." The team lost w...

  • 2024 NFL Power Rankings – Week 3

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Sep 19, 2024

    1. Kansas City Chiefs (2-0): The Chiefs have a very good defense and quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Those two things make them tough to beat. But they have already lost running back Isiah Pacheco for 6-8 weeks with a broken fibula and have lost wide receiver Marquise Brown for the season with a dislocated shoulder. A three-peat may be too much to ask this season. Next: -3.5 at Atlanta Falcons - Sun, Sep. 22 – O/U: 46.5 (ATS: 1-1 – O/U: 2-0) 2. Buffalo Bills (2-0): The Bills came away with an imp...

  • Injuries Plague Rams

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Sep 19, 2024

    That was no desert mirage in Glendale, Arizona on Sunday. The LA Rams took their second road hit of the season in as many games... in more ways than one. The team not only finds itself in last place in the NFC West after being toasted by the Arizona Cardinals, 41-10, at State Farm Stadium. The Rams also lost the other half of their dynamic receiving duo, Cooper Kupp, due to an ankle injury. Rams head coach Sean McVay said that Kupp is expected to miss "an extended period of time." The team lost...

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