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  • 2020 NFL Power Rankings – Week 14

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Dec 10, 2020

    1. Kansas City Chiefs (11-1): The Chiefs are not only blessed with quarterback Patrick Mahomes, but they also have the wide receiver Tyreek Hill and tight end Travis Kelce, who are two of the best at their respective positions, along with a terrific coaching staff led by Andy Reid. Next: -7 at Miami Dolphins - Sun, Dec. 13 – O/U: 49.5 (ATS: 6-6 – O/U: 5-7) 2. New Orleans Saints (10-2): Quarterback Taysom Hill threw his first two touchdown passes of his career in the win over the Falcons. The...

  • LAFC is bounced out of the playoffs

    Fred Altieri|Dec 3, 2020

    Despite being unceremoniously but expectedly bounced, 3-1, in Round One of the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs by the Sounders last week at newly renamed Lumen Field (formerly CenturyLink Field), in Seattle, there is still hardware available to Los Angeles Football Club before the year ends. Coincidentally, the Sounders knocked The Black and Gold out of the Playoffs last season, 3-1. LAFC also announced official roster moves for the coming 2021 Major League Soccer season. With one more trophy up for...

  • Rams Upset by 49ers at Home

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Dec 3, 2020

    The Los Angeles Rams offense under fifth-year quarterback Jared Goff failed to show up for second time in the last four games, losing to a team it had no business losing to. The 23-20 frustrating loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday afternoon was also the first time the Rams suffered a defeat at SoFi Stadium. The Stadium deserved better. The Rams defense and special teams deserved better. And the Rams fans deserved better. Yet, falling out of first place in the NFC West, the Rams still...

  • 2020 NFL Power Rankings – Week 13

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Dec 3, 2020

    1. Pittsburgh Steelers (11-0): The Steelers have a three-game lead over the Browns and a five-game lead over the Ravens for the AFC North division title. They may not be an impressive 11-0 team, but they just find a way to win each week. Next: -7.5 vs Washington Football Team – Mon, Dec. 7 – O/U: 42.5 (ATS: 8-3 – O/U: 4-5-2) 2. Kansas City Chiefs (10-1): Quarterback Patrick Mahomes is playing so well that an opponent not only has a to devise a defensive scheme that will slow him down, but an off...

  • Rams are in a Prime Position in the NFC

    Fred Altieri|Nov 26, 2020

    A resilient offense, a rejuvenated kicking game and a staunch defense have vaulted the Los Angeles Rams into prime position in the NFC with only six games remaining on their 2020 regular season schedule. The Rams' signature 27-24 Monday Night Football road-win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 11 was reminiscent of the team's path to the Super Bowl just two seasons ago. Improving their record to 7-3, the outcome wasn't decided until the last play of the game.For the seventh time this season...

  • 2020 NFL Power Rankings – Week 12

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Nov 26, 2020

    1. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-0): The only question left for the Steelers is, can they stay ahead of the Chiefs for the overall best record in the AFC? The Chiefs may be the best team in the NFL, but it is always tough to win on the road in the Playoffs. Next: -4 vs Baltimore Ravens – Tue, Dec. 1 – O/U: 44.5 (ATS: 8-2 – O/U: 4-4-2) 2. Kansas City Chiefs (9-1): The Chiefs survived the Raiders in an exciting Sunday Night win over the Raiders, 35-31. They may see the Raiders again in the Playo...

  • Rams beat Seahawks, now in 3-way tie for first

    Fred Altieri|Nov 26, 2020

    A swaggering defense and SoFi Stadium's home-field advantage has elevated the Los Angeles Rams into a three-way tie for first place in the NFC West. The 23-16 victory over the Seattle Seahawks last Sunday gives the Rams a perfect 4-0 record in the House That Stan Built and a 6-3 record to begin the second half of the NFL season. Looming on the horizon is a Monday Night Football date with the Buccaneers in Tampa Bay. The major downside to the Rams win was a grade-3 MCL and PCL tear to offensive...

  • LAFC faces Seattle Sounders in first MLS Cup Playoffs

    Fred Altieri|Nov 26, 2020

    The table is set for LAFC's matchup with the Seattle Sounders in Round One of the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs. The Black and Gold will face the current league defending Champion on Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. PT, November 24, at CenturyLink field in Seattle. To add fuel to the fire, the Sounders knocked LAFC out of last season's Western Conference Finals, 3-1, at Banc of California Stadium on their way to the title. There was one important development on this Tuesday, November 17, for LAFC as they were...

  • 2020 NFL Power Rankings – Week 11

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Nov 19, 2020

    1.Pittsburgh Steelers (9-0): The Steelers remain the only unbeaten in the NFL after an impressive 36-10 victory over the Bengals. With a three-game lead over the Browns and the Ravens, the Steelers can focus on securing the No. 1 overall playoff slot and getting a first-round bye, forcing any team that wants to win the AFC Championship to go through Pittsburgh. Next: -10 at Jacksonville Jaguars – Sun, Nov. 22 – O/U: 47.5 (ATS: 7-2 – O/U: 4-3-2) 2. Kansas City Chiefs (8-1): The Chiefs have won f...

  • 2020 NFL Power Rankings – Week 10

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Nov 12, 2020

    1.Pittsburgh Steelers (8-0): The Steelers escaped with a victory over hapless Dallas Cowboys, but as Mike Tomlin said after the game, "We can't keep having this conversation every week because one of these weeks we'll be doing it with an 'L." Next: -7.5 at Dallas Cowboys – Sun, Nov. 15 – O/U: 47.5 (ATS: 6-2 – O/U: 4-3-1) 2. Kansas City Chiefs (8-1): The Chiefs head into their bye week with a victory and a much-needed rest after a 33-31 victory over the Panthers. They will have an extra week...

  • LAFC Ends Regular Season With a Tie

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Nov 12, 2020

    The way LAFC's 2020 MLS season was trending, it was almost expected that the visiting Portland Timbers would equalize the score late during their last match of the regular reason on a cold Sunday afternoon at Banc of California Stadium last weekend. With the 1-1 tie, LAFC finished seventh in the Western Conference and will be on the road for the entire MLS Cup Playoffs. Beginning in two weeks, the club will face the defending champion Seattle Sounders at Century Link Field. "We are going to...

  • Rams Face Seattle in Key Game After Bye Week

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Nov 12, 2020

    The bye Week was a charm for the Los Angeles Rams. One week ago they were suffering after having lost to a Miami Dolphins team that had no business being in the game, yet managed to beat the Rams, 28-17, while generating only 145 total yards of offense. Los Angeles (5-3) was two games down in the lost column to the NFC West-leading Seattle Seahawks (6-1) and one game behind the second-place Arizona Cardinals (5-2). Suddenly, as the Rams prepare to host the Seahawks at SoFi Stadium this Sunday...

  • 2020 NFL Power Rankings – Week 10

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Nov 12, 2020

    1.Pittsburgh Steelers (8-0): The Steelers escaped with a victory over the hapless Dallas Cowboys, but as Mike Tomlin said after the game, "We can't keep having this conversation every week because one of these weeks we'll be doing it with an 'L." Next: -7.5 at Dallas Cowboys – Sun, Nov. 15 – O/U: 47.5 (ATS: 6-2 – O/U: 4-3-1) 2. Kansas City Chiefs (8-1): The Chiefs head into their bye week with a victory and a much-needed rest after a 33-31 victory over the Panthers. They will have an extra...

  • Inconsistent Rams Need Bye Week

    Fred Altieri|Nov 5, 2020

    Where's the consistency and dynamic offense that Sean McVay brought to the Los Angeles in his first two years as head coach? That's what Rams fans are asking two seasons later. After a very dispiriting performance in their 28-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins, the Rams fortunately have a Bye Week and two weeks to get their offense and special teams acts together. Feasting on an early weak schedule, the 5-3 Rams now face an uphill battle in the second half of the season that features five games...

  • 2020 NFL Power Rankings – Week 09

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Reporters|Nov 5, 2020

    1.Pittsburgh Steelers (7-0): The Steelers are undefeated and with the next three games against the Cowboys, Bengals, and Jaguars, it is likely that they will be undefeated for their Thanksgiving Day game at home against the Ravens. Next: -13.5 at Dallas Cowboys – Sun, Nov. 8 – O/U 42 (ATS: 6-1 – O/U: 4-2-1) 2. Kansas City Chiefs (7-1): The Chiefs were 19.5-point favorites against the Jets and easily covered that betting line in their 35-9 rout. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes had his usual terri...

  • LAFC Shutout L.A. Galaxy at The Banc

    Fred Altieri|Oct 29, 2020

    A collective calm swept over the LAFC faithful following Los Angeles Football Club's 2-0 clean sheet victory over rival L.A. Galaxy in El Trafico 10 at Banc of California Stadium on Sunday afternoon. For the first time since August 22, current league MVP Carlos Vela stepped onto the pitch for the Black and Gold in the second half. With familiar reliability and precision, he delivered the insurance goal to secure the much-needed win. "It means a lot to everybody that Carlos not only gets back on...

  • Rams Formidable in Win over Bears

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Oct 29, 2020

    The Los Angeles Rams and SoFi Stadium are fast becoming the best of friends. The team put together their most complete game of the season as all three phases contributed in a 24-10 convincing win over the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. The Rams have won all three games in their three appearances in Inglewood where they continue to establish a formidable defensive identity. "Defense was outstanding all night. They got stop after stop, big time turnovers, fourth-down stops and turnovers...

  • 2020 NFL Power Rankings – Week 08

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Oct 29, 2020

    1.Pittsburgh Steelers (6-0): The Steelers are the only remaining undefeated football team. They have the No. 1 defense in the NFL, a Super Bowl head coach, and a Super Bowl quarterback. They are not a juggernaut, but they are very good. Next: +3.5 at Baltimore Ravens – Sun, Nov. 1 – O/U 46.5 (ATS: 5-1 – O/U: 3-2-1) 2. Kansas City Chiefs (6-1): Against the Broncos, the Chiefs failed to convert a third down and quarterback Patrick Mahomes only threw for 200 yards and one touchdown. But the Chief...

  • Rams Host Bears on heels of 49ers loss

    Fred Altieri|Oct 22, 2020

    Not quite ready for prime time. The Los Angeles Rams are looking to rebound from a lack of execution in their 24-16 loss to the San Francisco 49ers during the past Sunday Night Football clash at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. Yet, the team will have a quick opportunity to redeem themselves when they host the Chicago Bears this Monday, October 26, in the very first ever Monday Night Football game at SoFi Stadium. For the second time this season, the Rams failed to show up in the first half...

  • 2020 NFL Power Rankings – Week 07

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Oct 22, 2020

    1.Seattle Seahawks (5-0): The Seahawks are coming off a bye and will now face the toughest part of their schedule. The next five weeks they play the Cardinals on the road, then get the 49ers at home, followed by the Bill in Buffalo and the Rams in Los Angeles, with the tough five game stretch ending with the Cardinals at home. Next: -3.5 at Arizona Cardinals – Sun, Oct. 25 – O/U 56 2. Pittsburgh Steelers (5-0): The Steelers became the second team in league history, joining the 1985 New York Gia...

  • Angel City Football Club Officially Joins NWSL

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Oct 22, 2020

    It's official, Folks! Today, October 21, 2020 will go down as a landmark date in Los Angeles sports history as Angel City Football Club confirmed its name and officially joined the National Women's Soccer League. The newest member of Southern California's acclaimed professional sports franchises, Angel City is scheduled to take the pitch starting in Spring 2022. Just as LAFC's Inaugural debut in 2018 ignited the city and Major League Soccer, ACFC is expected to have the same effect on the NWSL....

  • LAFC: Seattle Victory followed by Loss to Whitecaps

    Fred Altieri|Oct 15, 2020

    Just when it appeared that LAFC was on the road to recovery, it hit a bump up in Portland, Oregon on Wednesday night against the Vancouver Whitecaps FC. After a significant and very satisfying 3-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders FC at Banc of California Stadium last Sunday, October 11, Los Angeles Football Club suffered a 2-1 letdown at Providence Park (home of the Portland Timbers). The Whitecaps are playing their MLS home-games in the United States due to COVID-19 international travel...

  • Rams Gear up to Face 49ers after Crushing WFT

    Fred Altieri|Oct 15, 2020

    The buzz stirring the hot autumn air is the Rams defense. In the aftermath of Aaron Donald and Co.'s relentless 31-10 assault on the Washington Football Team last Sunday, the Los Angeles Rams are preparing for another Division-rival clash up the 5 Freeway with the 49ers. With San Francisco still recovering from a 47-13 home-whipping courtesy of the Miami Dolphins, a prime opportunity is looming for the Rams at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara this Sunday. The win over Washington gave the Rams a...

  • 2020 NFL Power Rankings – Week 06

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Oct 15, 2020

    1. Seattle Seahawks (5-0): The Seahawks were inches from losing on Sunday Night, but they got a big fourth down stop and then drove 94 yards in 13 plays to win on quarterback Russell Wilson's six-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver D.K. Metcalf with 15 seconds remaining. Next: Bye – Following week: N/A at Arizona Cardinals – Sun, Oct. 25 – O/U N/A 2. Green Bay Packers (4-0): The Packers are 5th in the NFL in rushing yardage per game, 3rd in the NFL in passing yardage per game and lead the N...

  • Rams put away Giants, move on to WFT

    Fred Altieri|Oct 8, 2020

    The Los Angeles Rams fly to the nation's Capitol this weekend with a chance to run the table on the NFC East Division this season. After a struggle to put away the New York Giants, 17-9, last Sunday at SoFi Stadium, the Rams will take on the Washington Football Team. Los Angeles will also need to adjust their defensive game plan as the WFT, currently riding a three-game losing streak, just switched starting quarterbacks on Wednesday. It was the Rams defense that came through with a last-minute...

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