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Where do the 1-4 Rams rank on the NFL’s panic meter?
The Athletic said LA is in “low-grade panic mode” after tough start to 2024
The L.A. Rams desperately needed a week off following their injury-riddled 1-4 start to the 2024 campaign. Time will tell whether the break actually matters heading into their upcoming matchup with the Raiders. Of course, given the dismal start, there has been every reason for fans to panic — so much should they?
Mike Jones from The Athletic declared LA as an “unfortunate team” that should be in low-grade panic mode, the lone one-win team in that grouping:
“The Rams were probably the most injury-riddled team in the NFL through the first month and a half of the season. Injuries along the offensive line. Injuries at wide receiver. Injuries in the secondary. But reinforcements have started to arrive on defense, and they are on their way along the offensive line as well. Matthew Stafford apparently will have to wait a little longer for Puka Nacua to return, and while Cooper Kupp is questionable to play this week, he participated in individual drills Wednesday.
If the Rams can piece together a couple of wins before Thanksgiving (the Raiders, Vikings, Seahawks, Dolphins, Patriots and Eagles await), in theory they can position themselves for a playoff push in the final third of the season. But their margin for error is incredibly slim.”
If it’s any consolation — and I’m sure as hell it won’t be — the 49ers were also deemed a squad in low-grade panic mode. So um … misery enjoys company? Do the Whiners count as company or is it better to be alone? Yeah, like I had to ask.
As Jones mentioned, all the Rams need to do is string together a few wins before Thanksgiving and a return trip to the postseason is possible. The Raiders are pathetic on offense and realistically should be LA’s second win of the year. Seattle has fallen off hard after a 3-0 start. New England might see a spark with the highly-touted Drake Maye finally under center but no guarantees with one of the NFL’s worst rosters. The Eagles are a good team on paper but Nick Siranni is weighing them down.
The margin for error in Hollywood is razor-thin, yet there are several winnable games on the docket. Where would you place the Rams in the panic meter? Let us know in the comments!
