Aaron Donald Stands Firm as Rams’ Season Slips Away

WHO:

NFL.com - Matthew Stafford won his first NFL MVP award in his 17th season.

NFL.com - The Rams’ offensive backfield includes Kyren Williams and Blake Corum; injured receiver Davante Adams is also mentioned, along with Konata Mumpfield, Jordan Whittington and Tutu Atwell.

Heavy NFL - The Los Angeles Rams and defensive tackle Aaron Donald are involved in the article’s account.

NY Post - Aaron Donald is the person quoted about the Rams’ season.

WHAT:

NFL.com - Stafford threw for 4,707 yards, with 46 touchdowns and eight interceptions, and posted a 109.2 passer rating.

NFL.com - Against the blitz, Stafford completed 42 of 68 passes (61.8%) for 566 yards, five touchdowns and three interceptions. From a clean pocket, he completed 122 of 181 passes (67.4%) for 1,228 yards, six touchdowns and three interceptions.

NFL.com - In the Rams’ loss to the Cardinals, Stafford completed 25 of 33 passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns. His average air yards per attempt was 4.8, and 21.2% of his passes were thrown at or behind the line of scrimmage, according to Next Gen Stats.

NFL.com - The Rams entered the season as Super Bowl favorites, and SoFi Stadium was to host the Super Bowl.

Heavy NFL - The Rams are taking on the Las Vegas Raiders, and Donald is described as being “fully on early notice.”

NY Post - Donald insists that the Rams’ season is not over.

NY Post - The Rams have started the season 2-4.

WHERE:

Heavy NFL - The matchup is between the Los Angeles Rams and the Las Vegas Raiders.

WHY:

NFL.com - The article attributes Stafford’s struggles partly to persistent pocket pressure and receivers’ difficulty separating from coverage.

NY Post - Donald’s statement that the season is not over comes amid the Rams’ 2-4 start.

HOW:

NFL.com - The article says the Rams could support Stafford by emphasizing the running game, using more shotgun formations, and adding screens and quick passes.

NY Post - Donald conveyed his position with a “defiant message,” according to the article’s headline.

Matthew Stafford has won his first NFL MVP award in his 17th season, after throwing for 4,707 yards, 46 touchdowns and eight interceptions, with a 109.2 passer rating. His numbers came despite persistent pressure in the pocket and receivers struggling to get open. Against the blitz, Stafford completed 42 of 68 passes for 566 yards, five touchdowns and three interceptions; from a clean pocket, he completed 122 of 181 for 1,228 yards and six touchdowns. The Rams, who began the season as Super Bowl favorites, have fallen to a 2-4 start. They are set to face the Las Vegas Raiders, and former Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald says the season is not over. Los Angeles could help Stafford by leaning more on its running game, shotgun formations, screens and quick passes.