The Los Angeles Rams met the New York Jets in New Jersey for one of their last games of their season. Hopeful to see their team continue their path to the playoffs, Rams fans were tuned in from start to finish.
The Rams had a slow start, not able to convert the ball offensively after winning the coin toss. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford threw some tricky passes, some of them being incomplete and one of them coming dangerously close to being intercepted.
Stafford's third-and-7 pass was tipped by Reddick and almost picked by Oliver.
— Cameron DaSilva (@camdasilva) December 22, 2024
That would've been a pick-six if Oliver doesn't drop it
An amazing play by Rams special teams receiver Jordan Whittington set the Jets back 99 yards from the end zone, however, a detrimental pass from Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers to Jets receiver Davante Adams in the end zone took the team's points up by 6 close out the quarter.
Jets kicker Anders Carlson missed the PAT, keeping the score at 0-6, Jets.
Touchdown New York. Wow. Just wow. A completely embarrassing effort by the Rams D giving up a 99-yard drive. Los Angeles needs to get its collective head screwed on straight or we are going to lose. It's 6-0 with 23 seconds left in the first quarter. #LAvsNYJ #LARams
— Brought Back the Los Angeles Rams (@LosAngelesRams) December 22, 2024
The team struggled in the start of the second quarter. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford threw an interception early on, sending it the Jets' way. After some impressive defense, Rams running back Kyren Williams secured a touchdown.
KYREN WILLIAMS WE ARE BACK pic.twitter.com/hvExssjg9A
— Raskobe (@_Kmrzg) December 22, 2024
Rams kicker Joshua Karty missed the field goal, leaving the score at 6-6. The Jets came close to another touchdown in the last minute of the quarter, however, a huge defensive play by linebacker Omar Speights kept the ball out of the end zone, but a field goal marked the game 9-6, Jets.
It’s never easy with this Rams team losing to the NY Jets at halftime. Defense has to make a big defensive stand after the break. Rams need to run the ball, move the chains, control the ball, & score touchdowns.
— Christopher Liwanag (@CLiwanag1) December 22, 2024
The Rams have been a second half team all season.
— Blaine Grisak 💭 (@bgrisakTST) December 22, 2024
Potentially looking at another fourth quarter comeback from Matthew Stafford. Need the pass rush to get going. It hasn't been perfect, but this Rams team has won ugly all season.
The second half saw the Rams defense come out stronger than they had in the first, posing a threat to the Jets, who went on a 10-minute drive at the start of the third quarter. An impressive fourth down stop by cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon sent the ball back into the Rams' possession.
Another major 4th down stop. Rams defense once again stepping up, it's time for the offense to get it together already
— Daman Rangoola (@damanr) December 22, 2024
The Rams got the ball in their possession with about five minutes left in the quarter. Despite some impressive runs by players, the team was not able to get into the end zone quick enough, ending the third quarter in the very same position they started in, 6-9.
The Rams began the fourth quarter at 3rd and 5, however a false start penalty set the Rams back five yards and ended their run game early. Karty came through for a 38-yard field goal, tying the game once more.
The Rams are doing exactly what you'd want to do if you got out to a big lead early and just want to grind the clock down. One problem: they didn't get out to a big lead early.
— Jamie Lawson (@shelbymustang) December 22, 2024
The Rams began their defensive run as the Jets attempted to inch down the field. However, the team's luck changed after Rams safety Kam Curl pressured Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, causing a fumble and recover by DL Jared Verse, sending the ball into the Rams' possession.
Kam Curl and Jared Verse team up for a big Rams takeaway 💪🔥 #NFL #RamsHouse
— OutOfSightSports🚀™️ (@OOSSports) December 22, 2024
pic.twitter.com/CbCMJHPtY1
KAM CURL WITH THE FORCED FUMBLE!
— RAMS REPORT🗯 (@RamsNFLReport) December 22, 2024
JARED VERSE WITH THE RECOVERY!
JARED VERSE AND KAM CURL
— Connor (@91_Pluty) December 22, 2024
In just the first three plays of their drive, Rams tight end Tyler Higbee — back for his first game of the season — received an 11-yard pass from Stafford, running it into the end zone for a touchdown. A successful field goal from Karty sent the game in the Rams' favor for the first time all day, 16-9.
T-HIGS BABY!!! 😃😄😁 #RamsHouse https://t.co/GjJO1dzVtU
— EE (@EEstaris) December 22, 2024
WELCOME BACK HIGBEE 🙌🏼
— 🎄Yvonne 🎄 (@slyp0806) December 22, 2024
Touchdown baby #RamsHouse
The Rams defense continued to make an offensive drive difficult for the Jets. Rams cornerback Darious Williams forced another turnover, putting the Rams on the 47-yard line with over eight minutes left until the conclusion of the game.
@RamsNFL @NFL
— VEGANISTA 🌱 (@ANIMALABOLITION) December 22, 2024
FINALLY, our rams DEFENSE is showing up for part of the 3rd and 4th quarter . SMH
Darious Williams just made the best play he’s made this year to give the #Rams offense the ball back. #RamsHouse #RamsJets
— Zach (@zhibbard84) December 22, 2024
Stafford made some promising passes to receiver Puka Nacua and K. Williams ran the ball up the field to get the Rams closer to the end zone. However, an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on K. Williams sent the ball back 15 yards.
After pushing the ball some more, the Rams opted for a field goal attempt, with Karty successfully kicking a 45-yard field goal to make the score 19-9, Rams.
Say what you want about Joshua Karty but he’s made all of the kicks that matter.
— Ben the Ram (@Ben_th3_man) December 22, 2024
Some bad misses, yes, but he has not lost us any games. On the other hand he has has WON us a bunch of games (including both games against SF)
Idgaf imma keep saying Joshua Karty a DAWG. Just nailed longest kick of the day to take a 2 score lead.
— Koll_0ne3RA (@Koll_0ne) December 22, 2024
45 yarder in that condition is a nice bounceback from Karty after the early PAT miss
— Adam Grosbard (@AdamGrosbard) December 22, 2024
The Jets were unsuccessful in their drive, eventually attempting a field goal to put the team up by 3. Carlson missed the 49-yard attempt, the score still 19-9 going back into the Rams' possession with two minutes left in the game.
The Rams were not able to get enough first downs to secure another touchdown, however, a muffed punt return by the Jets and a recovery by Whittington put it back in the Rams' possession, essentially deeming the game finished.
Another ugly win by the Rams makes them third in the NFC as they go into their match next week against their conference rivals, the Arizona Cardinals.
Rams have won 4-in-a-row; 2 to go… have won 8 of 10 games since their Week 6 bye… With help, they could have a chance to clinch as soon as Saturday night at SoFi Stadium against the Arizona Cardinals.
— J.B. Long (@JB_Long) December 22, 2024
19-9 Final
Wow!!! LA Rams solidify win with Jets muffed punt. Ugly win. “Just win baby!” On the road, East Coast, freezing temps, Rams do what they have to to win
— Dr Barry Marks, DC (@drbarrymarks) December 22, 2024
Rams are 8-2 in their last 10 games and Matthew Stafford is up to 13-1 in December w/ the Rams.
— Sosa Kremenjas (@QBsMVP) December 22, 2024
What a time to be alive, man.
RAMS WIN!!!!
— Jay (@TMFJay30) December 22, 2024
RAMS WIN!!!
RAMS WIN!!!
RAMS WIN!!!! #RamsHouse pic.twitter.com/flA16k9Cxj
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