Week 16 Top Plays: Rams, Bills, Chiefs earn big wins; Cowboys roll
The Rams, Bills, Chiefs and Buccaneers earned big wins Sunday. Up next is WFT vs. Dallas. Check out the top plays!DECEMBER 27, 2021
LOS ANGELES RAMS 5-5 · 2ND IN NFC WEST
5-5 · 2ND IN NFC WEST
Next Game vs Eagles · Mon 1:20AM
LAR +3.0 TOTAL 49
A journeyman returner steals the show, and the game, for the Rams Brandon Powell's 61-yard punt return for a touchdown in the third quarter snuffed out the Vikings' momentum in a close game.
DECEMBER 27, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Aaron Donald and entire Rams defensive line have their way with the Vikings The Rams star defender disrupted the Vikings backfield and left an impact that wasn't lost on Kirk Cousins.
DECEMBER 27, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Offensive line embraces change: Takeaways from Rams' win over Vikings Injuries and issues with COVID-19 couldn't stop the offensive line from playing an oversized role for the Rams in their 30-23 win over the V...
DECEMBER 27, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Packers, Bucs appear headed for NFC Championship rematch
The Packers and Bucs are on course for an NFC title game rematch. Geoff Schwartz asks if any other contenders can crash the party.DECEMBER 27, 2021
Odell Beckham Jr. - Late score salvages day Beckham recorded four receptions on eight targets for 37 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-23 win over the Vikings.
Impact Beckham finished second on the team with eight targets behind only Cooper Kupp. However, he failed to work efficiently, picking up only 4.6 yards per target. Beckham's longest reception of the day went for 16 yards on a slant over the middle of the field, and he also scored the game-sealing touchdown with 11 minutes remaining in the final quarter when he beat his coverage to the back corner of the end zone. Though Beckham masked his inefficiency with his score, he has now tallied 50 or fewer receiving yards in three of his last five games.
DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tyler Higbee - Five receptions in return Higbee recorded five receptions on six targets for 41 yards in Sunday's 30-23 win over Minnesota.
Impact Higbee returned from a two-game absence while on the reserve/COVID-19 list and matched his season high with five receptions. He worked primarily in areas close to the line of scrimmage but did manage to record receptions of 12 and 11 yards. Higbee figures to remain a substantial part of the offense heading into a Week 17 matchup against Baltimore, though his volume also figures to be capped due to the presence of Cooper Kupp, Odell Beckham and Van Jefferson.
DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Powell helps Rams return to playoffs in win over Vikings Brandon Powell did not have a job earlier this NFL season, but he's now the Rams' returner and his punt return for a TD led a victory over t...
DECEMBER 27, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Rams' 30-23 road victory over Minnesota Vikings by the numbers Breaking down the notable numbers behind the Rams' 30-23 road victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday — scoring and statistics.
DECEMBER 27, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Brandon Powell sparks Rams with second-half punt return for touchdown against Vikings Wide receiver Brandon Powell made perhaps the Rams' biggest special teams play of the season with his 61-yard punt return for a touchdown ag...
DECEMBER 27, 2021 • THERAMS.COM
Once again, Vikings can't get over .500, and it could prove costly in playoff race Once again, the Vikings couldn’t get their record over the .500 mark. And this time they might not recover from it. With Sunday’s 30-23 loss...
DECEMBER 27, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM
Playoff hopes in serious doubt after Vikings fail to deliver in 30-23 loss to Rams The Vikings nabbed three interceptions but still lost to the Rams in a game where they had a number of missed opportunities.
DECEMBER 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Cooper Kupp on Brandon Powell's impact vs. Vikings, Rams going undefeated in December Rams WR Cooper Kupp discusses WR Brandon Powell's impact against the Vikings and the Rams going undefeated in December.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • THERAMS.COM
Johnson solid in pinch for Ravens, but playoff hopes fade
A Baltimore Ravens team ravaged by injuries and illness had no choice but to put Sunday’s battle for first place at Cincinnati in the hands of a quarterback who was signed 10 days...DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Travin Howard talks interception vs. Vikings, taking advantage of opportunities Rams LB Travin Howard discusses what went into his interception against the Vikings on Sunday – the first of his NFL career – and the mindse...
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • THERAMS.COM
Brandon Powell talks 61-yard punt return for touchdown vs. Vikings Rams WR Brandon Powell discusses what it was like to have a 61-yard punt return for a touchdown in Sunday's 30-23 win over the Vikings, his...
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • THERAMS.COM
Matthew Stafford on performance vs. Vikings, Rams clinching playoff spot Rams QB Matthew Stafford talks about his performance against the Vikings and the Rams securing a spot in the playoffs with their victory on...
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • THERAMS.COM
Sean McVay reacts to Rams' Week 16 win over Vikings Rams head coach Sean McVay discusses the team's 30-23 win over the Vikings on Sunday in Minneapolis, including clinching a playoff spot with...
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • THERAMS.COM
Darrell Henderson Jr. - Believed to have sprained knee Henderson is believed to have suffered a knee sprain in Sunday's victory over the Vikings, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Per the report, the Rams are hoping Henderson's injury is minor, but he will undergo an MRI on Monday to reveal the extent of the damage.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings' sleepy start, red-zone issues sting in loss to Rams
Minnesota had trouble converting once inside the 20-yard line on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams, both on offense and after the defense forced the Rams to turn it overDECEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Matthew Stafford - Picked off three times Stafford completed 21 of 37 passes for 197 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions in Sunday's 30-23 win over the Vikings.
Impact Stafford struggled with turnovers, and his three interceptions led directly to 10 points for the Vikings. Despite also failing to throw for over 200 yards for the first time this season, the Rams managed to emerge with a victory. Stafford did manage to connect for a seven-yard touchdown with Odell Beckham late in the game to put the team up 14, salvaging his performance to some degree. Despite the poor performance, Stafford should be in a position to bounce back in Week 17 against a depleted Baltimore secondary that has gotten picked apart in recent games.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Barr Picks Off Stafford Twice, but Vikings Still Fall to Rams Minnesota Vikings Latest News
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM
Highlights: Rams DL Aaron Donald fights double team en route to strip-sack vs. Vikings in Week 16 Los Angeles Rams DL Aaron Donald strip-sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins in the Week 16 matchup at U.S. Bank Stadium.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • THERAMS.COM
Victory Speech: Listen as Sean McVay hands out game ball to Rams WR Brandon Powell Listen as Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay hands the game ball to Rams WR Brandon Powell for his punt return touchdown in Week 16 agai...
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • THERAMS.COM
NFC North Week 16 roundup: Minnesota Vikings fall out of playoff position with a 30-23 loss to the Los Angeles Rams Brandon Powell returned a punt 61 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter to lift the Los Angeles Rams into the playoffs as they pulled o...
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM
