The Los Angeles Rams emerged victorious in a crucial Week 16 Thursday Night Football game, defeating the New Orleans Saints 30-22. Both teams, holding .500 records before the game, were vying for playoff positions, adding significance to the matchup. The Rams' offense was energized by the return of wide receiver Chris Olave, who played after recovering from an injury. Quarterback Matthew Stafford led the Rams' longest drive of the season, culminating in a 95-yard touchdown march. Rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua had a standout game, catching a touchdown pass and pushing his name into the offensive rookie of the year conversation. The Rams' defense capitalized on a key interception by Jordan Fuller, which was converted into a touchdown by running back Kyren Williams. Despite a late surge from the Saints, including a 45-yard touchdown pass from Derek Carr to Rashid Shaheed and a two-point conversion, the Rams held their ground. Kicker Lucas Havrisik contributed to the Rams' score with field goals, although he also missed a 47-yard attempt. The win improved the Rams' record to 8-7, putting them in a stronger position for the playoffs.
Rams look like a dangerous 'playoff team' after key victory over Saints https://t.co/vp14XrMdxX
Rams WR Puka Nacua creates noise in offensive rookie of the year race during Thursday's win over Saints. Says Matthew Stafford: "It’s one of the more impressive rookie campaigns I’ve ever seen from any player at any position." https://t.co/tgyqc82lQ7 https://t.co/5CNpSZrtsv
With @Kat_Terrell: Rams fend off late rally, boost playoff chances with win over Saints. https://t.co/fLuHkBzFWF
Matthew Stafford, Rams hold off Saints to jump ahead in NFC playoff race https://t.co/RWCLh3SybP https://t.co/UW20kkBzJ8
Matthew Stafford’s Rams start strong, hold off Saints 30-22 to surge forward in NFC playoff race. https://t.co/1soO1Uuclm https://t.co/4FqyOMdvbp
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Rams hold off Saints, 30-22, to inch closer toward securing playoff berth https://t.co/3cN6co32P3
The Rams secure the TNF win and move to 8-7 on the season. 🐏 ✅ LAR -4.5 ✅ O 46.5 https://t.co/Xklw0lRWns
#RamsWeeng, get winning record with a #TNF victory at the final regular season game at the #RamsHouse! #LARams 30 | 22 #Saints TDs: @AsapPuka, @Demarcus, @Kyrenwilliams23 Record: 8-7, 2nd #NFCWest #RamsWin #HornsUp #NOvsLAR https://t.co/4Pu9MuJDyW
WHOSE HOUSE?! LA Rams improve to 8-7 and jump to the 6th seed in the playoff race. FOX 11 SPORTS: https://t.co/gNK27Msv5h https://t.co/mpsZcM5Dk9
Thursday Night Football: Rams improve to 8-7 with 30-22 victory over Saints. https://t.co/Jgtfi94RKD
The Rams take out the Saints 30-22 for the #TNF W! 💪 Matthew Stafford: 24/34 328 YDS, 2 TD Kyren Williams: 22 CAR 104 YDS, 1 TD Puka Nacua: 9 REC, 164 YDS, 1 TD Celebrate back-to-back wins with @TravisRodgers and @kirkmorrison on the Coors Light Postgame Show @PlayHPC 📻 https://t.co/HKo1MxvuJe
Short week, no problem. The Rams win 30-22 vs. the Saints!
Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua and Kyren Williams had stellar outings as the Rams held on for a win over the visiting Saints https://t.co/IUXypMch1F https://t.co/RCIMOrpHp1
Rams beat Saints 30-22 on #ThursdayNightFootball #TNF to kick off #NFL Week 16: ViewFromVegas is the Rams also covered after closing as 4-point home favorites (game went Over the betting total of 45.5 points on Saints' TD with 3:53 remaining during their futile 4th-quarter rally)
Rams beat Saints 30-22 on #ThursdayNightFootball #TNF to kick off #NFL Week 16: ViewFromVegas is the Rams also covered after closing as 4-point road favorites (game went Over the betting total of 45.5 points on Saints' TD with 3:53 remaining during their futile 4th-quarter rally)
The Rams secure the TNF win and move to 8-7 on the season. 🐏 ✅ LAC -4.5 ✅ O 46.5 https://t.co/Sp3fBstCQf
Rams improve to 8-7 with the win over the Saints 🔥 https://t.co/KhAiLGIyqg
Puka Nacua or CJ Stroud 🤔 Who is the Offensive Rookie of the Year? #RamsHouse | #WeAreTexans https://t.co/jx6HS5j83D
Derek Carr and AT Perry make it a game 👀 Saints convert the 2 PT (via @NFL) https://t.co/KRdLlmTWA1
Just when you think the game is over, the #Saints score again and successfully complete a 2-point conversion. 😳 #Rams 30, #Saints 22
Saints score quick and get the 2-pt conversion. Now within eight. Is this happening? #NOvsLAR on Prime Video Also available on #NFLPlus https://t.co/Nz8Z54zYm0 https://t.co/OuPVEdVBIl
Saints score, but the #Rams are still leading 30-14 with 6:33 left in the game.
These are the first plays the Saints have run in the Rams' red zone all night.
Puka Nacua is getting closer and closer to the most yards by a Rookie Wide Receiver in NFL History. 162 yards to go with 2 games left after this one. If Texans don't make the playoffs and Rams do, who should be Offensive Rookie of the Year??
Rams turn Derek Carr interception into Kyren Williams TD, lead Saints 27-7. https://t.co/5jxK2IrSwo
Rams 27, Saints 7 with just over 20 minutes left. LA closing in on an 8-7 mark going into the final two weeks. Pretty remarkable considering how the team had this earmarked as its reset year.
Rams 27, Saints 7 with just over 20 minutes left. LA closing in on a 9-8 mark going into the final two weeks. Pretty remarkable considering how the team had this earmarked as its reset year.
Touchdown, Kyren Williams. The Rams take advantage of Jordan Fuller's interception and now lead 27-7.
The red zone defense comes through again for the Saints. Rams settle for another field goal and its 20-7.
Rams K Lucas Havrisik's 22-yard FG is GOOD. #Rams 20, #Saints 7
Puka Nacua might be the offensive rookie of the year, C.J. Stroud notwithstanding.
The Rams head to the half with a 10-point lead over the Saints on TNF. LIVE ODDS: 🙏 NO +600 🐏 LA -11.5 ↕️ O/U 45.5 https://t.co/QmX7enzuFD
THE RAMS EXTEND THEIR LEAD. 💪 (🎥: @NFL) https://t.co/ugmKMgUUsO
Saints blew the clock management. Then instead of punting and pinning, they handed the Rams field position with 3 timeouts left. LA now leads by 10 and gets the ball first to start the second half. This may wind up being your ball game.
And the Rams get the ball back to start the second half.
Tough sequence for the Saints. They fail on their 2-minute drive, then watch the Rams buzzsaw down the field for a last-second TD. It's 17-7 Rams. Big turnaround there in the final 2 minutes.
Rams K Lucas Havrisik misses a 47-yard FG attempt. It could come back to haunt the #Rams.
Derek Carr launches it 45-yards down the field to Rashid Shaheed in the end zone. Saints are on the board. #Rams 10, #Saints 7
Carr launches it to Shaheed for a 45-yard TD!!! #Saints | 📺: @NFLonPrime (WDSU locally) https://t.co/1vPY5zskDh
Huge answer for the Saints. Carr with a pair of dimes, one to Juwan Johnson and then a bomb to Shaheed. It's 10-7.
Big drive in the 4-minute offense for the Saints here. Rams get the ball first in the second half.
Rams K Lucas Havrisik misses a 47-yard FG attempt.
Kupp appeared to get his left arm banged a little on the drive. He and Stafford miss each other again on third down and two; McVay sends Havrisik out for a 47-yard try and he misses. Kicker issues continue in the short week...
The 20-yard FG by Lucas Havrisik is good. Rams lead the Saints 10-0.
The 21-yard FG by Lucas Havrisik is good. Rams lead the Saints 10-0.
WHOSE HOUSE?! Rams enter the 2nd quarter with a 7-0 lead over the Saints. FOX 11 SPORTS:https://t.co/gNK27Msv5h https://t.co/59ljCmtJ0K
The Rams' 95-yard touchdown drive was their longest drive of the season, per @ESPNStatsInfo.
The #Rams go for it on 4️⃣th down and get the TD from Stafford to Nacua❕ https://t.co/e4tS8Zfz9P
PUKA. The Rams drive 95 yards and take the lead! 👏 (🎥: @RamsNFL) https://t.co/l8KtAVWBb1
PUKA. The Rams take drive 95 yards and take the lead! 👏 (🎥: @RamsNFL) https://t.co/l8KtAVX90z
Fourth down at the goal line. Matthew Stafford hits Puka Nacua...touchdown. Thought that was a good sequence from the 5. Rams opened with runs, couldn't find a ton of room but did have that third down open. Found space on the fourth down too.
Monster opening drive by the Rams: 14 plays, 95 yards and a TD. The Rams converted six first downs on the march. It's 7-0 Rams.
Touchdown Rams! #Rams 7, #Saints 0
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Huge #TNF matchup! #NFLPlayoffs @saints Current 44.7% Win 75.3% Loss 24.0% @RamsNFL Current 49.4% Win 67.9% Loss 11.6% @NFL @nflnetwork #nfl #RamsHouse #saints https://t.co/sVwEuhOH2p
📍SoFi Stadium TNF: (7-7) Saints vs. (7-7) Rams Plenty of playoff implications in tonight’s matchup. Should be a good one. https://t.co/gI8gFxIMbe
Rams inactives for #TNF vs. #Saints: DE Tre Tomlinson, RB Zach Evans, OLB Nick Hampton, WR Austin Trammell, DT Desjuan Johnson @SportingTrib
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Official Monday night inactives: New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Rams https://t.co/vgYu7Lzagl https://t.co/Rsof9YILWC
Inactive for the Rams against the Saints: DB Tre Tomlinson, RB Zach Evans, OLB Ochaun Mathis, OL Warren McClendon Jr. and DE Desjuan Johnson.
Rams inactives: CB Tre Tomlinson, RB Zach Evans, OLB Ochaun Mathis, OL Warren McClendon Jr., DL Desjuan Johnson
Rams inactives: CB Tre Tomlinson, RB Zach Evans, OLB Ochaun Mathis, OL Warren McClendon, DL Desjuan Johnson. So Rob Havenstein, Ahkello Witherspoon, Tutu Atwell, Ronnie Rivers all active tonight as expected.
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Rams vs Saints.. big game for both teams.. https://t.co/Qc0Agl2iKz
Per @fanaticsbook_pb's @TheMaxMeyer, spread tickets and cash still tilted toward Rams in #TNFonPrime, but Saints cutting into money margin late. And bettors are on Kyren Williams Anytime TD. More in updated @VegasInsider #NFL Wk 16 Odds/Action Report: https://t.co/1x9cSionCH
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