THE HERD | Colin Cowherd CONCERNED Los Angeles Rams Have Been STRUGGLING With Stafford | NFL
January 12, 2026
THE HERD | Colin Cowherd CONCERNED Los Angeles Rams Have Been STRUGGLING With Stafford | NFL
THE HERD | Colin Cowherd CONCERNED Los Angeles Rams Have Been STRUGGLING With Matthew Stafford | NFL
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They won on the road a playoff game…
I get everyone's concern but we went on the road against a team we lost too in the regular season and won a playoff. Yes this team can definitely fix some things going in to Chicago they still got a whole lot to prove.
Rams are lucky unlike the whiners who are heading to Seattle for their end of the road game!! Go Hawks
It's ok to say Matthew Stafford had to overcome a bad defense 😂 that's what the MVPs does! Julian said Bryce Young OUTPLAYED Matt Stafford, and I'm like the rams defense was trash!
Something to think about, rams already have all day to throw, Kevin Dotson is back, one of the top ranked linemen in the league. Removing dieche who has been giving the rams pens last few games and or blowing his assignment.
If collin stop glazing mcvay so much he would’ve seen the flaws in the rams from the jump our secondary can’t cover Julian 😂
Alot of former Rams coaches and players on the Panthers. Familiarity with rams offense and players wanting to get back at ex team.
some recent stats I was looking over
Carolina has a 1-2 Rams coaches and several ex players.. so they know the Rams.
the Rams basically gave up 24 points on defense both times they played Carolina, as the first game had a pick six and this game had a blocked punt which basically directly translated to a immediate TD
if you take away offensive turnovers for scores, OT points and garbage time TD's / special teams TD's, the Rams D gave up 14-15 points a game through 18 games
the Rams did not lose a single game because of defense
every game they lost was because of either complete catastrophic special teams failure = Philly, Seattle, but SF, Carolina and Atlanta were all lost because the offense turned the ball over horribly
5 losses by 11 points, Rams offense does not horribly turn the ball over or completely disappear for stretches and their special teams does not crap the bed, their undefeated and their defense plays well enough,
not concerned at all
Stafford plays like the MVP he is and no catastrophic turnovers and special teams plays solid and does not ruin a game, Rams win out
IMO, when the defense stunts, it slows the pass rush. Notice when the pressure is applied, little to no stunts.
Man you’re higher on the Rams than I am at this point lol maybe I’m harder on them because I’m a fan. But that secondary just isn’t inspiring at all. I’m not confident about going to Chicago on Sunday. Hopefully they can pull it off.
RAMS made this game harder than it should have been. The RAMS should have kept attacking the middle of the Panthers defense. There was no answer when the rams attacked with Devante and Puka up the middle. PUKA doesn't drop that TD pass before the half, does that change the outcome a lil bit. Thing is what happened to it's the playoffs and everyone is dangerous. RAMS defense differs based on matchups they struggle with big WR's. The bears will not stop the RAMS offense, unless it's snowing, but if the RAMS D line dominates the bears O line, it's going to be a long day for Caleb.
Kyren is slightly a step slow due to his new way of holding the ball to prevent fumbling. He has been great with that. When it comes naturally, he and Corum will go on a tear. With a balanced effort, it will be chunk yardage. Turn the defense loose w/o stunting, tackle for loss and sack numbers go up, int's happen.
For the Rams Defense, QLake will be back and Cobie Durant is ready to shine. KDot will be back and the RB 1-2 punch will be back.
QBR? lol O please 🙂 Sprained finger now 🙂 freezing Good luck Stafford.
Parkinson's touchdown was on 1st and 10. With 40 seconds to go. From the 20 yard line.
So no, The Rams don't lose if he doesn't make that catch.
Yes they lose if pooka doesn't play cornerback on that play
Rams vs Broncos in the Superbowl. Rams gonna cook the bears. It might snow so I'll give the bears a slight chance
Tard. Puka broke play route. That's Why Stafford threw it that way. Puka stoped while ball was in air
Panthers D coordinator was a coach under McVay. The Panthers had 3 starters that started for the Rams last year and before. I mean damn, context matters. You don’t think those 4 guys understand what McVay and stafford wants to do. Research or knowing team personnel helps
How often does the play design not work? How often do mobile qb’s scramble into a sack or worst? I hate this argument. We won a superbowl with this non mobile qB. His arm is better than most qbs legs. These takes are just ridiculous. We know this about Matt. And we will live and die by his skillset. Every qB has a flaw you wouldn’t like.
I think the Panthers got a break bc Dotson was hurt. Our best lineman, which Kyren and Blake has huge holes to run through when he’s playing.
Panthers Defense had 4 former Rams including a coach and The head coach was apart of the Seahawks coaching staff. So let not act like that doesn’t mean anything
We should not have went for it on 4th and 3 simple Sean Mcvay is ballsy and it hurts us this is the playoffs these coaches dont sleep just to beat you
Stafford is incredible. He is one of the most clutch QBs. I think the Rams will be OK as long as he avoids the turnovers. Bears are opportunistic on defense
The NFL showed their hand in Rams Seattle game Defender pulls Rams into End Zone and the Refs took off a TD said illegaman l downfield. POINT DEBACLE BUT THE WORST WAS WATCHING RAMS GETTING HIT IN BACK AND HELD ON PUNT RETURN FOR TD,AND WALLONG RUNS THE REFS LET THE SEACHICKENS MAUL OUR GUYS. AND NOW MAKING 49ers play on Saturday.. short week while Seachickens been sitting around
We beat ATl 30-0 gave Dallas hight scoring Colin watch the games stop watching red zone😂
That cool weather in Chicago
Keep doubting the Rams Colin , Rams should’ve been up 27-14 at halftime but McVay went for it on 4th down and could of had a field goal and Puka dropped a easy touchdown before halftime what’s going to be your excuse when they go to the Superbowl? 😝🤣
The Rams defense basically gave up 24 points, YOU can’t blame them for the special teams blunders 😎
Weather in Chicago is expected to be in the single digits + windchill will make it feel negative. Might snow, but it probably will be done snowing before the game starts. It’s also always windy in Soldier field
You too high on the Rams you can't sleep on anyone in the playoffs Bills, Broncos and Bears are definitely clutch in the final moments it's happened to many times for you to ignore that imo
Colin is a 🤡 dude definitely doesn’t know football 😆
Does Colin even watch the games? Rams outplayed the Panthers it’s just Mc Vay allowed the Panthers back in the game by making a bad decision to go for it on 4th down when they could of kicked a field goal when up 17-7 and the Rams would’ve been up 20-7 and Puka dropped a easy touchdown, that’s why the game was close because the Rams allowed it to be 😆
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They won on the road a playoff game…
I get everyone's concern but we went on the road against a team we lost too in the regular season and won a playoff. Yes this team can definitely fix some things going in to Chicago they still got a whole lot to prove.
Rams are lucky unlike the whiners who are heading to Seattle for their end of the road game!! Go Hawks
It's ok to say Matthew Stafford had to overcome a bad defense 😂 that's what the MVPs does! Julian said Bryce Young OUTPLAYED Matt Stafford, and I'm like the rams defense was trash!
Something to think about, rams already have all day to throw, Kevin Dotson is back, one of the top ranked linemen in the league. Removing dieche who has been giving the rams pens last few games and or blowing his assignment.
If collin stop glazing mcvay so much he would’ve seen the flaws in the rams from the jump our secondary can’t cover Julian 😂
Alot of former Rams coaches and players on the Panthers. Familiarity with rams offense and players wanting to get back at ex team.
some recent stats I was looking over
Carolina has a 1-2 Rams coaches and several ex players.. so they know the Rams.
the Rams basically gave up 24 points on defense both times they played Carolina, as the first game had a pick six and this game had a blocked punt which basically directly translated to a immediate TD
if you take away offensive turnovers for scores, OT points and garbage time TD's / special teams TD's, the Rams D gave up 14-15 points a game through 18 games
the Rams did not lose a single game because of defense
every game they lost was because of either complete catastrophic special teams failure = Philly, Seattle, but SF, Carolina and Atlanta were all lost because the offense turned the ball over horribly
5 losses by 11 points, Rams offense does not horribly turn the ball over or completely disappear for stretches and their special teams does not crap the bed, their undefeated and their defense plays well enough,
not concerned at all
Stafford plays like the MVP he is and no catastrophic turnovers and special teams plays solid and does not ruin a game, Rams win out
IMO, when the defense stunts, it slows the pass rush. Notice when the pressure is applied, little to no stunts.
Man you’re higher on the Rams than I am at this point lol maybe I’m harder on them because I’m a fan. But that secondary just isn’t inspiring at all. I’m not confident about going to Chicago on Sunday. Hopefully they can pull it off.
RAMS made this game harder than it should have been. The RAMS should have kept attacking the middle of the Panthers defense. There was no answer when the rams attacked with Devante and Puka up the middle. PUKA doesn't drop that TD pass before the half, does that change the outcome a lil bit. Thing is what happened to it's the playoffs and everyone is dangerous. RAMS defense differs based on matchups they struggle with big WR's. The bears will not stop the RAMS offense, unless it's snowing, but if the RAMS D line dominates the bears O line, it's going to be a long day for Caleb.
Kyren is slightly a step slow due to his new way of holding the ball to prevent fumbling. He has been great with that. When it comes naturally, he and Corum will go on a tear. With a balanced effort, it will be chunk yardage. Turn the defense loose w/o stunting, tackle for loss and sack numbers go up, int's happen.
For the Rams Defense, QLake will be back and Cobie Durant is ready to shine. KDot will be back and the RB 1-2 punch will be back.
QBR? lol O please 🙂 Sprained finger now 🙂 freezing Good luck Stafford.
Parkinson's touchdown was on 1st and 10. With 40 seconds to go. From the 20 yard line.
So no, The Rams don't lose if he doesn't make that catch.
Yes they lose if pooka doesn't play cornerback on that play
Rams vs Broncos in the Superbowl. Rams gonna cook the bears. It might snow so I'll give the bears a slight chance
Tard. Puka broke play route. That's Why Stafford threw it that way. Puka stoped while ball was in air
Panthers D coordinator was a coach under McVay. The Panthers had 3 starters that started for the Rams last year and before. I mean damn, context matters. You don’t think those 4 guys understand what McVay and stafford wants to do. Research or knowing team personnel helps
How often does the play design not work? How often do mobile qb’s scramble into a sack or worst? I hate this argument. We won a superbowl with this non mobile qB. His arm is better than most qbs legs. These takes are just ridiculous. We know this about Matt. And we will live and die by his skillset. Every qB has a flaw you wouldn’t like.
I think the Panthers got a break bc Dotson was hurt. Our best lineman, which Kyren and Blake has huge holes to run through when he’s playing.
Panthers Defense had 4 former Rams including a coach and The head coach was apart of the Seahawks coaching staff. So let not act like that doesn’t mean anything
We should not have went for it on 4th and 3 simple Sean Mcvay is ballsy and it hurts us this is the playoffs these coaches dont sleep just to beat you
Stafford is incredible. He is one of the most clutch QBs. I think the Rams will be OK as long as he avoids the turnovers. Bears are opportunistic on defense
The NFL showed their hand in Rams Seattle game
Defender pulls Rams into End Zone and the Refs took off a TD said illegaman l downfield. POINT DEBACLE BUT THE WORST WAS WATCHING RAMS GETTING HIT IN BACK AND HELD ON PUNT RETURN FOR TD,AND WALLONG RUNS THE REFS LET THE SEACHICKENS MAUL OUR GUYS. AND NOW MAKING 49ers play on Saturday.. short week while Seachickens been sitting around
We beat ATl 30-0 gave Dallas hight scoring Colin watch the games stop watching red zone😂
That cool weather in Chicago
Keep doubting the Rams Colin , Rams should’ve been up 27-14 at halftime but McVay went for it on 4th down and could of had a field goal and Puka dropped a easy touchdown before halftime what’s going to be your excuse when they go to the Superbowl? 😝🤣
The Rams defense basically gave up 24 points, YOU can’t blame them for the special teams blunders 😎
Weather in Chicago is expected to be in the single digits + windchill will make it feel negative. Might snow, but it probably will be done snowing before the game starts. It’s also always windy in Soldier field
You too high on the Rams you can't sleep on anyone in the playoffs Bills, Broncos and Bears are definitely clutch in the final moments it's happened to many times for you to ignore that imo
Colin is a 🤡 dude definitely doesn’t know football 😆
Does Colin even watch the games? Rams outplayed the Panthers it’s just Mc Vay allowed the Panthers back in the game by making a bad decision to go for it on 4th down when they could of kicked a field goal when up 17-7 and the Rams would’ve been up 20-7 and Puka dropped a easy touchdown, that’s why the game was close because the Rams allowed it to be 😆