Each weekday, theRams.com will be taking a look around the internet for the top Rams headlines of the day. Here's a look at what's out there for Monday October 8th about your Los Angeles Rams.
WEEK 5 GRADES
The undefeated Rams' Week 5 grade is in, and according to Bleacher Reports' Kristopher Knox, the Rams leave their first divisional road game with a passing grade despite trouble on defense stopping the run.
Here's some of what Knox had to say about the 5-0 Rams:
"Thanks primarily to the offense, which racked up 468 total yards against Seattle, the Rams sit at 5-0 and in control of the NFC West. Hopefully for them, that offense can get fully healthy in time for next week's matchup with the Broncos."
Week 5 Grade: B-
Season Grade: A-
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PLAYOFF CHANCES
Bill Barnwell of ESPN ranked the Los Angeles Rams as the NFL's No. 5 'riser', in terms of increased chances of making the playoffs since the preseason.
Following the Rams' Week 5 victory in Seattle, ESPN's Football Power Index indicates that L.A. has nearly a 100 percent chance of making the playoffs.
"[T]he Rams essentially have locked up their division after five games. They have a 3.4 percent chance of going 16-0. Their first priority for the next three months is to stay healthy."
Preseason FPI playoff chances: 66.3 percent
Current FPI playoff chances: 99.7 percent
Difference: 33.4 percent
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