The Los Angeles Rams will host the Buffalo Bills for their Week 14 matchup presented by Hyundai on Sunday, December 8 at 1:25 p.m. PT. The game will be broadcast nationally on FOX, as well as broadcast on local radio on ESPN LA 710. As part of the game, the Rams will showcase causes that are important to many of their players and coaches through the NFL's My Cause My Cleats campaign for the ninth consecutive season.
Visit www.therams.com/gameday for gameday information. Below you will find the off-the-field highlights of Sunday's game.
Rams Players to Showcase Personal Causes On-field for My Cause My Cleats
- My Cause My Cleats: On Sunday, more than 35 Rams players and coaches will wear customized cleats and shoes highlighting causes that are important to them as part of the NFL's My Cause My Cleats campaign. The Rams worked with Los Angeles-based artist Miguel Montenegro as well as designers Joe Castro and Soles By Sir to customize cleats for select players and coaches who elected to participate in the campaign.
- Unboxing Day: Last week, Rams players revealed their customized cleats on Unboxing Day, which served as a league-wide unveiling. The players' causes and photos of their cleats can be viewed at therams.com/mycausemycleats.
Rams Mascot Rampage to Celebrate Birthday with Mascot Friends on Gameday
- Rampage's Birthday Guests: Rams mascot Rampage will celebrate his birthday with Los Angeles Kings mascot Bailey, Los Angeles Galaxy mascot Cozmo, Los Angeles Sparks mascot Sparky, Loyola Marymount University mascot Iggy, Pepperdine mascot Willie the Wave, UCLA mascot Joe Bruin and Savannah Bananas mascot Split. In addition, Seattle Kraken mascot Buoy, Washington Wizards mascot G-Wiz, and NFL friends and foes including Atlanta Falcons mascot Freddie Falcon, Carolina Panthers mascot Sir Purr, Houston Texans mascot Toro and Seattle Seahawks mascot Blitz.
- Pregame Autographs: Rampage's birthday celebration will kick off in the Rams Land kids zone located in American Airlines Plaza. Youth in attendance will have the opportunity to receive custom autograph cards from mascots from 11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. PT.
- Halftime Mascot Football Game: Members of the North East Lincoln Rams and the Watts Rams will take on Rampage and his friends in a Mascot Football Game on the south end of the field during halftime as part of Rampage's birthday celebration.
- El Torito Birthday Sweepstakes: Rams fans are invited to enter the El Torito Birthday Sweepstakes for a chance to win a free birthday party at El Torito with an appearance from Rampage. The sweepstakes will run until Sunday, Jan. 5. Fans can sign-up pre-game at the Rams Football Academy booth in Upper American Airlines Plaza for more opportunities.
- Gameday Giveaway: Fans will receive Rams trading cards upon entry into the stadium at gates, while supplies last.
Rams Gameday to Feature Additional In-Stadium Highlights for Fans to Enjoy
- National Anthem: Youth artist JayDon will perform the national anthem. The Vandenberg Space Force Base Honor Guard will present the colors and members of the California Highway Patrol will hold an 80-yard United States shaped American flag during the anthem.
- Military Hero of the Game: Michael Mjelmstad will be recognized during an on-field moment in the first quarter. Hjelmstad is an Iraq War veteran who served in the United States Marine Corps from 1993 to 2009. He enlisted as a radio operator, worked as crew on CH-53 echo, Super-Stallion helicopters, and later moved to the Public Affairs field, specializing in broadcast journalism. He was the Marine Corps Motion Picture and Television Liaison in Los Angeles for ten years, advising on films and television to ensure the image of the Marine Corps was portrayed accurately. He was a military technical advisor for films including Transformers, as well as television shows including JAG, NCIS, and CSI-NY. 2008 was his last overseas tour with First Marine Expeditionary Force serving as a Combat Correspondent and New Media Chief at Camp Fallujah, Iraq. After the Marine Corps, he studied film at UCLA, specializing in Story Development and Production. Hjelmstad is a Past President of the Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Association and is the current Director of American Legion Riders Chapter 61.
- Legend of the Game: Rams Legend Michael Brockers will be recognized on the field in the "Rams Iconic" segment, presented by 1800 Tequila, during the first quarter. In nine seasons with the Rams, Brockers appeared in 138 games (136 starts) and garnered 28 sacks, 395 tackles, and 48 tackles for loss. The 11-year pro was an All-Rookie Team selection and drafted 14th overall by the Rams in 2012 NFL Draft.
- Loyola Marymount Day at the Rams House: Loyola Marymount University (LMU), the official higher education partner of the team, will celebrate the second "LMU Day at the Rams." On gameday, LMU students, staff and alumni will have the opportunity to access exclusive discounted tickets to the game and participate in LMU hospitality on-site. In addition, LMU content will be featured in-game on the Infinity Screen.
- Pregame Performance: The Rancho Cucamonga Warriors will take the field to patriciate in a pregame youth football game from 12:57 p.m. to 1:03 p.m.
Exclusive Merchandise Available for Purchase in the Equipment Room
- Fans can visit the Equipment Room on Level 4 to shop the latest matchup product, including pins, rally towels, commemorative tickets and more.
American Airlines Plaza to Feature Activations for Fans
- Early Entry Special: There will be early entry $5 beer specials at the Bud Light Backyard in Upper American Airlines Plaza from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Fans also can play tailgate games and win prizes.
- Johnnie Walker Sampling: Fans 21 and over can visit the Johnnie Walker team in Lower American Airlines Plaza to sample gameday cocktails from 11:00 a.m. through kickoff.
- Activities for Fans: Rams Ramp'd Up area, the Button Bar, Football Toss presented by Ball and more will be available to fans in Upper American Airlines Plaza from the time gates open through kickoff. Visit www.therams.com/game-day/pregame-activities to learn more about pregame activities.
- Rams Football Academy: Fans can visit the Rams Football Academy booth in upper American Airlines Plaza from 11:00 a.m. - 1:05 p.m. PT to learn about the exciting youth program and sign up for exclusive benefits and merchandise.
- Rams Land Kids Zone: Fans can enjoy a soft play area with a slide and foam pit, a tumbling space, a Rams House reading nook, a kids-edition bench press and a vertical leap in Upper American Airlines Plaza from the time entries open through halftime. Kids of all ages can meet Rampage 15 minutes after gates open.
Additional Gameday Information
For information about tickets to Rams games, including season tickets, group tickets, single game tickets and suites, visit www.therams.com/tickets. For more information about Rams gameday, please visit www.therams.com/gameday. Fans can utilize the Rams Virtual Assistant to ask gameday questions. More information about SoFi Stadium, including permitted and prohibited items and a full A-Z Guide, can be found at www.sofistadium.com/planyourvisit/.
