The NFL is again!
After 214 days (sure, we counted all of them), the defending Tremendous Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams will take the sector and host the rising Buffalo Payments within the season opener tonight.
The Rams — led by star defensive lineman Aaron Donald, receiver Cooper Kupp, quarterback Matthew Stafford and cornerback Jalen Ramsey — are working it again with hopes to be the league’s first repeat champions because the New England Patriots in 2003-04.
The Payments, led by star quarterback and preseason MVP favourite Josh Allen, are on a mission to succeed in the Tremendous Bowl after heartbreaking playoff losses the final two seasons.
May these groups meet within the Tremendous Bowl this season?
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Keep tuned right here to our USA TODAY Sports activities dwell weblog for highlights from the Payments-Rams recreation at SoFi Stadium.
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Rams drive turnover, slowing Payments’ momentum in first quarter
Allen began the sport finishing his first 10 passes, however subsequent move try and receiver Isaiah McKenzie was ripped away by Rams linebacker Terrell Lewis for the primary turnover of the sport.
Allen and the Payments offense was rolling, and the turnover killed Buffalo’s momentum within the first quarter.
The Rams did nothing with the turnover, although, going three-and-out on the following possession.
Payments 7, Rams 0, 9:56 first quarter
The Buffalo Payments wasted no time getting off to a quick begin. They marched down the sector on their first possession, and quarterback Josh Allen discovered receiver Gabe Davis broad open for a 26-yard landing on the primary drive of the sport. After a number of run performs, the Payments set the Rams up for a play-action play that labored to perfection.
Rams unveil championship banner
Earlier than the sport, the Rams unveiled their championship banner and ran onto the sector after a raucous introduction by retired offensive lineman Andrew Whitworth.
Unsigned receiver Odell Beckham, who performed for the Rams final season, was additionally on the stage elevating the Lombardi Trophy in the course of the pregame celebration.
Queen Elizabeth II honored with second of silence earlier than recreation
Throughout pregame festivities, there was a second of silence held to honor Queen Elizabeth II, who died earlier Thursday.
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Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is anticipated to play with “no limitations” regardless of discomfort in his proper elbow courting again to final season.
“He’ll be able to go,” Rams coach Sean McVay instructed reporters of Stafford earlier this week.
Nonetheless, it’s one thing to observe in the course of the opener.
The Rams will likely be with out receiver Van Jefferson (knee), whereas cornerback Derion Kendrick, quarterback Bryce Perkins, linebacker Jake Gervase, and receiver Lance McCutcheon are inactive.
Payments defensive finish Shaq Lawson, obtain Khalil Shakir, and cornerback Cam Lewis are inactive, whereas offensive lineman Tommy Doyle (foot) and tight finish Quintin Morris (hamstring) won’t play attributable to accidents.
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