Rams News of the Day: Sept.17th

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**Today's Rams Topics**


Aaron Donald’s return mostly a dud, as Rams are gashed on the ground

Aaron Donald burst through the line, loose in the backfield for the first time since his months-long holdout ended, and immediately, the All-Pro defensive tackle knew what was coming.
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Rams have their problems, but they’re at least showing promise –Farmer

The Rams had a spark, they moved the ball, they located the end zone … and they wound up losing to Washington 27-20.
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TRANSCRIPT: Los Angeles Rams HC Sean McVay, and Players Talk Week 2 Loss

Here’s what the Rams had to say after the disappointing home loss.
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Rams learn bitter lesson about loose ends, but an even bigger one in accountability

The Rams locker room was barely open a minute or two Sunday after a gut-wrenching 27-20 loss to Washington when Robert Woods motioned for reporters to come talk to him.
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Rams coach Sean McVay sees life pass before his eyes in loss to Redskins –LA Times

Standing on the Coliseum sideline, Rams coach Sean McVay could see the past, the present and the future pass before his eyes.
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Gurley takes a flying leap forward for the Rams offense

Southern California had been waiting for a glimpse of the Todd Gurley about which St. Louis raved.
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In a single bound, Todd Gurley shows Rams that he might be super again –OC Register

In high school, the hurdles never tried to tackle Todd Gurley.
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Inability to stop the run doomed Rams versus Redskins –ESPN

The Washington Redskins were never a powerhouse running team. They weren’t when Sean McVay was calling their offensive plays over these past two years, and they definitely weren’t in their Week 1 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Kirk Cousins touchdown pass, Jared Goff interception hand Washington a win –PFT

An up-and-down day ended on an up note for Washington quarterback Kirk Cousins, who threw a game-winning touchdown pass with less than two minutes to play to lead a 27-20 win over the Rams.
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Rams Fall to Washington 27-20

The Rams had difficulty slowing down Wshington’s ground attack all game long, as the visitors amassed 385 total yards and possessed the ball for 36:19 to defeat Los Angeles, 27-20.
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Frustrating loss shows how far Rams have come

The Los Angeles Rams have improved. And Sunday’s loss was a prime example.
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Todd Gurley Looks Like an NFL Star Again

The Young Rams aren’t going to win every week, but they’re a lot of fun to watch, and their resurgent former Offensive Rookie of the Year running back is a big reason why
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Rams can’t complete comeback in home loss to Washington

One of Rams coach Sean McVay’s proteges made game-winning plays Sunday. The other? Well, maybe he’s getting there, but the progress is a bit halting
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Rams Run Defense Comes Up Short Against Redskins

After a strong defensive showing in Week 1, the Rams’ inability to stop the run against Washington on Sunday sealed their fate, falling 27-20. Although the visitors brought a reputation as a pass-first offense to L.A., Washington head coach Jay Gruden called a heavy dose of carries, as his club recorded 229 yards on the ground.