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Rams Kick Off with a Bang in London Showdown

LondonSun Oct 19 2025

A Bold Start

In a thrilling start to their game in London, the Rams took the field with a bang. Their coach, Sean McVay, made a bold call on fourth down, choosing to go for it instead of kicking a field goal. This decision paid off big time as the Rams not only converted the fourth down but also marched down the field to score a touchdown.

Some people think McVay is a big fan of using data to make decisions. Others believe he might not have full confidence in his kicker, Joshua Karty, who has been having a rough season. Either way, the call worked out in their favor.

Controversial Call Boosts Rams

The Rams were also helped by a controversial call against the Jaguars. A hit that many thought was clean ended up drawing an unnecessary roughness penalty. This gave the Rams extra yards and made it easier for them to score.

Quarterback Matthew Stafford, playing without his top receiver, Puka Nacua, had a solid start. He completed most of his passes and finished the drive with a touchdown to Konata Mumpfield.

Jaguars Struggle to Get Going

On the other side, the Jaguars struggled to get anything going. Their offense stalled on their first two drives, going three-and-out both times. If they want to stay in this game, they will need to find a way to move the ball and score points.

Football: A Game of Big Moments

Football is a game of big moments and tough decisions. McVay's choice to go for it on fourth down shows that sometimes, taking a risk can pay off. But the Jaguars need to step up their game if they want to keep up with the Rams.

questions

    How do analytics models account for the potential impact of questionable referee calls on fourth-down decisions?
    How does the absence of a top receiver like Puka Nacua affect the Rams' offensive strategy and success rate?
    If Matthew Stafford completed 7 of 9 passes with one hand, would the Rams still trust the analytics on fourth downs?

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