- San Francisco Chronicle
Rams rookie RB Cam Akers eager to get ball back in his hands
Akers intends to stay ready: He's still toting an NFL football around at all hours of the day, both at work and at home, in the time-tested tradition of running backs determined not to fumble. But the Rams (4-2) haven't given Akers much of a shot to have the ball in his hands on game days. While rookie running backs like Kansas City’s Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Jacksonville’s James Robinson are tearing it up, Akers has just 26 carries for 113 yards over his four games in uniform.
- The Florida Times-Union
L.A. Story: NFL journey of Rams' Darious Williams would make a good Hollywood movie
There’s the part about not being allowed to play football his sophomore year of high school – he transferred from Bartram Trail after Creekside opened in 2008 -- because former head coach Greg Stanton only wanted kids who invested time in summer workouts. Williams, then 5-foot-7, was regarded as more of a speedy point guard than a football player. Or maybe it’s the hurdle of spending one year (2012) at Division III Marietta Oh.
- Chicago Tribune
Bears will take earlier flight to L.A. for game against Rams, bracing for time change and increased COVID-19 obstacles
CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears are headed back on the road for the fourth time this season, destined for California this weekend and readying for Monday night's clash against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. But in contrast to the team's "leave as late as possible" approach to previous trips to Detroit, Atlanta and Charlotte, N.C., the Bears will fly to Los Angeles on Saturday night and ...
NFC West Standings
| W | L | T | Pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | .667 | |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | .667 | |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | .500 |
