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PNThe New England Patriots can scheme a star player pretty effectively Brandin Cooks Jersey , but the Rams aren’t a typical team — they can kill you all sorts of different ways. Even if WR Brandin Cooks is taken out of the game due to a double-team, WR Robert Woods and WR Josh Reynolds will easily step up. Guys, I’m getting pumped for this game.Injury report has Zuerlein and Countess on the list | Rams official siteHealth-wise, the Rams are “in a good place right now.” Tom Brady has played in more Super Bowls than the entire Rams’ roster | Pro Football TalkOh boy. The experience going into Super Bowl LIII is going to an annoying narrative for Los Angeles Rams fans. Here’s a stat you’ll hear a million times in the next two weeks: Tom Brady is playing in his 9th Super Bowl. He also kisses his son on the mouth for an incredibly long amount of time. Both of these facts are NOT equally important, but still worth mentioning?Patriots receiver Phillip Dorsett has been scouting Rams all season | NESNThese two weeks going into the Super Bowl is going to be rich with stuff like this.The Rams’ Stan Kroenke represents worst of NFL | The NationAnd no punches were pulled.Patriots-Rams betting odds and predictions | CBS SportsSportsline’s advanced computer has simulated the matchup between the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams and it probably means nothing. Still, it makes the legit point that the Pats’ run game is going to be a major factor that the Rams’ defense will need to stop.Jared Goff’s hometown bursting with pride over Super Bowl birth | CBS Los AngelesNo Cal has been infected with Rams fever! Yep, Novato, California is in the tank for Jared Goff’s LA Rams. Rams shouldn’t give Tom Brady any fuel for the big game | NBC SportsMike Florio makes the point that S John Johnson III might have made a huge error in riling up QB Tom Brady this week. Whatever. Tom Brady is scared of eating strawberries, which means we don’t have to be scared of him.Are sports fans in St. Louis rooting for or against the Rams? | CBS Los AngelesLet’s just say that things are complicated in St. Louis right now. Stop whining about refs and OT rules, the Rams & Pats earned their ticket to the Super Bowl | NY Daily NewsSuper Bowl LIII is going to happen regardless of how many tears are shed in New Orleans and Kansas City — this article makes the point that both Super Bowl teams deserve to be in the big game and the whining needs to stop. Andrew Whitworth on no-call vs. Saints: “it’s an excuse.” | NFL.comOl’ AW didn’t mince words when he was asked about the controversy surrounding the no-call PI that involved CB Nickell Robey-Coleman. That’s the news, jerks!2018 college football Week 1 live thread Ndamukong Suh Jersey , streaming, TV info Well, here we go. The path to the 2019 NFL Draft is on.Though to be fully honest, it’s been on for a week but I full comfortable absolving you of any culpability for having missed last weekend’s Duquesne at UMass or Thursday’s Savannah State-UAB scuttlebutt.No, the sincerity of the college football season’s debut is to be had today.The top 25. Ranked-on-ranked matchups. The mighty North Texas Mean Green. Ah yes, it is finally here.A couple of things to watch for Los Angeles Rams fans.How #5 Ohio St. comes out against Oregon St.12:00pm ET, ABCOhio St. is one of the best teams in the country, and unsurprisingly then, they’re loaded with NFL talent. But a scandal-ridden last month has left them without Head Coach Urban Meyer for the first three games. They should be able to handle business against the Beavers and against Rutgers in Week 2, but a Week 3 game against #16 TCU looms large. Winning today alone won’t quell Buckeye fans’ concerns if (a) it’s not overwhelming or (b) it’s slow to develop.With potential 2019 NFL Draft #1 overall pick DE Nick Bosa and fellow first-round prospect DT Dre’Mont Jones managing things up front, the D-line should control things early on to help OSU settle into a running game powered by RB J.K. Dobbins who could be the country’s heir to Penn St. product Saquon Barkley.#23 Texas is in a lose-lose situation against Maryland in DC12:00pm ET Dante Fowler Jersey , FS1These two are facing off to start the year for the second time running. Last year, things kicked off with a 51-41 win for Maryland that immediately derailed Texas’ hopes of then-first-year Head Coach Tom Herman pulling a Sean McVay and turning things around immediately. This year, it’s a bit of a must-win. But even then, it won’t suffice. If Texas’ season is defined by this game, it’s a problem. They have to head to the Terrapins’ backyard and do what they couldn’t last year just to avoid a pitfall.WR Collin Johnson will be the focal point for evaluators to start the season. A lithe 6’6” wideout, he’ll draw tons of attention from opposing secondaries. Perhaps of more intrigue to Rams fans could be DE Breckyn Hager. Recognize that last name? For good reason. He’s Rams ILB Bryce Hager’s younger brother. It’s not one of the more talented UT teams we’ve seen, but it is incredibly experienced. And keep an eye on Maryland G Damian Prince. He’s got NFL skills.Ole Miss vs. Texas Tech in AT&T Stadium...12:00pm ET, ESPNWhat the hell is this?#6 Washington vs. #9 Auburn: HOOK IT TO MY VEINS3:30pm ET, ABCA top 10 v. top 10 on opening weekend. It’s so pure.There’s a bit too much draft here to cover. For Washington, people will gravitate toward QB Jake Browning and RB Myles Gaskin, but LT Trey Adams is probably the best 2019 draft prospect on this roster even if he’s not 100% back from the ACL injury he suffered last year. And keep an eye on S Taylor Rapp. He could surpass Adams over the course of the season.For Rams General Manager Les Snead’s alma mater C.J. Anderson Jersey , this squad is loaded. The offense is balanced, though it will absolutely run through QB Jarrett Stidham. The defense is even better. And their November schedule might be the hardest in the country, so uh...good luck!#14 Michigan and #12 Notre Dame will bring you closer with your parents7:30pm ET, NBCSeriously. This is a game to watch with someone over the age of 50.Rams fans absolutely need to watch this one. DL Rashan Gary is a top first-rounder, but LB Devin Bush could be at the top of Rams fans’ boards next year. S Khaleke Hudson could be close behind. And CB Lavert Hill could be an undersized depth option. Oh, and Head Coach Jim Harbaugh is entertaining. Ole Miss transfer QB Shea Patterson is entertaining. I don’t know if this is an addition thing or multiplication thing but the math here is clear = entertaining!One of the easiest teams to hate in the country is even easier to hate this year. Head Coach Brian Kelly plus one of the nation’s best defenses? Yeah, that’s what people wanna see! Still, Rams fans are going to be drawn to ILB Te’von Coney. And CB Julian Love. And if they can replace G Quenton Nelson and OT Mike McGlinchey who both went in the top nine of the 2018 NFL Draft (and if they can get through this one)...sorry, folks. We’re going to have to watch Notre Dame football.Matt Cashore-USA TODAY SportsHere’s your watch guide with full schedule, TV listing and stream options.