Rams’ rally falls short again as Packers bring home a win at SoFi

The Rams’ Demarcus Robinson makes a catch over Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

It’s going to be a long week for the Rams.

And the way things continue to play out, it could be a very long season.

The Rams’ 24-19 defeat to the Green Packers on Sunday before 72,842 at SoFi Stadium — many of them Packers fans — dropped their record to 1-4 heading into their off week.

Coach Sean McVay and the still-injury-depleted Rams welcome the bye.

It will be goodbye to already dim playoff hopes, however, if they don’t pull it together during the next two weeks before they return to play the Las Vegas Raiders on Oct. 20.

On Sunday, the Rams could not overcome inexcusable penalties, a lost fumble and an interception to lose their second game in a row.

Packers quarterback Jordan Love capitalized on all of the mistakes, turning them into a field goal and two touchdown passes to tight end Tucker Kraft as the visitors improved to 3-2.

Last season, the Rams suffered a loss to the Packers that dropped their record to 3-6 heading into the off week. Quarterback Matthew Stafford returned from a thumb injury and led them to seven wins in eight games to finish 10-7 and make the playoffs.

The Rams could make a similar run if injured players return in time to save the season. Star receiver Cooper Kupp is expected to return for the game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Rams safety Jaylen McCollough run into the end zone after intercepting a pass by the Packers’ Jordan love near the goal line. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Receiver Puka Nacua and offensive linemen Steve Avila and Joe Noteboom, who suffered injuries in the season-opening defeat to the Lions, also are eligible to return from injured reserve, though McVay has given no definitive timeline for when they will be ready.

Offensive lineman Jonah Jackson and safety John Johnson III are eligible to return after the game against the Raiders.

On Sunday, Stafford nearly pulled off another comeback while…

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Publish date : 2024-10-06 23:58:06

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