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Random Ramsdom 12/23: 'Fighting' for 7-9

The Rams were all about scrapping last week, but didn't come out with a win. Expect much more physicality to come again this week as the season comes to a close.

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Monday Wrap Up:

--- Rams lose 37 to 27 ---
After the defense seemed to be on point, a 37 point loss isn't a positive sign.

--- Jameel McClain calls Rams 'Dirty Team' ---
A few shots were thrown during the game... and one more afterwards.

--- Giants loss reminder of who Rams are ---
The Rams showed their good ol' selves as they were handled by the Giants.

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Final Opponent: Seahawks

--- Seahawks dismantle  Cardinals ---
The Rams lost to the Cardinals, but the Seahawks dismantled Arizona.

--- How the Seahawks can clinch home field ---
Firstly, they'd need to beat the Rams. Let's stop that from happening.

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Concerns:

--- Predicting the Rams' off season moves ---
Unsurprisingly, quarterback heads the shopping list.

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Coaching:

--- Fisher's Monday Presser ---
Following the loss, Fisher fields questions for his typical Monday presser.

--- Fisher "not so happy" these days ---
After enjoying a win against the Redskins, Fisher has lost consecutively.

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Draft Tracker:

--- Fansided: Week 17 Mock ---
Still mocked with an offensive lineman, Fansided slots La'El Collins to the Rams.

Player Spotlight: Mason & McDonald

--- Mason: that's not our best performance ---
Tre Mason asserts the Rams didn't have their best game.

--- McDonald: have to give them credit ---
McDonald gives credit to the opposition.

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Around the League:

--- Donte Stallworth now works for the Huffington Post ---
Stallworth has now moved on past football -- he works for the Huffington post.

--- Fixing the NFL playoff format ---
The 6-9 Falcons could make the playoffs, but the 9-6 Eagles can't. Problem?

--- Best outlooks for worst teams ---
Here are the teams who finished the worst, but have the most hope for the future.

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Division Standings:

1. Seahawks, 11-4
2. Cardinals, 11-4
3. 49ers, 7-8
4. Rams, 6-9

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Twittersphere:

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