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Random Ramsdom 11/22: Goff’s Debut Uninspiring as Jeff Fisher Approaches All-Time Loss Record

Six minutes shy of a much-needed home win, Jeff Fisher is now one step closer to being the losing-est coach in NFL history.

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Monday Wrap-Up: Changes Coming to Offense? | Rams’ Official Site

In each of their last four games, the Rams have scored only 10 points or fewer. They’ve won one of those gams — last week’s 9-6 victory over the Jets — but the lack of scoring has driven their season points per game average down to just 14.9.

Goff’s Dream Debut Turns Into Nightmare Loss | NFL.com

While Jared Goff's future may be bright, the Rams' newly installed quarterback of the present had a mood to match the dreary weather as he stood alone at his locker following Sunday's stunning defeat.

Rams Offense Renders Goff Invisible in NFL Debut | Bleacher Report

For the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday’s 14-10 loss to the Miami Dolphins was historic in two ways.

Fisher on Goff’s Debut: “You Could See the Light” | ESPN

While it wasn't what Rams fans would have liked, with Los Angeles losing a 10-point lead in the final five minutes and falling 14-10 to Miami, coach Jeff Fisher said the rookie ably handled the mechanics of the game.

Grading Goff’s First NFL Start | Pro Football Focus

How did top overall pick Jared Goff fare in his regular-season debut? Senior Analyst Sam Monson breaks down the performance.

Did Rams Make Wrong Call on Goff? | USA Today

The Goff era finally started in Los Angeles, and the result wasn’t what the Rams had in mind.

Litany of Rams’ Woes Sound All Too Familiar | O.C. Register

Jared Goff would be able to throw deep more often, the Rams declared last week, and running back Todd Gurley would be an even greater showcase option behind the rookie quarterback.

Forget Goff, the Rams’ Letdown Came on Defense | St. Louis Post-Dispatch

When Miami took over at its 23 with 6 minutes 40 seconds to play, the Dolphins trailed 10-0. But given the struggles its offense was having against the Los Angeles Rams’ defense, it might as well have been 30-0.

Quinn: “Those Last 6 Minutes are Going to Haunt Us” | ESPN

It’s a dangerous formula for winning, and Sunday afternoon it blew up in their faces. The Los Angeles Rams rely heavily on their defense to win, a method made necessary by having one of the NFL’s worst offenses.

What We Learned from Rams’ 14-10 Loss to Dolphins | L.A. Times

Jared Goff is ready for the next step. In his first regular-season game, Goff was not asked to do much.

Playing Not to Lose Backfires for Rams, Jeff Fisher | O.C. Register

Given everything Jeff Fisher could have said about Jared Goff’s first career NFL start Sunday, what Fisher chose to say said everything you need to know about the Rams’ coach.

Fisher Closing In On All-Time Loss Record | Pro Football Talk

Rams coach Jeff Fisher is closing in on a dubious NFL record: Most games lost ever by a head coach.

Fisher Pleased with Goff’s Ability to Perform Basic Functions | Deadspin

No. 1 overall pick Jared Goff finally made his first start at quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams yesterday, and he looked a lot like the player we saw in the preseason, which is to say he was kind of butt.

Goff’s Uninspiring Debut Places Doubt in Fisher’s Future | Washington Post

Succumbing to pressure and temptation after waiting 10 weeks, Los Angeles Rams Coach Jeff Fisher announced this week the Rams would start first overall draft pick Jared Goff at quarterback.

Things You Might’ve Missed in Rams 14-10 Loss | L.A. Times

Here are a few things you might have missed during the Rams’ 14-10 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at the Coliseum.

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