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Random Ramsdom 10/18: The LA Rams Are A Top Ten Team

Who are the Rams? Well, they’re all about Todd Gurley, Aaron Donald, special teams. Oh, they’re also a top ten team in most Power Rankings.

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Aaron Donald Is Playing Like A Star That Should Be Paid | LA Times

Putting up his end of the deal, Aaron Donald is making a case that he should get a huge contract extension, especially in the aftermath of the Alec Ogletree deal.

Sounds of the Game: Week 6 vs. Jaguars | Rams Official Site

Get closer to the action with these audio sound bites from last Sunday’s game.

With New Power Rankings, Rams Find Themselves In New Territory | ESPN

Now listed in the top ten in several Power Rankings, the Rams are no longer disrespected. They are for real, making the ESPN top ten list for the first time since 2003.

Rams Spending A Week On The Road After Victory | USA Today

While it would be a good time be soaking up the praise at home after a victory, the Rams will remain on the road. On the bright side, it’s a lot easier to be away from home coming off a win.

Perseverance Helped Rookie TE Gerald Everett | Rams Official Site

Picking up football in his senior year in high school, Gerald Everett took a windy path to the NFL and one thing is clear: this guy doesn’t know when to quit.

Connor Barwin Shared Horrific Photo of Same Injury as Gordon Hayward | Total Sports

I’m not a fan of looking at gruesome injuries, so I hesitate to put up this link, but for the folks who are interested in that sort of thing... look at how Connor Barwin messed up his leg in 2010!

Go Behind the Scenes Of A Young Todd Gurley Fan Getting A Surprise | SB Nation

A heart warming viral video of a die-hard fan of Todd Gurley’s who finally got his chance to attend the the Rams game in Jacksonville. Read about how it all came to be and how the young fan and his family reacted to the story becoming a news sensation.

Rams Look To Keep Winning On the Road | Ramblin’ Fan

In what seems like the toughest stretch of the Rams’ schedule, there could be an unexpected positive aspect to their recent travels: this team is pretty great on the road (even though the London game is a “home game.”)

Power Rankings: Rams Are Rising Once Again | Rams Official Site

On NFL.com, the Rams rose 8 spots to number 3 on the power rankings. Checking out Kristen Lago’s report to see where the Rams landed on the various rankings.

Todd Gurley Efficient, Effective in Run Game | Rams Official Site

Rams insider Myles Simmons reports that Todd Gurley has transformed the Rams into a sturdy running team. No doubt about it; Gurley is the heart and soul of the offense.