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Random Ramsdom 8/19: What To Watch For As The Rams Take On the Raiders In Preseason Week 2. Hint: Not AD99

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Rams, Raiders Gear Up for Preseason Week 2 | Rams’ Official Site

The Rams are set to play their first road game of the 2017 season on Saturday following the team’s 13-10 win over the Cowboys in the preseason opener. In Week 2 of the preseason, the Rams will travel to the Oakland Coliseum to face off against the Raiders. Saturday’s matchup will mark the first time the two teams have met in the preseason since 2015.

(WATCH) Game Trailer: Rams at Raiders | Rams’ Official Site

Get hyped for Saturday's Rams-Raiders preseason matchup with this game trailer.

(WATCH) What to Watch: Rams at Raiders | Rams’ Official Site

Dani Klupenger and Myles Simmons get you ready for the Rams' second preseason game by highlighting the top storylines heading into the road matchup against the Oakland Raiders.

Rams Add Defensive Depth, Sign Two Players | Rams’ Official Site

Before heading up to the Bay Area to face the Raiders in Week 2 of the preseason, the Rams have made a few roster moves.

Right Side of O-Line Under Microscope on Saturday Night | OC Register

The Rams will push their starters into the second quarter Saturday against the Oakland Raiders. It’s the typical plan of attack the second week of the preseason, with NFL coaches extending clock time for starters as they chart their flight plan toward the regular season.

McVay’s History Shows Rams Can’t Afford to Be Pass Happy on Offense | LA Daily News

Coach Sean McVay is a quarterbacks guru who loves tight-end mismatches and now gets to plan with receiver Sammy Watkins. But don’t forget the Rams’ running backs. McVay should not.

Goff to Finally Play in Front of Hometown Fans | LA Times

The Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum is located about 11 miles from Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, where Jared Goff showcased his skills during three seasons as California’s starting quarterback.

Rams’ 2017 Season is a Referendum on Goff | Sportsnaut

The Los Angeles Rams made a huge investment in quarterback Jared Goff last season, trading up to pick him with the first overall pick in the draft. A year in, they have yet to see the returns.

A Question with No Real Answer: “Any Update on Donald?” | ESPN

Sean McVay's daily, post-practice news conference was winding down Tuesday afternoon and nobody had asked him The Question yet. So Artis Twyman, the Los Angeles Rams' senior director of communications, playfully asked it himself.

Wade Phillips Makes Rams DT Aaron Donald a Non-Factor | Ramblin Fan

Don’t fret Los Angeles Rams fans, Aaron Donald won’t move the needle as much as Wade Phillips will. And that’s way more important.

(WATCH) Path To Rams: RB Justin Davis | Rams’ Official Site

Catch up with Justin Davis during Rams Training Camp to learn more about the rookie running back in this exclusive video feature.

Rams Preseason Week 2: What to Watch For | Cover 32 Rams

The Rams will head to Oakland for a showdown with the Raiders on Saturday, August 19th. The game will take place at 7:00 PM PDT. The matchup is sure to be a good one and coach Sean McVay assured fans that starters would receive more playing time this game. Here are some storylines to watch for.

Reynolds’ Progress Clouds Tavon’s Future | NFL Spin Zone

Tavon Austin future with the Los Angeles Rams is already muddy, but Josh Reynolds’ strong preseason start adds to uncertainty