L.A. looks to get back on the winning track
In a battle of struggling offenses, the 4-5 Los Angeles Rams travel cross country to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Ma. for a matchup with the 3-7 New England Patriots. This Sunday’s kickoff is set for 1 p.m. EST. The eastern seaboard weather is expected to be a sunny 62 degrees with light winds up to 10 mph.
The Rams haven’t trekked to New England since 2016 and have never won in Gillette Stadium, going 0-2 since its 2002 erection. For the series overall, the Pats hold a 9-6 advantage, including Super Bowl wins in 2002 and 2019.
16-year veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford hasn’t played the Patriots in 10 years, while Drake Maye, New England’s Round 1 pick in the 2024 draft, plays his first game versus the Rams.
Stafford hasn’t looked comfortable in the L.A. offense up to this point and is in the throes of one his worst season’s as a pro. The Rams are 20th in points per game which includes three defensive scores, struggling to convert third downs (26th), and score touchdowns in the red zone (30th). Maye took over as the Pats starting QB in Week 6 and as one would expect, is going through a lot of growing pains. He is part of the new breed, an athletic, big-armed gun slinger.
Both the Rams and Patriots offensive line’s have struggled with injuries and consistency. L..A’s biggest problem appears to be reacting to stunts/loops/blitzes, while ESPN has New England last in both pass block and run block win rates.
RT Rob Havenstein is out for Sunday’s game, and backup Joe Noteboom is doubtful, per Sean McVay.
— Jourdan Rodrigue (@JourdanRodrigue) November 15, 2024
It might be a good day for the Rams to work on the run game, the Pats have given up over 130 yards rushing in six of 10 games. Will L.A. make it a point to establish a ground game? Can they get back into the win column?
How to follow the game
Date: Sunday November 17
Kickoff: 10 a.m. PST
Location: Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Ma.
Watch on TV
Regionally: Fox
Livestream
There are numerous available streaming services including, but not limited to NFL+, Peacock, Sling TV, Fubo, ESPN+, Hulu+ Live TV, and Paramount+
Listen on the radio
Local: ESPN LA 710 AM
Regionally: ESPN affiliate stations
- KMET/1490 AM & 98.1 FM – Banning, CA
- KFIG/1430 AM & 790 FM – Fresno, CA
- KAVL/610 AM & 106.7 FM – Lancaster, CA
- KRHQ/102.3 FM – Palm Springs, CA
- KTIE/590 AM – Riverside, CA
- KGB/760 AM – San Diego, CA
- KXTK/1280 AM & 101.7 FM – San Luis Obispo, CA
- KSMA/1240 AM & 99.5 FM – Santa Maria, CA
- KSHP/1400 AM & 107.1 FM – Las Vegas, NV
- KVLI/1140 AM & 103.7 FM – Bakersfield, CA
Local Spanish Radio coverage: Tu Liga Radio 1330 AM
Tu Liga Radio’s affiliate radio stations
- KTMZ/1220 AM – Pomona, CA
- KCAL/1410 AM – San Bernardino and Riverside, CA
- KOXR 910 AM – Oxnard and Ventura, CA
Follow the Rams on social media
Instagram: @rams
Facebook: /rams
X (formerly known as Twitter): @RamsNFL
TikTok: @rams
Current betting odds @ FanDuel Sportsbook
Line: LA Rams -4.5 -115 / NE Patriots +4.5 -105
Over/under total: over 43.5 -112 / under 43.5 -108
Money line: LA Rams -230 / NE Patriots +190
