12 days of Christmas winners for the LA Rams in a Week 16 win over the Jets

What better way to celebrate the holidays than by applauding Rams contributors in Week 16?

Los Angeles Rams Sean McVay v New York Jets
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(10) - The entire Rams offensive line

Even as the LA Rams has settled into an unexpected starting five offensive linemen this season, there is no question that the currently configuration of LT Alaric Jackson, LG Steve Avila, rookie C Beaux Limmer, RG Kevin Dotson, and RT Rob Havenstein have come into their own. This offensive line has been been solid, and the fact that the group is finally getting a bit of continuity and able to build on improving communication and chemistry has been a blessing that has come at the right time for the team.

Of course, even with a stalwart offensive line, the team has been getting excellent pass blocking from RB Kyren Williams too:

Even as the offense has struggled to score points, the offensive line is putting up some of its best work of the season. The Rams' rushing offense has churned out 421 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns for RB Kyen Williams alone over the past four games. Over the same four games, the Rams offensive line has allowed just two quarterback sacks to veteran pocket passer Matthew Stafford.

No, I did not simply cherry-pick the most favorable period of the 2024 NFL season to prove a point. The Rams last four games has been the first time that the Rams have started:

  • LT Alaric Jackson
  • LG Steve Avila
  • C Beaux Limmer
  • RG Kevin Dotson
  • RT Rob Havenstein

this season. Clearly, all of the lofty expectations of the Rams offensive line were right on target. In these past four games, the Rams offensive line has looked in control, coordinated, communicative, and cooperative. The team has even showcased a number of offensive line downfield blocking for running backs and wide receivers in the second level.

The Rams have won all four games with their five staring offensive linemen on the football field this season. That's a very promising development.

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