Despite the great efforts of quarterback Jared Goff and some newcomers, sixth-placed Rams saw his 2020 season end with a 32-18 loss to the Packers leader on Saturday at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisc. in the playoffs divisional round.
Goff completed 21 of 27 attempts to pass for 174 yards and a touchdown for Los Angeles in defeat, his only pass score going to the wide novice receiver Van Jefferson in a 4-yard finish. Jefferson hit six of his seven targets for 46 yards in total, and his touchdown reception teamed up with Cooper Kupp (2017) and Torry Holt (1999) as the only Rams newbies since the 1970 merger with a receiving TD in the playoffs , according to NFL Research.
Running back rookie Cam Akers led the Rams ‘backfield with 18 runs for 90 yards in addition to the touchdown, while wide receiver Josh Reynolds led all Rams’ recipients with 65 yards in three receptions.
Linebacker Troy Reeder led the Rams’ defense with 13 tackles in total, but as a unit they managed only one hit with zero sacks against Packers quarterback Rodgers.
Here is the summary of the full game for Rams-Packers, presented by Cedars-Sinai:
After Rams’ attack was 3 to 3 on the first try of the game, the Packers took advantage of it with a scoring attempt that ended with a 24-yard field goal from kicker Mason Crosby for an initial 3-0 lead. Although the Packers reached the Rams’ 4-yard line, defensive striker Greg Gaines and Reeder’s main stops forced the Packers to settle for three points.
The Los Angeles attack was much more established in his second series, when Goff hit Reynolds in the middle for a 28-yard gain and wide receiver Robert Woods for a 19-yard gain to move him to Green Bay territory. LA initially it was for him in the 4th and 1st of Green Bay 14, but a false start penalty prevented the game from leaving and led him to settle for a 37 yard field goal from kicker Matt Gay.