Jalen Ramsey takes to Twitter to celebrate Rams' crucial MNF win over Cardinals
Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey was not able to support his team on the field Monday night. Ramsey was a surprise addition to the COVID-19/reserve list Monday.
He was one of 37 players around the NFL who tested positive for the virus.
But the four-time Pro Bowler cheered for his team from home. After the Rams' victory over the Arizona Cardinals, Jalen Ramsey took to Twitter to voice his satisfaction with his team's result.
YEAH @RamsNFL win MFs❕ LETS GO❕Tuned in the whole game & proud af❕
Jalen Ramsey takes to Twitter to celebrate Rams' crucial MNF win over Cardinals.
Jalen Ramsey is likely ecstatic, as the Rams were under a lot of pressure to win Monday. The Cardinals were victorious in their first head-to-head meeting this season.
They were 10-2 and three games ahead of the then 8-4 Rams. The Rams are now just two games behind the Cardinals in the NFC West race.
The Rams' victory without Jalen Ramsey was impressive given the slew of injuries and players out due to COVID. Attrition has taken a toll on every team in the NFL this late into the schedule.
But the list of Rams injuries is astonishingly long.
#Rams Injuries/Covid List 🥲
RB Cam Akers
RB Darrell Henderson
WR Tutu Atwell
WR Robert Woods
TE Jacob Harris
TE Tyler Higbee
TE Johnny Mundt
RT Rob Havenstein
C Brian Allen
NT Sebastian Joseph-Day
LB Travin Howard
CB Dont’e Deayon
CB Jalen Ramsey
CB Robert Rochell
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In Jalen Ramsey's absence, the Rams allowed 383 yards to Kyler Murray. Luckily for the secondary, Leonard Floyd and Ernest Jones made two critical interceptions on Murray and held him to zero trips to the end zone.
DeAndre Hopkins had a quiet game despite not having Ramsey to shadow him. He had 13 fewer yards in this game than the previous meeting with the Rams when Ramsey was playing.
Although Hopkins' production was limited, A.J. Green had a vintage game where he looked as athletic as he did in his prime. James Conner added 94 receiving yards, but it ultimately wasn't enough for the Cardinals.
The Rams hope Ramsey can return as soon as possible for a divisional game against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 15. Aaron Donald put the defense on his back with his most imposing game this season.
When the two of them play together and play well, the Rams defense is among the NFL's elite.
NFL’s most valuable defensive players:
1: Micah Parsons
2: T.J Watt
3: Myles Garrett
4: Aaron Donald
5: Jalen Ramsey
This list is not to be confused with Defensive Player of the year, that is based on production. This is my list of value provided to a defense.
The Rams don't have an easy game left on the schedule, making each game a must-win even after Monday's win. The Seahawks, Minnesota Vikings, Baltimore Ravens, and San Fransisco 49ers have upset ability.
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