Nate Atkins
@nateatkins.bsky.social
Senior Writer covering the Los Angeles Rams for The Athletic | Formerly of the Colts, Lions and Bears beats | Hebrews 11:1
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Happy Thanksgiving.
Among so many more important things, I imagine Rams fans are thankful for this year’s squad. It’s showing a pretty special gear lately.
6 stats to show what I mean: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Among so many more important things, I imagine Rams fans are thankful for this year’s squad. It’s showing a pretty special gear lately.
6 stats to show what I mean: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
November 27, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Happy Thanksgiving.
Among so many more important things, I imagine Rams fans are thankful for this year’s squad. It’s showing a pretty special gear lately.
6 stats to show what I mean: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Among so many more important things, I imagine Rams fans are thankful for this year’s squad. It’s showing a pretty special gear lately.
6 stats to show what I mean: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Some proof of life of Tutu Atwell doing his thing at practice again:
November 26, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Some proof of life of Tutu Atwell doing his thing at practice again:
The Rams postgame video after a 34-7 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football.
After six straight wins, it’s fair to start asking: Could this be the best team in the NFL?
After six straight wins, it’s fair to start asking: Could this be the best team in the NFL?
November 24, 2025 at 6:39 AM
The Rams postgame video after a 34-7 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football.
After six straight wins, it’s fair to start asking: Could this be the best team in the NFL?
After six straight wins, it’s fair to start asking: Could this be the best team in the NFL?
Big one coming up on Sunday Night Football.
November 23, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Big one coming up on Sunday Night Football.
Let’s examine the Rams’ path from here on out:
- Biggest games left
- The ones they need to win
- Playoff scenarios
- What needs to happen on the field to get it done
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
- Biggest games left
- The ones they need to win
- Playoff scenarios
- What needs to happen on the field to get it done
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
November 21, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Let’s examine the Rams’ path from here on out:
- Biggest games left
- The ones they need to win
- Playoff scenarios
- What needs to happen on the field to get it done
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
- Biggest games left
- The ones they need to win
- Playoff scenarios
- What needs to happen on the field to get it done
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
More info on the various Aaron Donald celebrations on Sunday at SoFi Stadium:
November 19, 2025 at 10:49 PM
More info on the various Aaron Donald celebrations on Sunday at SoFi Stadium:
Aaron Donald will be honored on Sunday at SoFi Stadium with a video tribute, bobblehead and more.
“I always say I feel like L.A. adopted me. … When you know how hard you worked to put yourself in a certain position… it’s pretty special.”
“I always say I feel like L.A. adopted me. … When you know how hard you worked to put yourself in a certain position… it’s pretty special.”
November 19, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Aaron Donald will be honored on Sunday at SoFi Stadium with a video tribute, bobblehead and more.
“I always say I feel like L.A. adopted me. … When you know how hard you worked to put yourself in a certain position… it’s pretty special.”
“I always say I feel like L.A. adopted me. … When you know how hard you worked to put yourself in a certain position… it’s pretty special.”
The first 60K fans in SoFi this Sunday for Rams-Buccaneers will get one of these.
November 19, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The first 60K fans in SoFi this Sunday for Rams-Buccaneers will get one of these.
The way the Rams are built, and after losing Ahkello Witherspoon, it would make sense to have a secondary just hanging on.
But that’s not what’s happening now. They are bringing the fight to opposing QBs and showing they can be the stars, too: www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
But that’s not what’s happening now. They are bringing the fight to opposing QBs and showing they can be the stars, too: www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
November 17, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The way the Rams are built, and after losing Ahkello Witherspoon, it would make sense to have a secondary just hanging on.
But that’s not what’s happening now. They are bringing the fight to opposing QBs and showing they can be the stars, too: www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
But that’s not what’s happening now. They are bringing the fight to opposing QBs and showing they can be the stars, too: www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Rams snap counts from a win over the Seahawks:
- Colby Parkinson with 15 more snaps than any other TE
- 69/31 split for Kyren Williams & Blake Corum (carries were 12/8)
- Emmanuel Forbes Jr. had 7 more snaps than any other CB
- 27 plays for Josh Wallace in place of Quentin Lake
- Colby Parkinson with 15 more snaps than any other TE
- 69/31 split for Kyren Williams & Blake Corum (carries were 12/8)
- Emmanuel Forbes Jr. had 7 more snaps than any other CB
- 27 plays for Josh Wallace in place of Quentin Lake
November 17, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Rams snap counts from a win over the Seahawks:
- Colby Parkinson with 15 more snaps than any other TE
- 69/31 split for Kyren Williams & Blake Corum (carries were 12/8)
- Emmanuel Forbes Jr. had 7 more snaps than any other CB
- 27 plays for Josh Wallace in place of Quentin Lake
- Colby Parkinson with 15 more snaps than any other TE
- 69/31 split for Kyren Williams & Blake Corum (carries were 12/8)
- Emmanuel Forbes Jr. had 7 more snaps than any other CB
- 27 plays for Josh Wallace in place of Quentin Lake
New story:
The Rams DBs heard all week about how explosive the Seahawks passing game was. But where others saw a nightmare, they saw a gold mine.
And now, they’re showing the Rams have another area that can be a strength this season:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
The Rams DBs heard all week about how explosive the Seahawks passing game was. But where others saw a nightmare, they saw a gold mine.
And now, they’re showing the Rams have another area that can be a strength this season:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
November 17, 2025 at 5:27 PM
New story:
The Rams DBs heard all week about how explosive the Seahawks passing game was. But where others saw a nightmare, they saw a gold mine.
And now, they’re showing the Rams have another area that can be a strength this season:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
The Rams DBs heard all week about how explosive the Seahawks passing game was. But where others saw a nightmare, they saw a gold mine.
And now, they’re showing the Rams have another area that can be a strength this season:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
The postgame video after a wild Rams win over the Seahawks to take control of first place in the NFC West.
On an off day for the passing game and all the plays the defense made to get the dub:
On an off day for the passing game and all the plays the defense made to get the dub:
November 17, 2025 at 2:32 AM
The postgame video after a wild Rams win over the Seahawks to take control of first place in the NFC West.
On an off day for the passing game and all the plays the defense made to get the dub:
On an off day for the passing game and all the plays the defense made to get the dub:
Cooper Kupp getting ready for his first game at SoFi Stadium as an opponent.
November 16, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Cooper Kupp getting ready for his first game at SoFi Stadium as an opponent.
Big one coming up.
And the Rams might want to cover this No. 11 guy. I heard he’s not bad.
And the Rams might want to cover this No. 11 guy. I heard he’s not bad.
November 16, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Big one coming up.
And the Rams might want to cover this No. 11 guy. I heard he’s not bad.
And the Rams might want to cover this No. 11 guy. I heard he’s not bad.
Midnight Mode activated for a 1 p.m. kick. But it is overcast.
Rams-Seahawks in about 90 minutes. The winner takes control of the NFC West with a lane to the No. 1 seed.
Probably the biggest non-Week 18 game I’ve covered in the regular season.
Rams-Seahawks in about 90 minutes. The winner takes control of the NFC West with a lane to the No. 1 seed.
Probably the biggest non-Week 18 game I’ve covered in the regular season.
November 16, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Midnight Mode activated for a 1 p.m. kick. But it is overcast.
Rams-Seahawks in about 90 minutes. The winner takes control of the NFC West with a lane to the No. 1 seed.
Probably the biggest non-Week 18 game I’ve covered in the regular season.
Rams-Seahawks in about 90 minutes. The winner takes control of the NFC West with a lane to the No. 1 seed.
Probably the biggest non-Week 18 game I’ve covered in the regular season.
Two years. No football.
Jobs at Dollar General, Burger King, 7-Eleven and Circle K.
When Rams LB Byron Young says he’s not supposed to be here, he means that.
Which is why he’s talking to himself rather than dancing after he records a sack:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Jobs at Dollar General, Burger King, 7-Eleven and Circle K.
When Rams LB Byron Young says he’s not supposed to be here, he means that.
Which is why he’s talking to himself rather than dancing after he records a sack:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
November 15, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Two years. No football.
Jobs at Dollar General, Burger King, 7-Eleven and Circle K.
When Rams LB Byron Young says he’s not supposed to be here, he means that.
Which is why he’s talking to himself rather than dancing after he records a sack:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Jobs at Dollar General, Burger King, 7-Eleven and Circle K.
When Rams LB Byron Young says he’s not supposed to be here, he means that.
Which is why he’s talking to himself rather than dancing after he records a sack:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
New story:
Six years ago, Byron Young spent his nights closing down a Dollar General in Georgia.
Two years, no football.
Now one of the top pass rushers in the NFL.
How one of the sport’s craziest underdog stories became the engine of the Rams defense:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Six years ago, Byron Young spent his nights closing down a Dollar General in Georgia.
Two years, no football.
Now one of the top pass rushers in the NFL.
How one of the sport’s craziest underdog stories became the engine of the Rams defense:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
November 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
New story:
Six years ago, Byron Young spent his nights closing down a Dollar General in Georgia.
Two years, no football.
Now one of the top pass rushers in the NFL.
How one of the sport’s craziest underdog stories became the engine of the Rams defense:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Six years ago, Byron Young spent his nights closing down a Dollar General in Georgia.
Two years, no football.
Now one of the top pass rushers in the NFL.
How one of the sport’s craziest underdog stories became the engine of the Rams defense:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
A new addition to the Rams facility:
November 12, 2025 at 10:23 PM
A new addition to the Rams facility:
If Matthew Stafford has played like an MVP all season, as Davante Adams says, what’s changed around him to build a historic stretch?
4 key areas jump out right now as an evolution of the Rams offense: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
4 key areas jump out right now as an evolution of the Rams offense: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
November 11, 2025 at 6:17 PM
If Matthew Stafford has played like an MVP all season, as Davante Adams says, what’s changed around him to build a historic stretch?
4 key areas jump out right now as an evolution of the Rams offense: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
4 key areas jump out right now as an evolution of the Rams offense: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Let’s talk about Matthew Stafford. But also what’s evolving around him.
This is a historic run he’s on, and it’s come through 4 key evolutions in the supporting cast:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
This is a historic run he’s on, and it’s come through 4 key evolutions in the supporting cast:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
November 10, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Let’s talk about Matthew Stafford. But also what’s evolving around him.
This is a historic run he’s on, and it’s come through 4 key evolutions in the supporting cast:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
This is a historic run he’s on, and it’s come through 4 key evolutions in the supporting cast:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Rams snap counts from a win over the 49ers:
- All 4 TEs at 32% or better. Davis and Parkinson scored TDs
- Xavier Smith and Konata Mumpfield evenly split the WR3 role, just behind Puka Nacua and Davante Adams
- Just 12 snaps for Darious Williams
- All 4 TEs at 32% or better. Davis and Parkinson scored TDs
- Xavier Smith and Konata Mumpfield evenly split the WR3 role, just behind Puka Nacua and Davante Adams
- Just 12 snaps for Darious Williams
November 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Rams snap counts from a win over the 49ers:
- All 4 TEs at 32% or better. Davis and Parkinson scored TDs
- Xavier Smith and Konata Mumpfield evenly split the WR3 role, just behind Puka Nacua and Davante Adams
- Just 12 snaps for Darious Williams
- All 4 TEs at 32% or better. Davis and Parkinson scored TDs
- Xavier Smith and Konata Mumpfield evenly split the WR3 role, just behind Puka Nacua and Davante Adams
- Just 12 snaps for Darious Williams
The postgame video recap after the Rams blew out the 49ers to improve to 7-2.
No place to start but the offense and a QB playing on another level right now:
No place to start but the offense and a QB playing on another level right now:
November 10, 2025 at 1:37 AM
The postgame video recap after the Rams blew out the 49ers to improve to 7-2.
No place to start but the offense and a QB playing on another level right now:
No place to start but the offense and a QB playing on another level right now:
Some pre-game reading ahead of Rams-49ers:
How Emmanuel Forbes Jr. has gone from a reclamation project to a player the Rams can believe in:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
How Emmanuel Forbes Jr. has gone from a reclamation project to a player the Rams can believe in:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
November 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Some pre-game reading ahead of Rams-49ers:
How Emmanuel Forbes Jr. has gone from a reclamation project to a player the Rams can believe in:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
How Emmanuel Forbes Jr. has gone from a reclamation project to a player the Rams can believe in:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
First trip to Levi’s Stadium couldn’t come on a more gorgeous day.
Big one coming soon between the Rams and 49ers.
Big one coming soon between the Rams and 49ers.
November 9, 2025 at 8:42 PM
First trip to Levi’s Stadium couldn’t come on a more gorgeous day.
Big one coming soon between the Rams and 49ers.
Big one coming soon between the Rams and 49ers.