The Rams have had a new twist in their roster, and it seems to be paying off well. The franchise’s latest addition, Baker Mayfield, set the trend after arriving in Los Angeles and rising as the ‘miracle kid’.
The Rams sealed the win over the Raiders after a 24-year-old athlete stunned Davante Adams with an electric move. The maneuver also flabbergasted the NFL universe.
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Baker Mayfield became a journeyman this year after multiple location shifts. He moved from Cleveland to Carolina after a headline trade. However, his Panthers stay did not work out, and they placed him on a waiver. Eventually, the Rams picked him up, and he made his debut against the Raiders.
The Rams sealed the game after franchise safety Taylor Rapp picked up a Derek Carr interception in the game’s final moments. The Raiders’ QB1 swung the pass toward Davante Adams, but Rapp picked up the snap. Los Angeles pulled a sweep over Las Vegas, 17-16.
RAMS WIN! #RamsHouse pic.twitter.com/57LLEPNjGs
— NFL (@NFL) December 9, 2022
Baker Mayfield inevitably became the talk of the trend, but Taylor Rapp also became a sensation among the fans. On Twitter, NFL fans reacted positively to the Rams’ safety.
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This user hailed Taylor Rapp after the unreal interception.
Taylor Rapp seals the deal. Unreal. Well done @Rams
Heck of a performance @bakermayfield #RamsQBofTheFuture— Thunder Dan (@ThunderDan88) December 9, 2022
Another user hailed the Safety as a Super Bowl champ
You suck! Taylor Rapp is a Superbowl Champ!
— Adlab Studios (@Adlab_Studios) December 9, 2022
The LA Rams are ecstatic to see the Taylor Rapp interception.
TAYLOR RAPP CALLS GAME! INTERCEPTION!
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) December 9, 2022
Alexis Kraft is in disbelief.
a taylor rapp interception to seal the win?!?!
after a baker mayfield winning TD throw?!
what universe are we in 🤯 i’m not sure, but i’ll take it! #ramshouse
— Alexis Kraft (@TheAlexisKraft) December 9, 2022
Another user also applauded the Rams’ safety.
Taylor Rapp said that's a rap 😫✌🏾
— Mr. Hi Ya Day (@To0lieT) December 9, 2022
This user called it a remarkable night for the Rams after the Taylor Rapp INT.
Taylor Rapp picks it off and seals it for the Los Angeles Rams!
What a remarkable night for the LA Rams and what a heartbreaking loss in a sea of heartbreak for the Las Vegas Raiders.
— SB (@WindowsMeUser) December 9, 2022
Another user claimed Taylor Rapp’s conclusion with a grab says everything.
The fact that Taylor Rapp ends it with a pick says it all!! 😂
— SeattleRams (suddenly a Tutu stan account) (@seattlerams_nfl) December 9, 2022
This user kept praise over Rapp and the LA Rams after the win.
TAYLOR RAPP SEALS IT. REAL LA TEAM BABY.
— Matt Colinco (@mattcolinco) December 9, 2022
The LA Rams snapped their losing streak with Baker Mayfield’s debut.
Davante Adams torched Jalen Ramsey with a one-hand snag
The Raiders-Rams matchup was a sight to witness. Baker Mayfield made his debut, and playoff chances were on the horizon. But Davante Adams showed up with an elegant pick at the expense of Jalen Ramsey. The star wide receiver gained a strobe pick on the Raiders’ first drive.
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.@tae15adams’ 1st catch of the night is an epic one-hander 👋#LVvsLAR on Prime Video
Also available on NFL+ https://t.co/m65o43ZLpv pic.twitter.com/3cTZu6oZZa— NFL (@NFL) December 9, 2022
Derek Carr, the Raiders’ quarterback, threw the ball to Davante Adams. The WR had Jalen Ramsey, but he picked up the ball with a one-handed catch and torched Ramsey. Additionally, the referees flagged the Rams’ CB for pass interference during the play.
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Despite being on a depleting roster, Davante Adams clarified he is one of the best wide receivers.
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