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columnist: Rams will ‘knock the Saints more senseless than a frat boy on Bourbon Street’ | New Orleans AdvocateOne columnist is already booking the Los Angeles Rams’ ticket the Super Bowl.In a column Thursday Authentic David Edwards Jersey , Bill Plaschke of the Los Angeles Times listed five reasons why he’s picking the Rams over the New Orleans Saints, which would put an LA team in the Super Bowl for the first time in 35 years.Rams will beat the Saints to reach the Super Bowl - 5 reasons why | LA TimesYou could see it last Saturday night at the Coliseum, where dozens of blue stars lay flattened on the muddy turf. The Rams didn’t just beat the Dallas Cowboys. They ran them into the ground.Pricey Rams’ defense has to vanquish Saints’ to reinforce worth | USA TodayThis was the purpose of all the wheeling, dealing and splash headlines: Super Bowl or bust. Now the Los Angeles Rams are 60 minutes away from that stage.Can Whitworth win his fifth championship inside the Superdome? | Nola dot comLos Angeles Rams offensive lineman Andrew Whitworth won three state championships with West Monroe and one national title with LSU inside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints and Rams play Sunday for the NFC title.Whitworth is accustomed to celebrating in Saints’ dome | OC RegisterThere’s gray in the beard now, but little else has changed. It’s Andrew Whitworth, it’s the Superdome and it’s a big game. That combination usually works well for the behemoth from the bayou.“I have a historic history there,” Whitworth said this week David Edwards Los Angeles Rams Jerseys , and yes, that is the best way to put it.Mutual respect among Gurley, Anderson key to their budding partnership | Rams’ official site Todd Gurley is the Rams’ feature back. There’s no doubt about that. Even after C.J. Anderson has come in and averaged 140 yards in his three games as a Ram — including 123 last week in the Divisional-round victory over the Cowboys — nobody is questioning Gurley’s status as the top dawg on Los Angeles’ offense.Anderson is as surprised at his relevance as you are | ESPNWhen C.J. Anderson begins to run, when he has his short and fat (his words, not mine) body headed toward the line of scrimmage, you’d be forgiven if you were momentarily alarmed by the idea that he intends to disappear. Anderson: “I’m the freshest running back” in the NFL | CBS SportsYou may have noticed over the last few weeks that C.J. Anderson is absolutely running roughshod over NFL defenses.Rams return to New Orleans with weapon Saints didn’t see in first matchup | LA TimesThe rotation began seven plays into the Rams’ divisional-round playoff victory over the Dallas Cowboys. Star running back Todd Gurley, on the field for the first time in nearly a month Los Angeles Rams Jerseys Stitched , had carried the ball four times when backup C.J. Anderson came off the sideline and carried three times before an eventual field goal. The rotation continued throughout the game.(WATCH) Cooks on NFC Championship game: “Trust the process” | Yahoo! SportsLos Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks joins “NFL Total Access” to talk about the team’s NFC Championship matchup against the New Orleans Saints.Kromer has the Rams’ O-line surging at precisely the right time | OC RegisterHis emphasis on communication has helped the unit pave the way to successGoff could become the youngest QB to win NFC Championship | OC RegisterHistory is not on his side as Goff, 24, meets Saints counterpart Drew BreesSaints’ Klein on Rams: “We knew we’d see them again” | NFL NetworkWeek 9’s matchup between the New Orleans Saints and Los Angeles Rams provided an unofficial preview of Sunday’s NFC Championship Game.Saints sank Rams’ perfect record. Now Rams seek ultimate revenge | USA TodayBring on the gumbo.Sean McVay is taking his team back to the Big (Not So) Easy for the NFC title game, which is just the way it should be for the Los Angeles Rams in trying to earn a ticket to Super Bowl LIII.NFC Championship game odds, line | CBS SportsTen years ago, the New Orleans Saints hosted the NFC Championship and went on to win the Super Bowl. They will look for a repeat performance Sunday afternoon at 3:05 p.m. ET against a Los Angeles Rams club that spent the bulk of the season as the Super Bowl betting favorite.Barron feels super about playing NFC Championship game in New Orleans | LA TimesWhile playing in college for Alabama, Rams linebacker Mark Barron won a Bowl Championship Series title at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.Keys to the AFC and NFC Championship games | The RingerBrady David Edwards Jersey nfl draft , Mahomes, Brees, and Goff—it’s easy to focus on the names of the quarterbacks playing for the chance to go to the Super Bowl. But the most important matchups happening Sunday are the chess matches happening between the men on the sidelines.8 bold predictions for AFC and NFC Championship games | CBS SportsWill Tom Brady’s road struggles continue in the playoffs? Here are eight bold predictions for SundayNFC Championship tale of the tape | SB NationThe first time around, the Saints slowed Todd Gurley a lot better than the Rams slowed Michael Thomas — but a lot has changed since early-November.Goff learns from one of the best | Press HeraldRams QB Jared Goff spent time with Saints QB Drew Brees during last year’s Pro Bowl and picked up a few pointers. The Rams’ outspoken CB is the center of attention as the NFL reacts to the new pass interference challenge rules"How McVay values adding proven veterans to his roster | Rams OfficialWith the additions of Clay Matthews, Eric Weddle and Blake Bortles, the Rams have added some experience and leadership to the locker room this offseason.Los Angeles Rams: Biggest remaining needs after free agent signings | FanSidedSolid breakdown of areas of need for the Rams, who appear to be standing pat until after the NFL Draft.Rams will have clear training camp plan for Donald | Rams OfficialFor the first time in Sean McVay’s tenure Custom David Edwards Jersey , Aaron Donald will be at training camp. For the sake of offensive development, the Rams will likely be very measured with #99.Rams’ Nickell Robey-Coleman: NFL Should Name New Pass Interference Rule After Me | Bleacher ReportNRC is never one to shy away from controversy. Will his uncalled penalty in the NFC Championship game lead him to infamy?Rams may regret not going after Brandon Marshall in free agency | FanSidedGiven his knowledge of Wade Phillips’ defense, the Denver free agent would have made a lot of sense. My guess is Wade wasn’t buying.Gerald Everett on track to increase contributions in 2019 | Rams OfficialCan year three be the breakout season for Young Gerald?Patrick Chung sued by ex-Rams executive over defamation | Musket FireFascinating story in the age of social media. Be careful what you text or tweet, especially if you work for an NFL team.Rams Twitter roundup: Players react to pass interference rule change | RamsWireSafe to say the Rams aren’t big fans of the new challenge rules.Nickell Robey-Coleman: DBs can be more aggressive with new pass interference rule | RamsWireNRC goes on to contradict himself, but the point is that there are a few ways to look at the rule and his take is certainly interesting.