The Los Angeles Rams sat many starters on Sunday. This allowed veteran QB Jimmy Garoppolo a chance to prove himself.
The Rams play the Seahawks on Sunday, and according to L.A. coach Sean McVay, it doesn’t mean squat. That's not the case for Garoppolo, the Rams' No. 2 quarterback.
The Rams lost to the Seattle Seahawks 30-25 on Sunday, knocking them down to the No. 4 seed in the NFC side of the playoffs. The No. 3 Buccaneers are now set to face the Washington Commanders in the wild-card round, while the Rams will be saddled with the loser of the "Sunday Night Football" clash between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings.
Los Angeles Rams backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is a well-traveled journeyman who is like the Maytag repairman in Tinseltown. He is not used or seen very often. Notwithstanding, the Rams believe they have the best backup quarterback in football.
Jimmy Garoppolo hasn't played a single snap during the 2024 season while backing up Matthew Stafford, but it sounds like that will change on Sunday when the Los Angeles Rams plan to rest some of the starters vs. the Seattle Seahawks.
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay has announced that Matthew Stafford will be put on rest in the upcoming final game of the regular season against the Seattle Seahawks and that Jimmy Garoppolo will start instead, per ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
The Los Angeles Rams rested nearly all of their offensive starters in their regular-season finale because coach Sean McVay wanted everybody fresh and healthy for the playoffs.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo's 22-yard connection with wide receiver Tutu Atwell gets the team near red zone against the Seattle Seahawks.
After serving as Tom Brady’s backup for the New England Patriots, Jimmy Garoppolo had been a regular starter elsewhere.
The Los Angeles Rams are resting quarterback Matthew Stafford and will start Jimmy Garoppolo for the regular-season finale on Sunday against the visiting Seattle Seahawks. Rams coach Sean McVay made
Coach Sean McVay announced the decision Wednesday to rest Stafford, the 16-year veteran starter. The Rams haven't decided which additional starters will rest.
LOS ANGELES — With the NFC West title already in hand, the Rams (10-6) will turn to backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to start in the regular season finale against the Seattle Seahawks (9-7), head coach Sean McVay announced on Wednesday.