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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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.
We made it to the Bay 🙌🏻
November 8, 2025 at 8:36 PM
We made it to the Bay 🙌🏻
The small and normally easy airports are not built for these kinds of backed-up flights either.
November 8, 2025 at 2:28 AM
The small and normally easy airports are not built for these kinds of backed-up flights either.
Less than a year after Emmanuel Forbes Jr. got cut by the Commanders, the former first-round pick is starting for the No. 2 scoring defense.
Inside the bet the Rams are placing on a fresh start and a new attitude and confidence: www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Inside the bet the Rams are placing on a fresh start and a new attitude and confidence: www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
November 7, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Less than a year after Emmanuel Forbes Jr. got cut by the Commanders, the former first-round pick is starting for the No. 2 scoring defense.
Inside the bet the Rams are placing on a fresh start and a new attitude and confidence: www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Inside the bet the Rams are placing on a fresh start and a new attitude and confidence: www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
The Athletic has a cool playoff simulation tool for each team.
Check out the Rams’ here:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/nfl...
Check out the Rams’ here:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/nfl...
November 7, 2025 at 12:14 AM
The Athletic has a cool playoff simulation tool for each team.
Check out the Rams’ here:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/nfl...
Check out the Rams’ here:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/nfl...
The most important part of Rams practice is here:
November 6, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The most important part of Rams practice is here:
Google AI remains undefeated:
November 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Google AI remains undefeated:
It’s time to have a conversation about Matthew Stafford.
And to put some respect on the name of a QB still finding ways to do new things at the age of 37:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
And to put some respect on the name of a QB still finding ways to do new things at the age of 37:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
November 3, 2025 at 5:12 PM
It’s time to have a conversation about Matthew Stafford.
And to put some respect on the name of a QB still finding ways to do new things at the age of 37:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
And to put some respect on the name of a QB still finding ways to do new things at the age of 37:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
This week’s postgame video recap after the Rams throttled the Saints to get to 6-2.
We’re watching identities form on both sides of the ball right now:
We’re watching identities form on both sides of the ball right now:
November 3, 2025 at 3:47 AM
This week’s postgame video recap after the Rams throttled the Saints to get to 6-2.
We’re watching identities form on both sides of the ball right now:
We’re watching identities form on both sides of the ball right now:
Time to rock and roll.
November 2, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Time to rock and roll.
Matthew Stafford and Davante Adams are getting back after it.
October 29, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Matthew Stafford and Davante Adams are getting back after it.
Back at it after the bye week.
October 29, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Back at it after the bye week.
From five days ago 👀
October 27, 2025 at 5:28 PM
From five days ago 👀
October 26, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Sports were better before it was legal to bet on them.
October 23, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Sports were better before it was legal to bet on them.
First trip ever to London was dope, though.
October 21, 2025 at 10:13 PM
First trip ever to London was dope, though.
Heading into the Baltimore game, Davante Adams was seeking ways to get connected with Matthew Stafford.
Then 10 days abroad and 3 practices without Puka Nacua in a baseball stadium helped bring this together.
Not one. Not two. But three touchdowns.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
Then 10 days abroad and 3 practices without Puka Nacua in a baseball stadium helped bring this together.
Not one. Not two. But three touchdowns.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
October 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Heading into the Baltimore game, Davante Adams was seeking ways to get connected with Matthew Stafford.
Then 10 days abroad and 3 practices without Puka Nacua in a baseball stadium helped bring this together.
Not one. Not two. But three touchdowns.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
Then 10 days abroad and 3 practices without Puka Nacua in a baseball stadium helped bring this together.
Not one. Not two. But three touchdowns.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
Rams snap counts from a 35-7 win over the Jaguars:
- Terrance Ferguson at 49% — and scored his first TD
- 55% (!!!) in 13 personnel
- Just 10 snaps for Tutu Atwell vs. 33 for Xavier Smith and 28 for Konata Mumpfield 🤔
- 45 snaps for Omar Speights after ankle sprain
- Terrance Ferguson at 49% — and scored his first TD
- 55% (!!!) in 13 personnel
- Just 10 snaps for Tutu Atwell vs. 33 for Xavier Smith and 28 for Konata Mumpfield 🤔
- 45 snaps for Omar Speights after ankle sprain
October 20, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Rams snap counts from a 35-7 win over the Jaguars:
- Terrance Ferguson at 49% — and scored his first TD
- 55% (!!!) in 13 personnel
- Just 10 snaps for Tutu Atwell vs. 33 for Xavier Smith and 28 for Konata Mumpfield 🤔
- 45 snaps for Omar Speights after ankle sprain
- Terrance Ferguson at 49% — and scored his first TD
- 55% (!!!) in 13 personnel
- Just 10 snaps for Tutu Atwell vs. 33 for Xavier Smith and 28 for Konata Mumpfield 🤔
- 45 snaps for Omar Speights after ankle sprain
Matthew Stafford to Davante Adams.
It’s happening now. And working now.
So how much does that unlock in the Rams ceiling?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
It’s happening now. And working now.
So how much does that unlock in the Rams ceiling?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
October 20, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Matthew Stafford to Davante Adams.
It’s happening now. And working now.
So how much does that unlock in the Rams ceiling?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
It’s happening now. And working now.
So how much does that unlock in the Rams ceiling?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
Post-game video from a Rams’ win over the Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London.
Let’s talk about Matthew Stafford and Davante Adams:
Let’s talk about Matthew Stafford and Davante Adams:
October 19, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Post-game video from a Rams’ win over the Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London.
Let’s talk about Matthew Stafford and Davante Adams:
Let’s talk about Matthew Stafford and Davante Adams:
Wembley, we’re here.
October 19, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Wembley, we’re here.