Thursday Night Football: Rams vs. Saints score, highlights, news, inactives and live updates

The Rams enter Thursday night's game at 7-7 and holding the No. 7 seed in the NFC

Thu, 21 Dec 2023, 11:10 pm

Matthew Stafford has the Rams in the playoff hunt after a down year in 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

The Los Angeles Rams are resurgent after a disappointing 2022. With three weeks to play, the Rams sit at 7-7 and currently hold the final playoff spot in the NFC.

But the New Orleans Saints aren't far behind. The Saints have the same record as the Rams but sit in the No. 9 spot in the NFC. A win over the Rams on Thursday would push the Saints closer to a playoff spot. A loss by the Rams would make it much harder for the club to get in as the season winds down.

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Thu 21 December 2023 at 11:10 pm GMT-5
Chris Cwik
Rams improve to 8-7 with the win over the Saints 🔥 pic.twitter.com/KhAiLGIyqg
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) December 22, 2023
Thu 21 December 2023 at 11:09 pm GMT-5
Chris Cwik
There are many great candidates for NFL Coach of the Year. Why not Sean McVay? This roster had some serious holes. But they're closing in on a playoff spot. Says a lot for a guy with a ring, but this might be McVay's best coaching job. https://t.co/u9Y1mBgfXx
— Frank Schwab (@YahooSchwab) December 22, 2023
Thu 21 December 2023 at 11:09 pm GMT-5
Chris Cwik
.@AsapPuka's final line:

9 catches
164 yards
1 TD

His @NFLFantasy owners just got a huge boost on night one. pic.twitter.com/rZXluwnkiw
— NFL (@NFL) December 22, 2023
Thu 21 December 2023 at 11:02 pm GMT-5
Chris Cwik
Puka to the rescue. BIG first down.#NOvsLAR on Prime Video
Also available on #NFLPlus https://t.co/Nz8Z54zYm0 pic.twitter.com/0TajLN589u
— NFL (@NFL) December 22, 2023
Thu 21 December 2023 at 10:59 pm GMT-5
Chris Cwik
Carr to Perry on a 35-yd TD strike 🎯#Saints | 📺: @NFLonPrime (WDSU locally) pic.twitter.com/vydJLsr9zE
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) December 22, 2023
Thu 21 December 2023 at 10:54 pm GMT-5
Chris Cwik
Hang on now. Saints block the punt and have a short field.#NOvsLAR on Prime Video
Also available on #NFLPlus https://t.co/Nz8Z54zYm0 pic.twitter.com/XByp6GKDDi
— NFL (@NFL) December 22, 2023
Thu 21 December 2023 at 10:51 pm GMT-5
Chris Cwik
.@AsapPuka continues to etch his name in the history books. pic.twitter.com/cIh0wtX2AQ
— NFL on Prime Video (@NFLonPrime) December 22, 2023
Thu 21 December 2023 at 10:49 pm GMT-5
Chris Cwik
A little jump ball to Juwan Johnson gets the Saints their second TD.#NOvsLAR on Prime Video
Also available on #NFLPlus https://t.co/Nz8Z54zYm0 pic.twitter.com/xickGJ0z1Q
— NFL (@NFL) December 22, 2023
Thu 21 December 2023 at 10:46 pm GMT-5
Chris Cwik
The Saints get a score. It's 30-14 now. Still a long shot for the Saints to get back into this one, but they have some fight left in them.
Thu 21 December 2023 at 10:39 pm GMT-5
Chris Cwik
Let's hear it. ✍️

This @RamsNFL trio ranks ___ in the @NFL. pic.twitter.com/fGf34KuR53
— NFL on Prime Video (@NFLonPrime) December 22, 2023
Thu 21 December 2023 at 10:35 pm GMT-5
Chris Cwik
Rams get another field goal and it's 30-7 now. Saints really need to score on this drive, and quickly, to make it interesting.
Thu 21 December 2023 at 10:18 pm GMT-5
Chris Cwik
Kyren Williams' mom was LIVING that play!#TNFonPrime | @RamsNFL pic.twitter.com/dVkScoOmSV
— NFL on Prime Video (@NFLonPrime) December 22, 2023
Thu 21 December 2023 at 10:12 pm GMT-5
Chris Cwik
Kyren Williams leaps in and flips the ball to mom ❤️ #RamsHouse #NOvsLAR on Prime Video
Also available on #NFLPlus https://t.co/Nz8Z54zYm0 pic.twitter.com/K3nWYPpahv
— NFL (@NFL) December 22, 2023
Thu 21 December 2023 at 10:09 pm GMT-5
Chris Cwik
PICK. Jordan Fuller back the other way!#NOvsLAR on Prime Video
Also available on #NFLPlus https://t.co/Nz8Z54zYm0 pic.twitter.com/L6J9U4705x
— NFL (@NFL) December 22, 2023
Thu 21 December 2023 at 10:01 pm GMT-5
Chris Cwik
Four-straight games getting in the endzone for @Demarcus ‼️

📺 @NFLonPrime pic.twitter.com/y8IWT832HO
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) December 22, 2023
Thu 21 December 2023 at 9:53 pm GMT-5
Chris Cwik
PUKA NACUA! pic.twitter.com/tTzwrz06Uk
— Mr Matthew CFB (@MrMatthew_CFB) December 22, 2023
Thu 21 December 2023 at 9:52 pm GMT-5
Chris Cwik
Puka Nacua, what a catch!#TNFonPrime pic.twitter.com/LullYtAaVM
— NFL on Prime Video (@NFLonPrime) December 22, 2023
Thu 21 December 2023 at 9:51 pm GMT-5
Chris Cwik
At half...

Stafford: 16/22, 199 yards, 2 TDs
Robinson: 6 catches, 82 yards, 1 TD#RamsHouse pic.twitter.com/LUmQUYyaQu
— NFL (@NFL) December 22, 2023
Thu 21 December 2023 at 9:45 pm GMT-5
Chris Cwik
.@MoneyLynch links up with the @ComptonCowboys to get a crash course on Ranching 101.

Don't miss the full feature on @PrimeVideo after #TNFonPrime! pic.twitter.com/IOSKyThRQ1
— NFL on Prime Video (@NFLonPrime) December 22, 2023
Thu 21 December 2023 at 9:38 pm GMT-5
Chris Cwik
Matthew Stafford and the Rams UP at halftime 😤 pic.twitter.com/0a95oFrCez
— Yahoo Sports NFL (@YahooSportsNFL) December 22, 2023
Thu 21 December 2023 at 9:32 pm GMT-5
Chris Cwik
Off schedule Stafford is a thing of beauty.#NOvsLAR on Prime Video
Also available on #NFLPlus https://t.co/Nz8Z54zYm0 pic.twitter.com/ordNqHRGYm
— NFL (@NFL) December 22, 2023
Thu 21 December 2023 at 9:19 pm GMT-5
Chris Cwik
Saints cut into the lead with a long touchdown.
Carr launches it to Shaheed for a 45-yard TD!!!#Saints | 📺: @NFLonPrime (WDSU locally) pic.twitter.com/1vPY5zskDh
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) December 22, 2023
Thu 21 December 2023 at 9:16 pm GMT-5
Chris Cwik
Just a lil dime from Carr.#NOvsLAR on Prime Video
Also available on #NFLPlus https://t.co/Nz8Z54zYm0 pic.twitter.com/MGKh8txoxe
— NFL (@NFL) December 22, 2023
Thu 21 December 2023 at 9:08 pm GMT-5
Chris Cwik
Can't teach this.#NOvsLAR on Prime Video
Also available on #NFLPlus https://t.co/Nz8Z54zYm0 pic.twitter.com/89phDrOTLt
— NFL (@NFL) December 22, 2023
Thu 21 December 2023 at 9:07 pm GMT-5
Chris Cwik
.@Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani repping a @AsapPuka jersey at the @Saints-@RamsNFL game. 😤 #TNFonPrime pic.twitter.com/ptegsTgmhp
— NFL on Prime Video (@NFLonPrime) December 22, 2023
Thu 21 December 2023 at 8:59 pm GMT-5
Chris Cwik
"You draft a guy named 'Puka', you think he's a 5'8" scatback. Instead, he's 6'2", built, and he's having a fantastic season." - Al Michaels #TNF pic.twitter.com/R6rCczLq0X
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) December 22, 2023
Thu 21 December 2023 at 8:53 pm GMT-5
Chris Cwik
Rams driving again. Nacua catching again.#NOvsLAR on Prime Video
Also available on #NFLPlus https://t.co/Nz8Z54zYm0 pic.twitter.com/nPRsUttk5i
— NFL (@NFL) December 22, 2023
Thu 21 December 2023 at 8:51 pm GMT-5
Ryan Young
The Rams shut down Derek Carr and the Saints again
4th and 5... and the Rams get a sack 💪#NOvsLAR on Prime Video
Also available on #NFLPlus https://t.co/Nz8Z54zYm0 pic.twitter.com/T7P6uQnhi2
— NFL (@NFL) December 22, 2023
Thu 21 December 2023 at 8:38 pm GMT-5
Chris Cwik
4th and NACUA!@RamsNFL open up the scoring on TNF. #RamsHouse #NOvsLAR on Prime Video
Also available on #NFLPlus https://t.co/Nz8Z54zYm0 pic.twitter.com/V5ZIWx9SAf
— NFL (@NFL) December 22, 2023
Thu 21 December 2023 at 8:38 pm GMT-5
Chris Cwik
Look at Puka's TD smile!#TNFonPrime | @RamsNFL pic.twitter.com/kthDPWgbcc
— NFL on Prime Video (@NFLonPrime) December 22, 2023
Thu 21 December 2023 at 8:30 pm GMT-5
Chris Cwik
Nacua said get OFF me.#NOvsLAR on Prime Video
Also available on #NFLPlus https://t.co/Nz8Z54zYm0 pic.twitter.com/Mh5nPPW9bn
— NFL (@NFL) December 22, 2023
Thu 21 December 2023 at 8:29 pm GMT-5
Chris Cwik
Tyler Higbee is running tough!#NOvsLAR | via @NFL pic.twitter.com/hMqirfH8OM
— NFL on Prime Video (@NFLonPrime) December 22, 2023
Thu 21 December 2023 at 8:24 pm GMT-5
Chris Cwik
Who has Olave in @NFLFantasy playoffs? Already has three catches on three targets. pic.twitter.com/sidqnt7EXj
— NFL (@NFL) December 22, 2023
Thu 21 December 2023 at 8:20 pm GMT-5
Chris Cwik
Global ⚽️ star @Camavinga in the house!@realmadrid @LaLiga @RamsNFL @NFLFrance @MundoNFL pic.twitter.com/LhysXEFO2D
— NFL (@NFL) December 22, 2023
Thu 21 December 2023 at 8:11 pm GMT-5
Chris Cwik
How many TDs for this guy tonight? @RamsNFL #NOvsLAR – 8pm ET on Prime Video
Also available on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/9DXfMuPxhg
— NFL (@NFL) December 22, 2023
Thu 21 December 2023 at 8:03 pm GMT-5
Chris Cwik
For @Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani's next Sho: @NFL quarterback. 🤣 pic.twitter.com/MDpSmKaLnC
— NFL on Prime Video (@NFLonPrime) December 22, 2023
Thu 21 December 2023 at 7:50 pm GMT-5
Ryan Young
"IT'S TIME!!!" 😤

- @demario__davis #Saints | @CoxComm pic.twitter.com/zdJitBcmgp
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) December 22, 2023
Thu 21 December 2023 at 7:45 pm GMT-5
Ryan Young
WR room has vibes. @RamsNFL #NOvsLAR – 8pm ET on Prime Video
Also available on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/JMiEV1Dylw
— NFL (@NFL) December 22, 2023
Thu 21 December 2023 at 7:18 pm GMT-5
Ryan Young
pic.twitter.com/zjh3yfQgUv
— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) December 22, 2023
Thu 21 December 2023 at 7:14 pm GMT-5
Ryan Young
Shohei Ohtani has made it to SoFi Stadium
Shohei Ohtani at the @RamsNFL game. pic.twitter.com/0gHjwjt3ff
— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) December 22, 2023
Thu 21 December 2023 at 6:48 pm GMT-5
Ryan Young
Rams inactives:
Rams inactives: Tre Tomlinson, Zach Evans, Ochaun Mathis, Warren McClendon, Desjuan Johnson
— Adam Grosbard (@AdamGrosbard) December 21, 2023
Thu 21 December 2023 at 6:48 pm GMT-5
Ryan Young
Saints inactives:
CB Cameron Dantzler
QB Jake Haener
DE Isaiah Foskey
RB Kendre Miller
RT Ryan Ramczyk
LB Monty Rice
Saints inactives v. Rams ⤵️ #Saints | @LaMachinery https://t.co/LtA8OmMn9W
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) December 21, 2023
Thu 21 December 2023 at 6:47 pm GMT-5
Ryan Young
SoFi is ready for Saints-Rams tonight
Primetime stage is set! 🏟️ pic.twitter.com/VcSYy2e4gh
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) December 21, 2023