As the soap opera around Los Angeles Rams star quarterback Matthew Stafford prepares to take another plot twist, the cast of thousands (well, actually 89) that back him up are showing the stage lights are not too bright for them. Both the L.A. offense and defense are telling the NFL they are ready for their close-ups, improvising on the scripts and playing ensemble football.

This week, their roommates, the Los Angeles Chargers, looked to stake out more space in SoFi Stadium, but the Rams sent them back to the small bedroom with a 23-22 last minute comeback win. The Bolts had backed out of a live scrimmage earlier in the week, but then boldly claimed to run out their first units for a series or so. After safety Tanner Ingle cold-cocked a Charger receiver on that first drive, the lodgers de

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