Rams falling out of playoff contention with a 3-game skid and Matthew Stafford's absence
When the Los Angeles Rams got out to a 3-3 start even after gutting their roster in the offseason, Sean McVay appeared to be working another year of coaching magic. The magic might be running out for McVay and the Rams, who are plummeting back toward the bottom of the standings as they hit their bye week. A three-game losing streak and an injury to Matthew Stafford have silenced any talk of a playoff race for the Rams (3-6), who now appear headed toward the losing record and high draft pick that seemed their likely fate before the season.