{"id":136664,"date":"2022-11-23T09:31:04","date_gmt":"2022-11-23T14:31:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=136664"},"modified":"2022-11-23T09:31:04","modified_gmt":"2022-11-23T14:31:04","slug":"3-reasons-why-bryce-perkins-is-perfect-vs-chiefs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2022\/11\/23\/3-reasons-why-bryce-perkins-is-perfect-vs-chiefs\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Reasons Why the Bryce Perkins Experiment Is Perfect vs Kansas City Chiefs"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Los Angeles Rams<\/a> are choosing to be cautious with Matthew Stafford<\/a><\/strong>, and rightfully so. He took a few shots to the head against the New Orleans Saints. It became clear his concussion issue wasn\u2019t over despite being cleared to play earlier in the week. In fact, it may not be a surprise if the Rams monitor his situation for several weeks. He didn\u2019t look right getting up from those hits. Now, third-string quarterback Bryce Perkins<\/a><\/strong> is set to practice with the starters in Week 12.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Three Reasons Why the Bryce Perkins Experiment Is Perfect vs Kansas City Chiefs<\/h2>\n

The Sean McVay<\/a><\/strong>-era Rams are a well-run franchise that genuinely puts the long-term health of their players first. It’s entirely possible\u00a0 Stafford sits out Week 12. When QB1 for the Rams can return might be dictated by the team’s record as he gets healthier.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In his weekly press conference update via webcast, McVay wasn\u2019t always as vague as he\u2019s known to be. There\u2019s so much he doesn\u2019t fully know on Mondays. Still, some of his decisions, as well as the possibilities, might be in plain sight.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

First, Two Reasons Why Bryce Perkins is Perfect for Week 12, Possibly Beyond<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

The first reason is obvious, it was just addressed. Stafford’s overall health has to be the priority here even beyond football. And yet, only addressing the football side, the Rams are quickly running out of reasons to press him back into action. Cooper Kupp<\/a><\/strong> will be out longer than it usually takes a player to return from a concussion. More importantly, the Rams offensive line woes aren’t expected to miraculously be fixed any time soon. He could get hurt again then again before the season’s end.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The second reason is less important in the bigger picture. Stafford is, like it or not, in the twilight of his career. Additionally, coach McVay is the spearhead of the brightest minds in this generation of the NFL. This doesn’t mean he’s on Andy Reid<\/a><\/strong>‘s level yet, he’ll be the first to tell you that he’s got so much to learn. It does mean that one upcoming lesson must be what comes after Stafford. Meaning, there is a growing gap between the Mannings, Bradys, and Staffords coming into the league each year compared to the number of extremely talented Patrick Mahomes<\/a><\/strong>, Josh Allen<\/a>,<\/strong> and Lamar Jackson<\/a><\/strong>. This defining decision lies ahead for him.<\/span><\/p>\n

With offensive schemes getting more sophisticated and defensive linemen getting bigger, faster, and stronger, McVay has to know the direction the team should be heading toward in order to be competitive consistently. Fortunately, this slow process has already begun. Bryce Perkins has been a valuable opposing quarterback in practices for the defense. And now, he is set to become a much-needed alternative in McVay’s play-calling capability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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What d'ya think about a Bryce Perkins-Patrick Mahomes long-awaited rematch? #RamsHouse<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Tk0Iv8xIHU<\/a><\/p>\n

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