"I give the Rams credit because they were soft and they knew it," an exec said. "Now they have become a grittier team than the 49ers."

Heading into Sunday’s action, there were three boxes the Los Angeles Rams would’ve loved to check: a win against the Jets, a loss by the Cardinals and a loss by the Seahawks. That was the ideal scenario for the Rams,

The Los Angeles Rams have won three in a row and four of five, and look to maintain their place atop the NFC West standings when they face the New York Jets on Sunday at MetLife Stadium.