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2018 Kansas City Chiefs–Los Angeles Rams game

On November 19, 2018, the Los Angeles Rams hosted the Kansas City Chiefs in a National Football League (NFL) regular-season game that was the third-highest-scoring game in the league's history.[3]

2018 Kansas City Chiefs–Los Angeles Rams game
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, immediately following the Rams' victory
1234 Total
KC 716721 51
LAR 13101714 54
DateNovember 19, 2018
StadiumLos Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California
FavoriteRams by 1[1]
RefereeClete Blakeman
Attendance77,002
TV in the United States
NetworkESPN
Announcers
Radio in the United States
NetworkWestwood One
Announcers

Televised nationally by ESPN on Monday Night Football, the game was won by the Rams, 54–51, The two teams combined for 105 points, including 21 scored by defenses, and the game set numerous other records: the highest-scoring Monday Night Football game, the highest score by a losing team in NFL history (to date, the Chiefs are the only team in NFL history to score at least 50 points and still lose), and the first NFL game where both teams topped fifty points.[3][4][5] The game saw six lead changes, including four in the fourth quarter. The two teams also combined for 1,001 total yards.

The game was hailed as an "instant classic" and is regarded as one of the greatest games ever played.[6]

Background edit

Notably, the Chiefs and Rams formerly shared an instate rivalry in Missouri when the latter played as the St. Louis Rams from 1995 to 2015. Kansas City had won all six regular season games during that era. This game was the first regular season meeting between the teams after the Rams' return to Los Angeles.[7]

Both the Chiefs and Rams came into the game at 9–1. The Chiefs' only loss was to the New England Patriots while the Rams' only loss was to the New Orleans Saints. Both teams came in the game with the top 2 highest scoring offenses.

The inter-conference matchup was originally slated to be part of the NFL International Series, and was scheduled to be played at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico which had hosted games the previous two seasons. However, the playing field was found to be in deficient condition after rains earlier in the month and a heavy event schedule, which had included a Shakira concert; a soccer tournament match played by Cruz Azul and one of the multiple events of the left-wing political party, Morena. As League and stadium officials evaluated the scene, pictures of the poor conditions began to circulate on social media. Unable to remedy the situation in time for the game, the NFL announced that the game would be moved to Los Angeles just six days before the game was to be played.[8][9][10] Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt said "[The move is] 100 percent [about] player safety...",[11] as the NFL faced pressure from players who reportedly considered sitting out the game rather than risk potential injury.[12]

League rules required the designated home team (in this case, the Rams) to maintain availability of their home stadium as a contingency. Team officials and personnel worked quickly to secure facilities, logistics and event staff for the game, as the Rams were not scheduled to play at the Coliseum again for another month. The cancellation of the game in Mexico City was a disappointment to the NFL and local officials, and in particular to fans of both teams who had spent thousands of dollars for tickets and travel costs.[13] Tickets purchased through either the Rams or Chiefs were refunded, and several air carriers offered travel credits for fans who had booked flights.

Added to the challenge of putting on the game itself was the fact that the Greater Los Angeles Area had itself been reeling in the wake of the Thousand Oaks shooting on November 7, in which 12 people were gunned down at a restaurant in Thousand Oaks, California, and the Woolsey Fire which broke out a day later. As the fire continued to rage, Rams staff were forced to evacuate the team's administrative offices in Agoura Hills as well as their practice facility at Cal Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks. The fire continued to burn for nearly two weeks, including the time of the game itself. Many Rams employees were personally affected by the Woolsey Fire, with some being evacuated multiple times from their homes and nearby hotels as the fire threatened local communities. The Rams organization covered all emergency expenses for club personnel during the crisis.

 
Towels featuring the "LATogether" logo were handed out to fans attending the game.

The Rams players and coaches had already traveled to Colorado Springs, Colorado in order to prepare for the high-altitude conditions they expected to encounter in Mexico. With the game being moved to Los Angeles and their homes and practice facility still under threat from the fire, the Rams opted to stay in Colorado and continue with their scheduled activities, which included closed practice sessions held at the Air Force Academy.[14] Additionally, Rams owner Stan Kroenke chartered a plane to bring family members to join the team at the Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs.[15]

On Monday, November 19, 2018, a capacity crowd was on hand as the Rams and Chiefs prepared to face off for the Coliseum's first Monday Night NFL game since 1985, and the Rams' first Monday Night game there since 1979. The Rams distributed more than 3,000 game tickets to first responders and people affected by the shooting and fires, and towels featuring the "LATogether" logo were handed out to fans attending the game. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Honor Guard presented the colors as members of the Cal Lutheran University choir performed the national anthem before the game. Karen and Jordan Helus, wife and son of Ventura County Sheriff Sgt. Ron Helus, who was slain in the Thousand Oaks shooting, performed the ceremonial lighting of the Coliseum's Olympic torch just before kickoff, and local mayors of the stricken communities participated in the coin toss.[16]

Game summary edit

First quarter edit

Receiving the opening kickoff, the Rams drove 75 yards in seven plays, with quarterback Jared Goff finding wide receiver Robert Woods in the end zone for a 7-yard touchdown pass, with kicker Greg Zuerlein missing the point-after attempt. Following a Chiefs punt, the Rams mounted a 10-play, 83-yard drive that ended with Goff connecting with wide receiver Josh Reynolds from four yards out and (with a successful Zuerlein PAT) a 13–0 lead for Los Angeles. The Chiefs struck back quickly on their next drive as running back Kareem Hunt had a 27-yard run while quarterback Patrick Mahomes completed three straight passes for 48 yards, the last going 25 yards to wide receiver Tyreek Hill for a touchdown. The Rams, who benefited from nine penalties called on the Chiefs in the opening period, started from their own 16 and ended the first quarter with 3rd-and-goal at the Kansas City 5-yard-line.[17]

Second quarter edit

Following an incomplete pass, Zuerlein converted a 23-yard field goal to put the Rams up 16–7. From there, Mahomes and Hunt led the Chiefs down to L.A.'s 1-yard-line. But on 3rd-and-goal, Hunt was tackled for a 1-yard loss by Rams strong safety John Johnson, forcing Kansas City to settle for a 21-yard field goal by Harrison Butker. On the Rams' next drive, Goff was sacked twice, the second by defensive end Allen Bailey, who stripped Goff of the ball and recovered the fumble himself at the Ram 21. The Chiefs cashed in quickly as Mahomes hit Hunt for a 21-yard screen pass that with Butker's PAT put Kansas City on top 17–16. The Rams stalled on their next drive, but punter Johnny Hekker's 55-yard punt pinned the Chiefs inside their own 10. The Chiefs moved out to their own 22, when on 2nd-and-8 just after the two-minute warning, Mahomes was sacked by Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald and separated from the ball, which was picked up by linebacker Samson Ebukam at the 11 and taken in for a touchdown and a 23–17 advantage for the Rams.[18] Mahomes shook off the turnover and rallied the Chiefs by completing six passes in seven attempts on a 69-yard drive that ended with an 8-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Chris Conley with 20 seconds remaining before halftime. However, Butker missed the extra point, and the score was tied 23–23. On the quarter's final play, Jared Goff took a knee for the Rams.

Halftime edit

The Chainsmokers featuring Kelsea Ballerini performed their hit single "This Feeling" on a special stage set up at the Coliseum's peristyle end during the halftime show.[19] Following the televised portion, The Chainsmokers continued to play, with vocalist Drew Taggart performing a solo version of their previous hit song "Closer."

Third quarter edit

Coming out of the locker room, the Chiefs were poised to reclaim the lead, taking the second half kickoff and driving down to the Ram 25-yard-line, but Donald got to Mahomes again with another sack and forced fumble, which was recovered by defensive end John Franklin-Myers at the Kansas City 46. From there, Jared Goff completed four passes to guide the Rams to the Chief 7. Finding no one open on 3rd-and-goal, Goff ran it in himself for the touchdown, lobbing the football over the crossbar as Los Angeles seized a 30–23 lead. The Chiefs tied things up on their next possession, with tight end Travis Kelce taking a Mahomes pass for a 33-yard catch-and-run to set up a 1st-and-goal situation. Two plays later, Mahomes and Kelce connected again for a 4-yard touchdown and a 30–30 deadlock. The Rams retaliated as Goff found running back Todd Gurley for screen passes of 19 and 13 yards. Los Angeles drove down to the Kansas City 15, where Zuerlein converted his second field goal of the night, this time from 33 yards out and a 33–30 lead. Following a touchback, Mahomes' short pass attempt was intercepted at the line of scrimmage by Ebukam, who returned it 25 yards for a touchdown (plowing over Mahomes and Hill at the goal line) to put the Rams up by 10 points, 40–30.[20]

Fourth quarter edit

After the teams traded punts on the next two possessions, the Chiefs swung momentum their way with Mahomes throwing deep to a wide-open Hill for a 73-yard touchdown pass play. On the Rams' next drive, Goff was sacked by linebacker Justin Houston who stripped the ball away. Allen Bailey, who had forced and recovered a Goff fumble earlier in the game, grabbed the ball before it had a chance to hit the ground and returned it two yards for a touchdown to put Kansas City back in the lead 44–40. The Rams came back as Goff found Josh Reynolds (27 yards) and Robert Woods (36 yards) for big gains that led to a 7-yard scoring strike to tight end Gerald Everett and a 47–44 edge for L.A. Both teams went three-and-out on their next possessions before Mahomes led a six-play, 65-yard drive that ended with a 10-yard score to Conley with 2:47 remaining, Mahomes' sixth touchdown pass of the game (matching his own team record), as the Chiefs went up 51–47. But it would take only six plays for the Rams to regain the lead, as Goff found Everett deep down the right sideline. Everett beat the coverage by Chiefs safety Daniel Sorensen, gathered in the pass at the Chiefs 15, then tiptoed down the sideline to stay in bounds for the 40-yard touchdown reception and a 54–51 lead. With 1:44 left in the game, Mahomes drove the Chiefs to midfield, but a deep pass attempt was intercepted by Rams cornerback Marcus Peters, who was facing his former team for the first time. L.A. looked set to run out the clock, but a false start penalty on tackle Andrew Whitworth took the Rams out of their game plan, and they were forced to punt. Hekker, a four-time all-pro punter, then boomed his kick 68 yards into the Chiefs end zone. Tyreek Hill returned the punt 14 yards to the Kansas City 12 with under a minute remaining. Mahomes connected with Kelce and Conley for short passes, but throwing under pressure from his own 26, Mahomes' last deep pass was picked off by Rams safety Lamarcus Joyner, and Los Angeles was able to run out the remaining 13 seconds as Goff took a final kneeldown.[21]

Statistics edit

Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Rams – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Chiefs 7 16 72151
Rams 13 10 171454

at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California

  • Date: November 19
  • Game time: 7:15 p.m. CST/5:15 p.m. PST
  • Game weather: 65 °F (18 °C), cloudy
  • Game attendance: 77,002
  • Referee: Clete Blakeman
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Joe Tessitore, Jason Witten, Booger McFarland and Lisa Salters
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

Aftermath and legacy edit

The Rams went on to win three of their remaining five games to finish 13–3, winning the NFC West and clinching the NFC's number 2 playoff seed. The Rams defeated the Dallas Cowboys in the divisional round, 30–22, then defeated the New Orleans Saints in the NFC Championship Game, 26–23 in overtime, to reach Super Bowl LIII. However, the Rams lost the Super Bowl to the New England Patriots, 13–3.

The Chiefs also won three of their remaining five games to finish 12–4, winning the AFC West and clinching the AFC's top playoff seed. After defeating the Indianapolis Colts in the divisional round, 31–13, the Chiefs lost the AFC Championship game to the Patriots, 37–31 in overtime, preventing a possible Super Bowl re-match with the Rams. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes was named the 2018 NFL Most Valuable Player.

With 105 points, the game was the highest-scoring game in the history of Monday Night Football, bettering a 48–47 Green Bay Packers victory over the Washington Redskins in 1983. It was also the third-highest total score in NFL history. The only higher scores were a 1966 game in which the Washington Redskins defeated the New York Giants 72–41 (113 points), and a 2004 game in which the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Cleveland Browns 58–48 (106 points).

ESPN's broadcast garnered an overnight rating of 11.3, the best showing for a Monday Night Football game since 2014, with an estimated live TV audience of seven million viewers.[22]

Rams quarterback Jared Goff completed 31 of 49 passes for 413 yards. It was also his third fourth quarter comeback victory in four weeks, fourth of the season and fifth of his career. Wide receiver Brandin Cooks had eight receptions for 107 yards to lead the Rams in both categories. Fellow wide receiver Josh Reynolds (80 yards, 1 TD) and tight end Tyler Higbee (63 yards) both had six receptions each, while wide receiver Robert Woods added four receptions for 72 yards and a TD. Tight end Gerald Everett had 49 yards on three receptions, two of which went for touchdowns in the fourth quarter, including what would ultimately be the game-winning score. Rams running back Todd Gurley had 12 carries for 55 yards to add to his NFL rushing yardage lead and to put him over 1,000 yards rushing for the third time in his four-year career. However, Gurley (who also added three receptions for 39 yards) was held without a touchdown for the first time in the season, ending his team-record 13-game touchdown scoring streak, which was tied with John Riggins, George Rogers, and Jerry Rice for the third-longest in NFL history. On defense, linebacker Samson Ebukam was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week after scoring touchdowns on an interception and a fumble recovery return with three tackles and a sack. Aaron Donald had two sacks and two forced fumbles, and John Johnson led the Rams with 11 tackles.

For the Chiefs, Mahomes threw for a career-high 478 yards on 33-for-46 passing, the second-highest single-game total in Chiefs team history. Mahomes also threw for six touchdowns for the second time in 2018 (matching the team record he already shared with Hall of Famer Len Dawson), but was intercepted three times and fumbled twice. Wide receiver Tyreek Hill had the second best single-game performance of his career with 10 catches for 215 yards and two touchdowns. Tight end Travis Kelce also had 10 receptions for 127 yards and a touchdown, and wide receiver Chris Conley added seven receptions for 72 yards with two TDs. Running back Kareem Hunt had 14 carries for 70 yards on the ground and three receptions for 41 yards and a touchdown. Defensively, cornerback Ron Parker had a team-high eight tackles, while linebacker Anthony Hitchens, cornerback Steven Nelson, and defensive tackle Chris Jones had six tackles each, with Jones leading the Chiefs with two sacks.

At the 2019 ESPY Awards, the Chiefs–Rams battle was named "Best Game," with Mahomes and Goff accepting the award on behalf of their respective teams.[23] The game was also named the top L.A. sports moment of 2018 by the Los Angeles Sports Council.[24]

For NFL Network's "100 Greatest Games," the 2018 Rams–Chiefs game was ranked No. 33 on the list. It was the second-highest ranked regular season game, behind only the 1985 Chicago Bears-Miami Dolphins showdown (also on Monday Night Football), which was ranked No. 29.[25]

It was the first regular season game that has been profiled in the ongoing NFL Films series "NFL's Greatest Games."

Records edit

NFL edit

  • Highest scoring Monday Night game (105 points)
  • First and only game in which both teams scored 50+ points
  • Third highest scoring game in league history[26]

Chiefs edit

  • Most points scored in a loss (51)

Patrick Mahomes edit

  • Most passing TDs in Monday Night game (6)
  • Career high passing yards (478)[27]

Tyreek Hill edit

  • 14th most yards in single game (215)[3]

Starting lineups edit

Officials edit

  • Referee: Clete Blakeman (34)
  • Umpire: Ramon George (128)
  • Down Judge: Dana McKenzie (8)
  • Line Judge: Rusty Baynes (59)
  • Field Judge: Dale Shaw (104)
  • Side Judge: Brad Freeman (88)
  • Back Judge: Tony Steratore (112)
  • Replay Official: Jim Lapetina (0)

See also edit

References edit

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  2. ^ 3K (November 19, 2018). "LA Rams vs. KC Chiefs: Game time, TV schedule, online streaming, channel, more". TurfShowTimes.com. SB Nation. Retrieved April 27, 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ a b c McMullen, Matt (November 20, 2018). "Chiefs Fall to Rams, 54-51, on Monday Night Football". Chiefs.com. NFL Enterprises, LLC. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
  4. ^ "Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Rams Live Score and Stats - November 19, 2018 Gametracker". CBS Sports. November 19, 2018. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
  5. ^ Maske, Mark (November 20, 2018). "Rams-Chiefs was 'the new NFL' in its most spectacular form yet". The Washington Post. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
  6. ^ Dennis, Clarence (November 22, 2018). "Seven Stats: Rams Beat Chiefs in Monday Night Thriller". TheRams.com. NFL Enterprises, LLC. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
  7. ^ "Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Rams Results — The Football Database". FootballDB.com. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
  8. ^ "Chiefs-Rams game moved from Mexico City to L.A." NFL.com. NFL Enterprises, LLC. November 13, 2018. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
  9. ^ "NFL cancels Mexico City trip, moves Chiefs-Rams game to Los Angeles". ESPN.com. ESPN Internet Ventures, LLC. November 13, 2018. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
  10. ^ "NFL moves Chiefs-Rams game from Mexico City to Los Angeles due to poor field conditions". USA TODAY. Retrieved April 13, 2019.
  11. ^ By. "Clark Hunt says reason for Chiefs-Rams relocation was '100 percent player safety'". kansascity. Retrieved April 13, 2019.
  12. ^ Alper, Josh (November 13, 2018). "Report: Some players "seriously considering" not playing in Mexico City". ProFootballTalk. Retrieved April 13, 2019.
  13. ^ "'Colossal Shame,' anger in Mexico City over loss of NFL game". sports.yahoo.com. November 14, 2018.
  14. ^ brent.briggeman@gazette.com, BRENT BRIGGEMAN (November 13, 2018). "Rams to stay in Colorado Springs despite NFL's decision not to play in Mexico City". Colorado Springs Gazette.
  15. ^ "Two weeks that could have knocked the Rams off track". ESPN.com. November 21, 2018.
  16. ^ Curley, Joe. "Rams honor people affected by Borderline shooting, fires during emotional Monday night". Ventura County Star.
  17. ^ "Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Rams - November 19th, 2018". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved April 15, 2019.
  18. ^ "Watch: Aaron Donald forces 2 fumbles, 1 returned for TD". Rams Wire. November 20, 2018. Retrieved April 16, 2019.
  19. ^ "The Chainsmokers - This Feeling ft. Kelsea Ballerini (Monday Night Football Half Time Show)". YouTube. November 20, 2018. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
  20. ^ "Watch: Samson Ebukam picks Patrick Mahomes, runs over QB for 2nd TD". Rams Wire. November 20, 2018. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
  21. ^ "Mahomes 5 turnovers loom large in Chiefs loss to Rams". USA TODAY. Retrieved April 15, 2019.
  22. ^ Schwab, Frank (November 20, 2018). "Chiefs-Rams instant classic does huge ratings for 'Monday Night Football'". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
  23. ^ "Los Angeles Rams, Kansas City Chiefs win ESPY award for best game". TurfShowTimes.com. SB Nation. July 11, 2019. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
  24. ^ "Morning Briefing: Rams-Chiefs named top L.A. sports moment of 2018". Los Angeles Times. March 29, 2019. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
  25. ^ "NFL-100 Greatest Games No. 33 - Chiefs-Rams takes MNF by storm in 2018". NFL.com. September 27, 2019. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
  26. ^ Peck, Joshua (November 20, 2018). "Rams 54-51 Chiefs: The records incredible NFL clash broke in Los Angeles". Express.co.uk. Retrieved April 13, 2019.
  27. ^ Cancian, Dan (November 20, 2018). "Patrick Mahomes breaks more NFL records as Chiefs lose classic against Rams". Newsweek.com. Retrieved April 15, 2019.
  28. ^ "Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Rams–National Football League Game Summary" (PDF). NFLGSIS.com. NFL Enterprises, LLC. November 19, 2018. Retrieved December 6, 2023.

External links edit

  • Game highlights (via the NFL's official YouTube channel)
  • Full game (via the NFL's official YouTube channel)

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On November 19 2018 the Los Angeles Rams hosted the Kansas City Chiefs in a National Football League NFL regular season game that was the third highest scoring game in the league s history 3 2018 Kansas City Chiefs Los Angeles Rams gameLos Angeles Memorial Coliseum immediately following the Rams victoryKansas City Chiefs AFC 9 1 Los Angeles Rams NFC 9 1 51 54Head coach Andy Reid Head coach Sean McVay1234 TotalKC 716721 51LAR 13101714 54DateNovember 19 2018StadiumLos Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles CaliforniaFavoriteRams by 1 1 RefereeClete BlakemanAttendance77 002TV in the United StatesNetworkESPNAnnouncersJoe Tessitore play by play Jason Witten Booger McFarland color analysts Lisa Salters sideline reporter 2 Radio in the United StatesNetworkWestwood OneAnnouncersKevin Harlan play by play Kurt Warner color analyst D Marco Farr sideline reporter Televised nationally by ESPN on Monday Night Football the game was won by the Rams 54 51 The two teams combined for 105 points including 21 scored by defenses and the game set numerous other records the highest scoring Monday Night Football game the highest score by a losing team in NFL history to date the Chiefs are the only team in NFL history to score at least 50 points and still lose and the first NFL game where both teams topped fifty points 3 4 5 The game saw six lead changes including four in the fourth quarter The two teams also combined for 1 001 total yards The game was hailed as an instant classic and is regarded as one of the greatest games ever played 6 Contents 1 Background 2 Game summary 2 1 First quarter 2 2 Second quarter 2 3 Halftime 2 4 Third quarter 2 5 Fourth quarter 2 6 Statistics 3 Aftermath and legacy 4 Records 4 1 NFL 4 2 Chiefs 4 2 1 Patrick Mahomes 4 2 2 Tyreek Hill 5 Starting lineups 6 Officials 7 See also 8 References 9 External linksBackground editNotably the Chiefs and Rams formerly shared an instate rivalry in Missouri when the latter played as the St Louis Rams from 1995 to 2015 Kansas City had won all six regular season games during that era This game was the first regular season meeting between the teams after the Rams return to Los Angeles 7 Both the Chiefs and Rams came into the game at 9 1 The Chiefs only loss was to the New England Patriots while the Rams only loss was to the New Orleans Saints Both teams came in the game with the top 2 highest scoring offenses The inter conference matchup was originally slated to be part of the NFL International Series and was scheduled to be played at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City Mexico which had hosted games the previous two seasons However the playing field was found to be in deficient condition after rains earlier in the month and a heavy event schedule which had included a Shakira concert a soccer tournament match played by Cruz Azul and one of the multiple events of the left wing political party Morena As League and stadium officials evaluated the scene pictures of the poor conditions began to circulate on social media Unable to remedy the situation in time for the game the NFL announced that the game would be moved to Los Angeles just six days before the game was to be played 8 9 10 Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt said The move is 100 percent about player safety 11 as the NFL faced pressure from players who reportedly considered sitting out the game rather than risk potential injury 12 League rules required the designated home team in this case the Rams to maintain availability of their home stadium as a contingency Team officials and personnel worked quickly to secure facilities logistics and event staff for the game as the Rams were not scheduled to play at the Coliseum again for another month The cancellation of the game in Mexico City was a disappointment to the NFL and local officials and in particular to fans of both teams who had spent thousands of dollars for tickets and travel costs 13 Tickets purchased through either the Rams or Chiefs were refunded and several air carriers offered travel credits for fans who had booked flights Added to the challenge of putting on the game itself was the fact that the Greater Los Angeles Area had itself been reeling in the wake of the Thousand Oaks shooting on November 7 in which 12 people were gunned down at a restaurant in Thousand Oaks California and the Woolsey Fire which broke out a day later As the fire continued to rage Rams staff were forced to evacuate the team s administrative offices in Agoura Hills as well as their practice facility at Cal Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks The fire continued to burn for nearly two weeks including the time of the game itself Many Rams employees were personally affected by the Woolsey Fire with some being evacuated multiple times from their homes and nearby hotels as the fire threatened local communities The Rams organization covered all emergency expenses for club personnel during the crisis nbsp Towels featuring the LATogether logo were handed out to fans attending the game The Rams players and coaches had already traveled to Colorado Springs Colorado in order to prepare for the high altitude conditions they expected to encounter in Mexico With the game being moved to Los Angeles and their homes and practice facility still under threat from the fire the Rams opted to stay in Colorado and continue with their scheduled activities which included closed practice sessions held at the Air Force Academy 14 Additionally Rams owner Stan Kroenke chartered a plane to bring family members to join the team at the Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs 15 On Monday November 19 2018 a capacity crowd was on hand as the Rams and Chiefs prepared to face off for the Coliseum s first Monday Night NFL game since 1985 and the Rams first Monday Night game there since 1979 The Rams distributed more than 3 000 game tickets to first responders and people affected by the shooting and fires and towels featuring the LATogether logo were handed out to fans attending the game The Ventura County Sheriff s Honor Guard presented the colors as members of the Cal Lutheran University choir performed the national anthem before the game Karen and Jordan Helus wife and son of Ventura County Sheriff Sgt Ron Helus who was slain in the Thousand Oaks shooting performed the ceremonial lighting of the Coliseum s Olympic torch just before kickoff and local mayors of the stricken communities participated in the coin toss 16 Game summary editFirst quarter edit Receiving the opening kickoff the Rams drove 75 yards in seven plays with quarterback Jared Goff finding wide receiver Robert Woods in the end zone for a 7 yard touchdown pass with kicker Greg Zuerlein missing the point after attempt Following a Chiefs punt the Rams mounted a 10 play 83 yard drive that ended with Goff connecting with wide receiver Josh Reynolds from four yards out and with a successful Zuerlein PAT a 13 0 lead for Los Angeles The Chiefs struck back quickly on their next drive as running back Kareem Hunt had a 27 yard run while quarterback Patrick Mahomes completed three straight passes for 48 yards the last going 25 yards to wide receiver Tyreek Hill for a touchdown The Rams who benefited from nine penalties called on the Chiefs in the opening period started from their own 16 and ended the first quarter with 3rd and goal at the Kansas City 5 yard line 17 Second quarter edit Following an incomplete pass Zuerlein converted a 23 yard field goal to put the Rams up 16 7 From there Mahomes and Hunt led the Chiefs down to L A s 1 yard line But on 3rd and goal Hunt was tackled for a 1 yard loss by Rams strong safety John Johnson forcing Kansas City to settle for a 21 yard field goal by Harrison Butker On the Rams next drive Goff was sacked twice the second by defensive end Allen Bailey who stripped Goff of the ball and recovered the fumble himself at the Ram 21 The Chiefs cashed in quickly as Mahomes hit Hunt for a 21 yard screen pass that with Butker s PAT put Kansas City on top 17 16 The Rams stalled on their next drive but punter Johnny Hekker s 55 yard punt pinned the Chiefs inside their own 10 The Chiefs moved out to their own 22 when on 2nd and 8 just after the two minute warning Mahomes was sacked by Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald and separated from the ball which was picked up by linebacker Samson Ebukam at the 11 and taken in for a touchdown and a 23 17 advantage for the Rams 18 Mahomes shook off the turnover and rallied the Chiefs by completing six passes in seven attempts on a 69 yard drive that ended with an 8 yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Chris Conley with 20 seconds remaining before halftime However Butker missed the extra point and the score was tied 23 23 On the quarter s final play Jared Goff took a knee for the Rams Halftime edit The Chainsmokers featuring Kelsea Ballerini performed their hit single This Feeling on a special stage set up at the Coliseum s peristyle end during the halftime show 19 Following the televised portion The Chainsmokers continued to play with vocalist Drew Taggart performing a solo version of their previous hit song Closer Third quarter edit Coming out of the locker room the Chiefs were poised to reclaim the lead taking the second half kickoff and driving down to the Ram 25 yard line but Donald got to Mahomes again with another sack and forced fumble which was recovered by defensive end John Franklin Myers at the Kansas City 46 From there Jared Goff completed four passes to guide the Rams to the Chief 7 Finding no one open on 3rd and goal Goff ran it in himself for the touchdown lobbing the football over the crossbar as Los Angeles seized a 30 23 lead The Chiefs tied things up on their next possession with tight end Travis Kelce taking a Mahomes pass for a 33 yard catch and run to set up a 1st and goal situation Two plays later Mahomes and Kelce connected again for a 4 yard touchdown and a 30 30 deadlock The Rams retaliated as Goff found running back Todd Gurley for screen passes of 19 and 13 yards Los Angeles drove down to the Kansas City 15 where Zuerlein converted his second field goal of the night this time from 33 yards out and a 33 30 lead Following a touchback Mahomes short pass attempt was intercepted at the line of scrimmage by Ebukam who returned it 25 yards for a touchdown plowing over Mahomes and Hill at the goal line to put the Rams up by 10 points 40 30 20 Fourth quarter edit After the teams traded punts on the next two possessions the Chiefs swung momentum their way with Mahomes throwing deep to a wide open Hill for a 73 yard touchdown pass play On the Rams next drive Goff was sacked by linebacker Justin Houston who stripped the ball away Allen Bailey who had forced and recovered a Goff fumble earlier in the game grabbed the ball before it had a chance to hit the ground and returned it two yards for a touchdown to put Kansas City back in the lead 44 40 The Rams came back as Goff found Josh Reynolds 27 yards and Robert Woods 36 yards for big gains that led to a 7 yard scoring strike to tight end Gerald Everett and a 47 44 edge for L A Both teams went three and out on their next possessions before Mahomes led a six play 65 yard drive that ended with a 10 yard score to Conley with 2 47 remaining Mahomes sixth touchdown pass of the game matching his own team record as the Chiefs went up 51 47 But it would take only six plays for the Rams to regain the lead as Goff found Everett deep down the right sideline Everett beat the coverage by Chiefs safety Daniel Sorensen gathered in the pass at the Chiefs 15 then tiptoed down the sideline to stay in bounds for the 40 yard touchdown reception and a 54 51 lead With 1 44 left in the game Mahomes drove the Chiefs to midfield but a deep pass attempt was intercepted by Rams cornerback Marcus Peters who was facing his former team for the first time L A looked set to run out the clock but a false start penalty on tackle Andrew Whitworth took the Rams out of their game plan and they were forced to punt Hekker a four time all pro punter then boomed his kick 68 yards into the Chiefs end zone Tyreek Hill returned the punt 14 yards to the Kansas City 12 with under a minute remaining Mahomes connected with Kelce and Conley for short passes but throwing under pressure from his own 26 Mahomes last deep pass was picked off by Rams safety Lamarcus Joyner and Los Angeles was able to run out the remaining 13 seconds as Goff took a final kneeldown 21 Statistics edit Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Rams Game summary Period 1 2 34TotalChiefs 7 16 72151Rams 13 10 171454 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles California Date November 19Game time 7 15 p m CST 5 15 p m PSTGame weather 65 F 18 C cloudyGame attendance 77 002Referee Clete BlakemanTV announcers ESPN Joe Tessitore Jason Witten Booger McFarland and Lisa SaltersRecap Gamebook Game information First quarter LAR Robert Woods 7 yard pass from Jared Goff Greg Zuerlein kick failed 12 00 Rams 6 0 Drive 6 plays 75 yards 3 00 LAR Josh Reynolds 4 yard pass from Jared Goff Greg Zuerlein kick 5 35 Rams 13 0 Drive 10 plays 83 yards 4 21 KC Tyreek Hill 25 yard pass from Patrick Mahomes Harrison Butker kick 3 25 Rams 13 7 Drive 4 plays 75 yards 2 10 Second quarter LAR Greg Zuerlein 23 yard field goal 14 54 Rams 16 7 Drive 9 plays 79 yards 3 31 KC Harrison Butker 21 yard field goal 8 04 Rams 16 10 Drive 11 plays 73 yards 6 50 KC Kareem Hunt 21 yard pass from Patrick Mahomes Harrison Butker kick 6 28 Chiefs 17 16 Drive 1 play 21 yards 0 09 LAR Samson Ebukam 11 yard fumble return Greg Zuerlein kick 1 50 Rams 23 17 KC Chris Conley 8 yard pass from Patrick Mahomes Harrison Butker kick failed 0 21 Tied 23 23 Drive 7 plays 69 yards 1 37 Third quarter LAR Jared Goff 7 yard run Greg Zuerlein kick 10 52 Rams 30 23 Drive 8 plays 46 yards 2 35 KC Travis Kelce 4 yard pass from Patrick Mahomes Harrison Butker kick 7 09 Tied 30 30 Drive 8 plays 64 yards 3 43 LAR Greg Zuerlein 33 yard field goal 2 24 Rams 33 30 Drive 9 plays 50 yards 4 45 LAR Samson Ebukam 25 yard interception return Greg Zuerlein kick 2 14 Rams 40 30 Fourth quarter KC Tyreek Hill 73 yard pass from Patrick Mahomes Harrison Butker kick 12 04 Rams 40 37 Drive 3 plays 91 yards 1 28 KC Allen Bailey 2 yard fumble return Harrison Butker kick 11 07 Chiefs 44 40 LAR Gerald Everett 7 yard pass from Jared Goff Greg Zuerlein kick 9 38 Rams 47 44 Drive 6 plays 75 yards 1 29 KC Chris Conley 10 yard pass from Patrick Mahomes Harrison Butker kick 2 47 Chiefs 51 47 Drive 8 plays 65 yards 3 46 LAR Gerald Everett 40 yard pass from Jared Goff Greg Zuerlein kick 1 49 Rams 54 51 Drive 6 plays 75 yards 0 58 Top passers KC Patrick Mahomes 33 46 478 yards 6 TD 3 INT LAR Jared Goff 31 49 413 yards 4 TD Top rushers KC Kareem Hunt 14 rushes 70 yards LAR Todd Gurley 12 rushes 55 yards Top receivers KC Tyreek Hill 10 receptions 215 yards 2 TD LAR Brandin Cooks 8 receptions 107 yards 0 TDAftermath and legacy editThe Rams went on to win three of their remaining five games to finish 13 3 winning the NFC West and clinching the NFC s number 2 playoff seed The Rams defeated the Dallas Cowboys in the divisional round 30 22 then defeated the New Orleans Saints in the NFC Championship Game 26 23 in overtime to reach Super Bowl LIII However the Rams lost the Super Bowl to the New England Patriots 13 3 The Chiefs also won three of their remaining five games to finish 12 4 winning the AFC West and clinching the AFC s top playoff seed After defeating the Indianapolis Colts in the divisional round 31 13 the Chiefs lost the AFC Championship game to the Patriots 37 31 in overtime preventing a possible Super Bowl re match with the Rams Quarterback Patrick Mahomes was named the 2018 NFL Most Valuable Player With 105 points the game was the highest scoring game in the history of Monday Night Football bettering a 48 47 Green Bay Packers victory over the Washington Redskins in 1983 It was also the third highest total score in NFL history The only higher scores were a 1966 game in which the Washington Redskins defeated the New York Giants 72 41 113 points and a 2004 game in which the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Cleveland Browns 58 48 106 points ESPN s broadcast garnered an overnight rating of 11 3 the best showing for a Monday Night Football game since 2014 with an estimated live TV audience of seven million viewers 22 Rams quarterback Jared Goff completed 31 of 49 passes for 413 yards It was also his third fourth quarter comeback victory in four weeks fourth of the season and fifth of his career Wide receiver Brandin Cooks had eight receptions for 107 yards to lead the Rams in both categories Fellow wide receiver Josh Reynolds 80 yards 1 TD and tight end Tyler Higbee 63 yards both had six receptions each while wide receiver Robert Woods added four receptions for 72 yards and a TD Tight end Gerald Everett had 49 yards on three receptions two of which went for touchdowns in the fourth quarter including what would ultimately be the game winning score Rams running back Todd Gurley had 12 carries for 55 yards to add to his NFL rushing yardage lead and to put him over 1 000 yards rushing for the third time in his four year career However Gurley who also added three receptions for 39 yards was held without a touchdown for the first time in the season ending his team record 13 game touchdown scoring streak which was tied with John Riggins George Rogers and Jerry Rice for the third longest in NFL history On defense linebacker Samson Ebukam was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week after scoring touchdowns on an interception and a fumble recovery return with three tackles and a sack Aaron Donald had two sacks and two forced fumbles and John Johnson led the Rams with 11 tackles For the Chiefs Mahomes threw for a career high 478 yards on 33 for 46 passing the second highest single game total in Chiefs team history Mahomes also threw for six touchdowns for the second time in 2018 matching the team record he already shared with Hall of Famer Len Dawson but was intercepted three times and fumbled twice Wide receiver Tyreek Hill had the second best single game performance of his career with 10 catches for 215 yards and two touchdowns Tight end Travis Kelce also had 10 receptions for 127 yards and a touchdown and wide receiver Chris Conley added seven receptions for 72 yards with two TDs Running back Kareem Hunt had 14 carries for 70 yards on the ground and three receptions for 41 yards and a touchdown Defensively cornerback Ron Parker had a team high eight tackles while linebacker Anthony Hitchens cornerback Steven Nelson and defensive tackle Chris Jones had six tackles each with Jones leading the Chiefs with two sacks At the 2019 ESPY Awards the Chiefs Rams battle was named Best Game with Mahomes and Goff accepting the award on behalf of their respective teams 23 The game was also named the top L A sports moment of 2018 by the Los Angeles Sports Council 24 For NFL Network s 100 Greatest Games the 2018 Rams Chiefs game was ranked No 33 on the list It was the second highest ranked regular season game behind only the 1985 Chicago Bears Miami Dolphins showdown also on Monday Night Football which was ranked No 29 25 It was the first regular season game that has been profiled in the ongoing NFL Films series NFL s Greatest Games Records editNFL edit Highest scoring Monday Night game 105 points First and only game in which both teams scored 50 points Third highest scoring game in league history 26 Chiefs edit Most points scored in a loss 51 Patrick Mahomes edit Most passing TDs in Monday Night game 6 Career high passing yards 478 27 Tyreek Hill edit 14th most yards in single game 215 3 Starting lineups editKansas City Position Los Angeles Offense Demetrius Harris TE Tyler Higbee Eric Fisher LT Andrew Whitworth Cameron Erving LG Rodger Saffold Austin Reiter C John Sullivan Andrew Wylie RG Austin Blythe Mitchell Schwartz RT Rob Havenstein Tyreek Hill WR Josh Reynolds Travis Kelce TE WR Brandin Cooks Patrick Mahomes QB Jared Goff Sammy Watkins WR Robert Woods Kareem Hunt RB HB Todd Gurley Defense Allen Bailey LDE DE Michael Brockers Chris Jones RDE NT Ndamukong Suh Orlando Scandrick LCB Marcus Peters Steven Nelson RCB Troy Hill Dee Ford LOLB DT Aaron Donald Anthony Hitchens LILB WILL Dante Fowler Dorian O Daniel RILB ILB Cory Littleton Justin Houston ROLB ILB Mark Barron Kendall Fuller NICKE CB Sam Shields Eric Murray S SS John Johnson Ron Parker S FS Lamarcus Joyner Source 28 Officials editReferee Clete Blakeman 34 Umpire Ramon George 128 Down Judge Dana McKenzie 8 Line Judge Rusty Baynes 59 Field Judge Dale Shaw 104 Side Judge Brad Freeman 88 Back Judge Tony Steratore 112 Replay Official Jim Lapetina 0 See also editList of highest scoring NFL games No Punt GameReferences edit Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Rams Odds Analysis NFL Betting Pick Bleacher Report Retrieved January 30 2021 3K November 19 2018 LA Rams vs KC Chiefs Game time TV schedule online streaming channel more TurfShowTimes com SB Nation Retrieved April 27 2019 a 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Donald forces 2 fumbles 1 returned for TD Rams Wire November 20 2018 Retrieved April 16 2019 The Chainsmokers This Feeling ft Kelsea Ballerini Monday Night Football Half Time Show YouTube November 20 2018 Retrieved August 30 2019 Watch Samson Ebukam picks Patrick Mahomes runs over QB for 2nd TD Rams Wire November 20 2018 Retrieved August 30 2019 Mahomes 5 turnovers loom large in Chiefs loss to Rams USA TODAY Retrieved April 15 2019 Schwab Frank November 20 2018 Chiefs Rams instant classic does huge ratings for Monday Night Football Yahoo Sports Retrieved August 30 2019 Los Angeles Rams Kansas City Chiefs win ESPY award for best game TurfShowTimes com SB Nation July 11 2019 Retrieved August 31 2019 Morning Briefing Rams Chiefs named top L A sports moment of 2018 Los Angeles Times March 29 2019 Retrieved August 31 2019 NFL 100 Greatest Games No 33 Chiefs Rams takes MNF by storm in 2018 NFL com September 27 2019 Retrieved October 17 2019 Peck Joshua November 20 2018 Rams 54 51 Chiefs The records incredible NFL clash broke in Los Angeles Express co uk Retrieved April 13 2019 Cancian Dan November 20 2018 Patrick Mahomes breaks more NFL records as Chiefs lose classic against Rams Newsweek com Retrieved April 15 2019 Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Rams National Football League Game Summary PDF NFLGSIS com NFL Enterprises LLC November 19 2018 Retrieved December 6 2023 External links editGame highlights via the NFL s official YouTube channel Full game via the NFL s official YouTube channel Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 2018 Kansas City Chiefs Los Angeles Rams game amp oldid 1222066231, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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