When asked how the Rams could slow down Allen, McVay said “if I had the answer, it would be a lot easier. Everybody’s trying to figure that out week in and week out.” This season, very few teams have actually succeeded, as Allen has already commanded a “complete offense” for a division title.

Allen has done a good job of involving his team’s various playmakers and utilizing their skills, and McVay said that “when things go off schedule, that’s when you see how much of a force he is special player”. He can beat teams with his wits, cannon arm and a rare combination of speed and power on the ground. McVay said he “deserves all the accolades and praise he receives.”

Of the team’s latest addition, McVay said “he seems to be a great young guy,” and they are in the process of getting him up to speed on the defense. He added that Forbes is “less likely” to play against the Bills.

The Bills’ front seven is “connected” and “gap-sound.” With players like former Rams outside linebacker Von Miller and his younger counterpart Gregory Rousseau (who has 6.5 sacks this season), the Bills’ pass rush is “fast, physical, disruptive,” Stafford said. He also called out defensive tackle Ed Oliver as a difference maker in the middle of that line.

Of Allen, Stafford said he is “ultra talented (and a) great competitor” who can make teams pay in a variety of ways and that he has been “really impressed” with Allen throughout his career . As for his own health and performance, Stafford said his ankle feels “pretty good” and he’ll be good to go on Sunday after Bing rolled from behind during the Saints game.

Forbes said his first impression of the Rams organization was “a tight-knit team and it seems to be made up of a lot of great people, a lot of great coaches.” He knew safety Kam Curl from Washington last season, and he said Curl called him the day he was claimed and was excited to have him in Los Angeles.

Being lifted by Washington is “part of the problem,” Forbes said. “I wish it didn’t happen like this, but it did… (I have) a fresh start here, a clean slate, and I’m just ready to enjoy it.” Trying to learn the playbook will be Forbes’ first priority, and once that happens, he wants to showcase the skills that made him a first-round pick: ball skills and conversion. turnovers in points.