Monday Night Football Record

      It was expected to be a shootout:  Kansas City Chiefs v. Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles.  It did not disappoint and it proved to be an amazing game in all respects.  Not only was there more than enough action, but also a never ending supply of twists and turns before the clock finally ran out as the LA Rams eked out an improbable victory.
      The game was seen as a contest between two very young quarterbacks:  Patrick Mahomes, age 23, of the Chiefs, and Jerrod Goff(age 24), of the Rams.  These two young men started the game, both with high expectations.  Over the course of 4 quarters, these two entertained the LA home crowd with high quality skills and unanticipated  events that created an up and down cycle of emotions among the spectators.  Several turnovers were followed by scoring, changing the lead in seconds.   Whether a fumble, an interception, or a takeaway, the efforts were caught on camera for all to see again and again.
     The "new" NFL was on display for all the country to observe.  Defense?  What defense?  In the highest scoring Monday Night Football game(of 793 games), these two teams never quit.  Score on Me?  I'll be right back at you with another touchdown.  Not content with field goals, these coaches and quarterbacks went for it on 4th down.  They didn't look for 1 or 2 yards, they wanted big gains; they wanted to pressure the opponents relentlessly.  And they did.  One series after another.  In the 4th quarter alone, there were five lead changes.  Just when you thought the game was out of reach, a long pass changed the entire complexion of the tilt.  Pass receivers made their own contributions by catching the ball with circus catches: one-handed affairs that looked impossible.
     Coach McVay of the Rams was caught up in the emotions of the game and could not hide his delight as his team responded to Chief's scoring with aggressive offense that added more points for his team.  Coach Andy Reid of the Chiefs had his own formula for victory that came up just short.  His late 4th quarter efforts almost brought victory only to be lost in the last 3 minutes as QB Mahomes threw 2 interceptions to end the effort.
     One of the great games of the past few years.  This was something the NFL sorely needed this late in the season.  Jerrod Goff is a California native from Novato, California.  He looks like he could be the next Joe Montana.