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Watch: Rams players and coaches reflect on top 5 moments at Coliseum

The Rams say goodbye to the Coliseum by ranking the top 5 moments there since 2016.

The Rams moved back to Los Angeles in 2016 knowing they’d be getting a new stadium a few years later. While awaiting the opening of their new home, the Rams played four seasons at the Coliseum – returning to the stadium where they had previously spent more than 30 years from 1946-1979.

The first season back was a forgettable one as the Rams went 4-12 and fired Jeff Fisher, but the last three years have been quite the ride.

Last week’s win over the Cardinals was the Rams’ final game at the Coliseum, sending fans home with a victory against a division rival. To commemorate the team’s second stint at the Coliseum, the Rams shared the top five moments at the historic stadium since returning in 2016.

Players and coaches reflected on each moment, sharing their thoughts on the game and what they remember most.

5. Home opener in 2016

4. Win over Vikings in 2018

3. McVay’s first game in 2017

2. Win over Cowboys in 2018 playoffs

1. Epic 54-51 win over Chiefs

It was only four years, but the Rams had a lot of memorable moments at the Coliseum. Now, they’ll move to SoFi Stadium this year for the upcoming season and attempt to create as many great moments as they did at the Coliseum.

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Look: Coliseum gets awesome paint job for final Rams game

The Coliseum got a custom paint job for the final Rams game there on Sunday.

The Los Angeles Rams and their fans will say goodbye to the Coliseum on Sunday afternoon in the 2019 season finale against the Arizona Cardinals. It’s the final Rams game at the historic stadium before the team moves into its new digs in Inglewood.

In addition to wearing commemorative jersey patches with a postgame fireworks show for fans, the Coliseum also got a fresh coat of paint.

Take a look at the end zone design and the midfield logo for Sunday’s Rams-Cardinals game, both of which are awesome.

Here’s another look at the field from Gary Klein of the L.A. Times.

At 8-7, the Rams not only want to finish with a winning record in their final season at the Coliseum, but they want to end the year on a high note by sending fans home with a victory. As 6.5-point favorites, the Rams are predicted to beat the Cardinals and finish the year 9-7.

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Sean McVay picks his two most memorable games at the Coliseum

Two games stand out in Sean McVay’s mind as the most memorable at the Coliseum.

The last three years have been quite memorable for the Rams after more than a decade of missing the playoffs and struggling to finish above .500. Sean McVay has played a big role in the resurgence of the Rams, leading them to two playoff appearances (including one Super Bowl) in three years.

Sunday’s game against the Cardinals will mark the final time McVay runs out of the tunnel at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum with the Rams, with the team moving into SoFi Stadium next season.

Reflecting on his time with the Rams and the games played at the Coliseum, McVay picked two of his most memorable games at the historic stadium.

“I would have to say the one that stands out was probably the Cowboys game because it represented a chance to advance in the playoffs and get to a conference championship,” McVay said. “That was our first win in the playoffs since we’ve all been here. That atmosphere, that environment, but there’s a bunch of special times. That was a special night when we played Kansas City for all the other things outside of football that represented things that are a lot bigger than the game and what that kind of offered in terms of a reprieve for the community. Those are some games that definitely stand out.”

The two games McVay is referring to, of course, are the Rams’ 30-22 win over the Cowboys in the divisional round last season, and their epic Monday night shootout with the Chiefs, which was moved from Mexico City to Los Angeles because of field conditions.

The Rams won that game 54-51, but it carried more meaning than just the final score represented. It came not long after the tragic shooting in Thousand Oaks shook the local community, and after wildfires spread throughout Southern California and displaced residents in the area – including some members of the Rams.

It’s easy to see why those games would stand out in McVay’s mind, as they’re surely two of the most memorable moments in the minds of Rams fans, too.

After creating several positive memories at the Coliseum and learning about the history there, McVay hopes to close the book on a high note with a win on Sunday.

“I knew just the history of the venue and all the different great things that had taken place there. But, probably couldn’t appreciate it fully until you get there and get an opportunity to compete there,” he said. “Then you even start to even get educated on all the things that have occurred. It’s been a special place, there’s been a lot of good memories there. We’ll see if we can have our last one as a positive one.”

By the numbers: Stats to know for Rams’ final game at Coliseum

Here are all the stats and historic numbers you should know for the Rams’ final game at the Coliseum.

For one last time, the Rams will take the field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sunday afternoon. It’s their final game at the historic venue that they’ve called home since 2016, also spending 1946-1979 there, too.

The team will wear commemorative patches on their jerseys for the last game at the Coliseum, while fans will be allowed to go on the field after the final whistle for a post-game fireworks show.

It’s going to be a special day at the Coliseum, closing out the Rams’ tenure there against the Arizona Cardinals at 4:25 p.m. ET. Next year, they’ll play their home games at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, which is nearing completion.

But before they move out of the Coliseum, here’s a list of stats and numbers to know from their 38 years of calling it home.

163: Rams went 163-97-8 at Coliseum (including playoffs)

12: Rams playoff games played at Coliseum (6-6 record)

843: Touchdowns scored by Rams

639: Touchdowns allowed by Rams

14: Number of division titles won by Rams while playing at Coliseum

202: Number of Rams Pro Bowlers during days at Coliseum

6,825: Points scored by the Rams

400: Touchdown passes thrown by Rams players

400: Interceptions thrown by Rams players

53,434: Passing yards by Rams

73.8: Combined passer rating of Rams players

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360: Rams rushing TDs

39,214: Rams rushing yards

311: Field goals made by Rams kickers

365: Field goals attempted by Rams

83: Total returned touchdowns

171,385: Yards combined by both teams in Rams games

1,413: Total turnovers by Rams and opponents

171: Number of players that threw a TD pass

11,843: Passing yards by Roman Gabriel (most of any player)

89: Touchdown passes by Gabriel (most)

4,371: Yards rushing by Marcus Allen (most of any player)

48: Rushing touchdowns by Allen (most)

3,074: Yards rushing by Lawrence McCutcheon (most by Rams player)

26: Rushing touchdowns by Dan Towler (most by Rams player)

3,527: Yards receiving by Jack Snow (most of any player)

31: Touchdown catches by Snow (most)

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21: Interceptions by Eddie Meador (most of any player)

65.5: Sacks by Greg Townsend (most of any player)

21.5: Sacks by Aaron Donald (most by Rams player)

554: Most passing yards in a single game (Norm Van Brocklin, 1951)

6: Most touchdown passes in a game (Patrick Mahomes, 2018)

247: Most rushing yards in a game (Willie Ellison, 1971)

238: Most yards receiving in a game (Harold Jackson, 1973)

12: Most solo tackles in a game (Mark Barron, 2017)

Look: Rams wearing jersey patch on Sunday for last game at Coliseum

The Rams are wearing a special patch on Sunday to commemorate their last game at the Coliseum.

The Los Angeles Rams may not be playing for a postseason berth or anything more than their pride in Sunday’s season finale, but the game will carry some meaning for the venue in which they’ll play.

Sunday’s game against the Cardinals marks the last home game for the Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum – a stadium they moved back into in 2016 after leaving St. Louis. They also played there from 1946-1979, spending more than three decades at the near-100-year-old stadium.

To commemorate this farewell game, the Rams will be wearing a special patch on their jerseys against Arizona. Here’s a look at it from Paul Lukas of Uni Watch.

Next year, the Rams will move into the brand new SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, which is nearing completion. They’ll share the venue with the Chargers, as well.

Going from the Coliseum, which opened in 1923, to a state-of-the-art stadium like SoFi Stadium is going to be quite the change for Rams players and fans.