There are a lot of highly anticipated games on the Rams’ 2020 schedule, beginning with their home opener against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football in Week 1. A lot of fans are looking forward to their two games against the 49ers, their matchup with the Tom Brady-led Buccaneers, and a game against the Patriots, too.
However, linebacker Troy Reeder has his eyes on a different game – one on the road early in the season. He can’t wait for the Rams’ showdown with the Eagles in Philadelphia in Week 2, the team’s first road game.
In a recent interview with TheRams.com, Reeder explained why he’s most looking forward to that matchup.
“Definitely most looking forward to playing in Philadelphia Week 2,” he said. “I grew up about 45 minutes outside Philly, surrounded by die-hard Eagles fans, so it will be fun getting to go back east and play in front of a lot of friends and family.”
Players always look forward to returning home to play a game in front of friends and family. Todd Gurley did it in the 2019 season opener when the Rams faced the Panthers in Charlotte, which was near where he grew up.
Aaron Donald went back home when the Rams faced the Steelers in Pittsburgh last season, too. It shouldn’t be the least bit surprising that Reeder has this game circled on his calendar as he looks to make an impact near his hometown – possibly as a starting linebacker, depending on how the offseason competition shakes out.
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