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Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean Mcvay told reporters today that newly acquired quarterback Baker Mayfield is expected to start the team's final four games of the season.
Mayfield was acquired by the Rams on Tuesday after he was claimed off waivers following his release from the Carolina Panthers. Within 48 hours, Mayfield was making his Rams debut in Thursday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
To the amazement of all who were watching the game, Mayfield was able to lead his team on a game-winning 98-yard scoring drive with only seconds left to play.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield (17) throws against the Las Vegas Raiders
In his first game with the Rams, Mayfield finished the evening throwing 22-35 for 230 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions, after having only joined the team 48 hours before the game.
LA had at one point trailed by 13 points before Mayfield was able to help his team's offense claw back into the game.
"I don't know if you can write it any better than that," Mayfield said after the game.
"Obviously, we'd like to be a little bit more stress-free, but it's a pretty damn good story, I'll be