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How Sean McVay Steals Plays From Sean Payton and Vice Versa—and Why It’s the Ultimate Sign of Respect

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  • In November, Payton detailed how he watches Rams tape closely and takes some of their concepts. McVay admits to doing the same thing with Payton's offense, and even stole a play that burned the Rams defense to use one week later. Plus, news and notes for the conference title games.

If the Seahawks had taken a real hard look at the Rams’ previous game tape before their Week 10 visit to L.A., they’d have seen the concept that shook slot receiver Cooper Kupp free for a big gainer at the end of the first quarter against them.