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THOUSAND OAKS Justin Layne Jersey , Calif. (AP) — Jared Goff doesn’t plan to do much during the Los Angeles Rams‘ six-week summer break before training camp begins.When he isn’t working out, he’ll probably be playing video games and simultaneously bonding with his teammates, including new center Brian Allen.“We play Fortnite together,” Goff said with a grin. “We’ll play a little Fortnite, talk about protections on the mics.”Goff insists he won’t spend any of this time off worrying about his next contract — not even after Carson Wentz got paid by the Philadelphia Eagles.“You definitely think about it,” Goff said Tuesday after the Rams’ final offseason practice. “But at the same time, I know that none of that is even possible without playing on the field, and being available on the field. I’ll just continue to do what I’ve been doing the last few years, and hopefully it will take care of itself.”Goff was the first choice in the 2016 draft, while Wentz was the No. 2 pick. But while Goff is heading into the fourth season of his rookie contract this fall with no extension yet, Wentz is all set with a $128 million deal through 2024.Given the quarterbacks’ many parallels — they even share the same agent, Ryan Tollner — the Eagles’ surprising decision amplified the spotlight on the Rams’ negotiations with Goff.Yet Goff, coach Sean McVay and the front office all show absolutely no concern about the quarterback’s future with the Rams. Goff and coach Sean McVay both speak about their partnership as a long-term arrangement, with Goff’s next contract merely an expensive formality.“With what Jared has done over the last couple of years Benny Snell Jr. Jersey , you can’t argue with the production, and how good we feel about him being our quarterback,” McVay said. “And we intend for that to be for a long time.”For all of his regular-season brilliance, the injury-plagued Wentz has never played in a postseason game, while Goff has led the Rams to two NFC West titles and a Super Bowl over the past two seasons. If Wentz is worth more than $107 million guaranteed, Goff’s number is likely to be similarly staggering.But Goff, who passed for 4,688 yards and 32 touchdowns last season, betrays zero public urgency to get a deal done. When asked for an ideal timeline to get his contract situation resolved, he only said: “whatever is right.”“It’s not for me to worry about,” Goff said. “It’s for the team and my agent to work on, and keep doing what I’ve been doing on the field, and hopefully it will take care of itself.”McVay is aware of the offseason whispers as observers attempt to come up with reasons why the Rams haven’t overwhelmed Goff with a big-money offer. He knows some football people believe Goff’s success is rooted squarely in McVay’s superb offensive schemes, while others wonder whether Goff’s late-season slump in production gave pause to Los Angeles’ interest in a long-term commitment.McVay says it’s all nonsense.“Any of the things or narratives that are out there — Jared Goff Zach Gentry Jersey , as long as I’m fortunate enough to be in this role, hopefully this guy is stuck with me for a long time,” McVay said. “He’s an outstanding leader. People make a deal about this system, (but) he’s the reason why (it works). Our players are the reason why the system is what it is, because (Goff) can do so many different things. … He’s got true ownership, a great ability to communicate with his teammates, and with him leading the way, we feel really good.”NOTES: The Rams’ mandatory minicamp lasted only one day. After several weeks of organized team activities, they’re done with group workouts until they reconvene for the start of training camp at UC Irvine on July 27. … RB Todd Gurley didn’t join offseason practices, but he worked out extensively at the training complex. “I don’t feel like I need to do OTAs,” Gurley said. “I know what I’ve done. I know what I can do.” Gurley insists his left knee is healthy enough to play after his effectiveness and workload were curtailed late last season, but he acknowledges the chatter won’t completely die down until he gets on the field for Los Angeles’ season opener. McVay also said Gurley will participate in practices during training camp. … DT Aaron Donald had permission to skip the Rams’ one-day minicamp because of a commitment back home in Pittsburgh. Donald has been a participant in the Rams’ recent workouts after missing most of the previous two offseason programs while negotiating his new contract. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The game was all-but decided, and the Chiefs minutes away from playing in their first AFC title game in 25 years Nick Bosa Jersey , when they drove to the goal line for a chance to punctuate their long-awaited victory over the Indianapolis Colts with a touchdown.Patrick Mahomes turned and handed the ball to Darrel Williams, who was stood up right at the goal line. Williams kept churning as the Chiefs began to push him, inch by inch, toward pay dirt.Leading the way? Their brilliant young quarterback.Mahomes toppled right over the goal line with Williams, then leaped up and threw a knockout right hook at nothing but air, celebrating not only the score but ultimately a 31-13 victory Saturday.Mahomes wound up throwing for 278 yards in his postseason debut, ran on a hobbled knee for a key touchdown, and did all the dirty work — like that Reggie Bush-style shove — necessary to keep alive the Chiefs’ chances of playing in their first Super Bowl since Len Dawson led the way in 1970.“My favorite thing was finishing the game at the end,” Mahomes said of the late touchdown. “We’ve been in those situations and didn’t execute to our standards. It shows the attitude and effort you need to win football games.”Especially in cold, snowy January weather, when the games are most meaningful.Mahomes answered the call Saturday amid tremendous pressure and great expectations. The Chiefs traded up to pick him 10th overall a couple of years ago, then allowed him to learn the ropes for a year under Alex Smith, before turning him loose on an unsuspecting league.The young quarterback with the curly Mohawk, massive arm and moxie in spades threw for more than 5 L.J. Collier Jersey ,000 yards and 50 touchdowns in the regular season, and shattered just about every franchise passing record. But nobody knew how he would respond to the playoffs, where the Chiefs have given their fans nothing but agony and heartbreak since Joe Montana was taking snaps from center.All he did was lead Kansas City to touchdowns on its first two possessions to set the tone against a resurgent Colts defense, then lead his team to a field goal and another score before halftime.The last one was his rushing touchdown, which came after he took a wicked hit in the pocket.“It was a little cold out there so I was aching for a second,” said Mahomes, who no doubt caused heart palpitations across Kansas City when he came up limping. “But it feels fine, it really is. It got me there for a second, a little stinger I guess, but I was feeling pretty good after that.”Mahomes was sacked four times and threw a couple of wobbly passes, and he had an interception wiped away by an offside call, but never made the crucial mistake that could have turned the game.It helped that his biggest options all showed up.Damien Williams ran for 129 yards and a score against a Colts defense that had not allowed a 100-yard rusher this season. Travis Kelce had seven catches for 108 yards. Tyreek Hill had 72 yards through the air and ran 36 yards for a score. And wide receiver Sammy Watkins even pitched in for the first time since hurting his foot during a game in November.“We ran the ball, and that’s the biggest thing,” Kelce said. “When you have the lead Marquise Blair Jersey , you’ve got to be able to run the ball late in the game. Damien Williams, man. He runs his tail off for everybody on this team. Sure enough it showed today that he can finish a game off for us.”Pulling the trigger, though, was the Chiefs’ unflappable first-year starter.He did it with his arm. He did it with his legs. He even did it with his voice, drawing the Colts offside so many times that their defensive line was visibly frustrated.“Mahomes was No. 1 in the NFL at drawing people offside. And so we knew that going in,” Colts coach Frank Reich said. “We talked about it, and he still got us. For a young guy, the way to work the cadence the way that he does, I give him credit for that.”It wasn’t the only reason to heap praise on him Saturday.