what challenges do the Rams face with KC? Can they win?

Seems about right.

One win does not a season make–especially one that involved some magic tricks. Hey–it’s great, I’m happy to get the win. But I just don’t know what would make me thinks the team has turned some sort of corner. I still see a team that can implode at any moment.

I expect the Chiefs to win this one.

I’m hoping they don’t.

Surprise me, Rams. Surprise me.

wv wrote:

PA Ram wrote:
Seems about right.

One win does not a season make–especially one that involved some magic tricks. Hey–it’s great, I’m happy to get the win. But I just don’t know what would make me thinks the team has turned some sort of corner. I still see a team that can implode at any moment.

I expect the Chiefs to win this one.

I’m hoping they don’t.

Surprise me, Rams. Surprise me.

Yup. Not expectin a win, either.

It would be nice if AustinD showed
poise and composure early on, unlike
the roadtrip to Philly.

And it would be nice if Tre didnt fumble.

And it would be nice if the defense
stopped the Run.

And it would be nice if the Refs
didnt decide the game.

w
v

Well, I do expect the Rams to win.

But see, the difference is that unlike you two, I’m a fan of the Rams.

I don’t simply pretend to root for the Rams on this message board while secretly delighting in their missteps. I don’t feign pride in the Rams’ victory over the Seahawks while lovingly casting my gaze upon the Kansas City Chiefs like you two do.

So forgive me if I’m not shocked that you two have no faith in the Rams this week. The real fans have enough faith for both of you. Remember this when your beloved Chiefs are limping off the field bruised and bloodied around 4pm EST this Sunday.

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That was lame. I thought it would post the picture. I shouldn’t have so much trouble doing that every time. It was a picture of Stratego, a board war game, as you all know. Very clever. I’m sure it’s been done.

Maddy wrote:

I thought it would post the picture.

And so you did. .

Did you fix that? Or was I wrong about doing it wrong? Either way, count me among the real Ram fans, the ones who know the Rams will win this Sunday in KC. My shopping list: 1) a Kansas City baby; 2) a Kansas City bottle of wine. Rams 24-17 victors.

Posting pics izz simple.

You hit IMG.

Take out the “http” code that is already there.

Post yer url in the box.

when you click that you are asked 2 stupid questions. For one, post anything (I use 1 letter) and for the other check the box.

Then, zip, yer done.

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tbux

We are 2-4 and that means we have a major uphill battle to respectability. A loss means we are officially done for the year- cant be 2-5 and come back from that. A win means 3-4 and not out of it. Now odds are we aren’t going to the playoffs this year, but at the same time, you never know if a young team gets on a roll and gets confidence- we do have enough talent if things start clicking- namely the D. Get CL back in 2 weeks or so and that could be huge to a team on a roll. Confidence is a great thing. If we can somehow win in KC ( I would say is a long shot but possible) and the youngins like GR, Mason, Gaines, Donald etc continue to get better- Tavon starts going off, and get CL back– man O man- 9-7 is suddenly possible. Now admittedly I am a pie in the sky type-glass half full type of guy- but if we can beat a Seattle team, we can compete with anyone (well besides maybe Den). Have to have this one though to make anything else possible. We regress, and have mistakes and turnovers etc- we are officially done. This is a must win game- no question. Here’s hoping we get up for this one, build on the big win last week and pull off the upset in KC. That would be a big win.

[BUT]…hurt corners only make it worse. Dline has to dominate and we have to run the ball well- two tall tasks. Probably have to have some big plays on ST and may need a turnover or two all the while playing nearly mistake free football. I do think it is winnable- but I think it is going to be a very tough one to win. Need it though- no way around it. If we do win, the confidence could be sky high and that could be a great thing for this young team.

tbux

If we can somehow win in KC ( I would say is a long shot but possible) and the youngins like GR, Mason, Gaines, Donald etc continue to get better- Tavon starts going off, and get CL back– man O man- 9-7 is suddenly possible.

Is it just me, or are there others who think that Tavon Austin is more of a hindrance to the offense than a benefit? He is a tremendously talented player, but maybe his particular skill set doesn’t fit with what the Rams are trying to be offensively. Or maybe the Rams braintrust just doesn’t know how to best utilize him or perhaps it’s something else but there seems to be some sort of disconnect there. The offense will be motoring along one series and then the next they put Tavon in and try to get him involved and things just sort of bog down. Last year against the Colts we saw what he could be and he flashed a few times in other games but 6 games into this season he’s shown nothing.

Lots of questions for this game. Same as the other games but in a new framework. Are they progressing or was Seattle one of those “every 21st game the Rams beat someone” games.

* can they play with a rookie secondary
* have they re-wired Ogletree
* this game ought to let the DL do some damage
* can they contain the edge or will Charles set a world’s record for yards per carry
* the Rams OL + Mason and the other backs could be a strong suit.
* who is Austin Davis
* can they neutralize the KC pass rush