Where was THAT Washington team when the Rams played them?
Last year there was the little stunt with the coin flip, then they shut them out at home while—according to Washington players—doing things like running reverses while up 21-0. Frankly that last bit (“running up the score” sorta thing) doesn’t mean anything to me but it’s clear the coaches used it to motivate the team.
IMO it was a perfect storm. The Rams go on the road against a revenge-minded, motivated team after playing Seattle tough, suffering Seattle hangover, and of course pulling the Rams “slump after a win” act and could not get the offense going against a team that knew all about Foles.
And it couldn’t have happened at a better time. Now maybe they will put their own press clippings away and realize how demanding their schedule is, and how far behind they are getting a young OL and sputtering offense in gear.
Washington IMO had the same effect dogging them. On the road after an emotionally high game, they let down too, in turn.
So far, win or lose, both teams that played the Rams have lost the following game.
If that happens all 16 games, could mean a superbowl.
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