setting up Rams/9ers

zn wrote:

I suspect this year will be very up and down. Either way, on paper SF outmatches them. SF as we know has always had McVay’s number, so this is a much sterner test.

Yeah, I agree with all of that.

And if I had to bet, I would take the 49ers -7. As fun as yesterday was, I expect next week to be another in a long list of beatdowns at the hands of the 49ers.

There is always hope.

As you pointed out, the Seahawks lost both OTs, and that certainly helped the Rams. They also lost Lockett. The Rams D did play well in the 2nd half, though, and it wasn’t just a Seattle implosion. Still, I have to wonder what a fully healthy SF will do to them. My guess is that they won’t settle for as many FGs. SF has far more in the skill department. And their defense is perhaps the best in the league.

The third down offense was great vs. Seattle, but it had to be great because the running game on first and second down was not good. I don’t see the Rams offense being able to pull that off versus the Niners and I don’t expect the running game to find its legs against that beast of a defense. Finally I expect the Rams lack of size on the defensive front to be a prominent story this Sunday.

canadaram wrote:

The third down offense was great vs. Seattle, but it had to be great because the running game on first and second down was not good. I don’t see the Rams offense being able to pull that off versus the Niners and I don’t expect the running game to find its legs against that beast of a defense. Finally I expect the Rams lack of size on the defensive front to be a prominent story this Sunday.

I agree with all of that. I can’t see the Rams accomplishing much on the ground. I expect most rushing plays to end within 3 yards of the LOS. SFO allowed 3.4 yds/attempt last season. If the Rams can do better than that, I will be happy, but I don’t expect it.

And on the other side, as you said, I’m not sure the Rams can stop SFO.

We are definitely going to learn a lot this week.

The Rams struggle against the 9ers when they have the better team.  Hard to believe they can beat them when they don’t.

I just hope they can get through this game without any injuries.  This team is feisty and there are winnable games ahead provided they stay healthy.

NoCal radio blabber laughed hard genuinely yesterday when he was asked if the Rams could pull off an upset of the 9ers.

He said he watched the game Monday, and thought Seattle imploded. Then he cited several (of the usual) reasons why the Rams are terrible, and said that the 9ers will cover the spread even if they are complacent, and blow them out if they are not.

All of which kinda feels true to me.

But then he said, “The Rams are 3 or 4 years away from being competitive” and that’s where he lost me. Cuz…how does that pencil out? Either he thinks Stafford will still be productive 3 or 4 years from now – which would be unusual among your standard-issue radio blabbers – or he (more likely) has no understanding of what the Rams are doing, and where they are in the process.

All of which is why listening to anybody other than Rams beat reporters is a waste of time.

zn wrote:

Cameron DaSilva@camdasilva

– Bosa: 6.5 sacks in last 5 vs. Rams – McCaffrey: 291 yards rushing, 225 yards receiving, 4 TDs in 3 games vs. Rams – Deebo: 532 yards receiving, 149 yards rushing, 6 TDs in last 6 vs. Rams Those 3 are a problem for LA this week

too bad that the Rams couldn’t seal a trade deal for McCaffrey last year.  He’s been a big help for SF and for Brock Purdy…..

Brock Purdy is a very good nimble accurate QB and is 6-0 when he completes a game.

Rams need to pressure him early and hard.

Stafford was great last week in Seattle; he had time to throw. Need to keep that SF DL off his back this Sunday. As great as the Rams looked last week in Seattle, SF killed Seattle last year in the playoffs and laid 41 points on them.