Once Upon A Time In Las Vegas
After one of the most tumultuous weeks in NFL history, it is time to return to football this weekend with several playoff implications on the line. The Los Angeles Rams, already removed from the playoff picture, will travel to Seattle to take on a Seahawks team that needs a win and a Green Bay loss to earn a playoff berth. The opening kick is scheduled for 4:25pm EST.
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The Los Angeles Rams have had one of the more difficult seasons ever from a team that had just won the Super Bowl. The team has been bogged down by injuries, a poor offensive line and a schedule of teams shooting for the champs. The results have been a 5-11 season going into their season finale, which will be the worst record ever the year following a Super Bowl title. Despite losing starting quarterback Matt Stafford, leading receiver Cooper Kupp and superstar defensive lineman Aaron Donald, the Rams have played better since losing six straight games in the middle of the season. Since then, the Rams have gone 2-2 featuring a run-heavy offense and steady play at quarterback from free-agent pickup Baker Mayfield. Last Sunday, the Rams were run over by the Chargers in a matchup of the two residents of SoFi Stadium. The Rams allowed 192 yards rushing for a 6.2 yards per carry against a team that usually favors the pass.
“We came in and knew they were going to pass the ball, but they were able to run the ball, and we’ve just got to do better,” linebacker Bobby Wagner said. “(Austin) Ekeler was pretty much the back we anticipated. They put it in his hands, got him to the perimeter, and he made plays.”
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— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) January 5, 2023
The Rams come into this game looking to wrap up the season and prepare for an offseason that will likely result in a lot of turnover. In the meantime, they have to close out this disappointing season. The Rams are just 26th in scoring offense in the NFL with so many weapons missing. They are ranked 29th in rushing but have averaged 132 yards per game over their last three games. Through the air, the Rams are just 27th in passing offense which is not surprising without all their weapons. In a nod to head coach Sean McVay's play calling, the Rams are still an impressive 11th in the NFL in red zone offense. The Rams have the 21st ranked scoring defense this season. They are ranked 10th in rushing defense and just 22nd in passing defense. The Rams are 20th in the league in turnover differential but are one of the best in the league defensively in the red zone, ranking third overall.
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