Post by malagabears on Oct 24, 2020 4:18:11 GMT -6
Rams are at least a 6-7 point favorite in most previews or odds. I agree and see it 17-10 or 20-13 Rams. We will once again struggle to establish the run and Foles will be harrassed/pressured all game long. Donald will feast and probably record 2 sacks, maybe more. I see our D with 2-3 sacks and possibly a takeaway but in the end not enough. Quick snippet below from The Athletic.
No respect for the 5-1 Bears from the betting markets. Chicago got big defensive stops at key times in its win over Carolina, but its offensive performance continues to be inconsistent. The Rams’ four wins have come against NFC East opponents, and they were upset last week by the 49ers. I think Aaron Donald and company will be able to pressure Nick Foles, and Jared Goff and Cooper Kupp will get back on the same page after last week’s ugly showing. The Rams bounce back. The pick: Rams (-6)
Well, always the optimmist, I'm thinking a mini-breakout for the OFF. And by mini I mean 24 points. I see the DEF dominating Goff to under 14 points. I'm giving the RAMS DEF 1 return for a TD.
I echo brasilbear on a mini-breakout by the offense. That's a good way to describe it. As Foles gets more time and game reps with our receivers I believe it is reasonable to expect the chemistry and timing to incrementally improve. The key word there is "incremental" improvement. Not whiz-bang great overnight stuff. Just baby steps of improvement as the season goes on. That just seems like a reasonable expectation.
I also agree with brasilbear that 24 points could be the outcome for the offense here. And that the defense won't allow that much scoring from Goff and LAR. I see a win. Something in the range of:
Post by paytonisgod on Oct 24, 2020 10:59:54 GMT -6
I'm normally an optimist too but I don't like this match up. It's a west coast game at night which can make it tough for an east coast team. I don't like Donald vs. our OL. They're going to have to double him which means it's going to be even harder on the rest of the line.
My hope is that the Bears can pass protect and run block better in this game. If the Bears can't run effectively & also if Foles has to hurry his passes all game long I think it could get ugly tonight.
My hope is that the Bears can pass protect and run block better in this game. If the Bears can't run effectively & also if Foles has to hurry his passes all game long I think it could get ugly tonight.
Considering this is a west coast game (Tampa was home on short turnaround), I think this is our toughest opponent of the year thus far.
I always want to win but I think tonight is gonna be an L.