[PARAM]

Sure, who cares? It's the Rams we're concerned with, right? But man, this game is projected to be one of the most entertaining and important games of the year. Divsion and #1 seed on the line. #5 seed and a tough road to the SB as a consolation. Now, they'll have to do a lot to out-do the Rams-Bills game or the Lions-Bills game but it's possible.

Darnold, Jefferson, Addison, Jones and Hockenson (drafted by Detroit) vs Goff, St. Brown, Williams, Gibbs and LaPorta.

Goff 36 TDs 10 Int 4398 yards 113.6 QBrating
Gibbs 1273 rushing yards, 13 TDs; 486 rec yards 3 TD
St. Brown 109 rec, 1186 yds, 12 TD

Darnold 35 TDs 12 Int 4153 yards 106.4 QBrating
Jones 1093 rushing yards, 5 TD
Jefferson 100 rec, 1479 yds, 10 TD

Detroit has scored 30 points or more 9 times in 16 games. 40 or more 6 times and 50+ twice.
Minnesota has scored 30 points or more 5 times and 40+ once.

The Vikings are on a 9 game win streak (since losing to the Rams) and their D has allowed 3 TDs just twice over that span (their last 2 games @Seattle and vs Green Bay). The Lions are 13-1 in their last 14. Prior to their last 4 games (17 TDs allowed), their D had allowed just 15 TDs over the previous 10 games, 2 or less 8 times.

Most expect a shoot-out. It'll be interesting to see what happens. A tight game? One team blowing out the other? Low scoring with a lot of FGs? Can't wait to watch it.

[ziggy]

I'd take the over.

[snackdaddy]

Kinda want Detroit to win. Their offense has been hitting on all cylinders lately. Rather see Minnesota assuming we'll be the 4th seed. I know it likely means we go to Detroit again if we win the first round. But one game at a time.

[actionjack]

I would probably rather face Detroit with their defense maligned and no Montgomery.
Really all the playoff teams are problem in some way so it really doesnt matter. But there is something sweet to see Detroit to have to play us at home, sweet revenge?!?!?!?!

[RedAlice]

Kinda want Detroit to win. Their offense has been hitting on all cylinders lately. Rather see Minnesota assuming we'll be the 4th seed. I know it likely means we go to Detroit again if we win the first round. But one game at a time.

Agree!!!

I really do not want to have our first play off game be against the Lions AGAIN. Even in LA.

With their depleted defense, I'd rather face them at the end in Detroit in the very rare circumstance we make it that far.

[RedAlice]

I would probably rather face Detroit with their defense maligned and no Montgomery.
Really all the playoff teams are problem in some way so it really doesnt matter. But there is something sweet to see Detroit to have to play us at home, sweet revenge?!?!?!?!

Same thing I said last year: tired of the media hype with this matchup. Plus the Lions seem extra motivated to beat the Rams w Goff every time we play them.

[actionjack]

Same thing I said last year: tired of the media hype with this matchup. Plus the Lions seem extra motivated to beat the Rams w Goff every time we play them.

Dont care, now it is our turn.

[PARAM]

Agree!!!

I really do not want to have our first play off game be against the Lions AGAIN. Even in LA.

With their depleted defense, I'd rather face them at the end in Detroit in the very rare circumstance we make it that far.

Yeah, giving them another game of dents and dings can't hurt!

[ramsman34]

If the first round goes chalk, and it won’t, it would be 1 v 4, 2 v 3. We would either got to Detroit/Minny or go to Philly depending on if we are 3 or 4. It’s kinda maddening as you know there will be an upset or maybe two in the first round. We could get bounced or end up hosting another game if we are the 3 seed. A lot of ways this could go. Just win the first one and we can all prepare for the divisional round. That alone would be fantastic.

[Dare]

The Lions are hurting on defense. The Lions can only hope their offense can keep pace with a red hot Vikings team. Remember that epic Rams vs KC game where Goff matched them point for point? He's going to have to do that again IMO. If the Lions can't it could get ugly for them.

If the Lions lose it will set up another revenge game for the Rams, this time at SoFi. If the Rams then make it to the championship game against the Vikings they have already proven they can beat them by standing toe to toe and trading punches.

A Ram vs Raven SB could be epic with two good offenses and defenses.