[Dare]

People who don't follow the teams closely, including the media who simply pander to their perceived audience are giving their "expert" opinion. LOL

These same people who point to the Ram's early season struggles when they had massive injury issues as proof of how bad the team is are making excuses for the Niners who are now missing key players.

Their team was in decline before the season began. I'm a Rams fan and I could see it clearly, and said so before the season started. They only could support the level of top contracts for only so long. More importantly, their team culture is "what will you do for me now, and what have you done for me lately?"

McVay's We not Me mantra is exactly why this team has been amazingly consistent and is a preferred destination for FAs. It's why vets like Mayfield, Floyd, Wentz, and Jimmy G all signed here because of the culture and ability to potentially revive their careers.

This team has been amazingly consistent as you only need to look at the Bengals to see how things normally go. They went from a SB to rebuilding in a couple of years. Only 2022 were the Rams not competitive due primarily to injuries. They learned from that and despite massive injuries last year and again this year they still remained competitive for the playoffs. No other team does that.

It's why I never waivered in believing the Rams would turn it around. We are again after a devastating start to the season on the cusp of another legit run. Win on Thursday like they should and they will be in the driver's seat. Family and friends in Seattle are hopeful for their Seahawks but they definitely are looking over their shoulder. After the Rams win on Thursday it will be "Oh Shit!" time in Seattle. Seahawks are being hunted and they know it.

You have to love it. So now it's time to start shutting their mouths with a convincing win in Santa Clara on Thursday.

[ramsman34]

What-have-you-done-for-me-lately....or.....how did you do this week? You're dead on. The Bills game doesn't matter if we don't beat the niners. In reality, it doesn't matter once the sun comes up the next day. Talk is fine but consistency is what really speaks volumes. And so far this season we've only been able to win 3 straight once. We're gonna need to win 3 out of the last 4 to talk playoffs.

Exactly PA. And like Bre said, this defense needs to really crank it up in the scoring against dept. the secondary is the weak link lately. Hopefully they get that rectified right now and through all remaining games. That’s a big ask. 4 and 5 man pressures didn’t get there Sunday. But that’s Josh Allen. Purdy gets the ball out quick so coverage has to be tight. Tackling after catch has to be immediate. Force Purdy to hold the ball so our rush can get to him. They did play the run (RBs) much better. Purdy can run so that has to be accounted for as well.

This is the game of the season, IMO.

[actionjack]

Exactly PA. And like Bre said, this defense needs to really crank it up in the scoring against dept. the secondary is the weak link lately. Hopefully they get that rectified right now and through all remaining games. That’s a big ask. 4 and 5 man pressures didn’t get there Sunday. But that’s Josh Allen. Purdy gets the ball out quick so coverage has to be tight. Tackling after catch has to be immediate. Force Purdy to hold the ball so our rush can get to him. They did play the run (RBs) much better. Purdy can run so that has to be accounted for as well.

This is the game of the season, IMO.

I somewhat disagree. The Bills game was probably the least important game but now gives us some margin for error.

34 this is the game of the season... to this point. If we win we are great position, but still one game at a time. If we lose, we have to win out.

IMO no matter the situation, the Rams will have to beat Seattle in LA. I expect Seattle to finish the final four game at no better then 2-2.

Defense must get a pressure on an o-line that is just average. Rams need to run the ball, and stick with it. And yes keep Purdy in the pocket and get in his face and force him into some mistakes.

[Elvis]

I somewhat disagree. The Bills game was probably the least important game but now gives us some margin for error.

My thoughts exactly.

Nobody thought the Bills game was a must win, in fact, most expected a loss.

But we won which takes some pressure off of the Niners game.

Yeah it's way better to win but almost certainly not a season ender if we lose...

[snackdaddy]

My thoughts exactly.

Nobody thought the Bills game was a must win, in fact, most expected a loss.

But we won which takes some pressure off of the Niners game.

Yeah it's way better to win but almost certainly not a season ender if we lose...

If they lose and follow with 3 straight wins they likely win the division. And possible secure the 3rd seed. Which would probably mean a rematch against Green Bay.

I'm cautiously optimistic. While I think the remaining games are all winnable, we could also lose. Still, I feel a lot better about things now than I did in September and October.

[PARAM]

I have to smile at all these comments. Back before McVay, we were out of it by now. Now we are playing important games in December. Almost every year. But it's not just era to era. At 1-4 some were giving up. More after the loss to Miami. Even more after the loss to Philly. It's a great time to be a Ram fan. Even a 1-4 start doesn't crush the possibilities of another McVay playoff year.

[ramsman34]

I somewhat disagree. The Bills game was probably the least important game but now gives us some margin for error.

34 this is the game of the season... to this point. If we win we are great position, but still one game at a time. If we lose, we have to win out.

IMO no matter the situation, the Rams will have to beat Seattle in LA. I expect Seattle to finish the final four game at no better then 2-2.

Defense must get a pressure on an o-line that is just average. Rams need to run the ball, and stick with it. And yes keep Purdy in the pocket and get in his face and force him into some mistakes.

I clearly wasn't clear. I meant THIS game with the whiners is the game of the season. Totally agree with the Bills game - it was a great win but the whiner game really sets up the remainder of the season. Gotta get a win Thursday.

[actionjack]

I clearly wasn't clear. I meant THIS game with the whiners is the game of the season. Totally agree with the Bills game - it was a great win but the whiner game really sets up the remainder of the season. Gotta get a win Thursday.

Nah I understood your point. My point was the Buffalo win does have value that while the Niner game is huge it isnt the season either. Elvis wrote it well lol

[Zen_Ronin]

I have to smile at all these comments. Back before McVay, we were out of it by now. Now we are playing important games in December. Almost every year. But it's not just era to era. At 1-4 some were giving up. More after the loss to Miami. Even more after the loss to Philly. It's a great time to be a Ram fan. Even a 1-4 start doesn't crush the possibilities of another McVay playoff year.

In my defense, my doom and gloom fuels me!!!

Also, see my signature.

[ramsman34]

Nah I understood your point. My point was the Buffalo win does have value that while the Niner game is huge it isnt the season either. Elvis wrote it well lol

A niner win/Rams loss + a Seahawks win puts them up 2 over the Rams and whiners. AZ could be tied at 7-7. That is a big time problem in my book.

I stand by my post. This is the biggest game of the season and critical to wining the division. Win it and you at least keep pace with the hawks. Might even take the division lead. Lose and like I said, possibly 2 games back and possibly tied with the rest of the division. It does depend on what the hawks and even AZ does. But I think we need this win badly.