[Elvis]

I buy it. In fact, it makes all the sense in the world.

I don't buy that it's a lost season if the Rams lose. Too much parity, too many games left to play...

[PARAM]

I don't buy that it's a lost season if the Rams lose. Too much parity, too many games left to play...

Lost season? Isn't that subjective? They could still make the playoffs, which would satisfy some fans. But why go "all in" to exit in the first or second round? The goal, as always, is to win it all.

[Elvis]

Lost season? Isn't that subjective? They could still make the playoffs, which would satisfy some fans. But why go "all in" to exit in the first or second round? The goal, as always, is to win it all.

And Sunday's game will be the deciding factor?

[Ramsdude]

I think what Jourdan means is if the Rams beat SF, the Rams think they have a real shot this season and would be more inclined to make moves.

If they lose, the Rams think it's likely a lost season and they'd rather hold on to their capital.

I'm not sure i buy it but that's what she's saying...

Yeah, not buying it Elvis. Beating OR losing to the whiners during the season has not dictated anything since we usually do well against everybody BUT the whiners. lol

Not sure I would make a season changing decision based on that. We haven't beat them in 3 1/2 years even with our SB teams! If our whiner games were a "barometer" all these years, we would have never even been optimistic for a winning record! lol

I am hoping she is wrong Elvis. We could certainly lose this game and STILL be competitive against EVERYONE else the rest of the way. This doesn't sound like how our very smart organization thinks.

[AvengerRam]

Rams 19
49ers 16

[Elvis]

Bet the under?

[ramsman34]

Maybe it’s more a test of the skill/ability they currently have and how bad/good it is going forward. If the weak areas play well and we win or it’s super competitive down to the las play type of loss, the Rams can feel pretty good about fortifying what they have with some immediate help and make a run. Or if those weak areas are just to full of holes and we get our asses waxed yet again, they won’t to play out the season with who they have, let the chips fall, and keep their draft capital to rebuild that way in 2023. Not that the season would be lost if they lose. More that they won’t spend for rental help if that happens.

[PARAM]

And Sunday's game will be the deciding factor?

All things considered, maybe. Difference between being 4-3, 2-1 in the division at least 2nd in the West vs 3-4, 1-2 in the division at least 3rd in the West. With the trade deadline staring us in the face. I'm sure they're not giving up in either case but deciding how much to invest, maybe.

[Elvis]

[Gareth]

If the Rams lose this week they will be 3–4 and the 49ers will be 4-4. Considering the 49ers are very good at losing to teams not named the Rams, it would hardly be an insurmountable lead. And yes I know they would also be behind the Seahawks but they have a chance to beat them twice.

I have no idea if Jourdan is right with her assumption. But it makes very little sense to me. The Rams should have a pretty good idea of whether they think they are true competitors this year regardless of the results of this one game.

Does anybody remember last year? If I'm not mistaken we lost to the 49ers twice yet won the Super Bowl.