[ramsfan1977]

ha ha, questions the quality of the cowboys defense then blames the seahawks for running the ball, which got them to the postseason, against "one of the league's best run defenses", you can't make this stuff up.

are the cowboys the '85 bears? of course not... but they finished the year ranked 8th best in offensive points allowed and held the league's top scoring offense, belonging to the saints, to 10 offensive points and brees to 127 passing yards and a 71.6 qb rating... moreover their defense finished the year ranked 8th in yards per play allowed, 12th in pass yards per attempt allowed, and 5th in rush yards per attempt allowed (wouldn't it be nice if we could say the same about the rams defense?).


but the cowboys featured a strong defense last year too, arguably better than their 2018 defense, and the rams went into their house and lit them up to the tune of 400+ yards and 35 offensive points.

anyway, like last year, i think the rams are beatable, which describes every postseason team imo, but i also think the rams have just as good of a chance at reaching the super bowl as the rest of the teams in the hunt, better even.

that said, if the rams come up short this weekend, or the following weekend, no one in my house will be kicked, nor will i call for the head of anyone who works for the rams (well maybe phillips'), because these guys have put together a fun-ass team, that wins a lot more than it loses, it's been a great two years, and they look primed to be one of the league's top teams for years to come.

Amen!!! 24-8 the last 2 years is better than some

[Ramsdude]

After Atlanta running at will last year, I gotta think McVay and WP will do their best to not let that happen again. It MUST be a priority. Also, Atlanta's LB's were fast and physical just as Dallas's will be. We have been in this position before. I am sure it is still in the back of McVay's mind...maybe in the front of his mind this week lol.

If the Dallas run game kills us, I bet we see major changes on D in the offseason with personel and maybe even a new DC. They will not let it go on without being addressed.

I am hoping Bones will have the ST's up to the task too. The ST gaffs last year were huge as well. Fix it Mr. Fassel and how about we cut down on the ST penalties too! As much praise as Bones gets doesn't it seem our ST's always get flagged on punt returns?? Is he over rated and just lucky to have GZ and Hecker??

[PARAM]

Amen!!! 24-8 the last 2 years is better than some

Better than some? Better than ALL with the exception of New Orleans, who are also 24-8.

[AvengerRam]

So, here's my truth...

This week, as much as I try, I'm going to have a hard time relaxing. The reason is, the Rams should win this week, and I need them to do so. A win would mean truly taking a step forward from last season. It would mean getting the playoff monkey off our backs after 17 years without a postseason win. It would mean that Sean McVay and Jared Goff CAN win a playoff game.

If the Rams win, though, and they (as I expect would happen) then have to travel to New Orleans for the NFC Championship game, I'd be much more relaxed. Sure, I'd be hyped up about the possibility of winning one more game and making the Super Bowl, but it wouldn't be a "should win/must win" situation (the Rams would almost certainly be the underdog).

So... yeah... a bit of angst this week is unavoidable.

[max]

So, here's my truth...

This week, as much as I try, I'm going to have a hard time relaxing. The reason is, the Rams should win this week, and I need them to do so. A win would mean truly taking a step forward from last season. It would mean getting the playoff monkey off our backs after 17 years without a postseason win. It would mean that Sean McVay and Jared Goff CAN win a playoff game.

If the Rams win, though, and they (as I expect would happen) then have to travel to New Orleans for the NFC Championship game, I'd be much more relaxed. Sure, I'd be hyped up about the possibility of winning one more game and making the Super Bowl, but it wouldn't be a "should win/must win" situation (the Rams would almost certainly be the underdog).

So... yeah... a bit of angst this week is unavoidable.

I hear ya.

One big problem with this game is losing it will cause problems for McVay and probably Goff. There will be comparisons made to Andy Dalton and the Bengals. Look good during the regular season but choke in the playoffs.

So we can say it was a great season and fun 2 years, but we will still have to listen to the criticisms.

McVay really needs to win this game.

The analogy is Chuck Knox who lost his 1st playoff game but came back the next year and won his first playoff game.

You go one and done 2 years in a row, and you've got problem.

[PARAM]

So, here's my truth...

This week, as much as I try, I'm going to have a hard time relaxing. The reason is, the Rams should win this week, and I need them to do so. A win would mean truly taking a step forward from last season. It would mean getting the playoff monkey off our backs after 17 years without a postseason win. It would mean that Sean McVay and Jared Goff CAN win a playoff game.

If the Rams win, though, and they (as I expect would happen) then have to travel to New Orleans for the NFC Championship game, I'd be much more relaxed. Sure, I'd be hyped up about the possibility of winning one more game and making the Super Bowl, but it wouldn't be a "should win/must win" situation (the Rams would almost certainly be the underdog).

So... yeah... a bit of angst this week is unavoidable.

Oh for sure!!!

I guess I was trying to quell MY angst and relax with this thread. I was hoping there would be some posts that would help!! And there was one that stands out from A1.

that said, if the rams come up short this weekend, or the following weekend, no one in my house will be kicked, nor will i call for the head of anyone who works for the rams (well maybe phillips'), because these guys have put together a fun-ass team, that wins a lot more than it loses, it's been a great two years, and they look primed to be one of the league's top teams for years to come.

Still, I (and everybody else on this board) want the Rams to beat Dallas, like they should, and then beat whomever they face next. I'm mixed over who I'd prefer there but that's getting ahead of things. Either/or, it doesn't matter so long as there is a "next".

@Avenger.....I will have as much angst as the next guy come Saturday night. The only thing that quells it for me (temporarily) is a 14 point lead. At that point I 'need' 21 and at that point 28.

But like A1 intimated, they're fun to watch again. These last 2 years have been awesome and should continue for quite a while if we're lucky fans.

[Elvis]

So, here's my truth...

This week, as much as I try, I'm going to have a hard time relaxing. The reason is, the Rams should win this week, and I need them to do so. A win would mean truly taking a step forward from last season. It would mean getting the playoff monkey off our backs after 17 years without a postseason win. It would mean that Sean McVay and Jared Goff CAN win a playoff game.

If the Rams win, though, and they (as I expect would happen) then have to travel to New Orleans for the NFC Championship game, I'd be much more relaxed. Sure, I'd be hyped up about the possibility of winning one more game and making the Super Bowl, but it wouldn't be a "should win/must win" situation (the Rams would almost certainly be the underdog).

So... yeah... a bit of angst this week is unavoidable.

I hear ya but if it makes you feel any better, our last playoff win was the 2004 season, a mere 14 years ago...

[AvengerRam]

@Avenger.....I will have as much angst as the next guy come Saturday night. The only thing that quells it for me (temporarily) is a 14 point lead. At that point I 'need' 21 and at that point 28.

Its funny that you say that...

I've found that my stress level goes down exponentially when the Rams have a lead of 9 points or more (a "two score" lead).

[AvengerRam]

I hear ya but if it makes you feel any better, our last playoff win was the 2004 season, a mere 14 years ago...

Geez... how did I botch that one?

The Seahawks trifecta!

I'm getting old, I guess.

[Hacksaw]

Saturday is a big test for our aged DC.....ie. does Wade still have it, or not??!! He failed us last January. Let's hope Phillips and his assistants put together something special this time around!!!

I hear Greg William's 4-3 is available