[RedAlice]

I think (read hope and pray) the Rams will be very run oriented. I see both K Will and Corum having success and predict K Will has a monster day: 150/3 TDs.

That's the only way.

[actionjack]

Well listening to the "experts" on TV today. They all expect Rams to NOT be able to stop the run. I think they are all making to much of the run defense after the Eagles game. Me thinks we can slow down Cook, Allen I dont think so lol

[Elvis]

[Dare]

IMO their RB is good but nothing special. He's running behind a very good OL which makes him look better than he is. He's big and fast but he's no Barkley, no better than what the Rams have faced and contained.

Their biggest threat to run is Allen. He's much bigger, faster and stronger than most QBs. Contain him and pressure him from the edges while pushing the interior OL is how you can beat him. He will get frustrated so as long as the secondary doesn't drop coverage, he will try to force balls.

I would expect Shula to play a lot of 5 man DL with a single LB (Omar) and nickel behind them. The DL must play fast but most of all disciplined.

On the flipside the Rams need to run the ball. Play to their strength and run their inside game, inside zone, duo, and other gap concepts. They have their starting OL back Sean needs to play it to it's strength and not give up on it prematurely. The Ram run attack can be sneaky good when it's clicking. Most of all Williams MUST NOT FUMBLE.

This is a winnable game if:
1. Sean doesn't chase points
2. Play clean, no inopportune penalties or turnovers
3. SCORE EARLY AND KEEP SCORING ALL THROUGH THE GAME
4. Karty must get his head out of his ass (the game could come down to a FG made or missed)

It seems like a lot but it's not like they haven't played that way. They have no more excuses. They have their starters back and they had a warm up game last week. The final sprint to the playoffs begins next Sunday. A loss is bad but not devastating depending upon how the rest of the division does. That begins with the Cards beating Seattle. That brings them back to the pack setting up the Rams final 3 games within the NFCW.

[RedAlice]

I think (read hope and pray) the Rams will be very run oriented. I see both K Will and Corum having success and predict K Will has a monster day: 150/3 TDs.

I asked ChatGPT:

The Los Angeles Rams are scheduled to play against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, December 8, 2024. To assess whether the Rams should emphasize their running game to increase their chances of winning, let's examine both teams' rushing statistics and defensive capabilities.

Rams' Rushing Offense: The Rams have accumulated 1,202 rushing yards over 12 games, averaging 100.2 yards per game with a 4.1 yards per carry average.

Bills' Run Defense: The Bills have allowed 1,463 rushing yards over 12 games, averaging 121.9 yards per game, with opponents gaining 4.9 yards per carry.

Analysis:

The Bills' run defense ranks in the middle tier of the league, allowing over 120 rushing yards per game. This suggests that a strong running attack could exploit this aspect of their defense.

The Rams' rushing offense, averaging just over 100 yards per game, has room for improvement. Increasing their focus on the ground game could help control the clock and limit the Bills' offensive opportunities.

Conclusion: Enhancing the running game could be a strategic advantage for the Rams against the Bills' susceptible run defense. By effectively running the ball, the Rams can manage game tempo and potentially reduce the impact of the Bills' offense.

However, this approach should be balanced with a versatile offensive strategy to adapt to in-game developments.

[RedAlice]

Well listening to the "experts" on TV today. They all expect Rams to NOT be able to stop the run. I think they are all making to much of the run defense after the Eagles game. Me thinks we can slow down Cook, Allen I dont think so lol

I asked ChatGPT this too. It isn't very hopeful! Little fucker.

To evaluate the Rams' ability to defend against the Bills' running game, let's examine the pertinent statistics:

Buffalo Bills' Rushing Offense:

The Bills have accumulated 1,531 rushing yards over 12 games, averaging approximately 127.6 yards per game with a 4.4 yards per carry average.

Running back James Cook leads the team with 703 rushing yards on 151 carries (4.7 yards per carry) and 11 touchdowns.

Quarterback Josh Allen contributes significantly with 334 rushing yards on 70 carries (4.8 yards per carry) and 6 touchdowns.

Los Angeles Rams' Run Defense:

The Rams have allowed 1,730 rushing yards over 12 games, averaging about 144.2 yards per game, with opponents gaining 4.6 yards per carry.

This places the Rams' run defense among the lower tier in the league.

Analysis:

The Bills' rushing attack, led by James Cook and supplemented by Josh Allen's mobility, has been effective this season.

The Rams' run defense has struggled, allowing over 140 rushing yards per game, which could be a vulnerability against the Bills' ground game.

Conclusion: Given the Bills' strong rushing offense and the Rams' challenges in run defense, Los Angeles may face difficulties containing Buffalo's ground attack. To improve their chances, the Rams will need to focus on defensive adjustments to mitigate the impact of the Bills' rushing game.

[RedAlice]

Chris Brown

@ChrisBrownBills
Just a warning #BillsMafia - prepare yourselves for a lot of yellow flags on Sunday. The head referee for #Bills vs. Rams is Craig Wrolstad, and thus far this season his crew has thrown the second-most flags, and has the third-most penalties assessed.

12:59 PM · Dec 6, 2024
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[ramsman34]

The Bills play at the Lions after they play us. Hoping they are looking past the Rams at that monster matchup - potential SB preview - and don’t bring their A game. Their A game is likely better than our A game, which we haven’t even seen yet. Better see it tomorrow if the Rams want a W.

[RedAlice]

The Bills play at the Lions after they play us. Hoping they are looking past the Rams at that monster matchup - potential SB preview - and don’t bring their A game. Their A game is likely better than our A game, which we haven’t even seen yet. Better see it tomorrow if the Rams want a W.

Plus Lions get a mini-bye after playing TNF this week at home, and Bills have to travel to the opposite coast.

Per their board posting, their fans are way more interested in next week's game then our game.

[Elvis]

Last time i tried to use Chat GPT to generate some Rams content, it let me know its data was 2 years old, guess that's not true anymore.

Rams averaging 4.1 yards per rush attempt while Buffalo is giving up 4.9.

Then again Rams are averaging 7.3 yards per pass attempt while Buffalo is giving up 6.1.

I'm not sure why people tend to value rushing yards over passing yards but to me, more is better.

So i'd attack Buffalo with both...