[Elvis]

With Flacco starting, spread has moved up to Rams by 4 in several places...

[ramsman34]

This is gonna be a grind it out game me thinks. Man would I love us blowing them out. Total confidence builder heading into BMore. But this young team is probably gonna have their hands full with their D and rushing attack. Like PA said, it’s time for a defensive pick 6 or fumble scoop and score. They have to be due, no??

[Elvis]

Was listening to Aaron Schatz/DVOA guy and he says the thing the Cleveland defense is statistically bad about is YAC so maybe some opportunity there. He also says Cleveland is better when they blitz and Stafford is worse when blitzed (statistically speaking) so expect a lot of blitzing...

[snackdaddy]

This is a game we should win. Going against an aging quarterback who hasn't played since last year. He's only played 20 games the previous 4 years. Wasn't that good when he did play. Hasn't had a QB rating over 90 the last ten years. If he beats us we aren't a legit playoff team anyway.

[ramsman34]

Was listening to Aaron Schatz/DVOA guy and he says the thing the Cleveland defense is statistically bad about is YAC so maybe some opportunity there. He also says Cleveland is better when they blitz and Stafford is worse when blitzed (statistically speaking) so expect a lot of blitzing...

And MCV should counter with screen game and shotgun fast pass. Play action will be an issue against the blitz.

[ramsman34]

This is a game we should win. Going against an aging quarterback who hasn't played since last year. He's only played 20 games the previous 4 years. Wasn't that good when he did play. Hasn't had a QB rating over 90 the last ten years. If he beats us we aren't a legit playoff team anyway.

He’s well rested, healthy, and highly motivated. He’s a seasoned vet. They better not take him lightly. I would blitz him early and hopefully hit him early. And AD sack on their first drive would be epic.

[Elvis]

Cleveland is a team that can compete with little or no offense. So even if Flacco and Co. don't present much of a threat today, game could still be a battle.

We'll find out soon enough...

[RAMMAN76]

Below are the complete lists of inactives for both teams.

Rams

OLB Nick Hampton
DB Quentin Lake
OL Warren McClendon Jr.
TE Brycen Hopkins
DE Earnest Brown IV

Browns

WR Marquise Brown
QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson
CB Denzel Ward
C Luke Wypler
DE Isaiah McGuire
DT Siaki Ika
T Leroy Watson IV

[RAMMAN76]

If the Rams stick with the run game ,(and maybe try some jet sweeps with Atwell) they should win this game.

On another note, wearing away jerseys at home..........

[PARAM]

Cleveland is a team that can compete with little or no offense. So even if Flacco and Co. don't present much of a threat today, game could still be a battle.

We'll find out soon enough...

Oh the game WILL BE a battle. It's in our DNA. Our defense has been under rated all season and they need to step up to the huge opportunity in front of them. I'll take a 16-10 win.