Let's talk about the Rams.
 

I'm just a casual fan; I'm sure a big-timer like Rams Fan will get in here and correct me where ever he thinks I'm wrong.

The Rams, like seemingly everybody else, are battered by injuries, but they've actually recovered from them fairly well. They just got off winning a dreamer against the Seahawks, thanks in part to a couple ridiculous plays they won't be able to replicate (that crazy punt return, the 4th down fake punt).

They're not a team to scoff at, however.

Austin Davis is a sneaky good QB out of Southern Miss. He's been putting up really good numbers, completing 66% of his passes and has only put up one INT the last two weeks against the Seahawks and the 49ers. That's saying something.

Of course, he benefits from what is now a pretty damn good run game. They are stacked at RB. I've been high on Tre Mason ever since I saw him last year at Auburn, and he looks like a very tough runner who can hit a hole hard. They also have Benny Cunningham who looks even better, and of course Zac Stacy. Wow -- there's not a lot of teams that I think can run better than the Chiefs, but this team is just as good.

Thanks in part to the power of the OL. Roger Saffold sucked at tackle, but he's done very well at guard. Jake Long is also a #1 overall LT, and Joe Barksdale is a favorite of mine from LSU at RT. Davin Joseph I believe was a hell of a guard at Tampa, right? He's RG.

The Rams' offensive weapons is a veritable Who's Who of guys that aren't particularly dominant, but are all capable of a really good game and the occasional brilliant play: Austin Davis, Kenny Britt, Jared Cook, Lance Kendricks, Brian Quick, Austin Pettis, Stedman Bailey... There is not a weak talent in the bunch there, and it's a deep squad that will challenge your NCB and dime backs. Not a great matchup considering how thin we're getting in the secondary...

Of course, the strength of their team is DL. Chris Long is out, but they have one of the best passrushers in the league in Robert Quinn. Aaron Donald will absolutely embarrass whatever guard he's up against, and Michael Brockers and Eugene Sims are very capable too. The Rams have not been getting to the QB this season, but do not take that to mean that they can't -- they got like 3 or 4 sacks today against Russell ****ing Wilson.

They have some brilliant talent at LB -- Alec Ogletree and James Laurinitis are not surprise talents to anybody. I don't know who mans that other OLB spot, I think it's some guy named Dunbar, but yeah. Laurinitis is one of those "always around the ball" types and Ogletree is a crazy athlete.

Corner is the potential weak spot on their defense -- if, of course, we had any WR talent to exploit it. But they're starting rookie EJ Gaines on one side, many of the Missouri folks here are familiar with him, and Janoris Jenkins looks like he's a goner this week, and maybe for the season. I have no idea who they'll start there, but I'm underwhelmed by their options.

I like how this McLeod kid is playing at safety, but I don't like any of their other talents. I'm not too familiar, however, and I'll let someone like Rams Fan set us straight.

They have Legatron kicking kicks, so as long as they can get to midfield, they can nickel and dime FGs all day on us.

I had this game marked down as a sure win at the start of the year. But now it's clear that this is going to be a surprisingly tough game.

Fire Dorsey

69-0

I think the Rams replaced their starting LG with Greg Robinson, that was a big reason why they abused Seattle on the ground today. Robinson was destroying people up front.

Aaron Donald has been an absolute beast. He only has 2 sacks but he has a bunch of TFL to go along with them. He had multiple TFL against the Seahawks today.

Oh yeah! That's why Rodger Saffold looked so great today. LMAO

I remember Rams Fan saying that.

Watched last Mondays game with a Cards/Rams buddy of mine. He said that they play good first half ball, then make zero adjustments at almost every game. Sure enough, they led 21-0 IIRC at half then proceeded to get stomped in the 2nd half. Didn't see today's game but saw they had a good first half lead and then almost blew it again. I think if it's close or we're leading at half time, we win easily.

This is a trap game. That team can literally play with anyone, Dallas, SF, Seattle.

Alex will need to complete 70 percent of his checkdowns to win.

the ultimate in a meaningless game LOL

I agree it's a trap game.

The Chiefs hardly ever stumble on trap games, however, under Reid. I learned that last year.

This team almost always brings it.

Smith will have to be careful with any outs/curls to Jenkins' side, that guy loves to jump routes. I hope that Reid dials up a double move on him. Unfortunately, I doubt that the OL will be able to hold up long enough for Smith to make the throw, Donald is going to chew both of our guards to pieces.

We can hurt them with Kelce though and I hope that Reid dials up more plays for him.

The Rams, until today, haven't been able to get to the QB but they have some great players individually. We all saw how Liuget dominated Mcgylnn (sp?) all day today. You're talking about having similar unfavorable 1-on-1s just like that at about three different spots on the line.

A couple positives: Fish seems to well against smaller speed guys so he may do well against Quinn, who hasn't even looked good, while Chris Long is out so hopefully our RT doesn't get abused.

In my opinion, this is the game where we pound the shit out of the rock. Jamaal, Knile, and DAT on turf in the dome should combine for 200+.

On the defensive side, they will run the ball on us, but who doesn't? We just let one of the worst rushing teams in the league average 5 YPC. They put in Greg Robinson at LG today and mauled the shit out of the Seahawks.

Austin Davis will also likely throw all over us, although none of their receivers scare me. I'm thinking he'll go for 275-ish with a couple TDs and no INTs because our secondary is allergic to picks. Jared Cook will be an issue..

Anyway, I'm back on the bandwagon and we own these ****ers. It'll be like a home game so I'm thinking we get an easy-ish W in St Louis.

I'm 90% sure Jenkins will be out. Jenkins was carried off the field today. Looked like a super nasty leg injury.

Game is at Arrowhead.

1. The game's in KC.

2. Is Robert Quinn a small speed guy?

Wait, is this game in KC or STL?