Jay Cutler ruled out this Sunday vs Rams

[TEB11]

Now lets use this and our lights out performance against Indianapolis as motivational factors and put a hurtin' on Jake Mckown and "Da Bears" this Sunday in the EJD to improve our record to 5-6 before two HUGE road games within the division @ San Francisco and @ Arizona. I just have a feeling the Seattle game will mean nothing to them as you won't see many starters in week 17 and that one could be winable even though it's in their house. New Orleans @ home will be tough, but the last time they came to town with Kellen at the helm, well, we all know what happen and with Tampa Bay @ home before those games in the EJD, we could put a really nice string together and who knows, PLAYOFFS?

 

[bluepigpen]

TEB, I like the spin, we should beat the Bears, stopping Forte is the key and doubling Marshall, I think the Rams will play very hard against the 49ers with that sting from the Thursday night game in the back of their minds and beat them in Frisco, the Arizona game is a toss up. That defense is playing better and we spanked them in the opener. Tampa is a win if we play hard and smart, Saints, we have to keep Brees off the field and run the ball well. Probably a loss though and the Seahawks will have something to play for the home field advantage unless they already have it by then and if so, they will rest so guys. I think the Rams finish 8-8 and just miss the playoffs.

 

[Jermaine133]

I'm not calling this game a L yet; but Josh McCown had a pretty good game against Green Bay and not to mention he's a better backup than Kellen the Lemon. So I expect a struggle fest from the offense and the defense will have trouble against the big wide outs Marshall, and Jeffrey.

 

[blh7068]

TEB, I like the spin, we should beat the Bears, stopping Forte is the key and doubling Marshall, I think the Rams will play very hard against the 49ers with that sting from the Thursday night game in the back of their minds and beat them in Frisco, the Arizona game is a toss up. That defense is playing better and we spanked them in the opener. Tampa is a win if we play hard and smart, Saints, we have to keep Brees off the field and run the ball well. Probably a loss though and the Seahawks will have something to play for the home field advantage unless they already have it by then and if so, they will rest so guys. I think the Rams finish 8-8 and just miss the playoffs.

Rams will also have to account for Alshon Jeffrey and Martellus Bennett. Unlike years past, the added weapons and an improved O line has lowered the degree of diffficulty for the QB- and is why there hasnt been a huge dropoff in productivity with McCown at QB. Bears D isnt very good, but theyve played better the last few games.

Should be a fun one.

 

[ChicagoIrish]

TEB, I like the spin, we should beat the Bears, stopping Forte is the key and doubling Marshall, I think the Rams will play very hard against the 49ers with that sting from the Thursday night game in the back of their minds and beat them in Frisco, the Arizona game is a toss up. That defense is playing better and we spanked them in the opener. Tampa is a win if we play hard and smart, Saints, we have to keep Brees off the field and run the ball well. Probably a loss though and the Seahawks will have something to play for the home field advantage unless they already have it by then and if so, they will rest so guys. I think the Rams finish 8-8 and just miss the playoffs.

Lol

 

[shopson67]

Lol

Such astute insight, thanks for posting.

 

[bluepigpen]

blh, I was not dismissing Jeffrey or Bennett for that matter. I know you are a Bears fan and that is cool but as an outsider Rams fan and fan of the NFL in general, do not take offense to this but I consider the Bears and the Lions in the same boat. Let me explain. OK with Cutler in the game, it is a + for the Bears, some don't like Jay but he is clearly better than McCown, if just in experience. Where the Lions have Megatron (the best in the NFL)the receiving corps drops off after that for them. They have Reggie Bush but he is not the back Forte is. So say the Bush and Forte push with a slight edge to Forte and Calvin and Marshall push with a slight edge to Calvin, then Jeffrey comes into play but has McCown where Calvin and the Lions have Matthew Stafford and that is clearly an advantage for the Lions. Since the injuries and retirement of Brian, the Bears defense is not the same where the Lions defense is poor most of the time. The Bears and the Lions records are nearly the same but at this time I would just as soon play the Bears offense with the Rams defense versus the Lions offense. Not offending the Bears but after a bye week and at home and the Rams playing better, I think the Rams should win but that is why they play the game. It will be close no matter what.

 

[beardown07]

I'd rather have 2 awesome outside receivers, than 1 all-world one.

 

[beardown07]

It should be a good game.

 

[blh7068]

blh, I was not dismissing Jeffrey or Bennett for that matter. I know you are a Bears fan and that is cool but as an outsider Rams fan and fan of the NFL in general, do not take offense to this but I consider the Bears and the Lions in the same boat. Let me explain. OK with Cutler in the game, it is a + for the Bears, some don't like Jay but he is clearly better than McCown, if just in experience. Where the Lions have Megatron (the best in the NFL)the receiving corps drops off after that for them. They have Reggie Bush but he is not the back Forte is. So say the Bush and Forte push with a slight edge to Forte and Calvin and Marshall push with a slight edge to Calvin, then Jeffrey comes into play but has McCown where Calvin and the Lions have Matthew Stafford and that is clearly an advantage for the Lions. Since the injuries and retirement of Brian, the Bears defense is not the same where the Lions defense is poor most of the time. The Bears and the Lions records are nearly the same but at this time I would just as soon play the Bears offense with the Rams defense versus the Lions offense. Not offending the Bears but after a bye week and at home and the Rams playing better, I think the Rams should win but that is why they play the game. It will be close no matter what.

A lot of that was hard to follow, lol. I get that they beat Indy something fierce, but that was their first win since mid October..bringing the record to 4-6. I just dont see how this is a *should* win game for the Rams.

 

[blh7068]

Such astute insight, thanks for posting.

Well, I found reading "We should beat the Bears" a bit curious myself.

 

[Red_Chaos]

damn it. I actually wanted culter to start because he's good for atleast 2 ints a game...

 

[noonthirtyjoe]

damn it. I actually wanted culter to start because he's good for atleast 2 ints a game...

Naw just one, now that we can block.

 

[Silas]

A lot of that was hard to follow, lol. I get that they beat Indy something fierce, but that was their first win since mid October..bringing the record to 4-6. I just dont see how this is a *should* win game for the Rams.

I'm not sure it is a "should" win game, but this game, and every one left, is a MUST win game if the Rams have any hope of making the Playoffs. There is still hope, but the Rams will have to play like an elite team if they hope to make the Playoffs.

 

[blh7068]

I'm not sure it is a "should" win game, but this game, and every one left, is a MUST win game if the Rams have any hope of making the Playoffs. There is still hope, but the Rams will have to play like an elite team if they hope to make the Playoffs.

Its a must win for pretty much every team that currently is on the outside looking in...Bears included. Should be a fun one. GL, and no injures.