Game Thread: Week 9, Los Angeles Rams @ New Orleans Saints, 11/04/18, 1:25 PM PST

[Retroram52]

After the win against the Packers was somewhat of a scare and perhaps a good character builder and wake-up call for the Rams D, we travel to New Orleans to take on another pretty stout offense and passer in Drew Brews nd HC Sean Peyton. Should be another test for our D and our O may see another test. SHould be a good game!!

 

[Battlelyon]

Kind of game we are expected to lose, should be an interesting game. Wouldn't be surprised at any outcome.

 

[Chilipepper]

I hope in this game and others the RAMS give more carries to Malcolm Brown. Gurley looked to me even though he had a decent game to be wearing down a tad. He didn't break many tackles or look as powerful as usual. Which is completely understandable. Brown looks really good too this season when even the chance. The Saints use Kamara and Igram well. I think the Rams can do the same to keep Gurley fresh the rest of the way. Hope Fowler can start his game. Shouldn't be too difficult. Just line up and go after Brees,

 

[Battlelyon]

Kelly imo should be the backup

 

[Rambunctious]

I had the Saints game as a loss at the beginning of the season but I think the Rams can take em, I think our defense will show up for this one and their defense will not be able to stop Goff, Woods, Kupp, Cooks, and Gurley. Also, Look for the Rams tight ends to get involved in this one.

 

[UVA_Guy81]

I'm thinking that this one will definitely be a shootout and could possibly come down to whomever has the ball last. We need our secondary to step it up big time because I believe Drew Brees is going to test them early and often. Unfortunately, I'm not going to be around to watch it live but am going to try to tape it and watch it off the DVR.

 

[Chilipepper]

Cooks will have a huge game playing his old team. Brown will carry the ball more too. Fowler gets 2 sacks, Donald 3. RAMS 37-24

 

[Retroram52]

I agree. Like the pundits did with the Packers game, they already have the Saints winning this. I think we take this game in the same fashion and remain undefeated. With the Fowler trade, I think Phillips has seen enough and he is going to turn these guys loose to give Brees one miserable, helluva day.

 

[Chilipepper]

RAMS will come out like mad dogs this game. I think it will be a playoff atmosphere. RAMS have history of playing the Saints tough too. Pay back for the preseason game also. Pass rush is gonna be awesome with Fowler out there.

 

[Red_Chaos]

Good test of playoff teams, even if we lose we will find out what we need to improve

 

[Rambunctious]

The Rams are 8-0 for a reason, they find ways to win. Special teams offense and defense has stepped up and will again in New Orleans.

 

[Retroram52]

Yea Rambunctious. I like the fake punt expertley executed by Hekker in the Packer game. Keeps the approach to the game unpredictable, fresh, exciting, and so oldschool!!

 

[SJ76]

Definitely like being the under dog in this game

 

[Smed55]

We win this game we have a 2 game lead, plus tiebreaker against Saints for homefield in playoffs, we lose Saints are tied , but have tiebreaker against Rams.

Huge must win for RAMS

 

[Battlelyon]

 

[Chilipepper]

RAMS will play like the LAKERS did against Portland.

 

[LongtimeRamsFan42]

I'm definitely nervous for this game.... truth is, we might need a loss or two to teach our team a lesson this season...

Of course, I would LOVE for us to go undefeated, but not sure we will be able to and get as far as we all want/expect...

I'd def rather lose in the regular season than the post season...

 

[Rambunctious]

This one may come down to the coach with the better game plan. It will be fun to watch. Getting the beers chilled on ice. LETS GO RAMS!

 

[Chilipepper]

I predict COOKS will have a HUGE day against his old team.

 

[Retroram52]

I say we learned about losing last year in the play-off game against Atlanta. I think McVay quietly wants to go after the Dolphins record on his way to his first Snooperbowl win. McVay's philosphy is one game at a time. I think we will come out of this game with the W.