Aros' FEARLESS NFCCG Prediction Thread (vs Rams)

[Ruminator]

Send the refs home in tears. LAR19/SS26

 

[keasley45]

Send the refs home in tears. LAR19/SS26

This x 100.

All the talk in the media is about how McVay doesn't have bad games back to back and that after the stinker he called in Chicago, Seattle will be a victim of his mastery.

Bullshit.

They said the same nonsense about Shanahan. Apparently everyone but our staff and team are capable of studying film, correcting mistakes and coming up with a winning strategy the next time we see an opponent.

We lost to the niners the first time, beat them the second time.

We lost to the Rams the first time, beat them the 2nd time.

And even with the win against the Rams,b there was anckowledgemwnt that there was much to learn from on the part of MM.

If we won the 2nd time and have much to correct, logic might just say we win the 3rd game by a bit more. But instead, it's all about the Rams, McVay and Stafford.

Forget they almost got embarrassed by the Panthers.

Forget it was a lazy route run by Moore against the Bears that gave them an INT and the possession to win the game. The Rams are somehow some superhuman force that is better than everyone else, and just occasionally plays down to mortal levels.

So tired of hearing about it all. But honestly I love that the media is so completely one sided on the prediction that the Rams will win. Just more fuel on a fire that is on the verge of going supernova.

Sunday can't get here soon enough

 

[SoulfishHawk]

The media wants the Clams to win SOOOOO badly. All the reason to want this SB trip even more. I've never done X, or Instagram or anything like that. But if we win this game, I might just have to get an account just to call out all these McVay slurpers in the media.

Well said, Keas, VERY well said. People act like they are some unbeatable force when they just continue to get lucky week after week.

 

[Mick063]

I predict the worst post-season performance of Stafford's career. The telltale signs are staring us all in the face. Just rewatch the Rams-Panthers or Rams-Bears games. I have never seen Stafford miss so many pre-snap blocking adjustments or otherwise fail to recognize so many open blitz beating routes. The golden rule of blitz countermeasure, throw to the vacated area, was repeatedly and inexplicably ignored by both McVey (as play caller) and Stafford (as pre snap adjuster). I have never seen McVey fail to address a gaping wound (cornerback blitz) for such an extended period of time. Certainly, Macdonald took notes and you just know that he took a very keen interest in how the Bears' #9, Jaquan Brisker, was repeatedly crashing unopposed from the edge and forcing Stafford into his rushed throws to nowhere. Alternatively, the Seattle defense against the Forty Niners couldn't have been more vanilla. With the big lead, Macdonald kept his powder dry and revealed practically NOTHING. He predictably sent Nick Emanworri a few times, but nothing nearly as exotic as what Bears defensive coordinator, Dennis Allen, was doing. Regardless, there are some serious late-season offensive communication problems going on with the Rams and the frenetic environment of Lumen Field is a worst-case scenario to try to correct it.

Defensively against the run, against both the Panthers and Bears, the Rams displayed very good gap discipline and were excellent in preventing short yardage rushing conversions. On the back end, however, the Rams were horrendous. For example, allowing a slow tight end to possess the corner endzone unchallenged on fourth down is nothing short of inexcusable. The Ram's db's were guilty of being spectators of the Rams pass rush instead of surveying for vacancies in the endzone at crunch time. Further, the Panthers and Bryce Young (Bryce freaking Young!) were routinely defeating this Ram's back end with relative ease. The Rams ability to defend the run may indeed force Darnold to make some throws, but after viewing their recent incompetent coverage schemes, the Rams should be very careful of what they are wishing for. Based upon recent results, it may be the Rams defensive backfield making the big mistakes and not Darnold. Further, it is likely that Darnold will be mostly doing his thing from under center with heavy sets, with relatively safe throws, and with the opposing linebackers caught in play action misdirection. But even if forced to operate from the gun, don't forget that overtime drive in LA where a reciprocal touchdown was mandatory and the associated gutsy two-point conversion attempt which revealed Macdonald's unshakable confidence in Darnold.

The recent big second half lead allowed Kubiak to keep his offensive playbook powder dry. He also built team confidence in the four-minute offense, allowing the offensive line, the tight ends, and the receivers to block in synchronicity with real time reps. The third quarter was nothing short of a perpetual, training camp style, old school Oklahoma drill under realistic game conditions. Practice makes perfect and someone in the running back room has done an outstanding job of coaching up Kenneth Walker for the last month. His in-season improvement has been extraordinary, and his play is peaking at precisely the right time.

Seattle rested and protected many starters in the fourth quarter. The Rams flew from two time zones away from an icy cold overtime preceded by an additional East Coast wild card round. Their 39-year-old quarterback just played his nineteenth game of the season, and he has not looked the same since bouncing his throwing thumb off of a Carolina Panther helmet.

Seattle 31 LA Rams 17

 

[HawkFreak]

I think it's an upset. Rams-22 Seahawks- 17

Welcome new Rams Troll.

 

[Slick]

Seahawks 27
Rams 24

 

[keasley45]

I predict the worst post-season performance of Stafford's career. The telltale signs are staring us all in the face. Just rewatch the Rams-Panthers or Rams-Bears games. I have never seen Stafford miss so many pre-snap blocking adjustments or otherwise fail to recognize so many open blitz beating routes. The golden rule of blitz countermeasure, throw to the vacated area, was repeatedly and inexplicably ignored by both McVey (as play caller) and Stafford (as pre snap adjuster). I have never seen McVey fail to address a gaping wound (cornerback blitz) for such an extended period of time. Certainly, Macdonald took notes and you just know that he took a very keen interest in how the Bears' #9, Jaquan Brisker, was repeatedly crashing unopposed from the edge and forcing Stafford into his rushed throws to nowhere. Alternatively, the Seattle defense against the Forty Niners couldn't have been more vanilla. With the big lead, Macdonald kept his powder dry and revealed practically NOTHING. He predictably sent Nick Emanworri a few times, but nothing nearly as exotic as what Bears defensive coordinator, Dennis Allen, was doing. Regardless, there are some serious late-season offensive communication problems going on with the Rams and the frenetic environment of Lumen Field is a worst-case scenario to try to correct it.

Defensively against the run, against both the Panthers and Bears, the Rams displayed very good gap discipline and were excellent in preventing short yardage rushing conversions. On the back end, however, the Rams were horrendous. For example, allowing a slow tight end to possess the corner endzone unchallenged on fourth down is nothing short of inexcusable. The Ram's db's were guilty of being spectators of the Rams pass rush instead of surveying for vacancies in the endzone at crunch time. Further, the Panthers and Bryce Young (Bryce freaking Young!) were routinely defeating this Ram's back end with relative ease. The Rams ability to defend the run may indeed force Darnold to make some throws, but after viewing their recent incompetent coverage schemes, the Rams should be very careful of what they are wishing for. Based upon recent results, it may be the Rams defensive backfield making the big mistakes and not Darnold. Further, it is likely that Darnold will be mostly doing his thing from under center with heavy sets, with relatively safe throws, and with the opposing linebackers caught in play action misdirection. But even if forced to operate from the gun, don't forget that overtime drive in LA where a reciprocal touchdown was mandatory and the associated gutsy two-point conversion attempt which revealed Macdonald's unshakable confidence in Darnold.

The recent big second half lead allowed Kubiak to keep his offensive playbook powder dry. He also built team confidence in the four-minute offense, allowing the offensive line, the tight ends, and the receivers to block in synchronicity with real time reps. The third quarter was nothing short of a perpetual, training camp style, old school Oklahoma drill under realistic game conditions. Practice makes perfect and someone in the running back room has done an outstanding job of coaching up Kenneth Walker for the last month. His in-season improvement has been extraordinary, and his play is peaking at precisely the right time.

Seattle rested and protected many starters in the fourth quarter. The Rams flew from two time zones away from an icy cold overtime preceded by an additional East Coast wild card round. Their 39-year-old quarterback just played his nineteenth game of the season, and he has not looked the same since bouncing his throwing thumb off of a Carolina Panther helmet.

Seattle 31 LA Rams 17

I think the fact that we were able to win so handily and as you said 'keep our powder dry' heading into this matchup is HUGE and a factor few analysts have mentioned. Everyone is keying in on Sam not having done much, as if that's an indicator of what he CAN or WE can do, rather than understanding that we were able to reserve the depth of the playbook for another day. So sorry Sam didnt have to throw for a score because we ran the ball in so easily.

This should give us a nice schematic advantage in the same way that honestly the Rams had a similar advantage after our first game. We gave them the advantage so early on and then turned the ball over so often that they didnt really have to do much. When we played again, it took MM a half to adjust because they hit us with wrinkles we hadnt seen the first time around.

This time, we give them nothing, and we have two weeks of tape on them scratching and clawing to win their games.

Advantage - Us

 

[NoGain]

My prediction is I want us to win, and I think we will. We do have our advantages:

--Playing at home in front of raucous crowd
--With the exception of Charbs, a pretty fresh and healthy team
--We did run for 174 yards against them last outing
--Their secondary is their weakest unit, and with good play-calling and protection, no reason Sam can't perform well
--MM has shown that he can match wits with the likes of McVay and Shanahan
--We seem to be peaking at the right time
--Our defense is performing at an elite level with no real weaknesses
--Etc...

I imagine, however, that my tension/nerve index is going to steadily mount into the weekend. This is such an unexpected and golden opportunity to get to and win our second championship that it would be heartbreaking if we didn't cash in on it. If we can just play our game, limit mistakes, and keep the Rams passing attack reasonably in check (ie don't let Stafford/Puka kill us), we *should* prevail.

Please don't let it come down to a *tip* at the end. How about just a solid win that doesn't come down to some last drive with the clock winding down and the end of my nerves all curled into a tight little fists.

 

[toffee]

Why are we wasting time debating winning instead of how many TDs we will win by?

I am predicting 4 TDs.

 

[RedAlice]

Rams by 4.

 

[Chukarhawk]

Rams by 4.

 

[RedAlice]

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Hey! Last week I said Hawks 52 and Niners 0.

 

[toffee]

Rams by 4.

I shall my glass to you virtually, young lady, if the Rams win by 4TDs. Will you do the same for us?


Both from our dinner at Hollywood's Musso and Frank. Gin martini for me and that espresso martini for Mrs. toffee. Their martinis are legendary, and great steaks too. Sitting at Charlie Chaplin's or Marilyn Monroe's table is priceless.

Cheers.

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[LudwigsDrummer]

Tough game.
Seattle 27-20.

 

[RedAlice]

I shall my glass to you virtually, young lady, if the Rams win by 4TDs. Will you do the same for us?

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Both from our dinner at Hollywood's Musso and Frank. Gin martini for me and that espresso martini for Mrs. toffee. Their martinis are legendary, and great steaks too. Sitting at Charlie Chaplin's or Marilyn Monroe's table is priceless.

Cheers.

The Anatomy of Musso & Frank's Legendary Martini - LAmag

For 100 years, the legendary Hollywood Boulevard restaurant has stirred one of the best Martinis around--here's how they do it

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Yes and yes.

If Hawks win, I will absolutely cheers you a Gin Martini.

I will also root for Hawks to win it all.

Cheers!

 

[OlyHawk]

I always have a quiet confidence before the big games. However, anything can happen in a game. Run back a kickoff or punt. A defender slips, or an Int at the worst time. The stadium will be rocking. If we score the first touchdown, I think we win by 9 points plus. Let's go Seahawks!
Hawks - 27
Rams - 17

 

[jammerhawk]

The media always favours the big market teams and have been anointing Stafford as the MVP since at least the mid-season while slobbering over the Rams as the only true likely NFC Champion. Several major sites are picking the Rams to win this game in a close squeaker. I suspect that has been noticed by the Seahawks players who are truly now deserving of respect that has been earned but still isn't being given. The narrative on Sam still always remains he's good, BUT, etc.. We know he can, when needed, raise his game and manage a comeback.

This coming Sunday the Seahawks will clearly show they have earned that respect and they will be dominant with the D making Stafford unhappy all game. The game will be close b/c the Rams are a good team too, but they will find it harder to play here than it was last time as the Hawks will take the game away from them.

Until the 9ers game I was quietly worried about whether the Hawks could raise their game but I no longer have any concerns there. The Rams will be a tough out, but that monkey was taken off our team's back in December in their house and that W will be built upon.

Seahawks by 9 points with the game only in doubt early.

Seahawks 19 - Rams 10.

 

[toffee]

The media always favours the big market teams and have been anointing Stafford as the MVP since at least the mid-season while slobbering over the Rams as the only true likely NFC Champion. Several major sites are picking the Rams to win this game in a close squeaker. I suspect that has been noticed by the Seahawks players who are truly now deserving of respect that has been earned but still isn't being given. The narrative on Sam still always remains he's good, BUT, etc.. We know he can, when needed, raise his game and manage a comeback.

This coming Sunday the Seahawks will clearly show they have earned that respect and they will be dominant with the D making Stafford unhappy all game. The game will be close b/c the Rams are a good team too, but they will find it harder to play here than it was last time as the Hawks will take the game away from them.

Until the 9ers game I was quietly worried about whether the Hawks could raise their game but I no longer have any concerns there. The Rams will be a tough out, but that monkey was taken off our team's back in December in their house and that W will be built upon.

Seahawks by 9 points with the game only in doubt early.

Seahawks 19 - Rams 10.

Nah, 38-7

 

[SoulfishHawk]

I love your confidence Toff, but there's little to no chance we hold the Rams to 7 points.

 

[CostaRicaHawk]

I have been waiting all week to do this...Listo

Defense just like last week does their job, keeping the Rams to 3 FG's and 1 TD.
Defense also scores 1 pick 6
Our VERY SPECIAL team's unit gets us 6 points
Offense has been waiting all year to put it all together and they do. 2 Running TD's
Sam gets 2 passing TD's
Meyers makes 1 FG and misses 1 XP

That means my prediction is:

Seahawks............44

Rams..................16