So how do we beat the Rams?

[SoonerLou]

The biggest game of Kliff/Kyler era. I guess the last two weeks will temper a lot of expectations. I actually feel "ok" vs. the Niners, but Rams are just an entirely different beast for us.

Three things that concern/maybe look for with Kyler
1. Can he stop the one bad throw a game? At least this week.
2. More importantly is it me or he doesnt seem as fast as he did last year? I think the Vikings TD was about the only time I saw turbo Kyler. Im not even talking yards he's going to have to be that fast to escape the dline and find someone downfield.
3. This is going to be the most he's been hit all season. Its important he still shows the fight.

Three things to look out for with Kliff
1. Can he stop the one bad mismanagement a game? At least this week.
2.Rondale Moore needs 7 to 10 touches imo. I dont know how long we'll be able to protect Kyler so getting the ball quickly to Moore could be huge. *Yes I worry about overworking him w/special teams as well, but these are games you get Rondale Moore for.
3. Can Kliff figure out a running game vs them? Kyler has never ran well vs. the Rams. So its going to have be schemed with the backs.

Sidenote: Man I freaking hate this division. NFC East, AFC South and maybe even the NFC North I'd feel good about winning the division right now instead of potentially missing the playoffs.

 

[BigDavis75]

We need to utilize Hopkins more on offense. He will have a tough matchup with Ramsey but giving him 6 targets like we did this week is unacceptable.

On defense I worry about Kupp killing us underneath. Hopefully Murphy can mitigate some of the damage there. We need to get pressure on Stafford and, outside of Chandler's week one, our pressure has been pretty bad.

 

[SoonerLou]

We need to utilize Hopkins more on offense. He will have a tough matchup with Ramsey but giving he 6 targets like we did this week is unacceptable.

On defense I worry about Kupp killing us underneath. Hopefully Murphy can mitigate some of the damage there. We need to get pressure on Stafford and, outside of Chandler's week one, our pressure has been pretty bad.

I actually think its ok to not force it to Hopkins this week. Hopefully they let Jalen shadow him. We just gotta win our other matchups. Critical that Moore and AJ Green make plays.

Not worried about Kirk.

 

[DVontel]

We don’t

 

[Jetstream Green]

We don't... Rams by two scores

 

[GatorAZ]

We can’t out scheme them but they could be too high coming off an emotional win. McVay ran into the locker room after that missed kick like they just completed a dynasty.

 

[ProdigalSun]

Chandler Jones actually shows up to play

 

[RON_IN_OC]

Short crossing patterns...passes to RBs out of the backfield...keep the running game going.

 

[Buckybird]

Score 40+

Not stopping the QB bootlegs & not stopping the run would be deadly!!! The Cards have struggled with both

 

[FB94]

Have to hit Stafford a lot. No pressure no win. Offense needs to be physical and have some sort of run game.

 

[ajcardfan]

If we win the total points scored stat we should win the game.

 

[DVontel]

Tell you what tho I’ma be mad if we don’t sweep Seattle this year

 

[FB94]

Tampa bays secondary is awful

 

[Proximo]

Probably have to get lucky with turnovers and convert on over 50 percent of third downs.

 

[Proximo]

Tell you what tho I’ma be mad if we don’t sweep Seattle this year

I agree I don’t think they are that good.

 

[Ragnar]

Damn,the Rams defense are an absolute bunch of freaking Head Hunters! Their out to hurt people,suprised their not getting flagged for some of those hits their laying on the Bucs!

 

[HairZach]

Rams look like the most complete team in the league this season

 

[blindseyed]

Well if both teams play like they did today, then we're in for a beating

 

[SoonerLou]

Scary thing is Im sure the coaches for the Rams will get on them about giving up all these passing yards.

Or are they vulnerable if Kyler can make quick reads?

 

[Vacard]

Those misdirections/bootlegs have killed us in the past. I hope we remain discipline within the passing lanes

 

[Vacard]

I’d say run the ball and keep winning the time of possession battle

 

[Vacard]

And no Kyler doesn’t look slow this year. He’s always the fastest on the field. Check the amazing 77 yard Rondale Moore scramble touchdown

 

[AZ Native]

Turnovers. We need a +3 or better turnover differential to have a chance to win.

 

[Jasper]

We don’t.
Play it safe, play the backups, keep injuries to a minimum. Concentrate on the winnable games.
Nothing wrong with being 15-2 with the 2 losses to the Rams.

 

[Vacard]

We don’t.
Play it safe, play the backups, keep injuries to a minimum. Concentrate on the winnable games.
Nothing wrong with being 15-2 with the 2 losses to the Rams.

And if we play them in the playoffs we lose again.