WK 4-Arizona Cardinals @ LA Rams Pre Game Thread Sept 27 - Oct 2, 2021

[RON_IN_OC]

This game will come down to how the #2, #3 and #4 WR's do. I think Hop will be neutralized by Ramsey and, in turn, Ramsey will be neutralized by Hop. This leaves Green, Kirk and Moore. Green will likely see more double teams, which means Kirk and Moore will have an opportunity to feast in the slot, with crossing patterns and quick "outs". Maxx can continue being Maxx and just get lost in a close or mid zone, to help keep the chains moving, too.

Also, between TE and RB, there should always be someone available to chip a defender (Donald), still leaving enough receivers available in the pattern.

It's not going to be easy, but if KM plays like the 2nd half against the Jags...takes what the defense gives him and doesn't get greedy...they can matriculate the ball down the field, win TOP, score and possibly win the game, or at least not get the doors blow off.

 

[BirdGangThing]

7 point dogs??!! .... that was my first thought but then I thought about it.

I'd give the Rams 3 points due to their (let's be honest) superior defense. I'd also give them another 2 points for the home field advantage. Then there's the Head Coach comparison.

I'm not saying our BirdGang can't win though, much the opposite. The lambs just beat Tom Brady, game planning for the Cardinals will be a complete 180, and btw Stafford sucks when he's running for his life.

We have a real chance to lick the slice of pizza known as the NFC West and then put it back in the pizza box.

 

[football karma]

this is a betting with house money kind of game for the Cards. Further, i love being a road underdog playing a team after they just produced a "statement win".

this game is far more important to the Rams -- you have to win at home vs division opponents.

 

[football karma]

one more thing: Football Outsiders says that special teams could be a source of advantage for the Cards:

they are ranked #5 overall, the Rams are ranked #29

 

[BritCard]

Dundar visiting today

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[HammerCards]

I’m very excited to see our secondary vs this offense and their WRs. Will be a great test to see where we are at.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

Rams are primed for a letdown after that Bucs game and everybody telling them how great they are. That’s the recipe for an upset and it’s not like the Cards are a slouch.

I’m calling it.

 

[gimpy]

one more thing: Football Outsiders says that special teams could be a source of advantage for the Cards:

they are ranked #5 overall, the Rams are ranked #29

Are we still ranked #5 after the last fg attempt?

 

[football karma]

Are we still ranked #5 after the last fg attempt?

ranking is current

and i have a feeling that the infamous FG attempt will be a recurring topic all season long............

 

[QuebecCard]

7 point dogs??!! .... that was my first thought but then I thought about it.

I'd give the Rams 3 points due to their (let's be honest) superior defense. I'd also give them another 2 points for the home field advantage. Then there's the Head Coach comparison.

I'm not saying our BirdGang can't win though, much the opposite. The lambs just beat Tom Brady, game planning for the Cardinals will be a complete 180, and btw Stafford sucks when he's running for his life.

We have a real chance to lick the slice of pizza known as the NFC West and then put it back in the pizza box.

Disgusting but funny!

 

[BritCard]

Yet only has a 49.5 PFF pass blocking grade

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[BritCard]

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[BritCard]

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[Krangodnzr]

Yet only has a 49.5 PFF pass blocking grade

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PFF is way wrong on the Cardinals OL man. They have like every guy graded as if they give up a sack and five hurries each. It's crazy.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

Yet only has a 49.5 PFF pass blocking grade

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You need to stay away from PFF. Week 2 they had Daniel Jones as the #1 passer. They lost.

 

[daves]

one more thing: Football Outsiders says that special teams could be a source of advantage for the Cards:

they are ranked #5 overall, the Rams are ranked #29

Football Outsiders also says that the Cardinals are the #1 team in the entire league by DVOA (not adjusted for opponent) and virtually even with the Rams at #4/#3 with opponent adjustments.

(But fire Kliff & Keim! )

...dave

 

[Cardsfan77]

If we somehow manage to beat them, I’ll be curious to see how many will have us #1 in the power rankings. Man that’s really fun to think about…

 

[PACardsFan]

this game will give us a look at:

is the CB combo of Murphy and Wilson simply "ok" or could it be pretty good?

three down LBs in Simmons and Collins -- can they make a difference in defending, especially in zone?

games like these is why Keim got JJ Watt. Can he make Stafford feel his presence?

The Rams are definitely the reason why Watts was brought in. But, not entirely for what he actually does on the football field. The Rams have not only beaten us like a drum, but they have bullied us. Watts was partially brought in to bring a temperament to this team, especially in the trenches. The Rams see us a soft team that they have just been able to beat up like a much younger brother. Even if we don’t win the game, we need to make sure we don’t continue to bring knives to a gun fight. It’s time we responded to these bullies. If and when we have the opportunity to hit Stafford, we better rock his world. No cheap shots, but good solid hits.

 

[PACardsFan]

For Collins you wish we have seen him flash more in coverage or on the blitz. Which is also a total Vance thing. Send 6'1 236 with 32" arms on the blitz vs 6'5 259 with 33 5/8" arms.

I have so little respect for Joseph. He’s absolutely horrendous. I rewatched the Cardinals game in depth & continuously rewound the tape to watch EVERY big running play that Jax had. Without fail, Hicks was almost always who they ran at. The dude NEVER attempts to plug a gap, and I mean never. He moves side to side & is almost always either held up by an Olineman or too damn slow to make a difference. Wake the hell up Vance!!!!

 

[Ronin]

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[Chris_Sanders]

For the love of the football gods can K1 go this game without throwing int in beginning drive of 2nd half. Always seems to happen when we in 3rd or short situation when we don't really need to be chucking a bomb down the field

Historically McVay defers so it's likely this won't occur

 

[Chris_Sanders]

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I sooo want Q after he is done with the Jets

 

[Chris_Sanders]

You need to stay away from PFF. Week 2 they had Daniel Jones as the #1 passer. They lost.

I have no idea what happened with COVID but last year they were awful. It was so bad I stopped reading the content despite having a sub

I really feel like they COVID cut their staff and are living on rep now

 

[Chris_Sanders]

Yet only has a 49.5 PFF pass blocking grade

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Creed Humphrey though. I liked him round 1

 

[Metcalf Rules]

one more thing: Football Outsiders says that special teams could be a source of advantage for the Cards:

they are ranked #5 overall, the Rams are ranked #29

As long as we don't attempt a 68-yd fg, I agree.