NFL GAME DAY DISCUSSION NFC Division Round: LA Rams at Tampa Bay Bucs

[farn]

We, collectively as a species, deserve Tom vs Jimmy next week.

With Cam & Mac in attendance for the coin flip, featuring ex-gfs singing a duet for the national anthem, while BB watches the game in a luxury box accompanied by Bon Jovi !!!

 

[farn]

Tell me, why would any Pats fan want the Rams to win today?

Have no horse in the race, so as long as it’s a competitive game to watch, I don’t really care who wins. To play devil’s advocate, one could also ask “tell me, why would any Pats fan care who wins a game once their team is already out ?” - I’m in that camp. Once NE loses, I want to watch competitive games and compelling teams.

 

[jmt57]

Los Angeles Rams Team Stats. Relatively well balanced.

Overall Statistics​

LAR Offense	Value (rank)	LAR Defense	Value (rank)
Points/Game	27.4 (#6)	Opp Points/Game	21.3 (#9)
Yards/Game	372.2 (#7)	Opp Yards/Game	335.9 (#15)
Points/Play	0.443 (#3)	Opp Points/Play	0.327 (#7)
Yards/Play	6.0 (#2)	Opp Yards/Play	5.2 (#6)
3D Conversion %	44.04% (#6)	Opp 3D Conv %	39.66% (#15)
4D Conversion %	52.63% (#17)	Opp 4D Conv %	52.94% (#15)
RZ Scoring % (TD)	60.81% (#14)	Opp RZ Scoring % (TD)	52.63% (#6)
TDs/Game	3.1 (#6)	Opp TDs/Game	2.3 (#5)

Rushing Statistics​

LAR Offense	Value (rank)	LAR Defense	Value (rank)
Rush Play %	41.08% (#18)	Opp Rush Play %	39.33% (#8)
Yards/Rush	4.0 (#26)	Opp Yards/Rush	3.9 (#5)
Rushes/Game	25.4 (#19)	Opp Rushes/Game	25.6 (#12)
Rush Yards/Game	101.3 (#23)	Opp Rush Yards/Game	100.8 (#6)
Rush TDs/Game	0.6 (#28)	Opp Rush TDs/Game	1.1 (#24)

Passing Statistics​

LAR Offense	Value (rank)	LAR Defense	Value (rank)
Pass Play %	58.92% (#15)	Opp Pass Play %	60.67% (#25)
Completion %	67.20% (#7)	Opp Completion %	66.01% (#23)
Yards/Pass	7.8 (#3)	Opp Yards/Pass	6.4 (#12)
Passes/Game	34.7 (#16)	Opp Passes/Game	36.6 (#27)
Pass Yards/Game	270.9 (#5)	Opp Pass Yards/Game	235.1 (#21)
Int Thrown %	2.88% (#26)	Opp Int Thrown %	3.19% (#4)
QB Sacked %	4.87% (#6)	Sack %	7.31% (#7)

Kicking Statistics​

LAR Offense	Value (rank)	LAR Defense	Value (rank)
FG Conversion %	94.44% (#2)	Opp FG Conv %	88.57% (#22)

Turnovers Statistics​

LAR Offense	Value (rank)	LAR Defense	Value (rank)
TO Margin/Game	+0.2 (#11)	Opp TO Margin/Game	-0.2 (#11)
Giveaways/Game	1.3 (#14)	Takeaways/Game	1.5 (#8)
Takeaways/Game	1.5 (#8)	Giveaways/Game	1.3 (#14)
Int Thrown %	2.88% (#26)	Opp Int Thrown %	3.19% (#4)

Penalties Statistics​

LAR Offense	Value (rank)	LAR Defense	Value (rank)
Penalties/Play	0.04 (#2)	Opp Penalties/Play	0.04 (#29)
Penalties/Game	4.6 (#4)	Opp Penalties/Game	5.3 (#26)
Penalty Yds/Game	38.1 (#2)	Opp Penalty Yds/Game	41.0 (#31)
Penalty Yds/Pen	8.4 (#14)	Opp Penalty Yds/Pen	7.8 (#31)

 

[farn]

I personally just want the upsets to continue this weekend.

Don’t know what Vegas thinks, but I’d venture today’s games might involve four teams that could win the SB. Personally wouldn’t be surprised by any outcome today. So, what IS an upset today ?

 

[VectorPrime]

Are you intentionally trying to turn this thread into an off-the-rails sh*t show? How dare any Pats fans root against Tampa! So ungrateful.

Correct

 

[Joker]

A Brady/Garrop matchup would make Goodell's head explode....OK...maybe not. There's not enough incendiary material inside his vacant skull to fuel an explosion. How about it would make his ears ooze with coagulating brain fluid?

 

[VectorPrime]

A Brady/Garrop matchup would make Goodell's head explode....OK...maybe not. There's not enough incendiary material inside his vacant skull to fuel an explosion. How about it would make his ears ooze with coagulating brain fluid?

You kidding? The ratings will be nuts and the narratives unprecedented.

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

This game will be mainly decided by the Rams running attack. If they can run on the Bucs decently, and the Bucs need to play up, Stafford will make some bug plays against that secondary. On the other hand, if the Rams can’t get it going on the ground, Stafford will crumble under the pressure. He’s very Jeckyl and Hyde like that, being “elite” when he has favorable coverages and a mistake prone basket case when he doesn’t.

The Bucs were one of the worst teams at defending the outside sweeps, and that’s where the Rams feast. Whitworth’s injury may be big, though.

The Bucs offense isn’t going to move the ball at will, but I think they’ll put together a few good scoring drives. Red zone might be a big problem for them and may be where they miss Godwin/Brown the most. Again it comes down to running the ball.

I’m picking the Bucs only because I‘ll take the elite QB playing at home, but I don’t like the matchup issues the Rams present…if the Rams have early success and get out to a comfortable lead, the Bucs may be in big trouble.

 

[Kontradiction]

Have no horse in the race, so as long as it’s a competitive game to watch, I don’t really care who wins. To play devil’s advocate, one could also ask “tell me, why would any Pats fan care who wins a game once their team is already out ?” - I’m in that camp. Once NE loses, I want to watch competitive games and compelling teams.

I just hope everyone has fun.

 

[italian pat patriot]

Rams were in an ALL IN season...
Let s see...
Now we are playing for real...

 

[italian pat patriot]

Don’t know what Vegas thinks, but I’d venture today’s games might involve four teams that could win the SB. Personally wouldn’t be surprised by any outcome today. So, what IS an upset today ?

Probably again 2 road wins ?

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

The whole Bill versus Tom debate turned into this forum into an absolute dumpster fire on top of a New Jersey landfill.

While I really want the two former Patriots to win, the ensuing prolonged in-fighting from a year ago was enough to make me want to leave and never return.

My reasoning as well. I rooted hard for tampa last year. When they won i was by far the happiest I’ve been for any non patriot title. I then saw what it did to the forum and regretted that immediately. I still love Tom but id rather not see the inevitable exacerbation of what’s already happening.

 

[italian pat patriot]

The whole Bill versus Tom debate turned this forum into an absolute dumpster fire on top of a New Jersey landfill.

While I really want the two former Patriots to win, the ensuing prolonged in-fighting from a year ago was enough to make me want to leave and never return.

Glad you are still here

 

[italian pat patriot]

Not bothered who wins as it's JG's year in either case.

Considering his shoulder and thumb injuries it would be an awesome success

 

[sb1]

Tell me, why would any Pats fan want the Rams to win today?

Die hard Sony Michel fans?

 

[Guts]

Tell me, why would any Pats fan want the Rams to win today?

Because they're "real pats fans"

 

[borg]

While I really want the two former Patriots to win, the ensuing prolonged in-fighting from a year ago was enough to make me want to leave and never return.

Righteous indignation without follow through

 

[jimnance]

Let me kick things off - Brady was more responsible for the dynasty than Bill.

I'm shocked Kontra that you would stir the pot.

 

[denverpatsfan]

Rams are not afraid of Brady. They beat the Bucs handily the last 2 meetings. I'll be cheering for Tom but I would take the Rams and the points to the bank.

 

[jimnance]

I'm shocked Kontra that you would stir the pot.

But what you said is correct.
And Belichick agrees with us. Its not him being humble. Its basic football.
And I'm as big of a BB supporter as there is.
So yeah I wanna see TB get another ring.