It's an interesting game in that the Rams were expected to be a much improved team coming into this season. However, they now find themselves at 0-3 and coming off of a thrashing against at home against the Ravens. There is no doubt that they can't afford to fall to 0-4 and take back to back losses at home. Should that happen, playoffs will be hard to attain, the fans will be very upset, and there will be talk of Spags being fired. I fully expect them to come out and play tough.
On the other side, the Skins are coming off of a tough loss against the Cowboys. We have a short week and have to travel again this time to St. Louis. The Skins have shown great energy and aggressiveness all season. I expect that to continue against the Rams. For the Skins, if they have any intentions of doing anything this season, this is a must win game. Experts are talking that they are much improved. Fans see them as improved. The team talk as though they are improved. If they truly believe they are what they are, they have to win this game and honestly do so in convincing fashion. It can't be a lucky play or this or that. They have to come out and take over this game. Also, the Skins have largely played disciplined football. That needs to continue. Winning this one and improving to 3-1 and holding on to the top spot in the East heading into the bye week will be huge.
Also, this is another opportunity for Rexy to show what he can do on the road. I mentioned that he looked tentative against the Rams. He needs to have that swagger and throw the ball with purpose. He didn't have his best game against the Cowboys and he will need to do better on Sunday.
In the end, I expect the Skins to handle the Rams. The Rams run defense is suspect so I expect Hightower and Helu and the O line to control the game against the Rams. The offense will control the clock and line of scrimmage. We will rush for at least 150 yards. I also expect the defense to be aggressive and get to Bradford a couple of times. The tough part is Bradford is good on the run. Guys have to stay home and be sure handed in their tackles because if he gets on the run, he can make a play. Still, I think we will force him into at least one turnover. Skins will win this one 24-13.
HAIL SKINS!!!
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The Rams stink, but the Deadskins aren't good either and it will show this week as the Rams batter the Deadskins 24-13. There will be a couple of big pass plays for the Rams against Arsenio and O.J., but it will be a heavy dose of Stephen Jackson.
The Deadskins will limp away into their bye and I will be interested to see how many guys want to skip the bye and hold practices next week in order to build their great attitude and team atmosphere that they supposedly have.
The only thing I can agree with Robs on is the Stephen Jackson factor. The guy is awesome and creates a problem for opposing defenses.
I'm not surprised, but it's odd that Robs gives the Skins no chance each week despite the fact that we have a QB in Grossman who he likes and who Robs says can play very well in this league. Grossman, however, is the X-factor. If he can minimize his mistakes, we'll win. I believe this week he will come out with, at most, one turnover. This will be critical to our success.
I don't see the Skins handling the Rams as easily as JKSD does. We're going to see a game much like the Cardinals game because it's clear that we have trouble scoring points and with our red zone offense. In the end, however, I believe we're a more talented team and we should win. 20-16 Skins.
I suppose I am not surprised with Robs not giving the Skins a chance each week. He will claim that he is objective and he said the Skins would win a few games this season but he will never predict them to win each week. Strange but expected.
We should control the clock with our running game. Jackson is a concern as he is healthly and he has done well against the Skins in the past. The Rams O line is not that great so if we can force them to pass, we should get some sacks. Rexy will have to bounce back and hopefully he doesn't blow this for us. If he plays well, we will win by at least 10 points
Red Zone offense will be critical as well. We need TDs and can't settle for FGs.
I believe that this game will be close because the Skins have not figured out how to put teams away and because they always play down to their opponents. It's sad, but I have a feeling that this will come down to just a few plays in the 4th Quarter.
Is it objective for you guys to always pick the Deadskins to win every week?
I am just looking week to week just like you.
Whatever.
I believed the Skins would beat the Giants and Cards and I was right. I believed they would beat the Cowboys especially after seeing both teams for a couple of weeks and the injuries the Cowboys were suffering.
If we were to play the Packers or the Patriots, I would most likely not pick the Skins.
If we end up really struggling, I will most likely pick against them.
You say that they will win a few games but never pick them. Doesn't make sense.
Whatever, dude.
Scott, I do agree with your point about playing to the level of our opponent. It's something we have done for the last few years. Will be interesting to see if we can change that and put this game away.
We do exactly the same thing - we look at each game and decide.
Fine. If you think the Skins will win a few games this year, I'm curious which game you will predict they win.
It'll be a close game. I cant wait til Sunday!
I think the Rams will win though. 23-21.
1. Loud Dome
2. Skins have not faced a Back like Stephen Jackson yet who will take over the game.
I wonder too. To be honest, after this week things don't look too promising for the Deadskins.
It will depend on injuries and how they are playing and how their opponents are playing.
But if I say they lose the rest of their games and you say they win the rest of their games, I would say that I would be more right than you.
We track our Pear and Skins picks for wins/losses and you are losing. Case closed.
It has only been 3 games - it is a long season.
You lose every year. Case closed!
Props to me for totally predicting this game result! I'm not very confident in Rexy these days. He should have played much better today. Thanks to the D and run blocking for coming up so big.
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