8/16/14
Rams vs. Packers
Recommendation: OVER 41.5
With both teams coming off of loses last week we should seesome added effort in this contest. Not that wins and losses matter in thepreseason, but both of these teams are still evaluating much of their talentand there are multiple positions up for grabs.
The Packers played in the rain against the Titans last weekso Aaron Rodgers was virtually a nonfactor, along with most of the 1stteamers. You can bet the Packers will want to be much more effective this timearound. New Rams Defensive Coordinator Greg Williams didn’t blitz very oftenlast week against New Orleans. Of course, blitzing is a huge factor in thepreseason because the opposing offense has such an advantage without thepressure. Williams most likely won’t blitz again and that will make thingseasier on Rodgers and his backups.
Last week the Rams got solid play from the 2nd, 3rd,and 4th string QB’s, as all were able to move the ball downfieldeffectively. There were no turnovers at all between Shaun Hill, Austin Davis,or Garrett Gilbert combined. St. Louis will be letting the ball fly again thisweek as they look to solidify their depth chart at the WR position. Rookietight end Alex Bayer out of Bowling Green had a very nice game last week, andthat should translate against this Packers secondary. Take the OVER.
Rams vs. Packers
Recommendation: OVER 41.5
With both teams coming off of loses last week we should seesome added effort in this contest. Not that wins and losses matter in thepreseason, but both of these teams are still evaluating much of their talentand there are multiple positions up for grabs.
The Packers played in the rain against the Titans last weekso Aaron Rodgers was virtually a nonfactor, along with most of the 1stteamers. You can bet the Packers will want to be much more effective this timearound. New Rams Defensive Coordinator Greg Williams didn’t blitz very oftenlast week against New Orleans. Of course, blitzing is a huge factor in thepreseason because the opposing offense has such an advantage without thepressure. Williams most likely won’t blitz again and that will make thingseasier on Rodgers and his backups.
Last week the Rams got solid play from the 2nd, 3rd,and 4th string QB’s, as all were able to move the ball downfieldeffectively. There were no turnovers at all between Shaun Hill, Austin Davis,or Garrett Gilbert combined. St. Louis will be letting the ball fly again thisweek as they look to solidify their depth chart at the WR position. Rookietight end Alex Bayer out of Bowling Green had a very nice game last week, andthat should translate against this Packers secondary. Take the OVER.