Clayton: Are the Rams a Dangerous Team Down the Stretch?

[RamBill]

Are the Rams a dangerous team down the stretch? ESPN Senior NFL Writer John Clayton tells The Fast Lane.

Listen to Clayton Talk Rams

 

[Jumava1968]

To Az and Sea they are I would bet anything Sea does not want to play our Rams in week 17 with their season on the line.If they lose a couple before then and AZ doesn't implode it could come down to that.

 

[rhinobean]

Clayton's one of the few people I tune in to listen,watch as he does his research! Too bad the team didn't have it together enough to shut down the other team like it's done the last 6 weeks! KC excepted! We can win out and still be out of the playoffs since Seattle's going to have the best division record, win wise and Detroit and Iggles will be better record wise! AZ gets 1 win out of 4 as well! JMO

 

[blackbart]

If it wasn't for another finish in Seattle the hawks would be VERY afraid of this game costing them their playoff berth. I think the Washington game is going to bring even more confidence to this team and those last three games very likely could be a season ending 5 game sweep.

I might have to get tickets for that Seattle game, maybe Santa will surprise me

 

[DaveFan'51]

To Az and Sea they are I would bet anything Sea does not want to play our Rams in week 17 with their season on the line.If they lose a couple before then and AZ doesn't implode it could come down to that.

No-matter how you look at it, this final 4 game stretch is going to be very interesting in the NFC West for all 4 Teams!!

 

[Jumava1968]

No-matter how you look at it, this final 4 game stretch is going to be very interesting in the NFC West for all 4 Teams!!

Yes it is and imo I think we finish the season 5-0 and shake things up a bit.We may not make the playoffs but we will have a say in who does or where they are seeded.

 

[DaveFan'51]

Yes it is and imo I think we finish the season 5-0 and shake things up a bit.We may not make the playoffs but we will have a say in who does or where they are seeded.

Agreed! But I'm still keeping my fingers crossed for the Play-Offs!

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

You're damned right the Rams are a dangerous team down the stretch Mr. John Clayton!

 

[LesBaker]

Putting SEA on the road as a wild card to open the playoffs would be fantastic IMO. If that happens you know Fisher is going to have a big fat grin on his face as he walks across the field to shake Pete the Cheat's hand.

 

[LetsGoRams]

"MOM... I'M DONE WITH MY SEGMENT!!"

 

[Jumava1968]

Agreed! But I'm still keeping my fingers crossed for the Play-Offs!View attachment 4354

Oh yeah definitely it is still possible even the division title is still possible.And I'm right there to fingers crossed,cashing in any favors you name it.

 

[Faceplant]

"MOM... I'M DONE WITH MY SEGMENT!!"

 

[psxpaul]

To Az and Sea they are I would bet anything Sea does not want to play our Rams in week 17 with their season on the line.If they lose a couple before then and AZ doesn't implode it could come down to that.

I think there's a very good chance that that game will mean a lot to the Seahawks. There are basically 5 spots for 7 teams:

ARI 9-3
GB 9-3
PHI 9-3
SEA 8-4
DET 8-4
DAL 8-4
SF 7-5

The 4th seed will go to the winner of the NFC South. That's a pretty tight race with only 4 games left to play.

 

[RhodyRams]

Putting SEA on the road as a wild card to open the playoffs would be fantastic IMO. If that happens you know Fisher is going to have a big fat grin on his face as he walks across the field to shake Pete the Cheat's hand.

beating them out of the chance to repeat as SB Champs by knocking them out of playoffs would be even better

 

[LesBaker]

beating them out of the chance to repeat as SB Champs by knocking them out of playoffs would be even better

Yes but I'll take making them go to GB or Philly and play in snow as a second alternative.

 

[Jumava1968]

I think there's a very good chance that that game will mean a lot to the Seahawks. There are basically 5 spots for 7 teams:

ARI 9-3
GB 9-3
PHI 9-3
SEA 8-4
DET 8-4
DAL 8-4
SF 7-5

The 4th seed will go to the winner of the NFC South. That's a pretty tight race with only 4 games left to play.

Yep and it would make the wait til next year just a little better when we beat them in their house. But I'm still hoping that game has playoff implications for us.

 

[Mojo Ram]

Rams need to put the lid on AZ in two weeks. They escaped with a win at UOP because our backup QB made crucial mistakes in the 4th qtr.
Sucks having to rely on a backup QB doesn't it Cardinals?

 

[Merlin]

Yes they are. I am certain they're gonna be among the top 5 teams you don't want to face down the stretch.

Good thing for Seattle is that they're playing much better ball now. But with the Rams playing defense the way they are, yeah... That is NOT a team you want to see while you tune up for the playoffs. They're gonna hope they don't need that win so they can rest their key guys, because otherwise it's a risky game due to the physical nature of the matchup.