Can the Undefeated Rams Really Make a Run at 16-0?

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For all intent and purposes, if the Rams win this game, we are practically going to cruise into the #1 seed in the NFC.

9-0 if we win, the Saints would be 6-2 and we would own the tie breaker. The Iggles and Viqueens and Packers are out of the running for the #1 seed. That would only leave Carolina as a possible contender but they have 2 losses now and they have 2 games against the Saints remaining.

I can't realistically see the Rams losing more than 2-3 games. The team most likely to beat the Rams are either the Rams themselves or the zebras.
 
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Prime Time said:
Donald isn’t likely to have same the impact against the Saints offensive line that he does against other units. With guard Andrus Peat back in the fold, New Orleans has one of the most complete pass-blocking lines in football.
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That is some 7-9 writer bullshit right there boys and girls.

Donald does that to everyone.
 
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Each game is different last game our cbs and safeties made some awesome interceptions this game they didn’t but I’m pretty sure they’re going to be ready to play against the saints honestly I don’t think this game will be close at all
 
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https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-win-predictions-for-all-32-nfl-teams-heading-into-week-9

Win predictions for all 32 NFL teams heading into Week 9
BY ERIC EAGER AND GEORGE CHAHROURI

We’re almost halfway through the 2018 regular season, and while it just feels like yesterday that we started this journey, it’s time to evaluate where we stand at this point. Since last season, we’ve used our PFFELO system, as well as some other factors, to simulate all of (in the case of the preseason) or the rest of (in the case of now) the NFL regular season and playoffs to determine which teams have the best chance to win their division, make the playoffs, win the Super Bowl or earn the No. 1 overall pick in the draft.

This is the same model that we used to offer our season win total picks, and there will be times in this write up where we offer some advice in terms of Super Bowl or division odds that have value. We will also discuss situations where a team has a higher playoff probability than a team that has more projected wins, which can be confusing but happens more than one thinks.

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Wins: 12.9

Chance to make Playoffs: 99.2%

Chance to win Division: 95.2%

Chance to win Super Bowl: 17.9%
 
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Jacobarch said:
I personally don't want to go 16-0. I think we need to lose a game or two to become a better more complete team. I know McVay's "one game at a time" speech has worked until this point but there will come a point in the season where guys lower their guard because of their success. Happens in every profession,
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Me either, so in full agreement with you. Think it was Holt who just recently was quoted on how losing a game can sharpen a team up, how when you are on a long win streak things can get sloppy. So eating that loss to sharpen you up in the regular season is far better than dropping one in the playoffs when you go home.

Not that I want them to lose. I never do. But dropping a game while still getting that home field advantage can be a good thing for a team. So looking at this particular game vs New Orleans, this is not the game you want to lose because they're our primary competition for the one seed.

Either way, though, this is not a dominant enough team to win out. There are some glaring weaknesses defensively that will prevent that from happening. And in the end what matters anyway is how this team looks going in to our first playoff game, do they have Talib back and otherwise have their health? Is their edge rush at least somewhat functional? Etc. If those things are yes, then I like our chances to win two games at home to get in the big dance.
 
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I totally hope they go 16-0. And if they do I don't think it has any effect as far as extra pressure once in the playoffs. I know that back in ancient times when I played a little ball. I never thought about season records once playoffs began.
 
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I dunno about any other teams, but THIS Rams team is as mindful and grounded as any sports team I've HEARD of, let alone been around.

I don't think a loss changes anything for this team. They take NO ONE for granted and for sure aren't getting high on their own scent.
 
Merlin said:
Think it was Holt who just recently was quoted on how losing a game can sharpen a team up, how when you are on a long win streak things can get sloppy.
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And Merlin I think we have seen a little sloppiness so I would agree with Holt on that point.

Steve808 said:
The 1984 49ers went 15-1 and won the Superbowl. The 1985 Bears went 15-1 and won the superbowl.
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jjab360 said:
The 15-1 Panthers also made it to the SB two years ago and there have been at least 6 15-1 teams not 3...
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I stand corrected.
 
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