Look for Jared Goff, Los Angeles Rams to air it out against New York Jets
Jets (0-13) at Rams (9-4)
Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET | Fox
Matchup rating: 49.6 |
Spread: LAR -17.5 (43.5)
What to watch for: The Rams' offense has rebounded since a Week 12 loss to the 49ers, but watch for coach Sean McVay and quarterback
Jared Goff to potentially try to open up the playbook and find connections deep downfield against a struggling Jets defense that is allowing 286.8 passing yards per game, which ranks 31st in the NFL. Entering Sunday, Goff is averaging 6.18 air yards per attempt, which ranks 33rd out 35 qualified passers.
-- Lindsey Thiry
Bold prediction: Rams defensive tackle
Aaron Donald will record at least two sacks and at least two run stuffs (tackles for zero or negative yards). An elite interior pass-rusher each week, he now faces a team with two backup guards in
Pat Elflein and
Josh Andrews.
-- Rich Cimini
Stat to know: The Rams lead the NFL in total defense (285.9 yards per game), while the Jets are last in total offense (269.8).
Playoff/draft picture: The Rams can clinch a playoff berth with a win. Additionally, they have a 67.5% chance to take home the NFC West by the end of the season, per FPI. The winless Jets have a 53% chance of losing out, which would ensure the No. 1 pick in the draft. They are currently the favorite, with a 75.4% chance to have the first pick.