PREGAME Giants at Rams Pregame Thread

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Merlin said:
I don't know why the Rams don't move Lake to ILB and use him to captain the defense from the box. He's not going to be an elite ILB, but they don't have any elite ILBs anyway. And they could go get a slot corner like Kenny Moore to take that role when they want to move McDuffie outside the hash.
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If not for injuries to both safeties Kam Curl/ Kamren Kinchens this may have been just what needed....

Rams calling up SS Tanner Ingle from PS indicates safety injuries are big concern. I am sure we are sure to see back up Safety Jaylen McCollough getting most all the defensive snaps. Your McDuffie move into the star is interesting & go with Emmanuel Forbes or Josh Wallace outside with Quinton Lake up behind LOS.

Starting RT Warren McClendon played like it was 2024 all over again. His below average 61 snaps performance was alarming to me. His four pressures was scary. Shaky throughout the entire game. He is playing for a very nice size future contract at this time & the Rams just drafted a high selected RT ....McClendon earned a 78.7 overall PFF grade during the 2025 NFL season & His run-blocking grade was 81.9.
 
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Assuming Donald is really an active part of the lineup this week, I say go as aggressive on defense as possible. Mixed fronts, blitzing from all 3 levels and dropping back 8 or 9 in coverage, etc....
Even if that approach gives up plays, it will keep their young QB and linemen from getting comfortable at Sofi. An extremely aggressive and chaotic gameplan PLUS an Aaron Donald situation to account for is a lot to juggle for 4 quarters and my betting money is on it paying off with pressures, hits, sacks and quite possibly one or two of those plays that can lose you a game.

I understand playing smart defense and I can always appreciate the bend-don't break approach when it works, especially as a way for an inexperienced or under-manned defense to keep a game competitive.
-That said, when you have talent and experience, there's no excuse for running a nutless scheme that allows an offense to take the initiative and never let it go.
No opposing offense should line up across from our guys feeling confident in their plan, imo.
 
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BonifayRam said:
Starting RT Warren McClendon played like it was 2024 all over again. His below average 61 snaps performance was alarming to me. His four pressures was scary. Shaky throughout the entire game. He is playing for a very nice size future contract at this time & the Rams just drafted a high selected RT ....McClendon earned a 78.7 overall PFF grade during the 2025 NFL season & His run-blocking grade was 81.9.
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This is where my concern lies. Carter is dangerous and if Stafford does not trust his protection, he gets rid of the ball quick and does not let the play develop. Dotson, when he struggles, it is also in pass protection. McClendon needs to have a big game on Monday otherwise, once again, our goose is cooked.
 
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badnews said:
Assuming Donald is really an active part of the lineup this week, I say go as aggressive on defense as possible. Mixed fronts, blitzing from all 3 levels and dropping back 8 or 9 in coverage, etc....
Even if that approach gives up plays, it will keep their young QB and linemen from getting comfortable at Sofi. An extremely aggressive and chaotic gameplan PLUS an Aaron Donald situation to account for is a lot to juggle for 4 quarters and my betting money is on it paying off with pressures, hits, sacks and quite possibly one or two of those plays that can lose you a game.

I understand playing smart defense and I can always appreciate the bend-don't break approach when it works, especially as a way for an inexperienced or under-manned defense to keep a game competitive.
-That said, when you have talent and experience, there's no excuse for running a nutless scheme that allows an offense to take the initiative and never let it go.
No opposing offense should line up across from our guys feeling confident in their plan, imo.
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I do expect more aggression. So they'll probably do as you suggest and pull out some dogs for obvious passing downs.

All I care about though is stopping the run. Do that and Dart will see enough third and longs to keep him under control. He's a good QB but he's still young. Put him in third and long and confuse his ass = win.
 
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This game will tell us all we need to know about our team. Show up. Ball out. Win. Everything is right with the world. If they fail to do that? Well, baseball playoffs are starting next week.

I had this penciled in as a win when the schedule came out. Now I don't know. Giants did not look like a bottom feeder. We did not look like a contender. Things change week to week in the NFL. So who knows? A win would not be surprising. Would a loss?
 
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RAMSinLA said:
Okay let's get ready for the Giants with positive attitudes.
What's for dinner tomorrow night?
I made my famous chili tonight in the slow cooker and my wife will make her delicious cornbread. Just come home from work tomorrow and grab a bowl and turn the game on.
GO RAMS!
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Sounds good, I will be there at 5:30 !
 
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RamsTheirWife said:
I'll eat my own crow for this. Tutu Atwell will play a significant role with results.
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Mojo Ram said:
With Whittington out, who’s the next slow man up who loves football to run 15 yards and slam into the coverage?

Too negative?
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I figure tonight will be very heavy TE usage. Our TE options are ten times better than any of our wideout depth options.
 
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