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[PhillyRam]

If Pharoh Cooper fields 2 punts cleanly, the Rams win last year.

Those fumbles took two possessions from the Rams while putting the D out there for back to back possessions twice. That wore down the D and seemed to frustrate the offense as it took away any rhythm they could have had.

Plus Atlanta was a tough draw. They were a final play from beating Philly in Philly the next week.

So by that logic teams with byes should be at a disadvantage

 

[RamFan503]

While I agree to a certain point with what you're saying and have noted that the O-line needs a rest, I am troubled by our experience in last season's playoff loss after resting our starters in the 49ers game. Not to mention the obvious lethargy and loss of momentum after our recent bye.

It's a pickle. Do we rest Gurley and the O-line to keep them fresh or do we win these last two games with all the starters playing and build momentum heading into the playoffs? This is why McVay and the coaching staff get paid the big bucks. Glad I don't have to make that decision.

$64,000 question (a reference to confuse the millennials out there) - Will playing the guys that seem to be hitting a bit of a wall get us a better result than last year? I'm not so sure that resting the players is what got us that result. Two muffed returns, Goff being off (like he has 2 of the last 3 games), and a D that when they did stop the run made a stupid penalty, IMO, had way more to do with the loss than any sort of lethargy from the lay off.

Right now, we're not playing all that well but still had opportunities to win the last two against the best team in the North and last year's SB champs.

Even if I wanted to, I can't make that decision for McVay. And yeah.... I'm glad I don't have to because I have literally no idea what the individuals on the team or the coaches are going through right now. Are the players worn down? Are McVay and Wade holding back some wrinkles? Did teams figure out our scheme or how to defend us? Did we lock things up and decide to go all in on the playoffs figuring that home field on that gawd awful turf is really no advantage?

Personally though, I would like to see them limit Gurley's playing time if they play him at all. I would like to see them rest Whit and Sully. I frankly DON'T want to see them rest any of the D. Aside from a few crappy plays, it seems that the D is starting to gel and could use these last two games to eliminate the blown plays as they really seemed to be mostly a matter of missed communication or poor positioning rather than fatigue.

 

[Prime Time]

Are McVay and Wade holding back some wrinkles?

I can't even fathom this being a possibility. It's like playing vanilla during the playoffs in the hope that the team can surprise their opponent during the Super Bowl.

 

[Mikey Ram]

If the Rams get the 2 seed, they will have a week off...I sure don't want a 2-week break between games...

 

[RhodyRams]

49ers are going to lay down and play dead, just to piss off Rams fans everywhere

 

[PhillyRam]

If the Rams get the 2 seed, they will have a week off...I sure don't want a 2-week break between games...

Vermeil played starters for a 1/2 in 99' in that kast game in Philly. I would expect McVay would do sonething similar. Like a pre-season game in regards to Whitworth and Sullivan, thus Goff would also come out since you won't want him behind a rookie OT and C if not needed.

 

[Mikey Ram]

Understood, but I still maintain though that the bye is very important...I don't see any last week rest unless or until the 2nd seed is determined...

 

[RamFan503]

I can't even fathom this being a possibility. It's like playing vanilla during the playoffs in the hope that the team can surprise their opponent during the Super Bowl.

One and done games are different than regular season once you've tied up your division. We had already essentially clinched the division when this seemed to start. I think it's a possibility and even likely that they have been holding back a few things. Could be just me being hopeful.