Here we go folks...IT'S GAME DAY...let's talk facts:
The Bengals are here and they deserve to be, because they won out...BUT...how did they do it??? Against the Titans, it was turnovers that got them the win. They took advantage of those turnovers.
Same thing with KC...after the half theY went with a 3 rush, 8 in coverage defense...and turnovers let them back in the game. They took advantage of turnovers. Cincy is here because their opposition gave them opportunity by TURNOVERS AND THEY TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THEM. Good on them!!!
These are keys to a Rams win:
1. DON'T TURN IT OVER!!!
2. On offense Stafford has to quickly get through his progressions and take what's given. Whether it's the short, intermediate, or deep pass, go to the open man...DON'T FORCE IT! The longer you stay on offense, the more energy the Bengal defense expends.
3. McVay - DON'T GET PASS HAPPY...if the run is getting you yards, stay with it. EFFECTIVE running makes the play action fake work and help the RBs get out in pass routes...AND DON'T FORGET YOUR TE...AND DON'T BE TO CUTE!!!
On defense:
1. BE PHYSICAL!!! On the snap get of the ball quick! Read and react accordingly. Expect Cincy to try and use your pass rush against you. GET YOUR HEAD UP, READ THE PLAY, AND REACT ACCORDINGLY..AND TACKLE, TACKLE, TACKLE!!!
2. The secondary must keep the Bengal receivers in front of them and tackle well. Make the hit and wrap them up. Keep YAC yards to a minimum.
3. Stay disciplined, be physical, and the TO's will come.
Special teams:
Again BE DISCIPLINED!!! Keep your lanes and make the tackle, don't arm tackle...WRAP THEM UP!!! Guard against penalties!!!
THIS IS RAMS DAY IN THE RAMS HOUSE...KEEP YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME GET IN DONE!!!!
RAMS BABY...RAMS BABY...RAMS!!!