Will McVay rest starters?

[RhodyRams]

Unless the Eagles get the 2 seed, then we would be more likely to play in Philly.
If rather go into Detroit or MN on the road.

pretty sure Eagles have locked up the 2 seed

 

[Ram Ts]

Yeah I’d only rest guys who are playing hurt and might not make it thru the playoffs without some time off (Hav specifically). Maybe others play 1-3 quarters.

Will Seattle really play all their starters? It’s not like they can knock us out. So for them, playing young guys to see what they have and give them experience is best for their team LT. Not playing vets like DK, etc

 

[den-the-coach]

Will Seattle really play all their starters? It’s not like they can knock us out. So for them, playing young guys to see what they have and give them experience is best for their team LT. Not playing vets like DK, etc

IMO, I think the Shehawks (@Elmgrovegnome) will play the majority of their starters in the first half and sprinkle in some younger guys later. IMO, McDaniel will want to beat the team in the division he has not beaten plus ensuring they have a double digit win season.

 

[OnceARam]

What about Verse, wasnt he banged up? Could also be angood candidate to rest. Id like to see Corum get work.

 

[Mackeyser]

McVay rested starters once and after what happened, he said he’d never do it again. So I think it’s moot. They may not rush guys back and may pull them if we’re up big at any point which I don’t foresee, but I don’t think he will

 

[TexasRam]

I saw Mcvay on an interview asked about this and he was undecided.

I personally think he will rest starters.

I don’t mind playing Detroit or Minn at that 4 seed.

Detroits defense is banged up and we already beat Minnesota.

 

[shovelpass]

McVay rested starters once and after what happened, he said he’d never do it again. So I think it’s moot. They may not rush guys back and may pull them if we’re up big at any point which I don’t foresee, but I don’t think he will

He rested a number of offensive starters last season. Stafford, Kupp, Kyren, Higbee, and Donald all sat while a number of starters were pulled a little around half-time.

 

[TSFH Fan]

Yes, rest/reduced snaps for most.

Snap counts from game 17 last year:

 

[leoram]

If we are playing to win it all, they have to win 4 games against top shelf competition. With 16 games already played...those bodies need rest. I get the argument to stay cohesive against Seattle to establish rhythm for the first round, I really do. I also understand you have to win the first to get to the second. But if the goal is to win 4 more, they will have to beat the best teams regardless. To do so, their bodies need to be in optimal condition.

I say rest them all.

 

[Jacobarch]

Gotta see what Corum has if we ever have to move on from KW.
Starting Rivers is basically throwing the game.
Jimmy G was a legit starter at one point, he gets to earn his millions this game.

You're going to base your opinion of Corum with him behind a bad backup Oline?

 

[badnews]

No sense playing Stafford to keep him "hot". He's been playing like shit anyway the last several games. Might as well rest him and see if it helps.

McVay wouldn't play Stafford for any reason. Anything is possible for this team when #9 is healthy and dialed in. If we lost him in a meaningless game, McVay would never forgive himself and rightfully so.

Kupp definitely needs to sit, as well as Higbee. We need those guys healthier.
Puka is too valuable to risk in a game like this. Sit him.

Totally agree about Puka and Kupp but I would play Higbee this week. He's probably as healthy as he's going to be, now he just needs the reps to get dialed in. Start him and leave him over by whoever plays at RT. They will need the help anyways.

Definitely sit Kyren, and start Corum.

Absolutely, yes. I would like to see Corum stay out there for extended periods at a time and used both in the run and pass game. I would lean extra heavy on the run, have Ronnie Rivers split time. Would love to see Xavier get in the backfield too with end arounds- reverses, etc.

I would play the starters on Online except Havenstein, try to get him healthy. Keep the continuity going.....

I also agree here too, but.... it's a tough choice for me. Alaric Jackson and Kevin Dotson are just as vital to our chances as our starting WRs. If the game is out of hand, I pull them asap. Avila and Limmer keep building chemistry and a 2nd consecutive game at RT can only help Noteboom be better prepared, God-forbid we have to see him start again after this game.

On defense, start the whole team unless someone is banged up. They are playing great, and are very young. Keep them in game mode.

Same as the OL, if the goal is to protect key guys while still totally planning and playing to win, I start the whole D and continue to build momentum........but.... I wonder about
Braden Fiske and Jared Verse...
They have remained surprisingly effective for rookies this late in the season.... but I definitely dont want to see them hit that rookie wall head-on when we need them.

Anyways, nice post. Sorry so long and redundant but I'm in agreement for the most part obviously lol

 

[Merlin]

That's fucking scary

Terrifying. Jimmy undoubtedly happy to get a start, however after a game with the Seahawks defense camped out in the backfield his FA price will probably be in the shitter.

Rams playing chess.

 

[HE WITH HORNS]

You're going to base your opinion of Corum with him behind a bad backup Oline?

I specifically said to start the oline minus Havenstein

 

[Memphis Ram]

You're going to base your opinion of Corum with him behind a bad backup Oline?

Wouldn't shock me if Corum sits and we see a Ronnie Rivers / Cody Shrader combination.

 

[dieterbrock]

IMO, Corum has had the 2 best runs of the season for us. both called back on holds.

Kyren had a 36 yard run called back over a bogus holding call.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

IMO, I think the Shehawks (@Elmgrovegnome) will play the majority of their starters in the first half and sprinkle in some younger guys later. IMO, McDaniel will want to beat the team in the division he has not beaten plus ensuring they have a double digit win season.

Agreed

 

[dieterbrock]

pretty sure Eagles have locked up the 2 seed

Yup.
Minn/Detroit playing for the #1 seed next Sunday

 

[Da-Rock]

McVay rested starters once and after what happened, he said he’d never do it again. So I think it’s moot. They may not rush guys back and may pull them if we’re up big at any point which I don’t foresee, but I don’t think he will

That was a long time ago and the Rams rested a bunch of starters last year against the 49ers and we won. You won't see Stafford almost guaranteed.

 

[Jacobarch]

I specifically said to start the oline minus Havenstein

That's probably not happening

 

[Ramfan72]

After watching Detroit's defense tonight, I see Minnesota beating them. Hell, we should be able to put up points on this Lions defense, especially at home. Maybe we rest our guys and take the four seed.