This Sunday, the NFL has a special treat for all its fans when the Rams visit one of the toughest places to win a road game to face the Packers. Los Angeles is coming off a 2-game losing streak and desperately needs a win if they still want to contend for an NFC West title.
Green Bay is also dealing with last week’s road loss to the Minnesota Vikings in a matchup that exposed much of their problems in the defensive secondary. Green Bay is hoping to deliver a win to their fans at home, and with the help of former MVP QB Aaron Rodgers, it looks like this might be another day at the office for the Packers.
It is time for one of the league’s favorites to make a statement as a visitor during a very important stretch of their season when the Rams play the Packers on Sunday in very different weather conditions than they are used to in LA. Most recently, the Rams acquired one of the most talked-about superstars in the league in WR Odell Beckham Jr. He has yet to find his place on this team but wants to make his presence known in a tough matchup in which the Rams will need him the most.
QB Matthew Stafford has thrown for 3,014 passing yards, which is fifth in the league. His outstanding passing abilities will surely give the Green Bay defense a lot to think about. Even without their passing attack, the Rams can rush the football consistently. They are averaging 97.9 yards per game, which can significantly affect the outcome if they can establish the run on Sunday.
You can’t mention the Packers without talking about their controversial franchise player, QB Rodgers. He was listed as questionable for this game with a fractured toe but appeared ready to play against the Rams at home.
Rodgers must remain injury-free if the Packers want to remain an efficient team on offense. He’s currently one of the most discussed players in the league. Coming off accusations related to his COVID-19 vaccination status and other off-field topics, Rodgers is, without a doubt, one of the best quarterbacks to ever step on the field, and this time he’ll show he is still motivated to bring a championship to Green Bay.
The Rams have historically struggled when playing at Green Bay. They are 1-5 in their last six games at Lambeau and are currently 3-2 in their last five games overall. The Packers have been demolishing opponents at home as they are 10-1 in their previous eleven games here. The total has gone under in seven of their last eight games. Although historical data shows that Green Bay has gotten the better of their opponents when playing at home, the Rams have been successful in their last five games as a visitor with a 4-1 mark.
The Packers will get the win at home under favorable conditions. Although the Rams have a very strong team and have been shown to have a solid game plan, they recently have run into a bad stretch that has exposed some of their weaknesses. With a healthy Rodgers, Green Bay has shown a display of the highest level of football that we have seen from them. Without any concern about him not playing this next game, they should continue to make things happen on their home field.
Godds Pick/Prediction: Green Bay Packers to win the game, the total stays under.