Playoff Race Update and Week 15 Projections (Rams will rise, somewhat)

[AvengerRam]

As crazy as it's been going, you cant even completely rule out the 5-8 teams.
8 Teams mathematically alive for the last 2 spots

Even crazier… only two teams in the NFL (Carolina, New England) are mathematically eliminated from playoff contention.

 

[RamWoodie]

All I'm concerned about is that the Rams be playing their best over these next 3 games.

We saw last night in the Packers loss how easy you can make it hard for yourself.

All 3 teams in these next 3 games have decent to good defenses and can put up a good fight.

THE RAMS MUST BE AT THEIR BEST...NO LET DOWNS...AND THE SECONDARY HAS TO PLAY BETTER...PERIOD!!!

 

[Ramhusker]

since Green Bay holds the tiebreaker over us, I see rooting for Minnesota’s downfall as the most realistic option.

Minh also currently holds a tiebreaker over us.

 

[tomas]

Jordan Love losing Christian Watson to injury is like Matt Stafford losing Copper Kupp or Puca Nucua-- it's devastating and will cost the Packers a shot at the playoffs.

 

[bwdenverram]

I think we need to win out and it's possible the last game against SF they will have the #1 seed locked up and could rest some starters.
Either way, I don't think we can lose more than 1 more game to make it.
One game at a time of course.
Luckily, GB and MN play 2nd to last game of the year so that could be a huge game in the playoff race.

 

[younghutch]

Vikes may lose all 4 of their games. Their offense is a hot mess.

TB may very well beat GB (Go, Baker, Go!). I simply can't buy Green Bay.

The Rams are simply bludgeoning teams. Absent of 2 (maybe 3) defensive breakdowns, the Rams win going away last Sunday. I just can't see them laying eggs against WA, NO or NYG. Who knows about SF in week 18...that's a long ways away.

 

[HE WITH HORNS]

San Fran isn't going to rest starters in week 18. It's not in rat boys blood. He could lose half his starters to injury that week and it wouldn't even occur to him why it happened.

 

[RamBall]

San Fran isn't going to rest starters in week 18. It's not in rat boys blood. He could lose half his starters to injury that week and it wouldn't even occur to him why it happened.

I was shocked he put McCaffrey in at the end of a blowout just to keep his scoring streak alive. Could you imagine leaving your top weapon in a blowout just to keep a record going?

 

[Ramhusker]

I think it's crazy this thread is even a thing. Everybody thought we wouldn't be anywhere near this playoff race. Cheers to meaningful Rams December games!!!

 

[dang]

I think we need to win out and it's possible the last game against SF they will have the #1 seed locked up and could rest some starters.
Either way, I don't think we can lose more than 1 more game to make it.
One game at a time of course.
Luckily, GB and MN play 2nd to last game of the year so that could be a huge game in the playoff race.

Rams won’t deserve a playoff spot if they lose any of the next 3. Assuming they win those it will make for an exciting but very challenging 69er showdown. I wouldn’t count on the 69ers resting anyone as they may still be battling for home playoff honors and Ratboy will want to keep his his streak against the Rams. It may be the biggest piece of cheese he gets this year after he chokes again in the playoffs.

 

[CGI_Ram]

This is fun. Let’s get the win this week and stay on track to sneak in!