Love the Rams in this one as they dominated the game in Arizona a few weeks ago this is the Cardinals 3rd road game in a row on Tday weekend and they were out gained by 121 yards in the first match up while the Rams held onto the ball for 37 minutes. I twas a missed field goal, an interception and penalties and poor special teams play in OT giving up the TD to Patrick Peterson that cost the Rams that game. This is a must win for the Rams with Steve Spagnolia and his GM on the hot seat and I think they just have more balance than the Cardinals right now.
Both teams can rush the passer and we saw that in the first game, but the Rams should have the advantage at home and the advantage with the guy behind center. Many think Sam Bradford has regressed but I like what I am seeing with Brandon Lloyd of late and Steven Jackson had 130 yards rushing in the first match up while Beanie Wells for the Cardinals had just 20 yards on 10 carries. Cardinals are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 road games and 8-24 ATS in their last 32 vs. a team with a losing record.
Another revenge type game as in the first match up this game was all about the Bengals being behind 17-13 with 5 minutes to play. The Browns defense has been great all year ranked 5th in total yards because they can stop the passing game. Joe Haden is quickly becoming possibly the next Revis Island. This game should be good as Cleveland will go no huddle to get their points with Colt McCoy taking snaps out of the gun. Browns are also not dead in the playoff race so expect them to play with some confidence. Bengals are just 3-13 ATS in their last 16 as a home favorite while the Browns are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 as a road dog 3.5 to 10 points. Division rivals they know each other extremely well and this game won't get out of hand. Cleveland is actually 9th in the league in 3rd down conversions while the Bengals are 18th at 37%.. That's my surprise stat. Enjoy!
