The LA Rams went 5-3 in the first half of the schedule and are currently on a bye. They have a difficult stretch of games when they return, beginning in Week 10 against the NFC-leading Seattle Seahawks. There are seven playoff teams in each conference this year and right now the Rams are in position to take one of the final couple of spots but a lot can change in two months.
A 10-6 record would almost guarantee the postseason with the extra spot and the current standings. Anything better is good news, anything less makes it dicey. I’ve added some polls to each game so that you can decide: what will the Rams second half record be?
Week 10 - vs Seahawks
Seattle is 6-1 and Russell Wilson is most people’s first half MVP but the Seahawks consistently struggle against Aaron Donald and Sean McVay. They also have one of the most giving defenses in the NFL.
Poll
Will the Rams beat the Seahawks at SoFi?
Week 11 - at Buccaneers (MNF)
Tampa Bay is 5-2 and Tom Brady might be one of the top three candidates for MVP. What isn’t talked about as much as Brady is an elite defense that’s been that way since Bruce Arians’ first season with the team. It’s going to be hard for McVay’s offense to run in this one but the Bucs lost to the Bears a month ago. That’s the best news I’ve got.
Poll
Will the Rams beat the Bucs in Tampa?
Week 12 - vs 49ers
San Francisco won the first meeting. Jimmy Garoppolo may not be ready to return from a high ankle sprain in time. George Kittle is definitely out. Nick Bosa is definitely out. At home, LA needs this win unless they pull out a few upsets in the second half.
Poll
Will the Rams win their rematch against the 49ers?
Week 13 - at Cardinals
Arizona is 5-2 and one of the most effective rushing offenses in the NFL, if not number one.
Poll
Will the Rams beat the Cardinals in Arizona?
Week 14 - vs Patriots (TNF)
Not the Patriots they once were, New England is last in passing touchdowns, 30th in net yards per pass attempt allowed and 2-5.
Poll
Will the Rams beat the Patriots on Thursday Night Football?
Week 15 - vs Jets
The Jets are 0-8.
Poll
Will the Rams avoid getting upset by the Jets?
Week 16 - at Seahawks (SNF?)
If the Rams and Seahawks are both in contention for the NFC West at this point, this game could be flexed.
Poll
Will the Rams beat the Seahawks in Seattle?
Week 17 - vs Cardinals
Finally, a home rematch against the Cardinals.
Poll
Will the Rams beat the Cardinals at SoFi?
How do you feel now?
Poll
What will the Rams record be in the second half?
This poll is closed
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6%
8-0
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10%
7-1
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35%
6-2
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32%
5-3
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9%
4-4
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3%
3-5
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0%
2-6
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0%
1-7
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0%
0-8