Random Ramsdom: Rams open as slight favorites over Eagles

The LA Rams escaped with a narrow victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night by a score of 20-17. For most of the offseason leading up to week one, they were -2.5 underdogs, but that line flipped to Rams -1 before the opening kickoff.

According to the folks over at BetMGM, the Rams are set at 1.5-point favorites over the Eagles in week two with the over/under set at 46.5.

While the Rams are trending in the right direction, the same can’t be said about Philadelphia. They blew a 17-point lead to the Washington Football Team in week one and aren’t looking much better coming into this Sunday’s matchup. With multiple starters on the offensive line still out, the Rams defense should feast to their heart’s desire. Washington had eight sacks on Carson Wentz, if that gives you an idea of what type of protection he’s getting right now.

And now for today’s links.

Rams News:

Lindsey Thiry goes in-depth about the “ecosystem” of the Rams (ESPN)

Rams are opening as road favorites against the Eagles (The Rams Wire)

Bret Stuter highlights Cooper Kupp’s new role as the team’s punt returner (Ramblin’ Fan)

Cameron DaSilva doesn’t think fans should look too hard at week one’s RB usage (The Rams Wire)

NFL News:

Jamey Eisenberg presents his week two waiver wire targets (CBS Sports)

ESPN Staff predicts the 2021 draft order (ESPN)

Baker Mayfield admits he can’t force targets to OBJ (Bleacher Report)

Bleacher Report has new NFL power rankings (Bleacher Report)

Charean Williams reports on Bears WR Allen Robinson wanting to be traded (Pro Football Talk)

Ryan Wilson with an early 2021 mock draft (CBS Sports)