The Los Angeles Rams (5-6) will aim for their third straight victory on the road as they take on the New Orleans Saints (4-7) this Sunday afternoon. The matchup is set to unfold at Caesars Superdome, kicking off at 4:05 PM ET.
After suffering a 37-20 defeat against the Philadelphia Eagles while positioned as three-point underdogs, the Rams are looking to rebound. Meanwhile, the Saints are riding high after a decisive 35-14 win over the Cleveland Browns as one-point underdogs.
Los Angeles holds a slight advantage in their recent history against New Orleans, winning six of their last ten encounters.
Which team will emerge victorious in this NFC clash? For insights, continue reading this analysis of the Rams versus Saints matchup.
Rams Seek Redemption After Last Week’s Setback
The Rams aim to recover from their recent loss to the Eagles after a promising victory over the New England Patriots. They are looking to secure their second win in three games against the Saints.
Currently, Los Angeles averages 21.2 points per game, showcasing a passing game that yields 236.7 yards and a ground game that provides 95.1 yards per contest.
Quarterback Matthew Stafford completed 67% of his throws for 243 yards and two touchdowns in the loss to Philadelphia. Kyren Williams contributed with 16 carries for 72 yards and one touchdown, while wide receiver Puka Nacua recorded nine receptions for 117 yards. Stafford has an overall completion rate of 66.5% with 2,800 yards, 15 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. Williams has gathered 822 rushing yards along with nine touchdowns at a rate of 4 yards per carry.
On the defensive side, the Rams have had difficulties, conceding an average of 25.1 points per game, ranking them 26th in the NFL. Their recent match saw them allow 37 points, necessitating a significant improvement to secure a win.
Injury Report: T- Rob Havenstein (Ankle), T- Alaric Jackson (Foot), and CB- Charles Woods (Ankle) are questionable for this matchup.
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Saints Seek to Extend Winning Streak
Since the dismissal of head coach Dennis Allen, the Saints have shown marked improvement, bouncing back from a seven-game losing streak with two consecutive wins under interim coach Darren Rizzi. Their goal is to maintain this momentum and secure a third straight victory against the Rams.
New Orleans is averaging 23.8 points per game, with a passing offense that generates 216.6 yards and a rushing attack that accumulates 130.7 yards.
Quarterback Derek Carr displayed accuracy, completing 78% of his passes for 248 yards and two touchdowns in the Browns game. Taysom Hill made a significant impact with seven carries for 138 yards and three touchdowns, while Marquez Valdes-Scantling caught two passes for 87 yards and one touchdown. Carr’s stats show a completion percentage of 68.7% with 1,742 yards, 13 touchdowns, and four interceptions. Alvin Kamara leads the rushing attack with 782 yards and has also made 55 receptions for 443 yards.
Defensively, the Saints have allowed 23.6 points per game, ranking 20th in the league. They limited the Browns to just 14 points last week and will aim for a similar performance to secure another win.
Injury Report: G- Lucas Patrick (Calf), RB- Jamaal Williams (Groin), and C- Erik McCoy (Groin) are also questionable for this game.
Key Predictions for Rams vs. Saints Showdown
