AFC NFC wide open?

[Ramsfan08ny]

I cant remember when there was not a majority favorite for the SB in either conference. A few weeks ago it was Buffalo, and one of Philly, LA, Detroit, and GB heading the list of discussions. Now all of those teams have shown heavy flaws in their armor and things appear to be very much wide open. Actually the Colts, who should be undefeated, are playing the best football in the league now, and JT has been an absolute beast. Going to be fun to see how many more times this tide with switch during the next 2 months.

[Rampager66]

I've seen a few posters now assuming that the Rams were Lucky to beat Indy.
I don't get how.
Rams had 130 more yards, 4 more 1st downs and 7 more points.
With 12 minutes left in the 4th Q, after a series of back and forth punts between the 2 teams, Indy scored a TD that gave them a 17-13 lead.
1st play of the ensuing Rams Drive, KW fumbles, Indy ball on the Rams 17.
Rams D holds them to a FG, 9 minutes left 20-13 Indy.
Rams ensuing drive they go 83 yards in 11 play in 5+minutes for the TD. 20-20
Ensuing Colts drive Rams D forces a punt, Rams ball on their 12. 1 Play 88 yards to Tutu, TD Rams 27-20
Ensuing and final Indy drive, Jones gets Picked off throwing deep at the Rams 41 on 1st and 15 from the Indy 27. Rams kneel a couple plays... game over. I don't get how the Colts were unlucky. We took it from them.
With it on the line our D got punts and a FG, they gave up TDs.

[DelMar]

I've seen a few posters now assuming that the Rams were Lucky to beat Indy.
I don't get how.
Rams had 130 more yards, 4 more 1st downs and 7 more points.
With 12 minutes left in the 4th Q, after a series of back and forth punts between the 2 teams, Indy scored a TD that gave them a 17-13 lead.
1st play of the ensuing Rams Drive, KW fumbles, Indy ball on the Rams 17.
Rams D holds them to a FG, 9 minutes left 20-13 Indy.
Rams ensuing drive they go 83 yards in 11 play in 5+minutes for the TD. 20-20
Ensuing Colts drive Rams D forces a punt, Rams ball on their 12. 1 Play 88 yards to Tutu, TD Rams 27-20
Ensuing and final Indy drive, Jones gets Picked off throwing deep at the Rams 41 on 1st and 15 from the Indy 27. Rams kneel a couple plays... game over. I don't get how the Colts were unlucky. We took it from them.
With it on the line our D got punts and a FG, they gave up TDs.

I think they say this because of the guy who fumbled right before his TD... after that, everything changed. But I agree w you, we weren't lucky... we just flat out won.

When these Rams start getting smart and play to the best of their abilities, watch out.. im telling you, 66... we will beat everyone. Not being a homer either, I think it only a matter of time we catch a burner like last season...

[Rampager66]

I've seen a few posters now assuming that the Rams were Lucky to beat Indy.
I don't get how.
Rams had 130 more yards, 4 more 1st downs and 7 more points.
With 12 minutes left in the 4th Q, after a series of back and forth punts between the 2 teams, Indy scored a TD that gave them a 17-13 lead.
1st play of the ensuing Rams Drive, KW fumbles, Indy ball on the Rams 17.
Rams D holds them to a FG, 9 minutes left 20-13 Indy.
Rams ensuing drive they go 83 yards in 11 play in 5+minutes for the TD. 20-20
Ensuing Colts drive Rams D forces a punt, Rams ball on their 12. 1 Play 88 yards to Tutu, TD Rams 27-20
Ensuing and final Indy drive, Jones gets Picked off throwing deep at the Rams 41 on 1st and 15 from the Indy 27. Rams kneel a couple plays... game over. I don't get how the Colts were unlucky. We took it from them.
With it on the line our D got punts and a FG, they gave up TDs.

I think they say this because of the guy who fumbled right before his TD... after that, everything changed. But I agree w you, we weren't lucky... we just flat out won.

When these Rams start getting smart and play to the best of their abilities, watch out.. im telling you, 66... we will beat everyone. Not being a homer either, I think it only a matter of time we catch a burner like last season...

I get the hot dog fumble, but if that doesn't happen the game plays out differently so we'll never know.
We had some drops and things that cost us too, it's not just a 1 way street. That one is just more obvious and dumb...

I agree totally bro,
The Rams will need to be dealt with if you have SB hopes and if Shula can get the D to not play so soft sometimes we may be the team to beat.
The reason there's no clear favorite right now is because everyone sits their starters out of pre-season games.
The end result is the rash of sloppy blunders and slow starts all over the league and we've been no different.
The good teams will separate from the rest as we go along.

[DVA_ram33]

It is very tight but i think we are in good shape considering McVay usually improves the team as the year progresses.

I even think Karty and ST will sort themselves out.

WE will just have to see how the rest of the division shapes up.

[49RH8R]

I'd love to see the Rams get to the SB against a weakened AFC. I wouldn't have said that 2 years ago with the prospect of facing the Bills, Chiefs, or Ravens. The Rams have the depth and experience to win it all if they can get through the NFC.

[Rampager66]

I'd love to see the Rams get to the SB against a weakened AFC. I wouldn't have said that 2 years ago with the prospect of facing the Bills, Chiefs, or Ravens. The Rams have the depth and experience to win it all if they can get through the NFC.

A 1 sided SB Win... 1 1hing tho. We're assuming and hoping the Rams will clean things up and get on another 2nd half roll.
Some of those teams will be doing the same thing and I'd bet at least a couple of them will round into a formidable challenge by playoffs.

[Cornell29]

For the same reasons that the Colts could have been undefeated if it wasnt for them beating themselves with a huge error is the same reason why the rams could be undefeated. KW fumble (vs SF) and a 2 blocked mid fgs (vs Eagles) is why the rams isn't undefeated.

Rams are very much in tbe nix of being one of the best teams in the NFC. All of the NFC teams have issues.

[DelMar]

Fir the same reasons that the Colts could have been undefeated if it wasnt for them beating themselves which a huge error is the same reason why the rams could be undefeated. KW fumble (vs SF) and a 2 blocked mid fgs (vs Eagles) is why the rams isn't undefeated.

Rams are very much in tbe nix of being one of the best teams in the NFC. All of the NFC teams have issues.

Just wait till we hit the burners and get our minds in the game…. Watch out!

[49RH8R]

Fir the same reasons that the Colts could have been undefeated if it wasnt for them beating themselves which a huge error is the same reason why the rams could be undefeated. KW fumble (vs SF) and a 2 blocked mid fgs (vs Eagles) is why the rams isn't undefeated.

Rams are very much in tbe nix of being one of the best teams in the NFC. All of the NFC teams have issues.

Just wait till we hit the burners and get our minds in the game…. Watch out!

We certainly have the talent to win it all. I still believe that.

[49RH8R]

I'd love to see the Rams get to the SB against a weakened AFC. I wouldn't have said that 2 years ago with the prospect of facing the Bills, Chiefs, or Ravens. The Rams have the depth and experience to win it all if they can get through the NFC.

A 1 sided SB Win... 1 1hing tho. We're assuming and hoping the Rams will clean things up and get on another 2nd half roll.
Some of those teams will be doing the same thing and I'd bet at least a couple of them will round into a formidable challenge by playoffs.

It won't be easy and we will have to get through some good teams for sure. Detroit, Tampa, and even Seattle look pretty good. Throw in GB, Philly, MN, DAL and possible upstarts like CHI, NYG and we will have our hands full. Obviously playing only 2 games at home would be huge so the #1 seed would be big this year.

I love football.

[DVA_ram33]

Seattle remind me of the Vikings.. started hot then fizzled out. Probably the Darnold connection.

You have to pace yourself in this league to win it all. you don't have to win pretty and you don't need to win every game (even the ones that you should). You just need to be there in the end.