Sure it was the Cards, but these same Cards have played other quality teams very tough, including the 49ers. Twice...
My biggest source of optimism is the improving Ram OL. I think we all agree that it all starts there. And that the ripple effects expand to all areas.
Consider these game stats. [
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549 total yards of O.
27 first downs
Almost 10 minute advantage in TOP.
132 yards rushing
1 sack allowed
All the above kept the D well rested and allowed them to smother the Cards O.
And all done with Edwards, Evans, and Corbett inserted while Blythe was moved to C on the fly because of injuries. pretty impressive, don’t you think?
Not saying that this ‘new’ OL has “arrived”, but I am saying that they are showing impressive progress.