IMO its back to the quick passing game. Get the ball out of Goff's hands quickly but still take some shots. The line is light years better than the line that faced the Bears last year so Goff will be throwing the ball more than 18 times for sure!! Based on what I have seen from the Rams oline in 6 weeks I am not concerned about their oline. We have seen enough and know who they are
But yes as you said they have some problems with the run... so the Rams need to run it and run it some more... and Goff needs to keep things alive in those 3rd and medium to long situations
No need to discuss the defense there because we know the Rams matchup there. My only concern is Foles in a close game and they have the ball. He can be streaky and extremely clutch in close games
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The Rams' OL is playing well enough to handle a front like this IMO. McVay needs to adjust his playcalling though, it was too tight vs SF. Trust his line a bit more. Risk Goff a bit more. Let the kid put the ball up a bit more just time it well.
If Chicago can't roll up tight vs the run they will be in trouble defensively. To date they've allowed like 71ish passer rating against. So hammer the run and throw it over the top. Basically cut out about half of the usual slate of screens and sillytime plays that are designed to handle overaggression by the front. Bears will be disciplined and they are fast on the second level with their LBs. Gotta mash on them in the run game, and take shots when they sneak safeties in.
Be ready for a tight, defensive game like you'd see in the playoffs. Lots of punting. But there is a chance someone breaks it open of course, I just think both teams will be limiting big plays UNTIL the other offense gets a run game rolling.
Good indicators for us: Bears can be had in the run game. And the Bears have a terrible run game.
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