The Los Angeles Rams gained’t be in motion this weekend as they get pleasure from a much-needed break due to their Week 10 bye. At 3-6, they’re nearer to the primary total decide than they’re to a division title, and their postseason hopes have rapidly dissipated throughout this three-game dropping streak.
These within the Rams’ constructing aren’t giving up on making the playoffs, they usually’re not technically out of it but. Despite the fact that Los Angeles isn’t enjoying, the staff’s playoff odds can really enhance if a few of the groups forward of them within the standings lose in Week 10.
Under is our rooting information for the upcoming slate of video games whereas the Rams are off.
Nov 5, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito (15) throws towards the Las Vegas Raiders in the course of the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Necessary Credit score: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports activities
The Giants beating Dallas can be a double bonus for the Rams. Not solely would it not hand the 5-3 Cowboys one other loss, thus bringing the Rams one recreation nearer to a wild-card berth, however it might additionally enhance the Giants’ document and transfer Los Angeles nearer to a top-three decide.
That is all extremely unlikely to occur, in fact. The Cowboys are 16.5-point favorites over the Giants, who’re beginning Tommy DeVito on Sunday. This may be the most important upset of the season.
Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) crops to cross throughout the sector towards the Pittsburgh Steelers throughout their recreation at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Penn., Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023.
The Titans and Bucs are every a half-game higher than the Rams, sitting at 3-5 by way of eight video games. Barring a tie, one in every of them goes to tie the Rams’ 3-6 document, which isn’t nice information for Los Angeles draft positioning.
Nonetheless, the Rams would reasonably see the Bucs lose as a result of they’re an NFC staff and barely forward of Los Angeles within the playoff image.
Jan 8, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) makes an attempt a cross as Dallas Cowboys defensive finish DeMarcus Lawrence (90) rushes in the course of the first half at FedExField. Necessary Credit score: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports activities
The 4-5 Commanders are one recreation higher than the Rams within the NFC, whereas the 5-3 Seahawks are presently clinging to a wild-card spot. The Rams don’t wish to see the Seahawks pull additional forward within the race to locking up a playoff spot, in order that they’d reasonably Washington win. Seattle is the staff extra more likely to make the playoffs, so a minimum of a loss by the Seahawks would cut the hole between the Rams and their rival.
Nov 5, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) requires the ball towards the Chicago Bears in the course of the second half on the Caesars Superdome. Necessary Credit score: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports activities
The Saints are main the NFC South, which is only a group of below-average groups that most likely gained’t make any noise within the playoffs. The Vikings, then again, have gained 4 in a row and maintain the seventh spot within the convention, two video games forward of the Rams.
If the Saints win, it’ll give them a greater likelihood to win the division and get into the playoffs that approach, whereas a Vikings loss would assist the Rams’ odds.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) avoids a deal with by Los Angeles Rams defensive deal with Aaron Donald (99) in the course of the first half of an NFL soccer recreation, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Picture/Ross D. Franklin)
One other win-win for the Rams if the end result goes this fashion. The Cardinals are in rivalry for the primary total decide at 1-8, whereas the Falcons are 4-5 and one recreation forward of the Rams. If the Cardinals win, it will not solely assist the Rams within the draft, but additionally within the hunt for a playoff berth.
Hopefully, Kyler Murray can pull it off.
Dec 5, 2021; Inglewood, California, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) throws underneath stress from Los Angeles Rams defensive finish Aaron Donald (99) in the course of the first half at SoFi Stadium. Necessary Credit score: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports activities
Who does not wish to see the 49ers lose? Shockingly, San Francisco is just 2.5 video games forward of the Rams within the division after dropping three straight, and whereas it is unlikely Los Angeles will catch the 49ers, each recreation issues. The Jaguars beating the 49ers can be perfect, dropping San Francisco to 5-4 and solely two video games in entrance of the Rams with a gathering in Week 18 nonetheless on deck.