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    Rams Favored Against Seahawks

    If this year has shown us anything, it’s that anything can happen. Here we are again with a huge game against Seattle. A win and we’re back in first place with a chance to control our own destiny. A loss and we’re two games behind, in trouble and in need of help to win the division. They’re up, we’re down. So what’s going to happen? Both teams have looked good, and both teams have looked woeful. Depending on what teams show up to play, we could have any number of outcomes. Considering what has happened the last two weeks and how things look on paper, it’s interesting that the Rams are a slight favorite this weekend. Good omen or bad?

    I honestly don’t know what to make of this game, but nothing would surprise me.
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    Re: Rams Favored Against Seahawks

    I'm hoping the Rams and Seahawks put on a good show, I have to miss the Tampa-Atlanta (living in Cali) so this is the best divisional matchup I get to see. Personally I have no idea which team will win though, both have went through recent "whoops" games. The Seahawks are 2-2 in the division (both wins coming against the Niners) the Rams are 3-0 but still have to play each divisional opponent once again. If I knew which team would show up for either side this would be a lot easier and there lies the "?".

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      Re: Rams Favored Against Seahawks

      With the exception of two games (Atlanta & Seattle), every team has tried to beat us through the air and ran only to set up the pass. Now Seattle re-enters the picture after losing by the pass last time. Add to that a healthy Alexander and Holmgren should be putting on a Pattonesque ground attack. This actually plays to our current strength right now as the run defense is playing better than the pass defense. Don't get me wrong, neither is shaking the world, but the run stopping is a little better. I'll guess we'll find out Sunday if our front 7 is up to the task.
      The more things change, the more they stay the same.

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        Re: Rams Favored Against Seahawks

        It's gonna be a close game with neither team having a distinct advantage over the other. Hopefully they show it here in San Antonio, but I doubt they will.

        Hey DareDevil25, what happened to that sig pic with the girl in black? You are not allowed to post here without her... Oh, that's right, I am not a mod... ;)
        This space for rent...

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          Re: Rams Favored Against Seahawks

          Must win. I am encouraged that we are favored, even though home field typically counts for 3 pts and we are only one point favorites. the line opened at 1 and a half and has moved down to 1.
          The cause for my limited encouragement is that i always believe that the guys who set the lines in vegas have access to more info that anyone with the possible exception of dez himself.


          general counsel

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          • #6
            Re: Rams Favored Against Seahawks

            Originally posted by thoey
            Hey DareDevil25, what happened to that sig pic with the girl in black? You are not allowed to post here without her...
            Good point. It's like that fan that brought "The World Class Girlie Thread" with him when he posted over here. It's important that the guys at our card game understand that there is life beyond The Hollow.

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            • #7
              Re: Rams Favored Against Seahawks

              Originally posted by thoey
              It's gonna be a close game with neither team having a distinct advantage over the other. Hopefully they show it here in San Antonio, but I doubt they will.

              Hey DareDevil25, what happened to that sig pic with the girl in black? You are not allowed to post here without her... Oh, that's right, I am not a mod... ;)
              Oh she's in this one too, but I got rid of the old one. Let me make that pic my avatar so I still have posting privileges

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                Re: Rams Favored Against Seahawks

                Welcome back... You too DD...

                ;)
                This space for rent...

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