Opposing squads have rushed for the 5th-most yards in the NFL (154 per game) versus the Seattle Seahawks defense this year.
The Los Angeles Rams have gone no-huddle on 15.8% of their plays outside the two-minute warning since the start of last season (3rd-most in football). This speeds up the pace, resulting in more volume and stat production.
Cons
The Los Angeles Rams will be forced to start backup quarterback John Wolford this week, which usually means fewer pass attempts and more rushes.
The Rams are a huge 7-point underdog in this week’s contest, indicating an extreme passing game script.
The Rams have been the 9th-least run-oriented team in the league (adjusted for context) this year with a 37.7% run rate.
THE BLITZ projects the Los Angeles Rams to be the 4th-slowest paced defense in football (in a neutral context) at the moment, with opposing offenses averaging 29.01 seconds per play.
The weatherman calls for 3-mph wind in this game. Low wind typically means increased pass volume, increased touchdown potential, and better passing efficiency.