This time Los Angeles Rams will play the New Orleans Saints in an important game. Both teams still hope to make the playoffs this season.
Ahead of this weekend’s game, here is a look at each team’s season so far and how that could affect New Orleans Saints and Los Angeles Rams predictions, along with Rams vs Saints best bets.
The Rams vs Saints best bets could still change this week 11 depending on how NFL point spreads for this game fluctuate.
However, this will be an important game for both teams’ opportunity to reach the NFL playoffs. As a result, this could be one of the most important NFL matchups this week.
Los Angeles Rams vs. New Orleans Saints
Matchup Information
- Venue: Caesars Superdome
- Matchup Time: 1:00 p.m. EST
- How to Watch: TV & Online
- Where to Watch: FOX
Los Angeles Rams
Offense
So far this season, the Los Angeles Rams have scored more than 20 points in two games. The Rams are scoring only 16.4 points per game, the fourth-fewest in the league so far this season.
The Rams’ offense is averaging only 282.7 total yards per game, which is the second-fewest in the league so far this season. In their last two games, Los Angeles has gained 206 and 256 yards.
However, Matthew Stafford is currently in concussion protocol, and as a result, the NFL injury reports for this weekend’s game will be important.
Defense
Meanwhile, Los Angeles’ defense has allowed 22.2 points per game so far this season, which is currently 18th in the NFL. In two of their last four games, the Rams defense has allowed less than 17 points.
In addition, Los Angeles is allowing 5.2 yards per play, the eighth-fewest in the NFL so far this season. The Rams allow an average of 310.8 yards per game this season.
New Orleans Saints
Offense
The New Orleans Saints have the 16th-best offense in the NFL according to one category of NFL team stats, points per game.
New Orleans is currently averaging 22.2 points per game this season but has scored 13 points or less in their last two games.
Quarterback Andy Dalton has completed 65% of his passes so far this season. He is 24th in the passing yards category of NFL player stats this season, with 1,559 passing yards.
Dalton has also thrown for 11 touchdowns this season and seven interceptions. Last weekend, Dalton completed 17 of his 27 passes for 174 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions.
Defense
So far this season, the Saints are allowing 24.7 points per game, the 26th-best in the NFL this season. New Orleans has allowed at least 20 points in all but one of their games so far.
The Saints also allow the 19th most yards per game, 326.4, so far this season. Last weekend, New Orleans allowed the Steelers to gain 379 total yards.
NFL Stats and Standings
Los Angeles Rams
The Rams are 3-6 after the first nine games of their NFL schedule. Los Angeles has lost their last three games in a row ahead of this weekend’s game.
According to NFL team standings, the Rams are currently in fourth place in the NFC West. They are 13th overall in the NFC.
New Orleans Saints
Meanwhile, the Saints are 3-7 so far this season. As a result, the New Orleans Saints standings are currently in fourth place in the NFC South, but the Carolina Panthers also have a 3-7 record.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers currently lead the division with a 5-5 record. As a result, the Saints still have a good opportunity to win the division this season.
NFL Pick: Saints -4 (-110)
Most Remarkable Player for this Matchup
Chris Olave (WR)
Olave had only three receptions and 40 receiving yards last weekend.
However, Olave had at least five receptions in each of his prior three games, along with more than 50 receiving yards in each of those games.
As a result, expecting Olave to have a good game this weekend could be one of the Rams vs Saints best bets.
Cooper Kupp (WR)
Cooper Kupp could also have a good game this weekend. He had only three receptions for -1 receiving yards last weekend but has had 79 yards or more during his past five games.
Andy Dalton (QB)
The Saints are still considering starting Jameis Winston this weekend, but Andy Dalton has completed more than 60% of his passes during his past four games. If he plays this weekend, he could have an excellent game.
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