Unfortunately, in my opinion, the match-up may be too much for the young Rams to handle at this point. If the game were being played at the Edward Jones Dome, like it should have been before the decision to take a game in London, I would give the Rams a fighting chance. Unfortunately, we saw last week against Aaron Rodgers that the defense is capable of being carved up and if anybody can match Rodgers, it is Tom Brady. Unless the Rams can control the clock on offense and find the o, I have a hard time believing the Rams can stay with the Patriots. I could see this one getting out of hand. Look for the Pats to win 37 to 13.
We asked the guys from The Cruddy Show to make their predictions on the game and give their synopsis of what should and could happen on Sunday.
Mike "Big Red" Levin of The Cruddy Show (@mlev21)
I'd like to be hopeful and say the rams will put some points on the board, and be competitive just like they have been all year. But I think this could be our worst loss of the season. We will have a chance if Steven Jackson and Daryl Richardson both run for 100 yards. I will say New England Patriots 35, the St. Louis Rams 17.
Brad Bumpus of The Cruddy Show (@bbump18)
Time for the offense to shine. The rams defense has been carrying the team most of the season while the offense has left a lot to be desired. The good news is the Pats have been absolutely abysmal in pass coverage this year. If the Rams can establish the run game early it should allow Sam Bradford to take some shots and hopefully put some points on the board.
We all know the defense is gonna have their hands full, hopefully they can contain Tom Brady enough to give us a chance. Not very optimistic about this one but there's definitely a chance. I think the Rams loose a tough one 27-23, here's to me being wrong.
Anthony Wiber, columnist for StlSportsMinute.com and contributor on The Cruddy Show (@AWibes)
If the Rams plan on winning this game, they need to do a couple of things. First, the make shift offensive line needs to come together as a unit and start playing like a NFL offensive line should. They need to protect Bradford, without the assistance of tight ends or running backs. This will give Bradford more options on offense and give the Rams a chance to score some TOUCHDOWNS! Yes, the allusive touchdown. Second, the front four and Laurinaitis on defense have been outstanding all year and now it is time for the outside linebackers and the secondary to join them.
The outside linebackers need to keep the Patriots outstanding tight ends in check and the secondary needs to shut down the wide outs. This is a big game for Janoris Jenkins to bounce back and start playing like the defensive rookie of the year like he was at the beginning of the year. I say Rams 24, Patriots 21.
Steve Bagin of The Cruddy Show (@Bagsmann)
On Sunday, the St. Louis Rams are going to defeat the New England Patriots 24-17.
In order for this to happen, the Rams defense is going to have to show up in a big way because the New England Patriots have a very potent offense. In fact, they average 436 yards of total offense a week, which ranks first in the NFL. However, the Rams defense is actually turning out a decent year. They are only allowing 20 points per game, which ranks 9th in the NFL.
As I stated above, the Rams are going to need their defense to show up huge in London and bring their “A” game and create turnovers. Furthermore, the offense is going to have to be able to run the ball and control the clock. This will keep Tom Brady and the Patriots, no huddle offense, off the field and allow for the Rams defense to stay energized through out Sunday’s contest.
One last note, we MUST score TD’s when we get into the red zone.
