Rams vs. Saints Preview: Must-Win, Must-See TV?

The Los Angeles Rams had a dismal first half of the season despite the high hopes going into the season and the long list of ailments.

have arrived at the important December football. Although that’s a success in and of itself, nobody at the facility is content to settle.

The Rams and Saints will square off in a prime-time matchup on Thursday that might have significant postseason ramifications.

Based on the New York Times playoff simulator, Los Angeles’s chances of qualifying for the NFC playoffs as a Wild Card team are currently (about) fifty percent.

A win would boost those odds to about 70 percent with a matchup with the mediocre New York Giants on deck. A loss, however,

would spell trouble. In an “any given Sunday” league, it’s never safe to assume, but Week 18 against the San Francisco 49ers – in Santa Clara – does not provide much optimism.

The Ramsneed to go 2-1 to have a chance at mid-January football, and they control their destiny. If Los Angeles finishes 3-0, it will be a playoff team.

Naturally, the Rams cannot afford to lose on Thursday if they are playing under the presumption that the 49ers win their final regular season game.

And the Saints are fighting for a berth. They have a backdoor into the dance provided by the humble NFC South. Two games remaining in the division

They have some wiggle space left in the year, but a defeat to start Week 16’s schedule would give them a roughly 25% chance.

That calls for a lot of setup. Regarding the product itself, enthusiasts should anticipate that this one will depend on two things: how well Los

How well the Los Angeles defense plays in the red zone and how hot the offense can remain against a top defense.

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