Rams (11-6) at Packers (13-3)
Saturday, 4:35 ET, Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wis.
TV: Fox
Danny Sheridan’s line: Packers by 7
Rams’ keys to victory: Avoid big mistakes on offense, create scoring opportunities with explosive plays and control the game on defense. The Rams have an uncertain quarterback situation, but Sean McVay’s offense scored 23 in Seattle by avoiding turnovers and getting gains over 20 yards by RB Cam Akers and WRs Cooper Kupp and Robert Woods. Getting Akers (176 total yards against the Seahawks) going early will be especially important. The Rams’ defense, No. 1 in scoring, must keep pressure on QB Aaron Rodgers while playing effective coverage and mixing in well-timed blitzes. The Rams have DL Aaron Donald’s pocket-collapsing ability and depth and talent in the secondary.
Packers’ keys to victory: Follow the regular-season plan, which includes creating efficient passing offense, staying opportunistic on defense and winning the turnover battle. Rodgers led the NFL in completion percentage and passer rating for the league’s top-scoring offense. On defense, the Packers will like the matchup against the LA quarterbacks, especially in the cold. CB Jaire Alexander or S Adrian Amos could get takeovers but only if the Packers stop the run on early downs.
Matchup to watch: Rams CB Jalen Ramsey vs. Packers WR Davante Adams. Ramsey might be the game’s best cover corner, while Adams set team records for catches (115) and TD receptions (18) this season.
Who wins? The Rams have talent, but the Packers have a substantial advantage at quarterback and in playing at Lambeau Field.
Packers 27-20
– Zach Kruse Packers Wire