The Los Angeles Rams have had a rollercoaster of a season and are now in desperate need of a win when they hit the road to take on the New England Patriots in Week 11.
Meanwhile, the Patriots season is mostly over, but a 2-1 win in their last three games is a great sign for the team’s future. Their young players, especially quarterback Drake Maye, have looked solid in recent weeks despite not having the offensive talent of other teams.
Let’s take a look at everything you need to know to bet on this interconference showdown, including my best bet.
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Los Angeles Rams
Matthew Stafford: The Rams’ quarterback has had a boom or bust year, but if he wants to lead the Rams to a second half and make a bid to reach the playoffs, he can’t afford to do any more to have bust starts. It’s now or never for Los Angeles.
New England Patriots
Drake Maye: The Patriots’ starting quarterback has been solid this season, with an 84.1 quarterback rating despite not having a competent offensive line or any major weapons to throw to. If he can stay healthy and continue to develop this season, it will be a huge win for the Patriots.
I didn’t hesitate to bet the Rams would win and cover in this one. I’ve broken down the picks in this week’s edition of the “Road to 272 bets“:
The Patriots may have looked impressive in recent weeks, but let’s not forget the teams they faced; the Jets, Titans and Bears. Now they get to face a much stronger team in the Rams, who have made tremendous progress this season since their poor first few weeks.
Los Angeles is finally healthy and, despite Monday’s loss, looks like a much better team than the record indicates. It has a strong defensive game, especially with its pass rush, and I bet the Patriots will struggle to move the ball against this unit.
I put the 4.5 points on Los Angeles.
Choice: Rams -5 (-110)
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