There is approximately a week until the highly anticipated Sunday Night Football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Detroit Lions. What will the first week of the Matthew Stafford-Jared Goff trilogy look like?
This matchup includes two possible conference contenders and could serve as a preview for the NFC Championship. Obviously, we have a long football season before making any wild statements.
But why not strive for 17-0? While we look forward to what promises to be another exciting chapter in one of the NFL’s burgeoning rivalries, how do YOU envision this game playing out?
Last season, the Lions defeated Los Angeles 24-23 on Wild Card Weekend. Since replacing Goff with Stafford, the Rams are 1-1 against Detroit.
I expect that the Rams and Lions will trade touchdown drives throughout the first half. Following the initial offensive fireworks, the game will transition to a defensive duel before both teams exchange late touchdowns.
This game will probably come down to who has the ball last. Latest video from SB Nation Terrell Owens’ feud with Steve Mariucci established the tone for his entire career.
Matthew Stafford and his teammates lost an opportunity to steal a playoff win late at Ford Field. That tendency will continue in this game, as the Lions keep the Rams from scoring a late touchdown, forcing Sean McVay to settle for three. Jared Goff, on the other hand, capitalizes and makes the necessary plays to seal a last-second win that is critical to conference seeding.
My prediction: Lions 27, Rams 24
Rejoice Turf Show Ramily, the most wonderful time of the year is almost upon us. Drop your Week 1 predictions in the comments!
