The Wildcat returns for his twenty fifth season in The Submit. Together with the 1997-2021 seasons within the Bettor’s Information, Cat’s document in print stands at 652-562 (53.8 p.c) in opposition to the unfold.
Cincinnati Bengals (+4) over LOS ANGELES RAMS
As soon as in a blue moon, an distinctive prodigy of an NFL signal-caller strolls down the pike, assumes his place and proceeds to take the sporting nation by storm. The highest-overall choose within the 2020 draft, Joe Burrow has progressed as far and quick as his legs, arm and extraordinary pigskin frequent sense and sheer grit have carried him.
Burrow is squaring off in opposition to Rams commander Matthew Stafford, one other No. 1-overall draft alternative (2009) whose prolonged coaching routine within the Lions College of Onerous Knocks has served him effectively. Stafford was given a splendid alternative in Los Angeles and hasn’t fumbled it. Blessed with all-universe receiver Cooper Kupp and a number of different All-Stars (together with ex-Big Odell Beckham Jr., whose swift growth has made a vital distinction in seasonal Ram fortunes), Stafford meets Burrow for the primary time right here.
The Rams are favored to the prevailing extent as a result of they’re enjoying at dwelling at SoFi Stadium, although oddly sufficient, additional examine of the 2021-22 schedule reveals that in video games which matched Cincy with different league postseason individuals, the Bengals received seven of 9 of these affairs, failing to cowl in simply one in all them.
The Rams rung up a .500 document within the 10 seasonal video games they contested in opposition to such tried-and-true competitors. We’re additionally involved concerning the 14 turnovers the Rams have suffered since they encountered the Seahawks in late December. The Bengals have given the pigskin away however twice throughout the identical time interval.
Championship week: 1-1. 49ers (W), Chiefs (L)
Season: 21-20-1.
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