It seems CBS Sportsline doesn't think we are the favorites

[Michael K.]

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8 of 12 pick the Rams.

The Seahawks definitely have one of the best defenses in the NFL, but the last time I saw them on the field against the Rams, Matthew Stafford went off for 457 yards and three touchdowns, and he did that even though he didn't have Davante Adams in the lineup. Adams led the team in touchdown catches, but he didn't play in the Rams' wild Week 16 loss to Seattle. I think Stafford goes off again and leads L.A. to the Super Bowl. I also think Sam Darnold turns the ball over at least once and it makes a huge difference in the game.

Two of them seem to be sticking with it because they already said it, and one of those says Charbonnet is one of our best players! He isn't even the best Back!

I predicted a Rams-Bills Super Bowl before the playoffs started. While my AFC team didn't deliver for me, I'm going to stick with my NFC pick, especially with the news that Seattle is without one of their best players in running back Zach Charbonnet. Rams 27, Seahawks 20 -- Bryan DeArdo

The Rams were my preseason NFC pick, so I'm not changing that now. Even though this Seahawks defense looks incredible. Keep in mind that the Rams dropped 581 yards of total offense and 37 points on the Seahawks in December despite the loss. I trust Matthew Stafford much more than Sam Darnold. Rams 30, Seahawks 27 -- Jordan Dajani

[douche]

ESPN picks:

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[Michael K.]

It should be a great game, but that is one of the first times I've seen predictions that slanted more towards the Seahawks. It's strange....but it usually boils down to people trusting Stafford more than Darnold. I guess throwing five picks in two games this year against the Rams will do that. Add in what he did in the playoffs against them last year and I guess I get it. But how much more does Seattle have to do to get more people to believe in them?

[Nwadventure]

All three Left/Tackles again DNP today- Not sounding awesome-

[maoling]

It should be a great game, but that is one of the first times I've seen predictions that slanted more towards the Seahawks. It's strange....but it usually boils down to people trusting Stafford more than Darnold. I guess throwing five picks in two games this year against the Rams will do that. Add in what he did in the playoffs against them last year and I guess I get it. But how much more does Seattle have to do to get more people to believe in them?

I think the techies at VMAC have rewired Sam's game management brain in the past couple months. He is now The Manchurian Candidate, Stepford Wife who will perform obediently without major yips.

[Donn Beach]

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfc- ... D=43217563

8 of 12 pick the Rams.

The Seahawks definitely have one of the best defenses in the NFL, but the last time I saw them on the field against the Rams, Matthew Stafford went off for 457 yards and three touchdowns, and he did that even though he didn't have Davante Adams in the lineup. Adams led the team in touchdown catches, but he didn't play in the Rams' wild Week 16 loss to Seattle. I think Stafford goes off again and leads L.A. to the Super Bowl. I also think Sam Darnold turns the ball over at least once and it makes a huge difference in the game.

Two of them seem to be sticking with it because they already said it, and one of those says Charbonnet is one of our best players! He isn't even the best Back!

I predicted a Rams-Bills Super Bowl before the playoffs started. While my AFC team didn't deliver for me, I'm going to stick with my NFC pick, especially with the news that Seattle is without one of their best players in running back Zach Charbonnet. Rams 27, Seahawks 20 -- Bryan DeArdo

The Rams were my preseason NFC pick, so I'm not changing that now. Even though this Seahawks defense looks incredible. Keep in mind that the Rams dropped 581 yards of total offense and 37 points on the Seahawks in December despite the loss. I trust Matthew Stafford much more than Sam Darnold. Rams 30, Seahawks 27 -- Jordan Dajani

Charbonnet might be their second best back but not by much. See on the pff lists, Walker is listed as the 2nd highest graded HB at 88.4, charbonnet is 3rd at 86.7

[Nwadventure]

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[trharder]

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8 of 12 pick the Rams.
Two of them seem to be sticking with it because they already said it, and one of those says Charbonnet is one of our best players! He isn't even the best Back!

I predicted a Rams-Bills Super Bowl before the playoffs started. While my AFC team didn't deliver for me, I'm going to stick with my NFC pick, especially with the news that Seattle is without one of their best players in running back Zach Charbonnet. Rams 27, Seahawks 20 -- Bryan DeArdo

The Rams were my preseason NFC pick, so I'm not changing that now. Even though this Seahawks defense looks incredible. Keep in mind that the Rams dropped 581 yards of total offense and 37 points on the Seahawks in December despite the loss. I trust Matthew Stafford much more than Sam Darnold. Rams 30, Seahawks 27 -- Jordan Dajani

A lot of people get pretty wrapped up in their predictions.

[auroraave]

All these 'writers' are self absorbed and under knowledged. Analysis is out the door, replaced with lazy hot takes. I hope this makes seattle's bulletin board for a little extra motivation. Just reading some of the "analysis' - some just hilariously outdated and lazy "takes'. One thing to consider is Seattle has been consistantly trending up all season - even through the playoffs - while the Lambs seem to have flatlined while beating self-destructing opponents. Bears gave that game away, period, as did Carolina. That is not debatable.

Time for Walker to earn that new contract and shut these buffoons up.

[Michael K.]

Charbonnet might be their second best back but not by much. See on the pff lists, Walker is listed as the 2nd highest graded HB at 88.4, charbonnet is 3rd at 86.7

Off the top of my head, a list of guys I'd be more upset about being without.

Cross (ouch)
Darnold
JSN
Walker
Big Cat
Murphy
Reed
Lawrence
Ernest Jones
Spoon
Emmanwori
Lucas
Love

This guy used our backup RB being out as reason to pick against us. Buy it if you want. I'm not guaranteeing a victory. But if Ram fans were pissing and moaning about Blake Corum being out and that he is "one of their best players"? I'd be quoting Ryan Clark and saying they are setting up the excuse.