Date: Sunday, November 17, 2024
Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA
Broadcast: Fox
Betting Odds/Spread: Rams (-4.0)
Total Points/Over-Under: 43
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The Los Angeles Rams (4-5) are set to visit Gillette Stadium this Sunday to take on the New England Patriots (3-7). The Patriots are currently listed as 4.0-point underdogs, with the total points set at 43.
As the Rams enter this matchup with a record of 4-5, they are coming off a defeat against the Miami Dolphins, where they fell short with a score of 23-15. Kyren Williams was prominent in the running game, carrying the ball 15 times for 62 yards (averaging 4.1 yards per carry). Wide receiver Puka Nacua shone in the air game, collecting 9 catches for 98 yards, averaging 10.9 yards per reception. Quarterback Matthew Stafford completed 32 of 46 passes for 293 yards, recording a quarterback rating of 77.5 alongside 1 interception. On defense, the Rams allowed 67 rushing yards on 22 attempts (3.0 yards per rush) and completed 20 of 28 passes for 171 yards against them, yielding a completion rate of 71.4%. Overall, Los Angeles executed 64 plays gaining 327 total yards and rushed for 70 yards on 18 attempts, averaging 3.9 yards per attempt.
This season, the Rams have accumulated a total of 2,958 yards. The team has achieved 105 first downs but has committed 50 penalties totaling 424 yards. They have scored 9 touchdowns through the air and 8 on the ground, with 11 turnovers (7 interceptions and 4 fumbles lost). Los Angeles ranks 26th in the NFL with an average of 94.1 rushing yards per game, and they are scoring an average of 20.6 points per contest.
In terms of pass defense, the Rams have given up 1,976 yards, ranking them 19th in the league. Their opponents have averaged 219.6 yards through the air with a completion percentage of 65.3%. They have allowed 16 touchdown passes and 7 rushing touchdowns. This season, the Rams are allowing an average of 347.1 yards per game, placing them 22nd in the league. They have permitted 4.3 yards per rush and 127.6 rushing yards per game, accumulating a total of 1,148 rushing yards allowed over 9 games, ranking 22nd in points allowed at 24.1 points per game.
The New England Patriots enter this contest with a 3-7 record. In their latest confrontation, they secured a win against the Chicago Bears, finishing the game at 19-3. Rhamondre Stevenson led the rushing attack, carrying the ball 20 times for 74 yards (3.7 yards per attempt). Austin Hooper stood out as the top receiver, making 3 catches for 64 yards (21.3 yards per reception). Quarterback Drake Maye threw for 184 yards on 15 completions out of 25 attempts, posting 1 touchdown, 1 interception, and a passer rating of 79.4, with an average of 7.4 yards per pass attempt. In terms of defense, New England allowed 20 rushes for 73 yards (3.7 yards per carry) and permitted a completion rate of 53.3% from the opposing QB, allowing 69 yards on 16 of 30 passing. Overall, the Patriots managed 328 total yards over 60 plays (5.5 yards per play), achieving a rushing average of 4.1 yards per carry with 144 yards on 35 carries.
For the season, the New England Patriots have an average of 271.1 yards per game, placing them at the bottom of the NFL rankings. They are averaging 114.3 rushing yards per game, totaling 1,143 yards thus far. The offense has accrued 510 penalty yards from 64 infractions, ranking 13th overall. Through the air, the Patriots have gained 1,568 yards, averaging 156.8 yards per game, positioning them last in the league. On the scoring front, they are ranked 31st, averaging just 16.0 points per game.
Defensively, the Patriots are allowing 22.0 points per game, which ranks them 13th in the NFL. They have yielded 12 passing touchdowns and 209.0 yards per game in the air, putting them at 16th overall. New England has conceded 1,305 rushing yards (130.5 yards/game) and 10 rushing touchdowns this year. Their defense has participated in 629 plays this season, ranking them 23rd in the league, forcing 8 turnovers (4 of each, fumbles and interceptions).
Who will emerge victorious in the Rams vs. Patriots game this evening?
Free Prediction: Bet on the Rams -4.0
