Whether or not the Rams win the ultimate prize, they are still one of the NFL’s best franchises. Some fans will take their chances with Rams prop bets, especially on the performance of standout players like Aaron Donald. Plenty of bettors are counting on the Rams for future bets on things like making it to the NFC Championship or the Super Bowl. Will they go that far this season? Here is a preview of the Rams 2022 season.
Sky High Expectations After Super Bowl LVI
After their first Super Bowl triumph since moving back to Los Angeles, the Rams now have sky high expectations moving forward. The franchise is consistently moving in the right direction, especially after securing the services of star defensive tackle Aaron Donald. It looked as though he might retire after last season, but he reversed his decision to the delight of Rams fans. The Rams also extended the contract of head coach Sean McVay to keep his solid leadership in place.
Although other teams like the Buffalo Bills and Tampa Bay Buccaneers currently have better odds to make the Super Bowl, it wouldn’t be surprising to see the Rams make it there for a second consecutive year. This is undoubtedly the expectation set by the fans and roster of players, and with the right amount of dedication, it could just happen.
Players the Rams Will Miss
Unfortunately, the Rams are missing some key players from last season. Valuable edge rusher Von Miller has moved on to Buffalo, reducing the Rams’ defensive capabilities. The LA franchise has also lost offensive lineman Andrew Whitworth to retirement and wide receiver Robert Woods, who has moved on to Tennessee. Superstar receiver Odell Beckham Jr., who reinjured his ACL during the Super Bowl, is a free agent and the Rams decided not to resign him.
These player losses aren’t ideal, but there is also no reason to panic. Les Snead is a savvy and intelligent general manager, bringing in receiver Brandon Powell, DT Kentavius Street, WR Allen Robinson, and LB Travin Howard. Hopefully, these new additions settle in quickly to make fans forget about the departures of essential players like Von Miller.
The Importance of Aaron Donald
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Les Snead said it was fruitless to try to replace Aaron Donald. The defensive tackle declared that he would stay at the Rams for as long as Sean McVay coaches the team, so it seems likely he will be an indispensable part of the defense for years to come. With Donald on the team, the Rams have arguably the best defense in the entire NFL. If they can keep the offense firing on all cylinders, there is no reason why they can’t go all the way again this year.
Regular Season Schedule
The Rams have an intense start to the season with an encounter against the Buffalo Bills. These franchises are two of the main favorites for the 2023 Super Bowl, and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top. Here is a full rundown of the 2022 Rams schedule:
● Week 1: Sep. 8 (Thu), vs. Buffalo Bills
● Week 2: Sep. 18, vs. Atlanta Falcons
● Week 3: Sep. 25, at Arizona Cardinals
● Week 4: Oct. 3 (Mon), at San Francisco 49ers
● Week 5: Oct. 9 vs. Dallas Cowboys
● Week 6: Oct. 16 vs. Carolina Panthers
● Week 7: BYE
● Week 8: Oct. 30 vs. San Francisco 49ers
● Week 9: Nov. 6 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
● Week 10: Nov. 13 vs. Arizona Cardinals
● Week 11: Nov. 20 at New Orleans Saints
● Week 12: Nov. 27 at Kansas City Chiefs
● Week 13: Dec. 4 vs. Seattle Seahawks
● Week 14: Dec. 8 (Thu) vs. Las Vegas Raiders
● Week 15: Dec. 19 (Mon) at Green Bay Packers
● Week 16: Dec. 25 vs. Denver Broncos
● Week 17: Jan. 1 at Los Angeles Chargers
● Week 18: Jan 7 (or Jan. 8) at Seattle Seahawks
Our Rams Season Prediction
We will not use puppies to predict the Super Bowl like Jimmy Fallon. Our Rams season prediction is based on facts and expert opinions.
We are predicting that the Rams win their division with an 11-6 regular season record. If their star players stay healthy, the Rams could easily make it back to the Super Bowl, but they could have their hands full with the AFC Champion, which would likely be Buffalo, Kansas City or Cincinnati.
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