The NFL at all times gives surprises.
Who may have predicted the Rams would lose to the defending Tremendous Bowl-champion Philadelphia Eagles when the Eagles blocked a possible profitable field-goal try on the ultimate play and returned it for a landing?
Now the Rams face one thing else fully surprising: The unbeaten Indianapolis Colts.
When the schedule was introduced final spring, the Colts appeared like a comparatively simple matchup for the Rams sandwiched between video games towards the Eagles and a Thursday night time sport towards the NFC West rival San Francisco 49ers.
However energized by quarterback Daniel Jones and working again Jonathan Taylor, the Colts will arrive at SoFi Stadium with one of many NFL’s high offenses and an unblemished document after victories over the Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos and Tennessee Titans.
Jones, 28, has been the most important shock.
After six seasons with the New York Giants and a brief stint late final season with the Minnesota Vikings, Jones has been excellent for the Colts.
He has handed for 3 touchdowns, with no interceptions, and has rushed for 3 touchdowns.
“Going from the Giants, the place he did properly for sure years after which form of fell off after which got here again,” Rams security Quentin Lake mentioned. “You’re a quarterback that has nothing to lose as a result of individuals already wrote him off.”
The Colts additionally rank seventh in complete protection.
The Rams welcome the chance to play one other robust opponent after the beautiful loss to the Eagles.
“Once you go from robust problem to robust problem, from the Eagles to a staff that’s red-hot… you may nonetheless maintain your depth somewhat than going right into a sport the place it’s like a staff coming in 0-3 or 1-2,” Lake mentioned.
