Los Angeles Rams at Green Bay Packers: Predictions, picks and odds for NFL Week 9 game
The Green Bay Packers (2-5) seek to halt their four-game losing streak as they host the Los Angeles Rams (3-5) in Week 9.
Jordan Love and the Packers lost last week at home to the Minnesota Vikings even as Kirk Cousins tore his Achilles. The quarterback went 24-of-41 for 229 yards, one touchdown and one interception. He was the team's leading rusher with four carries for 34 yards.
The Rams might be without Pro Bowl quarterback Matthew Stafford, who sprained his thumb in the team's 43-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys scored on offense, defense and special teams as Los Angeles struggled to keep up. Aaron Donald had two sacks in the game.
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Packers vs. Rams odds, moneyline, over/under
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Spread: Packers (-3)
Moneyline: Packers (-165); Rams (+140)
Over/under: 38.5
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Lorenzo Reyes: Rams 13, Packers 10
Even if Matthew Stafford is unable to go, I might still back the Rams here. But there’s no way I would jump on this until later in the week, to see what Stafford’s status is, and to also perhaps get a more favorable line, should the Rams announce him to be unavailable. The Packers have failed to cover any of their last four.
Tyler Dragon: Packers 24, Rams 22
The Packers have lost four in a row. Boo birds will get loud at Lambeau Field if the Packers have another lethargic performance. The Rams have to travel across the country for the second straight week and Rams QB Matthew Stafford has a UCL sprain in his right thumb.
Safid Deen: Packers 24, Rams 16
The Rams have lost three of their last four, while the Packers have lost four in a row. While the Rams can move the ball much better than the Packers have this season, Matthew Stafford’s thumb injury is the perfect opportunity for the Packers to end their losing streak at home in Lambeau Field.
Victoria Hernandez: Packers 20, Rams 13
The major key here is whether Matthew Stafford will play, but the Rams looked weak all around against the Cowboys. The Packers have a home-field advantage and something to prove in front of the Lambeau loyals. Green Bay had some close games in their four losses and finally pull out a win.
Jordan Mendoza: Packers 23, Rams 20
Both of these teams are desperate for a win to stop losing skids. The Green Bay offense is awful, but the Los Angeles defense has been shaky in recent weeks. With Matthew Stafford dealing with an injured thumb, the Packers capitalize with its defense getting the win.
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