This is a huge game in the NFC West, and is a must-win game for both teams.

Coach Linehan has made the Rams a more balanced football team on offense but they’ve only scored 31 points in their first two games.  They will have to score at least that many to win this game.  The Rams need to protect QB Marc Bulger better, as they’ve allowed 9 sacks this season.  RB Steven Jackson should be able to find running room against the Cards defense that is allowing 126.5 yards per game and 4.7 yards per carry.  Look for the Rams to throw alot more in this game to try to keep up with the Cardinals offense.  WR Torry Holt (12 rec, 110 yards) should have a huge game this week.

The Cards would like to get Edgerrin James and the running game going this week. The Rams’ defense is allowing 144 yards per game on the ground and 5 yards per carry.  QB Kurt Warner is off to a good start this season and will attack the much-improved Rams defense down the field.  WRs Larry Fitzgerald (13 rec, 185 yards) and Anquan Boldin (10 rec, 124 yards) should have good games.

I like the Cards to win this one on their home field.