Both of these football teams are 4-2 and coming off of devastating last-second losses.  At least the Rams had a week off to get it out of their system.

The Rams will look to run a balanced offense against the Chargers.  RB Steven Jackson could have a good game running the ball against a Charger defense that only allows 82.0 yards rushing per game, but 4.0 yards per carry.  The big issue with the Rams offense will be pass protection, because if Bulger gets time to throw he could have a big game.  The Rams O-Line has already allowed 19 sacks and the Chargers defense already has 23 sacks!  The Chargers will be without starting OLB Shaun Phillips, who already had six sacks this season, with a calf injury.  Torry Holt (37 rec, 526 yards, 7 TDs) and Isaac Bruce (27 rec, 388 yards) could cause huge problems for the secondary of the Chargers.

The Rams defense has been soft against the run allowing 121.3 yards rushing and 4.5 yards per carry, which is bad news when facing the Chargers.  LaDainian Tomlinson has 473 yards rushing and 7 TDs so far this season, but he hasn’t had a huge game yet……but that could change this week.  QB Philip Rivers has been fantastic this season and he should have a little fun throwing against the Rams defense which allows 218.0 yards passing per game.  Look for Antonio Gates to have a huge game against the Rams safeties.

This should be a great football game, but I have to angle towards the Chargers winning this game because of their defense.  I wouldn’t be shocked if the Rams pulled an upset though.