Keys to beating the Chargers?

[Sum1]

I think this game needs Cook and Austin to get the ball underneath...plus a lot of draw plays.

Defensively...bring the heat on Rivers ALL.DAY.


What are your thoughts?

 

[Big Willie]

Pressure Rivers and control the line of scrimmage so the running game has success for 4 quarters.

 

[RamsJunkie]

There offensive line has been terrible the D just needs to play like it did last week and they will take over the game. O just needs to run the ball and limit turnovers and its an easy win.

 

[BigRamFan]

Hard running, ball control offense, mixing in PA passes. I would expect Britt to be a factor on deep and intermediate routes and some seam passes to the both Kendricks and Cook our to 2 TE sets. I also expect some "gadget" runs to Tavon.

On D, gap integrity inside and contain on the outside to stuff Matthews and plenty of heat for Rivers when the opportunities arise.

 

[Selassie I]

No turnovers that lead to points for the dolts.

Make Rivers as uncomfortable as possible.

Get to see Tavon's latest TD dance.

 

[den-the-coach]

Run the ball down their throat, win the turnover battle & limit the penalties. Basically follow the same formula from last week.

 

[theramsruleUK]

We need McDonald to pick a rib again!

 

[Merlin]

There offensive line has been terrible the D just needs to play like it did last week and they will take over the game. O just needs to run the ball and limit turnovers and its an easy win.

This.

Mason is a matchup nightmare vs the Chargers defense. They have been a little soft vs the run but do a good job limiting big runs. Get Mason a good number of carries and that should change, and it will make life easy on Hill.

Also I would add that Schotty needs to mix it up, as always. Some throws on first down early in the game should work well, because the Chargers are going to be very focused on Mason. I guarantee they're concerned by him.

 

[Athos]

Beat the shit out of Rivers a few times and the game is ours.

I think 3 hard sacks either knocks Rivers out of the game or rattles him so badly, he plays as badly as he has the last several weeks. SD is beat the fuck up. Maintain discipline and pressure Rivers and the game is ours.

A few mean hits on Matthews could knock him out as well. Dude is fragile. If Donald torches a run play and creams Matthews.....SD fans may be crying by half time.

Other than that, more running to set up passing.

Feed the Britt.

 

[mr.stlouis]

Great defense, great teams, good offense.

 

[Ramrasta]

There offensive line has been terrible the D just needs to play like it did last week and they will take over the game. O just needs to run the ball and limit turnovers and its an easy win.

Those are key factors but it won't make a win in San Diego "easy". Rivers is a veteran QB that knows what he is doing. We need JL to coordinate another defensive showcase.

 

[RamFan503]

Control the middle of the field, knock Rivers down a few times early, protect Hill, and run the ball.

 

[Ramhusker]

PLAY FOUR QUARTERS!!!!!!! That's all this team needs to do to win most of the time.

 

[Rams and Gators]

I think if we score more points than we allow we have a fair chance of winning.

 

[Yamahopper]

Getting Clemens on the field early.

 

[RamsJunkie]

Just had to post quickly to get off my 666 post:huh:

 

[LesBaker]

Hard running, ball control offense, mixing in PA passes. I would expect Britt to be a factor on deep and intermediate routes and some seam passes to the both Kendricks and Cook our to 2 TE sets. I also expect some "gadget" runs to Tavon.

On D, gap integrity inside and contain on the outside to stuff Matthews and plenty of heat for Rivers when the opportunities arise.

This really sums it up, all the rib remarks and smash Rivers are fun but these are the things the Rams are going to have to do, this will be the difference between winning and losing because I think this is going to be a close game.

Mason is going to have to be the lead dog Sunday.

 

[woofwoofmo]

Rams will win if they can apply consistent pressure to Rivers & keep Antonio Gates in check. Gates may not quite be what he used to be, but he can beat a linebacker or safety one-on-one and is a magician at getting open when Rivers is under duress.

 

[fearsomefour]

No turnovers that lead to points for the dolts.

Make Rivers as uncomfortable as possible.

Get to see Tavon's latest TD dance.

Have to pressure Rivers, but, he is not like Manning....he can make some plays vs. a good pass rush. How much he is limited by injury will be key. Both Charger TEs are good. The Chargers also like to run an sort of no huddle O. I would expect to see a lot of the 2 LB, 3 S D this week as well. Having Barron play in place of Dunbar is real advantage when it comes to coverage and vs. those Charger TEs may be a key.

 

[BigRamFan]

Rams will win if they can apply consistent pressure to Rivers & keep Antonio Gates in check. Gates may not quite be what he used to be, but he can beat a linebacker or safety one-on-one and is a magician at getting open when Rivers is under duress.

I know that Gates is a huge talent (see what I did there?) but I like Ogletree in a one on one matchup with him at this point in their respective careers.