Bills vs Rams Free Pick, NFL Free Picks, NFL Predictions 12/8/24
- J.A. Cavalier
- Dec 6, 2024
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Buffalo vs Los Angeles (BUF -3.5, 49.5)
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Buffalo vs Los Angeles
The Buffalo Bills are heading west to take on the Los Angeles Rams, riding the momentum of a dominant seven-game win streak. Quarterback Josh Allen has skyrocketed into MVP contention, leading the race ahead of Saquon Barkley and Lamar Jackson after logging seven consecutive victories. Meanwhile, Matthew Stafford and the Rams have struggled with consistency, alternating wins and losses following a three-game win streak that brought them back to .500 midway through the season. The Bills have established themselves as the hottest team in the NFL, led by the league's second-ranked offense. To keep up, Stafford and the Rams offense will need one of their best performances of the season to challenge Buffalo’s high-powered attack and avoid being outscored by Josh Allen and co.
Since going through a two-game losing streak in Weeks 4 and 5, the Buffalo Bills have been unstoppable, winning seven straight games, with only two of those victories decided by a single score. Josh Allen has been a model of efficiency in 2024, boasting a 4:1 touchdown-to-interception ratio. Through 12 games, he has thrown 20 touchdown passes and added six more on the ground, proving to be as tricky as ever to game plan for. The Bills have also been dominant in favorable matchups, going 3-0 as an away favorite this season and a perfect 9-0 when favored overall. With the AFC East title nearly secured, Buffalo's sights are set on the AFC’s top seed. To claim it, they'll need to keep winning while hoping the Kansas City Chiefs drop one more game, ensuring home-field advantage throughout the playoffs and a clear path to the Super Bowl.
The Rams, currently sitting at 6-6, remain firmly in contention for the NFC West title, trailing the division-leading Seahawks by just one game with another head-to-head matchup still on the schedule. The team's outlook has significantly improved since the return of their star receivers in Week 8.
Puka Nacua has been a game-changer, recording three 100-yard performances and catching 5+ passes in each of the last four games. Meanwhile, Cooper Kupp has been a reliable red-zone threat, hauling in four touchdowns over the same span while surpassing 50 yards and 5 receptions in five of the last six contests. The dynamic duo’s presence on opposite sides of the field has revitalized the Rams’ offense, which has gone 4-2 since their return. With both receivers healthy, the Rams have positioned themselves as a dangerous team heading into the playoff push.
Both Kupp and Nacua will play crucial roles in this matchup as the Rams look to keep pace with Buffalo's high-powered offense. The Bills are averaging an impressive 29.6 points per game, compared to the Rams' 20.2 points per game. Notably, Los Angeles has surpassed 30 points just once this season, back in Week 8 against Minnesota.
Compounding their challenges, the Rams rank in the bottom half of the league in points allowed, giving up 24.2 points per game. However, one bright spot for the team is their strong red zone defense, which ranks in the top 10 in the NFL. The Rams are holding opponents to touchdowns on just 46% of red zone trips, and, if they can force the Bills to settle for field goals instead of touchdowns, this could help them stay competitive in what promises to be a tough test against one of the league’s best offenses.
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