Volpe’s NFL Showdown Plays – 9/25/23: Rams at Bengals
? Sunday Night Showdown – 9/25/23 ?
Rams @ Bengals | 8:15 PM EST
Bengals -2.5 | Over/Under 43.5
In a rematch of Super Bowl 56, the struggling Bengals play host to the surprising Rams. Joe Burrow is dealing with a lingering calf issue and the Bengal offense has yet to look in sync. However, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins should have an advantage on these young Ram corners, but can the Bengal offensive line hold up against Aaron Donald?
The Rams have come out of nowhere with some young offensive firepower in Puka Nacua and Kyren Williams. Puka has set the NFL record for most receptions in the first two games (25) and Kyren Williams continues to impress. If you haven’t seen his draft video or any of his six receptions last week, I highly suggest you watch them.
UPDATES:
⭐ Notable News ⭐
- Awaiting the news on Burrow and Nacua
? Key Injuries ?
- Rams: QUES: Puka Nacua (WR, oblique)
- Bengals: DOUBTFUL: Irv Smith (TE, hamstring) | QUES: Joe Burrow (QB, calf), Akeem Davis-Gaither (LB, knee)
?️ Weather ?️
- Cincinnati (outdoors) | 70 degrees, 0% chance of rain, 5-10 mph winds
? Last Matchup ?
- Super Bowl LVI: 2/13/22 – Rams 23-20
? QB Matchups ? (through two weeks)
- Rams Defense: Ranked 5th | 11.9 FP/G allowed to QBs
- Bengals Defense: Ranked 24th | 23.6 FP/G allowed to QBs
? RB Matchups ?(through two weeks)
- Rams Defense: Ranked 12th | 20.1 FP/G allowed to RBs
- Bengals Defense: Ranked 13th | 21.4 FP/G allowed to RBs
? Core Players ?
- Captains: Kyren
- Flex: Puka, Stafford, Mixon
? More of ?
- Puka, Kyren, Stafford, Mixon, Chase, Tee
? Best Values ?
- Sample, Wilcox, Tutu
? Less of ?
- Boyd, Jefferson
?Players that can win large GPPs in order ?
- Sample
- Wilcox
? Prediction ?
- Rams 24-23
? Bets ? (+4.5 units)
- Kyren OVER 59.5 rushing yards – 1.5 units
- Kyren OVER 21.5 receiving yards – 1.5 units
- Kyren 2+ TDs (+700) – $40 to win $280
? Rankings ? See Detailed Player Projections ⬇️
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