NFL.com’s Judy Battista published a piece on Sunday night that discussed just how realistic the chances are for the “fringe” NFC teams who currently are either set to/have a chance to make the playoffs this season. This list includes the Rams, Seahawks, Bucs, and Cards and goes all the way to the VIkings, Bears, and Eagles.
She ranks the team’s by “most trustworthy” to “no trust whatsoever” (to make the playoffs) and the Rams are her number one team at the top underneath the first category, just above the ‘Hawks and Bucs.
“A dominant defense, top running game, workable passing game and back-to-back demolitions of the Cardinals and Patriots are convincing enough that the Rams are going to emerge with a playoff spot, with a very good chance at the NFC West division title,” Battista said.