Playing games in foreign countries, having to watch playoffs via streaming, playoff games on a Monday... WTH is happening to football?
Whatever it may be, here is the Fire Bowl featuring:
MIN (14-3) #5 vs LAR (10-7) #4 (at Phoenix)
I think most folks think the Vikes should rout the Rams, and that's understandable. Their offense is better than their defense, but they're still a fair-to-good defense.
The Rams have been on a roll winding up the season, have got some guys back from injury, and have been playing well.
Neither team is particularly good at rushing, and they're ranked a lot closer than I expected in passing yards, but the Vikes score an average of about 4 points more per game.
Neither team defends the pass well, but the Vikes are ranked 3rd for rushing defense. They're also ranked much better at points allowed, about 3 less per game.
So, it looks like it should be bombs away for both teams, and that means how well the respective OLs do in pass pro will determine the winner.
The Rams gave up only 31 sacks this year; Vikes gave up 49.
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