THE BLITZ projects the Los Angeles Rams offense to be the 10th-slowest paced team in the league (in a neutral context) at the present time, averaging 28.74 seconds per play.The Los Angeles Rams offensive line ranks as the 5th-worst in the league this year at opening holes for rushers.The Carolina Panthers defensive tackles project as the 3rd-best group of DTs in the league this year when it comes to stopping the run.The Carolina Panthers have stacked the box against opponents on 26.1% of their plays since the start of last season, most in the NFL. Positioning an extra defender near the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the expense of better passing efficiency.The Los Angeles Rams have elected to go for it on 4th down just 14.7% of the time since the start of last season (4th-least in the NFL), which typically means less offensive volume, less touchdown potential, and lower offensive stats across the board.
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