I dont know who is going to win. Im not exactly sure how the gambling works but I think the Rams are favored to win by 4 points. And based on the investment the organization made in the off season, I dont think thats enough. They traded basically all of their draft picks for the foreseeable future and a QB who brought them to a Super Bowl to get Stafford from the Lions. Aaron Donald is one of the greatest DE ever to play the game. Oh, and Kupp, Miller, Beckham, Gay, and a bunch of other guys Im sure Im forgetting. The Rams have MVP/ProBowl/All Pro/NFL Honors/Hall of Fame/EGOT level players at just about every position. They should win, right?
Who the hell do the Bengals think they are?! Joe Burrow has been sacked more than any QB this season. And yet he is in the top 3, often first, in just about every state for a QB. So, getting to Burrow doesnt stop them. Then theres his buddy from LSU, Ja’marr Chase. He doesnt have the most catches but an average of 18 yards per catch is astounding. Honestly, I really dont know much about the Bengals other than that. We didnt watch them very often, if at all, during the regular season. Why would we have? They were supposed to be last in their division.
So, heres my pick. As a Lions/Stafford fan I want the Rams to win. Football logic says the Rams should win. But my heart wants to believe that anyone can win and its not just about spending the money to get the best team. There is something special going on in Cincinnati right now. So, Im going to pick the Bengals. Perhaps this is hedging my bet. Ill be happy if the Rams win but Ill be right if the Bengals win. But thats what Im going with.