St. Louis Rams Over/Under Vs Tampa Bay Buccanneers

It’s finally game day and the St. Louis Rams will play their first road game of the season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Before today’s game we will play a little game of over/under. I will list off a category such as passing yards with a number and then place a bet on whether or not the Rams will get/allow more or less than that number. Here we go!

Shaun Hill/Austin Davis: Over/Under 250 Yards

Last week, backup quarterback Derek Anderson slashed the Buccaneers defense for 230 yards and two touchdowns. The key here was that Anderson was protected well by his offensive line and was given time to make the right play.

I believe Jeff Fisher looks to establish the run game and therefore I would expect the Rams to have just over 200 yards passing. I don’t think they quite get to 250 however.

Bet: Under

Josh McCown: Over/Under 250 Yards

Believe it or not the Rams have one of the best pass defenses in the NFL after last week’s performance against the Vikings in which they gave up less than 200 yards through the air, which in today’s league, is quite the accomplishment.

Josh McCown threw for less than 200 yards last week against the Panthers and turned the ball over twice. I expect this to be a defensive game, therefore Im going to have to go with the under.

Bet: Under

Zac Stacy: Over/Under 100 Yards

Stacy had 33 carries for 104 yards in the meeting between these two teams last season. Im not sure if Stacy goes. Last week, Panthers running backs DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Steward combine for 23 carries for 92 yards.

I expect the Rams to make a significant effort to get the run game going. However, after last weeks poor effort and blocking by the offensive line, I find it difficult to give Stacy 100 yards. The Rams might pick up 100 yards rushing between their top three running backs, but I don’t see Stacy picking up 100 by himself.

Bet: Under

Doug Martin: Over/Under 100 yards

The Rams slowed down Adrian Peterson pretty well last week and contained Martin in his rookie year as Martin did not play in last years meeting. The Rams defense has done well against the run against players not named Cordarrelle Patterson, and expect them to contain Martin in this one.vs receiving last season against the Rams. However, Janoris Jenkins is showing flashes of being the top corner that he was in his rookie season. With new defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, I believe the Rams keep Jackson in check, but I do think he manages over 50 yards.

Bet: Under

Brian Quick: Over/Under 50 Yards

If it’s one player who has really came into his own early this season, it’s Brian Quick. The third year receiver had a career high in receptions and reception yards last week against the Minnesota Vikings. Quick is becoming the Rams’s number one target in the passing game.

cs receiving last season against the Rams. However, Janoris Jenkins is showing flashes of being the top corner that he was in his rookie season. With new defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, I believe the Rams keep Jackson in check, but I do think he manages over 50 yards.Given that Quick has had a good preseason and followed it up with a good opening game against the Vikings, Im going to go with the over on this one. I think Quick get just above 50 yards to help the Rams in the passing game.

Bet: Over

Vincent Jackson: Over/Under 50 Yards

Vincent Jackson almost had 100 yards receiving last season against the Rams. However, Janoris Jenkins is showing flashes of being the top corner that he was in his rookie season. With new defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, I believe the Rams keep Jackson in check, but I do think he manages over 50 yards.

Last season Jackson only had four games in which he had less than 50 yards receiving and will be looking to bounce back after a 36-yard performance against the Panthers.

Bet: Over

Rams Defense: Over/Under 2 Turnovers

For the Rams to have any success this season, they are going to have to pickup turnovers on defense. With Gregg Williams running the show now, that will be emphasized even more. Josh McCown turned the ball over twice last week against the Panthers and had a turnover last season when he played against the Rams when he was with the Chicago Bears.

I believe the Rams do get two or more big turnovers to give their offense easy opportunities to drive and score points.

Bet: Over

Buccaneers Defense: Over/Under 2 turnovers

Once again, for the Rams to win, they cannot turn the ball over, they will need to take advantage of every possession that they get. Turnovers are going to happen, but obviously they are something that you’d like to avoid.

The Rams turned the ball over twice last week which in turn lead to 14 points for the Minnesota Vikings. I do think the Davis or Hill throw an interception, but I don’t think they turn the ball over more than twice, because if they do, this could be another ugly loss.

Bet: Under

Rams Points: Over/Under 20 Points

The Buccaneers allowed the Panthers to get to the 20-point mark, but nothing more. The Rams offense struggled last week against Minnesota, and although I think they find more success than they did last week, I don’t think they break 20.

Bet: Under

Buccaneers Points: Over/Under 20 Points

The Rams gave up 34 points last week, but that wasn’t entirely the defense’s fault. I think this game is going to be extremely low scoring and will be controlled by the defense. The Buccaneers didnt score 20 last season against the Rams, and I don’t see it happening this time.

Well, there you have it. That is this week’s over under for the St. Louis Rams against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Make sure to give us your predictions in the comment section below. As always, Go Rams, and let’s hope the Rams get their first win of the season!