5 Questions For Los Angeles Rams Heading Into Week 4 Against Arizona Cardinals

Sep 25, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Case Keenum (17) hands the ball off to running back Todd Gurley (30) against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Case Keenum (17) hands the ball off to running back Todd Gurley (30) against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 25, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tavon Austin (11) catches the ball and runs it in for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tavon Austin (11) catches the ball and runs it in for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Which Tavon Austin Will Show Up?

After finding the end zone a total of 10 times in 2015, the Rams were hoping to see a breakout season from Tavon Austin this year, but the wide receiver was off to a disappointing start over the first two games. From his inability to make plays to numerous dropped passes, Austin looked like anything but a player capable of being the team’s No. 1 wide receiver.

Luckily, Austin made Los Angeles feel better about their $42 million investment after making an impact on offense against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3 by catching five passes for 82 yards. Austin even caught a key 43-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter that ended up being a deciding factor in the outcome in the game, but it’s up to the wideout to carry that momentum over against the Cardinals.

When looking at all of the weapons on Arizona’s offense, Los Angeles may have to score more than 30 points if they’re going to have any chance of winning this one. The Cardinals are smart enough to know just how much of a threat Austin can be for the Rams on offense, and let’s hope he can provide the same type of impact–if not better–for his team once again.

Otherwise, Los Angeles could be in for a long afternoon.