Rams Super Bowl LVI: Rams vs. Bengals injury report, betting spread, over/under, live stream, TV channel

The LA Rams have made it this far. Now, it all comes down to one game. One glorious Winner-Take-All fracas where the winners will be the talk of the town, and the losers will quickly fade into the shadows to join 30 other NFL teams already planning for next year. The team will take on the Cincinnati Bengals for the right to hoist the Lombardi Trophy.

This is the end of a long journey for many players, but perhaps the last stop for a few of the veterans. DB Eric Weddle was persuaded out of retirement to rejoin the team for one last playoff run, has already committed to retiring after this one – win or lose. Venerable offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth, now the oldest active NFL player at 40 years of age, will have his own decision to retire after this game.

The last chapter

For the LA Rams, this game is a crescendo of effort, overcoming adversity, and welcoming back players after significant injuries. The team has welcomed back RB Cam Akers, and now welcome back RB Darrell Henderson Jr. and NT Sebastian Joseph Day.

While the offense, defense, and special teams have played incredibly well, the additions of starters for Super Bowl LVI bring as much emotional boost as it does fresh sets of legs and more physical presence on the football field. But this game is saturated with emotions and motivations. It comes down to the fact that it’s all on the table now.

LA Rams Injury Report vs Bengals Super Bowl LVI

Rams

• No injuries to report

Bengals

• TE C.J. Uzomah (Knee) – Questionable

LA Rams COVID-19 reserve list link here
Cincinnati Bengals COVID-19 reserve list link here

Nervous? That’s normal, folks. The line opened in this one with the team as a 4.0-point road (but technically home) favorite. The line has risen to 4.5-points. Has the smart money jumped on the Rams to win this one? Well, the experts I’ve sampled are mixed in their predictions.

The story so far in the playoffs has been about the defense.  Will that hold true for Super Bowl LVI? I’m not so sure. The offense has faced some very stout defenses along the way and has figured out ways to put points on the board. While the Bengals have been putting up a tough defense as well, their defense has relied heavily upon creating turnovers.

What if QB Matthew Stafford and company keep a handle on the football?

I think that they can. This offense team has been doing everything correctly so far in terms of committing to run the ball 29+ times per game. That has proven to be the secret sauce to victory, as the Rams have won all three games against determined opponents.

Rams vs Bengals Betting Odds, Spread, Over/Under & Betting Pick Super Bowl LVI

You can find the latest betting odds here, courtesy of WynnBET

Point Spread

• Rams -4.5 (-110)
• Bengals +4.5 (-110)

Money Line

• Rams -200
• Bengals + 175

Over/Under – 48.5 points

• Over -110
• Under -110

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This game could hinge on which team commits the fewest mistakes. It could hinge upon this secondary vs. the Bengals receivers. But I look for this game to be won, or lost, in the trenches.  After looking at and comparing the two sets of lines, I have to give the advantage on both sides of the ball to the LA Rams.

In a high-stakes game like this one, there will be plenty of highlight reels. But it will eventually come down to which team is pushing the other one around after the football is snapped. I believe the LA Rams will be the more physical team, and that means that they will eventually take over this game.

Take the Rams on the Moneyline (-200) to win outright
Take the Rams and give up the points (-4.5) in this one.
National broadcast: NBC Sports

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What TV Channel is the Rams vs. Bengals Game on for Super Bowl LVI?

This game is the NFL Championship Game to be broadcast by NBC Sports and will air at 3:30 pm PT/6:30 pm ET.

Rams vs Bengals Super Bowl LVI Live Stream

You can catch the action from this game live by streaming on Fubo TV.

What’s next?

Win or lose, the 2021 NFL Season is all over but the shouting after this one. The front office will instantly pivot to the 2022 NFL Free Agency market and the 2022 NFL Draft.