Rams must keep Josh Allen uncomfortable as he seeks get-right game in LA

For all the talk about Matthew Stafford's early struggles this season, Bills quarterback Josh Allen will enter Buffalo's Monday night matchup with the Los Angeles Rams seeking a get-right game of his own. His late interception last week against the Patriots probably cost his team the game, one the Bills entered as sizable favorites. 

In a Week 3 win against the Chargers, he threw two picks versus no touchdowns and posted a passer rating of 54.0. For once, Allen was definitely not the reason Buffalo won. 

For the Rams, keeping him out of sync early will be key to LA's chances. If Allen settles into a rhythm, the only path to victory will be in a shootout. 

Rams must get after Josh Allen out of the gate

Overall, the Rams' pass rush has underwhelmed this season, due in part because Myles Garrett has played all of one injury-hampered game. Although eligible to return off injured reserve at any time, His return date remains TBD. Aaron Donald missed last game with back soreness but the team is hopeful that he will play in Week 5.

On the season, the Rams rank 18th in pressure rate, per Pro Football Reference; 15th in hurries; 22nd in knockdowns; and are tied for 22nd in sacks, with only seven. 

Four of those came last week in Phiiladelphia, including 2.5 from Byron Young alone. Harnessing that momentum will be critical again versus Buffalo. A comfortable Allen in the pocket is the last thing a defense wants to do. 

Of course, his legs are a problem, too; even if his pass protection breaks down, he is arguably at his most dangerous making plays off schedule. The Rams will have to set a hard edge - talking to you Young and Josaiah Stewart - and their DBs can't afford to keep their backs turned for long.  

And while we're talking run defense, don't forget about Buffalo's Old Reliable, running back James Cook, who is averaging over 100 rushing yards per game. 

Everyone's favorite MVP candidate started the year hot, to nobody's surprise: five touchdowns and no picks in his first games, plus four more rushing scores. He threw all over the Texans and Lions for 582 total passing yards on 9.7 yards per attempt. 

The Rams can't afford to awaken peak Allen by giving him a clean pocket or open receivers. Despite piling up a healthy chunk of yards, their own offense is too inconsistent in the ball security and red-zone departments to keep up. 

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