Los Angeles Rams vs. Detroit Lions Prop Pick: Can Sam LaPorta Spark Lions' Offense in NFC Wild Card Round?
The Detroit Lions will host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday Night Football in a Wild Card matchup. Can Sam LaPorta jump start the Lions offense at home in this high-scoring matchup? Matt McCuen provides his first touchdown scorer in Rams vs. Lions.
Matt McCuen - January 14, 2024, 2:10 PM EST
5 minLos Angeles Rams vs. Detroit Lions Prop Pick: Can Sam LaPorta Spark Lions' Offense in NFC Wild Card Round?
The people say we need a first-touchdown winner to kick off the playoff season.
I would agree with those people, so I went into the lab and cooked up a winner for us.
We will examine a matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and the Detroit Lions.
Rams vs. Lions Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: January 14, 2024
- Game Time: 8:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: NBC
Los Angeles Rams vs. Detroit Lions Prediction
Detroit comes into this game as a field goal favorite despite the Rams being one of the hottest teams in football.
It has been 30 years since the Lions won a playoff game.
For reference, the president of the United States was Bill Clinton, the last time the Lions won a playoff game.
Detroit has an opportunity to snap that drought with a victory tonight.
The Lions have one of the best offenses in football, headlined by quarterback Jared Goff.
Goff has some of the best weapons in football, including Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Sam LaPorta.
The Lions will need all of those guys to step up today and help lift them to a win.
The issue for the Lions has been their defensive unit.
Detroit has talented players on the defensive side of the ball, but they rank toward the bottom half of the league in points allowed per game.
Despite the defensive struggles, the Lion's offense made them one of the best teams in football.
The Rams will attempt to play spoiler and earn a road victory this afternoon.
Los Angeles was not anticipated to be a playoff team coming into the year.
The Rams have exceeded expectations and will attempt to continue to do so this afternoon.
Matthew Stafford will have the opportunity to send his former franchise packing.
Stafford is a legend in the Motor City, but will be the villain today.
Similarly to the Lions, the strength of the Rams is their offense.
The Rams' defense has struggled this season and will have their hands full with this Lion's offensive unit.
Let’s dive into my first touchdown scorer.
Los Angeles Rams vs. Detroit Lions Prop Pick
There is way too much value on LaPorta not to take a swing.
The tight end has seen loads of volume this season and has been one of the favorite ravens of Goff.
LaPorta ranks second in targets (120) and tied for first in touchdowns (10).
LaPorta matches up well with the Ram's defense and will have an opportunity today.
Pick: Sam LaPorta First TD +1300 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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