Raiders vs. Rams NFL Week 14 prediction: Preview, odds and injury report
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It’s a short week for the Raiders and Rams after playing on Sunday.
The Raiders defeated the Chargers 27-20 and the Rams lost to the Seahawks 27-23.
The Las Vegas defense made it tough on Justin Herbert, who was sacked five times — three of those by Chandler Jones.
The Raiders finished with 37 pressures, according to Pro Football Focus.
Davante Adams and Josh Jacobs had 100-yard games. Adams had eight receptions for 177 yards and two touchdowns, while Jacobs ran 26 times for 144 yards and a touchdown.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr completed 16 of 30 passes for 250 yards and two touchdowns against one interception
It was an effective day for the Raiders (5-7), who hope to extend their winning streak to four Thursday night against the Rams (3-9).
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (bruised spinal cord) was placed on injured reserve over the weekend. Defensive tackle Aaron Donald (ankle) also could miss the game.
Los Angeles has been hit hard with injuries, with wide receivers Cooper Kupp and Allen Robinson previously put on IR.
The Raiders will need to take advantage on defense and create problems for the Rams quarterback, whether it’s John Wolford (neck) or Bryce Perkins.
Injury report
The Raiders listed RB Josh Jacobs (calf) and Tyler Hall (back) as questionable. TE Jesper Horsted (concussion), DT Andrew Billings (fibula), LB Jayon Brown (hand) and Rock Ya-Sin (knee) are ruled out.
The Rams ruled out DT Aaron Donald (ankle), LB Travin Howard (hip), LB Terrell Lewis (back) and DB David Long Jr. (groin). CB Troy Hill (groin), WR Lance McCutcheon (shoulder), QB John Wolford (neck) and WR Brandon Powell (illness) are questionable.
Line and over/under
The Raiders are 6.5-point favorites by FanDuel. The over/under is 44.5. The line was previously at 5.5.
How to watch the game
The game will be shown on Prime video.
Quick analysis
Once again, it’s all about pressuring opposing quarterbacks. That’s what’s been working for the Raiders in the past few weeks and it included a forced fumble against the Chargers. ... The offense is playing relatively well behind Carr, Jacobs and Adams and that needs to continue against the Rams. ... As has been the case all season, if the Raiders’ running game keeps producing and their defense keeps stuffing the run, it will lead to success all around. Expect that to happen in prime time.
Prediction: Raiders 34, Rams 17
This story was originally published December 6, 2022 at 7:00 AM.
