The Los Angeles Rams suddenly find themselves facing an uphill climb in their quest to return to the Super Bowl as they visit the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday afternoon.
With the San Francisco 49ers still unbeaten and the Seattle Seahawks surging, the Rams come out of their bye week as the third-best team in their own division – and making up ground won’t be easy against a Steelers team riding a three-game winning streak.
NFL Point Spread and Betting Analysis
Pittsburgh’s recent hot stretch isn’t enough to sway oddsmakers, who have made the hosts more than a field-goal underdog against the defending NFC champions. But that might suit Steelers bettors just fine, with Pittsburgh having gone 8-3-3 ATS in their last 14 games when receiving points at Heinz Field. That said, the Rams come in having covered six straight road games while going 10-3 ATS in their previous 13 contests overall.
The number for this one is set at 44 – the lowest total the Rams have seen all season. And Sports Interaction bettors think it’s too low, with 72 percent leaning toward the Over. The Under has gone 6-2 in Los Angeles’ last eight road games, and 5-2 in its previous seven overall. But the Steelers are trending in the opposite direction, having gone 5-2 O/U in their past seven vs. teams above .500 and 14-6 O/U in their last 20 at Heinz Field.
Los Angeles Rams
The path to the playoffs could be a bumpy one for the Rams, who still have a handful of difficult tests ahead of them. In addition to Sunday’s encounter with the Steelers, the Rams still have to face the Ravens, Cowboys, Seahawks and 49ers, who enter Week 10 with a combined record of 26-7. Los Angeles could be without the services of wide receiver Brandin Cooks this week; he’s recovering from a concussion and is considered day-to-day.
Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers have bounced back nicely from their dreadful 0-3 start, going 4-1 in five games since with only narrow losses to San Francisco and Baltimore (in OT) keeping Pittsburgh from putting together a six-game winning streak. And while the offence has made strides in recent weeks, it’s the defence that has made the most significant impact. Pittsburgh ranks second in the NFL in forced turnovers (22) and turnover margin (+11) and fifth in sacks (29).
Who Will Win Rams vs. Steelers?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 4 Nov 2:06am | LAR | -4 -110 | O +45.5 -110 |
| Closing 10 Nov 5:49pm | LAR | -4.5 -115 | O +43.5 -110 |
Weather
| temp | 55 |
| condition | sunny |
| wind | Southwest 12mph |
Injuries
Michael Brockers (DL)
Nsimba Webster (WR)
Eric Weddle (S)
Andrew Whitworth (T)
Darrell Henderson (RB)
Jared Goff (QB)
Greg Zuerlein (K)
Troy Hill (CB)
Nsimba Webster (WR)
Jojo Natson (WR)
Joe Haden (CB)
Steven Nelson (CB)
James Conner (RB)
Bud Dupree (LB)
Mason Rudolph (QB)
Joe Haden (CB)
Nick Vannett (TE)
Johnny Holton (WR)
Jaylen Samuels (RB)
Vance McDonald (TE)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Michael Brockers (DL) | Doub Sun | Knee - 25 / 12 / 19 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Brockers has a knee injury, and it is unlikely that he will play against the Cardinals on Sunday. |
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| Nsimba Webster (WR) | Prob Sun | Concussion - 25 / 12 / 19 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Webster is dealing with concussion-like symptoms, but it is expected that he will be cleared in time to face the Cardinals on Sunday. |
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| Eric Weddle (S) | Ques Sun | Groin - 25 / 12 / 19 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Weddle has a groin injury, and it is unknown if it will affect his status for Sunday's clash with the Cardinals. |
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| Andrew Whitworth (T) | Doub Sun | Quadricep - 25 / 12 / 19 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Whitworth is managing a quadriceps injury, and he is not expected to suit up against the Cardinals on Sunday. |
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| Darrell Henderson (RB) | I-R | Ankle - 22 / 12 / 19 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Henderson is on injured reserve with a high-ankle sprain. |
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| Jared Goff (QB) | Prob Sat | Thumb - 16 / 12 / 19 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Goff is expected to suit up against the 49ers on Saturday despite a thumb contusion. |
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| Greg Zuerlein (K) | p | Quadricep - 16 / 12 / 19 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Zuerlein has a right quadriceps strain, but he is expected to suit up for Saturday's matchup against the 49ers. |
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| Troy Hill (CB) | Out Sun | Thumb - 15 / 12 / 19 | 2-1 | 2-1 | + - |
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Hill missed the previous game with a broken thumb, and he will not be available to play the Cardinals on Sunday. |
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| Nsimba Webster (WR) | Prob Sun | Hip - 11 / 12 / 19 | 2-1 | 2-1 | + - |
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Webster has a hip injury, but he is expected to suit up Sunday against the Cowboys. |
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| Jojo Natson (WR) | I-R | Hamstring - 02 / 12 / 19 | 3-1 | 2-2 | + - |
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Natson has wound up on the injured reserve list with a hamstring injury. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Joe Haden (CB) | Prob Sun | Foot - 26 / 12 / 19 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
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Haden is battling a foot injury, but it is projected that he will be available to face the Ravens on Sunday. |
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| Steven Nelson (CB) | Prob Sun | Groin - 25 / 12 / 19 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
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Nelson is managing a groin injury, but it is expected that he will be in the lineup versus the Ravens on Sunday. |
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| James Conner (RB) | Out Sun | Thigh - 22 / 12 / 19 | 0-2 | 0-2 | + - |
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Conner departed the last game due to a thigh injury, and he will not suit up against the Ravens on Sunday. |
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| Bud Dupree (LB) | Ques Sun | Shoulder - 22 / 12 / 19 | 0-2 | 0-2 | + - |
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Dupree has a shoulder injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will draw back into the lineup Sunday against the Ravens. |
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| Mason Rudolph (QB) | I-R | Shoulder - 22 / 12 / 19 | 0-2 | 0-2 | + - |
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Rudolph has been placed on the injured reserve list due to a dislocated left shoulder. |
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| Joe Haden (CB) | Ques Sun | Foot - 19 / 12 / 19 | 0-2 | 0-2 | + - |
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Haden has a foot injury, and it is unknown if he will line up against the Jets on Sunday |
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| Nick Vannett (TE) | Ques Sun | Illness - 19 / 12 / 19 | 0-2 | 0-2 | + - |
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Vannet is dealing with an illness, and it has yet to be established if it will impact his status for Sunday's clash against the Jets. |
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| Johnny Holton (WR) | Prob Sun | Illness - 12 / 12 / 19 | 1-2 | 0-3 | + - |
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Holton is ailing from an illness, but he is likely to fight it off in time for Sunday's clash with the Bills. |
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| Jaylen Samuels (RB) | Prob Sun | Groin - 10 / 12 / 19 | 1-2 | 0-3 | + - |
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Samuels has a groin injury, but it is anticipated that he will play against the Bills on Sunday. |
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| Vance McDonald (TE) | Prob Sun | Concussion - 08 / 12 / 19 | 2-2 | 0-4 | + - |
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McDonald sat out the last game with a concussion, but it is likely that he will pass protocol in time for Sunday's contest versus the Jets. |
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LOS ANGELES RAMS
24 -
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
23
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 4 Nov 2:06am LAR -4 -110 O +45.5 -110 Closing 10 Nov 5:49pm LAR -4.5 -115 O +43.5 -110 -
Weather
temp 55 condition sunny wind Southwest 12mph -
Injuries
Michael Brockers (DL)
Doub Sun Knee - 25 / 12 / 19Nsimba Webster (WR)
Prob Sun Concussion - 25 / 12 / 19Eric Weddle (S)
Ques Sun Groin - 25 / 12 / 19Andrew Whitworth (T)
Doub Sun Quadricep - 25 / 12 / 19Darrell Henderson (RB)
I-R Ankle - 22 / 12 / 19Jared Goff (QB)
Prob Sat Thumb - 16 / 12 / 19Greg Zuerlein (K)
p Quadricep - 16 / 12 / 19Troy Hill (CB)
Out Sun Thumb - 15 / 12 / 19Nsimba Webster (WR)
Prob Sun Hip - 11 / 12 / 19Jojo Natson (WR)
I-R Hamstring - 02 / 12 / 19Joe Haden (CB)
Prob Sun Foot - 26 / 12 / 19Steven Nelson (CB)
Prob Sun Groin - 25 / 12 / 19James Conner (RB)
Out Sun Thigh - 22 / 12 / 19Bud Dupree (LB)
Ques Sun Shoulder - 22 / 12 / 19Mason Rudolph (QB)
I-R Shoulder - 22 / 12 / 19Joe Haden (CB)
Ques Sun Foot - 19 / 12 / 19Nick Vannett (TE)
Ques Sun Illness - 19 / 12 / 19Johnny Holton (WR)
Prob Sun Illness - 12 / 12 / 19Jaylen Samuels (RB)
Prob Sun Groin - 10 / 12 / 19Vance McDonald (TE)
Prob Sun Concussion - 08 / 12 / 19Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Michael Brockers (DL) Doub Sun Knee - 25 / 12 / 19 1-0 1-0 + - Brockers has a knee injury, and it is unlikely that he will play against the Cardinals on Sunday.
Nsimba Webster (WR) Prob Sun Concussion - 25 / 12 / 19 1-0 1-0 + - Webster is dealing with concussion-like symptoms, but it is expected that he will be cleared in time to face the Cardinals on Sunday.
Eric Weddle (S) Ques Sun Groin - 25 / 12 / 19 1-0 1-0 + - Weddle has a groin injury, and it is unknown if it will affect his status for Sunday's clash with the Cardinals.
Andrew Whitworth (T) Doub Sun Quadricep - 25 / 12 / 19 1-0 1-0 + - Whitworth is managing a quadriceps injury, and he is not expected to suit up against the Cardinals on Sunday.
Darrell Henderson (RB) I-R Ankle - 22 / 12 / 19 1-1 2-0 + - Henderson is on injured reserve with a high-ankle sprain.
Jared Goff (QB) Prob Sat Thumb - 16 / 12 / 19 1-1 2-0 + - Goff is expected to suit up against the 49ers on Saturday despite a thumb contusion.
Greg Zuerlein (K) p Quadricep - 16 / 12 / 19 1-1 2-0 + - Zuerlein has a right quadriceps strain, but he is expected to suit up for Saturday's matchup against the 49ers.
Troy Hill (CB) Out Sun Thumb - 15 / 12 / 19 2-1 2-1 + - Hill missed the previous game with a broken thumb, and he will not be available to play the Cardinals on Sunday.
Nsimba Webster (WR) Prob Sun Hip - 11 / 12 / 19 2-1 2-1 + - Webster has a hip injury, but he is expected to suit up Sunday against the Cowboys.
Jojo Natson (WR) I-R Hamstring - 02 / 12 / 19 3-1 2-2 + - Natson has wound up on the injured reserve list with a hamstring injury.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Joe Haden (CB) Prob Sun Foot - 26 / 12 / 19 0-1 0-1 + - Haden is battling a foot injury, but it is projected that he will be available to face the Ravens on Sunday.
Steven Nelson (CB) Prob Sun Groin - 25 / 12 / 19 0-1 0-1 + - Nelson is managing a groin injury, but it is expected that he will be in the lineup versus the Ravens on Sunday.
James Conner (RB) Out Sun Thigh - 22 / 12 / 19 0-2 0-2 + - Conner departed the last game due to a thigh injury, and he will not suit up against the Ravens on Sunday.
Bud Dupree (LB) Ques Sun Shoulder - 22 / 12 / 19 0-2 0-2 + - Dupree has a shoulder injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will draw back into the lineup Sunday against the Ravens.
Mason Rudolph (QB) I-R Shoulder - 22 / 12 / 19 0-2 0-2 + - Rudolph has been placed on the injured reserve list due to a dislocated left shoulder.
Joe Haden (CB) Ques Sun Foot - 19 / 12 / 19 0-2 0-2 + - Haden has a foot injury, and it is unknown if he will line up against the Jets on Sunday
Nick Vannett (TE) Ques Sun Illness - 19 / 12 / 19 0-2 0-2 + - Vannet is dealing with an illness, and it has yet to be established if it will impact his status for Sunday's clash against the Jets.
Johnny Holton (WR) Prob Sun Illness - 12 / 12 / 19 1-2 0-3 + - Holton is ailing from an illness, but he is likely to fight it off in time for Sunday's clash with the Bills.
Jaylen Samuels (RB) Prob Sun Groin - 10 / 12 / 19 1-2 0-3 + - Samuels has a groin injury, but it is anticipated that he will play against the Bills on Sunday.
Vance McDonald (TE) Prob Sun Concussion - 08 / 12 / 19 2-2 0-4 + - McDonald sat out the last game with a concussion, but it is likely that he will pass protocol in time for Sunday's contest versus the Jets.