The preview gives the Rams offensive and coaching edges, citing Stafford's play and McVay's 9-2 record against Denver defensive coordinator Vance Joseph. Denver gets the defense and special-teams nod; Los Angeles ranks last in special-teams DVOA through two weeks.
The Rams beat the Giants 28-6 in Week 2, with Stafford throwing four touchdown passes: two to Davante Adams and one each to Kyren Williams and Terrance Ferguson. The preview calls Denver's offensive line its strongest unit but says Bo Nix's play has limited the offense.
McVay is 2-1 against Sean Payton, though all three meetings came when Payton coached the Saints. The analysis gives Denver's defense a slight edge after it faced Kansas City and Jacksonville, which it identifies as the league's No. 3 and No. 15 scoring offenses. Rams special-teams mistakes included a Deebo Samuel kickoff return, a missed Harrison Mevis field goal and a short punt by Ethan Evans.
