The Los Angeles Rams dominate the Denver Broncos on Christmas
The Los Angeles Rams steamrolled the Denver Broncos on Christmas this week, blowing them out by a score of 51-14. As 3-point underdogs, it was an outcome no one expected, especially considering how poorly the Rams offense has played all year.
Rams are still underdogs against the Chargers in Week 17
Yet, despite crushing the Broncos on Sunday, the Rams are still big underdogs to the Chargers in Week 17. According to Tipico Sportsbook, the Chargers are favored by 7 points over the Rams next week.
No real home-field advantage for the Chargers against the Rams
The Chargers are technically the home team, but it’ll essentially be a home game for the Rams too considering they both play at SoFi Stadium. So there’s no real home-field advantage accounted for in that spread.
High expectations for Rams offense against Chargers
The over/under is set at 41 points, which is the highest total for a Rams game in a few weeks. Oddsmakers are clearly expecting the Rams to play relatively well on offense after suddenly coming alive against Denver. The Chargers offense has played well this season with Justin Herbert and Austin Ekeler leading the way, too.
Rams eliminated from playoffs, Chargers still in contention
The Rams have been eliminated from playoff contention but the Chargers are still very much in the race, especially if they beat the Colts on Monday night.
Rams-Chargers kickoff time changed
Kickoff of the Rams-Chargers game was moved from 8:20 to 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday so it will no longer be a prime-time game.