The Los Angeles Rams (4-4) climbed back to .500 on Sunday with a thrilling overtime win against the Seattle Seahawks. After winning their last three games, the Rams have a new outlook on the season.
Dan Orlovsky, Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe of ESPN’s “First Take” discussed the Rams’ ceiling, during which Orlovsky made a bold claim.
“If they (Rams) can stay healthy, they can win the whole thing,” Orlovsky said. “Their passing game is as good as anyone in the league.”
Orlovsky would go on to compliment the likes of Byron Young, Jared Verse and Kobe Turner on their contributions on the defensive line, and how good their receivers are on offense, as long as they and the rest of the team stay healthy.
Orlovsky’s view is not so far-fetched. Since The return of Puka Nacua off injured reserve on Oct. 24, he and Cooper Kupp have combined for 272 receiving yards in two games. Stafford also led the winning streak, averaging over 240 yards per game.
Sharpe was the first to respond to Orlovsky’s claim and believes the Rams could not beat the Detroit Lions at Ford Field if it came to that.
“I’m not sure they (Rams) could beat the 49ers again if they’re healthy,” Shannon said. “I just don’t know if the Rams have that kind of arsenal both offensively and defensively.”
While the Rams, entering the season, were projected to make the playoffs as a Wild Card team, there wasn’t much confidence from Orlovsky’s counterparts in his believed ceiling for Los Angeles that could make a push to the Super Bowl that got started. from last season’s play-off appearance.
The Rams are currently in second place in the NFC West, behind the Arizona Cardinals, who sit atop the division with a 5-4 record. The Rams face the Cardinals in Week 17 for a highly anticipated rematch.
The season is far from over as Sean McVay and the rest of the Los Angeles Rams shift their focus to Monday, where they take on the 2-6 Miami Dolphins in hopes of continuing their winning streak.
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