Los Angeles Rams vs Pittsburgh Steelers

Head to head

Super Bowl odds14.9%1.4%
Power rating8882
Contender tier

Preview

How it plays out

Los Angeles Rams vs Pittsburgh Steelers is an inter-conference matchup: the NFC Rams hosting the AFC Steelers. On paper this is about as lopsided as it gets: Los Angeles Rams at 78% to Pittsburgh Steelers's 22%, spread LAR -4. The two sit close in the power rankings (#15 vs #17), so the lean toward Los Angeles Rams is more about matchup and form than reputation.

Tactically, Los Angeles Rams will want to lean on star young WR to attack Pittsburgh Steelers, whose offensive line is the obvious pressure point. Going the other way, Pittsburgh Steelers's physical defense could punish Los Angeles Rams if secondary goes unaddressed. Whoever wins that exchange likely wins the game.

Keep an eye on Matthew Stafford (QB) and DK Metcalf (WR): the two most likely to decide it with a single play. With Rams at home, the model already bakes in roughly a field-goal's worth of home-field edge.

Key players

LAR Rams

MSMatthew Stafford
Matthew Stafford
QB · Gunslinger
PNPuka Nacua
Puka Nacua
WR · Star
JVJared Verse
Jared Verse
EDGE · DROY

PIT Steelers

TWT.J. Watt
T.J. Watt
EDGE · DPOY
DMDK Metcalf
DK Metcalf
WR · Deep threat
CHCam Heyward
Cam Heyward
DT · All-Pro

Frequently asked

Who is favored in Los Angeles Rams vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Our model favors the Los Angeles Rams, with a 78% win probability over the Pittsburgh Steelers (22%). The projected spread is LAR -4.

What is the prediction for Rams vs Steelers?

Our model favors Los Angeles Rams (78%) over Pittsburgh Steelers (22%), spread LAR -4: a clear mismatch on paper.

What are the moneyline odds for Los Angeles Rams vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Implied from our model's win probabilities, the Los Angeles Rams are -355 and the Pittsburgh Steelers are +355 on the moneyline.

Who are the key players to watch in Rams vs Steelers?

Watch Matthew Stafford (QB) for the Rams and T.J. Watt (EDGE) for the Steelers.

Is Rams vs Steelers a divisional game?

No. It is an inter-conference matchup between the NFC Rams and the AFC Steelers.