As we get closer to Friday’s 9 p.m. CT kickoff, here are three keys to victory for the Rams.
1) Establish an offensive rhythm
There have been a lot of moving parts on St. Louis’ offense, most notably with a promoted offensive coordinator in Frank Cignetti and a new quarterback in Nick Foles. While the first unit may only play a couple of series against the Raiders, it’s important for the group to build an on-field connection against live competition. Practice reps are good work, but they can’t completely replicate the stress of being in a game situation.