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Random Ramsdom 9/9: A look around the league on Sunday Sadly Torry Holt Jersey , Los Angeles Rams’ fans, you will have to wait another day to see your favorite football team take the field. They’ll take on the Oakland Raiders in the late game on Monday Night Football. But there’s no shortage of football on Sunday. Here’s a look around the league with a little assist from our sister sites at SB Nation. What games are you most looking forward to today? Bills at RavensFive questions with Baltimore Beatdown | Buffalo RumblingsWe got to chat with Baltimore Beatdown to talk about their expectations for the team up to this point and how they will look moving forward with their own rookie quarterback.Bold predictions for the Ravens | Baltimore BeatdownWhile the Ravens are heavily favored to win their home opener against the Bills, the Baltimore Beatdown staff has some unconventional thoughts about how players will perform and how story of the game will take form.Jaguars at GiantsKey matchups, storylines, predictions, and more for Week 1 | Big Cat CountryThe Jacksonville Jaguars will be in a Duval state of mind despite making the trek to the Big Apple to take on the New York Giants this Sunday at 1:00pm EST.5 questions, answers about Jacksonville | Big Blue ViewWe have been studying the Jacksonville Jaguars from a variety of angles this week. Today Orlando Pace Jersey , let’s go right to the heart, right into Big Cat Country, for some information. Ryan O’Bleness answers our 5 questions about the Jaguars, whom the New York Giants face on Sunday.Buccaneers at SaintsGrimes injury will lead to big opportunity for Buccaneer rookie corners | Bucs NationWithout Brent Grimes, the Buccaneers will have to lean heavily on some players playing in their very first NFL gameBucs at Saints bold predictions | Canal Street ChroniclesHere are a few of the bold predictions provided by some of the contributors at Canal Street ChroniclesTexans at PatriotsSix things to watch for | Battle Red BlogMatt Weston gives you SIX things to watch for when the Texans play the Patriots.Under-the-radar players you should be watching | Pats PulpitKeep an eye on these Patriots in today’s game.49ers at Vikings4 players that needs to step up for the 49ers in Week 1 | Niners NationIf these guys perform well, San Francisco may return home 1-0.Three things to watch: 49ers at Vikings | Daily NorsemanA lot of questions will be answered come Sunday when the Vikings face the San Francisco 49ers in its regular-season home opener at U.S. Bank Stadium. But, regardless if those questions will be answered Deacon Jones Jersey , it’s finally time for Sunday lounging, day drinking and regular-season football. Here are things to pay attention to.Titans at DolphinsTitans-Dolphins preview with Phinsider | Music City MiraclesKevin Nogle of The Phinsider was nice enough to answer 5 questions about his Miami Dolphins ahead of the opener.What to watch for Miami | The PhinsiderThe Miami Dolphins open their 2018 season later today, hosting the Tennessee Titans at Hard Rock Stadium. Bengals at ColtsIndianapolis can take a punch and not wilt | Cincy Jungle We spoke with Chris Blystone of Stampede Blue to get an inside look at the Bengals’ Week 1 opponent, the Indianapolis Colts.5 Colts to watch in Week 1 | Stampede BlueKey players to keep an eye on in the season opener against the Bengals.Steelers at BrownsHow the Steelers can abuse the Browns’ O-line and pressure Tyrod | Behind the Steel CurtainI sit down with Chris Pokorny of Dawgs by Nature to get the lowdown on the Steelers vs. Browns Week 1 game, from the Cleveland perspective.Browns-Steelers: NFL Week 1 preview and prediction | Dawgs by NatureCan Hue Jackson and the Browns put 1-31 behind them with a new collection of talent?Chiefs at ChargersFive things to watch as Chiefs face Chargers on Sunday | Arrowhead PrideCarefully enumerated thoughts about the Week 1 matchup with the team largely favored to win the AFC WestA trio of things to watch against the Chiefs | Bolts from the BlueAfter 8 consecutive losses to the Chiefs, is this the year the Bolts start to flip the script?Seahawks at BroncosSeahawks activate Thomas, who is expected to play | Field GullsIt’s official Eric Dickerson Jersey , Earl Thomas is back. The Seattle Seahawks announced on Saturday that the superstar, future hall-of-fame safety has been activated to the 53-man roster just in time for the team’s season opener against the Denver Broncos.Broncos-Seahawks: No bull questions | Mile High ReportThe Denver Broncos face the Seattle Seahawks for week 1 of the 2018 NFL season. Questions abound...join the discussion and tell Broncos Country what you are looking for in this gameCowboys at PanthersCarolina has a variety of weapons to throw at Dallas | Blogging the BoysLet’s look at the Panthers’ offensive personnel.Panthers-Cowboys: Key matchups | Cat Scratch ReaderThe Carolina Panthers face the Dallas Cowboys for the season opener. Luke Kuechly and the linebackers will be key. Here are your key match ups.Redskins at CardinalsShould the Skins be worried about the Cardinals? | Hogs HavenIn the first in a series, Tom Garrett looks at how worried the Redskins should be by their non-division opponents in 2018Cardinals sign Johnson to 3-year extension | Revenge of the BirdsThe Arizona Cardinals signed their franchise running back to a 3-year deal.Bears at PackersFive questions with Acme Packing Co | Windy City GridironIt’s Packers week and we’ve got questions for our frenemies to the north.Q&A: Chicago fans tired of hearing Bears drafted wrong QB | Acme Packing Co.Lester Wiltfong of SB Nation’s Chicago Bears blog Windy City Gridiron answers our questions about the Khalil Mack trade, Matt Nagy’s new offense, and what he expects from Bears vs. Packers.Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks: Highlight/Lowlight In a high scoring affair by both sides, the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks both had plenty of highlights (offensively) and lowlights (defensively).To chop it up, let’s take a look at the highlight and lowlight of the day for the Rams:Lowlight(Google AMP and Apple News readers will need to click here to see the clip)Your browser does not support HTML5 video.This play was a microcosm of the Rams’ struggles on the day on defense. The Seahawks’ physicality simply out matched the Rams on the ground as they routinely gained chunk yardage by running the ball. To counteract the strength of the run Marshall Faulk Jersey , the Rams needed to stick nine guys in the box and play cover-0 like they did on this play. Obviously if everyone is in the box and dedicated to stopping the run it leaves your cornerbacks on islands - and that proved to be a major issue for the Rams (particularly Marcus Peters). On multiple occasions Peters allowed his eyes to float into the backfield as opposed to his receiver and it bit him in the behind to the tune of allowing three touchdowns.Highlight(Google AMP and Apple News readers will need to click here to see the clip)Your browser does not support HTML5 video.The Rams didn’t have any particularly huge gainers that went for touchdowns, so I decided to go with one of a handful of large plays from the passing game that involved WR Robert Woods. Woods’ route running ability was leaving defensive backs in a daze all game. On this route, Woods begins to run a variation of a slant going outside off the line of scrimmage and making a hard stick at the top of his cut. After that, Woods does a great job becoming a physical ball carrier breaking a tackle and gaining major yards after the catch. This was just one of a handful of big plays from the dependent-yet-great wide receiver.The Rams went into Century Link undefeated and left in the same manner. It was another good offensive performance for a team that seems unstoppable on that side of the ball. The defense needs to do a better job moving forward though.