Quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the 8-2 Chiefs await the 3-7 Rams in Kansas City in Week 12. Kickoff from GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium is scheduled for 1:25 p.m. pacific time on FOX.
In advance of the contest, here are 3 Keys to Winning for the Rams, powered by The Wallace Firm.
Opposing quarterbacks are avoiding the Rams' pass rush by getting the ball out quickly, and Mahomes will surely be no different this week.
Given the speed and yards-after-catch ability of the Chiefs' offensive skill players, that places increased importance on the Rams' linebackers and defensive backs minimizing missed tackles.
Yes, Los Angeles' defense is already designed to do that, but it has allowed some uncharacteristic and untimely ones over the last couple of weeks.
Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is set to return from a concussion this week and tight end Travis Kelce is coming off a big game – two players who are very capable of generating those kinds of big plays with Mahomes in the passing game.
No matter who starts at quarterback on Sunday for the Rams, the goal remains the same: Take care of the football, and protect the passer.
The Chiefs have the ninth-highest pass rush win rate in the NFL entering Week 12, according to ESPN analytics, with defensive tackle Chris Jones ranked No. 2 at his position with a 24 percent pass rush win rate. However, Kansas City is tied with the Broncos, Buccaneers and Panthers for the sixth-fewest takeaways generated with 10.
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