The Rams (4-2) and the Jaguars (4-2) face off at Wembley Stadium in London in Week 7, with kickoff set 6:30 a.m. pacific time Sunday on NFL Network.
Ahead of the contest, here are 3 Keys to Winning for the Rams, presented by The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani (CallJacob.com).
1) Create takeaways on defense and protect the ball on offense
While this is always going to be a key for every team in every game, it bears greater importance this week against a Jacksonville team that is tied with the Chicago Bears for the best turnover differential in the NFL at plus-eight: A league-high 14 turnovers caused by the Jaguars' defense against just six giveaways by their offense.
Given Jacksonville's ability to run the ball – it has cleared 100 rushing yards as a team in four of its first six games – and ability to generate explosive plays in the passing game when quarterback Trevor Lawrence and wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. are in sync like they've been the last two weeks – it will be crucial for the Rams to maximize their possessions while not giving extra ones to the Jaguars via turnovers.
2) Get quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Davante Adams in sync
As detailed in a story published to theRams.com Thursday, when Stafford and Adams have both been on the same page, half of Adams' catches have resulted in explosive gains. That connection carries increased importance this week with Puka Nacua out with an ankle injury – as well as Jordan Whittington and Tutu Atwell stepping up.
3) Win the third phase
Both teams last week endured their share of challenges on special teams – in the Jaguars' case against the Seahawks, a missed field goal and a missed extra point left four points off the scoreboard. Whoever can play the cleanest game in that phase likely wins Sunday's game.
