It will be a cold day in Lambeau Field when the Rams travel to face the Packers. the Packers are healthier, better rested and favored by a touchdown on Monday. Mayfield was the talk of the town this week for that last minute drive to beat the Raiders in week 14. Let's keep things in perspective; he and the Rams did nothing for most of the game, the Raiders' pass defense is very poor, and the Rams ended the game with 17 points, almost exactly average for them this season. a plus for the Rams is their run defense, 4th rated this season although yards-against have climbed in the last three games. They are generally below average in passing yards allowed and don't pressure the passer particularly. On offense, they don't usually run the ball although that could change this week. The Packers are very poor against the run, and much tougher (4th in yards allowed} when defending against the pass. Mayfield has been with the team barely 10 days. I think he was running on adrenaline last week and this week will be the real test.
Rodgers has not been all that he can be, but will have both key wide receivers this week, and has looked more comfortable in recent games. The Packers have a fine duo of running backs, who the Packers have been using more with good success. With Rodgers at home and under the lights and with an extra week off, I am taking the Packers to win and cover on Monday.