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The NFL lands at Wembley on Sunday morning. The Rams face the Jaguars at 9:30 AM ET. Both teams are 4–2 and chasing division leverage.
The Rams lean into explosive passing. “Explosive pass rate” means gains of 15 or more yards, and Los Angeles ranks near the top there. Jacksonville fights back with a defense that thrives on takeaways. That turnover punch creates short fields but can also leave them exposed if they miss.
On the ground, the Rams have flipped the script. Their front has smothered big runs, which matters against Travis Etienne. If Jacksonville cannot pop chunk gains, more of the load shifts to Trevor Lawrence and the quick game.
Injuries could swing things. Puka Nacua and Davante Adams are Questionable for L.A. Jacksonville’s offensive line also carries several Questionable tags, including center Robert Hainsey. Availability here ties straight to pass protection and rhythm.
Current Season Form
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HomeHead-to-Head Summary
Past Results
| Date | Opponent | Result | ATS | O/U |
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| 2025-10-12 | vs SEA | L 12-20 | L -1.5 | u47.5 |
| 2025-10-06 | vs KC | W 31-28 | L -3.5 | o45.5 |
| 2025-09-28 | @ SF | W 26-21 | W +3.5 | o45.5 |
| 2025-09-21 | vs HOU | W 17-10 | W +1.5 | u43.5 |
| 2025-09-14 | @ CIN | L 27-31 | L 3.5 | o49.5 |
| 2025-09-07 | vs CAR | W 26-10 | W +4.5 | u45.5 |
| 2025-01-05 | @ IND | L 23-26 | L 3.5 | o45.5 |
| 2024-12-29 | vs TEN | W 20-13 | W +-1.0 | u38.0 |
| 2024-12-22 | @ LV | L 14-19 | L 2.5 | u41.5 |
| 2024-12-15 | vs NYJ | L 25-32 | L -3.5 | o41.5 |
Key Insights
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Rams downfield bite: Los Angeles posts a 10.2% deep pass explosive rate (best-tier), which stresses a Jacksonville defense that sits mid-pack against explosive passes.
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Run wall in horns: The Rams allow 2.0% explosive runs, a top-tier number that can cap Etienne’s chunk plays.
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Havoc meter: Jacksonville’s 3.6% turnover rate (97th percentile) can flip possessions if Stafford gets late to a read.
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Money downs: L.A. owns a strong third-down stop rate 63.9% (80th pct), which matches up with Jacksonville’s 35.4% third-down offense (22nd pct).
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Inside the 20: Rams defense has allowed TDs on 39.4% of red-zone trips (94th pct), a stiff test for a Jags offense at 55.0%.
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Context on small samples: Some situational edges, like fourth down (JAX 66.7% on just 9 tries), come on small samples and carry extra variance.
Betting Insights
Spread: Rams -3.0 (-106). L.A.’s 10.2% deep explosive rate plus a sturdy run D sets a path to separation if Jacksonville stalls on early downs.
Total: Under 46.5 (-141) or pass due to juice. Rams red-zone D 39.4% TD allowed and both teams’ 76.9% field-goal accuracy suggest points can leak away.
Rams Team Total Over 23.5 (-122). Downfield rate 12.0% explosive passes overall supports mid-20s scoring if one star WR suits up.
Jaguars Team Total Under 20.5 (-123). L.A. third-down stop rate 63.9% plus elite run explosives suppression can squeeze drives.
Matthew Stafford Over 250.5 pass yds (-119). Deep shots are live; JAX pass rush ranks low in pressure-to-sack conversion 3.1%.
Travis Etienne Under 60.5 rush yds (-119). Rams allow 2.0% explosive runs; script may tilt Jacksonville toward short passes.
Final Summary
This sets up as a Rams passing script against a Jaguars defense that hunts takeaways. If Los Angeles protects and one of Nacua or Adams plays, the explosive edge tilts blue and gold.
Jacksonville’s path is cleaner pockets and quick throws. The Rams erase big runs, so Etienne may need volume over splash plays. Third downs and red-zone trips should decide the cover.
From a numbers view, Rams -3.0 (-106) is a fair anchor. The Under 46.5 lines up with red-zone and special-teams inefficiency, but the price is steep. Team totals fit the matchup: modest confidence on Rams Over 23.5 and Jags Under 20.5.
Bottom line: explosives favor L.A., while turnovers are Jacksonville’s equalizer. If the Rams avoid the big mistake, their downfield edge and run defense travel in London.
Statistical Battle Boards
OffenseDefense| Statistic | Offense | Rank | Defense | Rank | Advantage |
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| Total Points | 140 | #12 | 120 | #23 | |
| Total Points Per Game | 23.3 | #16 | 20 | #8 | |
| Total Touchdowns | 16 | #13 | 14 | #15 | |
| Passing Touchdowns | 12 | #3 | 10 | #18 | |
| Rushing Touchdowns | 4 | #22 | 4 | #9 | |
| Other Touchdowns | 0 | #18 | 0 | #13 | |
| Total Kicking Points | 44 | #13 | 34 | #29 | |
| Total Two Point Conversions | 0 | #24 | 1 | #14 | |
| Kick Extra Points | 14 | #14 | 13 | #14 | 🏈 |
OffenseDefense| Statistic | Offense | Rank | Defense | Rank | Advantage |
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| Net Passing Yards | 1615 | #3 | 1538 | #3 | 🏈 |
| Net Passing Yards Per Game | 269 | #3 | 256 | #3 | 🏈 |
| Passer Rating | 106 | #6 | 79.4 | #29 | |
| Passing Attempts | 210 | #7 | 224 | #29 | |
| Completions | 139 | #6 | 138 | #8 | |
| Completion Percentage | 66.2 | #19 | 61.6 | #6 | |
| Passing 1st downs | 78 | #3 | 75 | #27 | |
| Passing 1st Down % | 60.9 | #4 | 66.4 | #32 | |
| Longest Pass | 88 | #1 | 61 | #12 | |
| Passing Fumbles Lost | 2 | #9 | 3 | #5 | |
| Receiving Targets | 205 | #7 | 214 | #4 | |
| Receptions | 139 | #6 | 138 | #25 | |
| Receiving Yards After Catch | 595 | #21 | 667 | #22 | |
| YAC Average | 4.3 | #28 | 4.8 | #11 | |
OffenseDefense| Statistic | Offense | Rank | Defense | Rank | Advantage |
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| Rushing Yards | 635 | #18 | 549 | #8 | |
| Rushing Yards Per Game | 106 | #22 | 91.5 | #25 | |
| Rushing Attempts | 146 | #21 | 133 | #4 | |
| Yards Per Rush Attempt | 4.3 | #18 | 4.1 | #21 | |
| Rushing 1st downs | 38 | #17 | 28 | #5 | |
| 20+ Yard Rushing Plays | 2 | #23 | 2 | #23 | 🏈 |
| Long Rushing | 45 | #14 | 33 | #19 | |
| Rushing Fumbles | 2 | #23 | 2 | #23 | 🏈 |
| Rushing Fumbles Lost | 2 | #6 | 1 | #16 | |
Game Preview of Los Angeles Rams @ Jacksonville Jaguars. Week 7 of 2025 NFL Season
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