St Louis Rams at Kansas City Chiefs Free NFL Picks & Week 8 Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 10/21/2014
Sunday, October 26, 2014 at 1:00 PM on FOX
Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City
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The St. Louis Rams (2-4) will attempt to start their first winning streak of the season when they take on the Kansas City Chiefs (3-3) on Sunday afternoon. The Rams are currently fourth in NFC West while the Chiefs sit in third in the AFC West.
In one of the more surprising results of the season so far, the Rams were able to upset the Seattle Seahawks 28-26 at home. The Rams only had 272 yards on offense in that game, but they were able to get one big play out of their special teams, a trick punt return that Stedman Bailey returned for a touchdown.
The Rams have given up 29.3 points per game so far this season, which is second-worst in the NFL right now. Quarterback Austin Davis has done a good job stepping in for Sam Bradford this year by throwing for 1,517 yards with nine touchdowns and four interceptions.
Last Sunday, the Chiefs were able to win for the third time in their last four games by beating the San Diego Chargers 23-20 on the road. They had 365 total yards in that win and held the Chargers to just 251 yards.
The Chiefs have only given up 209 passing yards per game and just 20.2 points per game so far this year. Third-year running back Knile Davis has 352 rushing yards with three touchdowns this season and he's averaged 4.2 yards per carry. Quarterback Alex Smith has thrown for 1,270 yards with nine touchdowns and four interceptions.
St Louis Rams Betting Trends
St Louis Rams are 2-4-0 Against the Spread
St Louis Rams are 4-2-0 against the Over/Under
Kansas City Chiefs Betting Trends
Kansas City Chiefs are 4-2-0 Against the Spread
Kansas City Chiefs are 2-4-0 against the Over/Under
Injuries to Watch
St Louis Rams
10/20/14 CB Janoris Jenkins Knee "?" Sunday vs. Kansas City
10/19/14 CB Brandon McGee Foot "?" Sunday vs. Kansas City
10/19/14 DT Ethan Westbrooks Hand "?" Sunday vs. Kansas City
10/19/14 C Tim Barnes Shoulder "?" Sunday vs. Kansas City
10/19/14 CB Trumaine Johnson Knee "?" Sunday vs. Kansas City
09/23/14 DE Chris Long Ankle IR
09/04/14 RB Isaiah Pead Knee IR
09/04/14 QB Sam Bradford Knee IR
Kansas City Chiefs
10/19/14 CB Chris Owens Knee "?" Sunday vs. St. Louis
10/19/14 WR Donnie Avery Groin "?" Sunday vs. St. Louis
10/19/14 S Eric Berry Ankle "?" Sunday vs. St. Louis
09/26/14 RB Joe McKnight Achilles out for season
09/25/14 LB Mike Catapano Illness IR
09/10/14 LB Derrick Johnson Achilles IR
09/10/14 DE Mike DeVito Achilles IR
09/04/14 LB Joe Mays Wrist out indefinitely
09/04/14 DB Sanders Commings Ankle IR
09/04/14 QB Tyler Bray Ankle IR
Guy's Pick: Take Kansas City
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