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West Coast Read: Can Dream Team Rams Really Miss The Playoffs? Why The Case Is Building

  • The Rams — preseason Super Bowl favorites — are off to a surprising 1-2 start (including a travel disaster in Australia and a blown 16-0 lead vs. Denver), and Buffalo has overtaken them as the betting favorite.
  • Injuries and age are already biting: Matthew Stafford (38) has regressed and struggles under pressure, Myles Garrett is on IR, Puka Nacua and others are hurt, and L.A. has multiple players sidelined.
  • AFC West drama to watch — the Chiefs and Raiders are each 3-0 for the first time in the rivalry’s history, making their upcoming matchup a real barometer for both teams.
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