2017 NFL Picks, score predictions for Week 9

Los Angeles Rams (5-2) at New York Giants (1-6)

It’s time to start taking this Los Angeles Rams team seriously, if you haven’t already been. They’re currently sitting pretty at 5-2, nipping at the Seattle Seahawks’ heels for first place in the NFC West. In Week 9, they’ll put a little more pressure on their rivals from up north.

Then again, it’s not like the New York Giants are much of a hurdle to clear. Even coming off a bye, it’s unlikely we’ll see anything too exciting from the G-Men. They’ve been a mess this season, winning only one of seven games and failing to do much of anything on the offensive end.

I know that injuries have played a part in the Giants’ struggles. However, with limited options in the passing game and no ground game to speak of, Eli Manning has been left to do it all on his own. As we’ve seen, the aging quarterback isn’t exactly up to the challenge. Then again, even New York’s expensive defense isn’t doing enough to stay competitive.

Sean McVay has turned this Rams team around, especially on the offensive side of the ball. Look for revitalized sophomore quarterback Jared Goff to make some big plays through the air, while Todd Gurley does his thing. It’ll be a scoring fest for Los Angeles, bumping their perfect record on the road to 4-0.

Prediction: Rams win 34-9