"The Rams own a plus-43 first-quarter scoring margin, having scored first in six of their wins. Matthew Stafford's under-center and play-action efficiency hits Tampa Bay's exact defensive weakness, especially with CB Jamel Dean banged up. The Bucs are a bottom-tier first-quarter team with a negative-25 margin, slow offensive starts that Todd Bowles never fixes early. The Rams consistently come out with speed, formation variation and early shot plays, while the Bucs absorb pressure and settle late."
"Sunday's Week 12 NFL slate wraps up with a matchup of division leaders, as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers visit the Los Angeles Rams on "Sunday Night Football." The Rams are riding a five-game winning streak behind the stellar play of MVP favorite Matthew Stafford (+150), while the Buccaneers have lost two straight and three of their last four. The two teams haven't met in the regular season since 2022, back when Tom Brady was playing quarterback for the Buccaneers."
Sunday Night Football features the Tampa Bay Buccaneers visiting the Los Angeles Rams in Week 12. The Rams enter on a five-game winning streak with Matthew Stafford as an early MVP favorite. The Buccaneers have lost two straight and three of their last four. Los Angeles is a touchdown favorite with a 49.5 point total tied for the week's highest. ESPN's FPI gives the Rams a 5.3-point edge and 64.2% win probability. Analysts favor the Rams for a quick first-quarter lead due to strong opening scripts and Tampa Bay's slow starts and a banged-up CB Jamel Dean. Kyren Williams projects steady rushing volume, and receiving props target Davante Adams and Puka Nacua.
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