In the last four weeks, the Rams offense has exploded and demolished anyone in their way. During this four-game stretch, they have averaged 428 yards of offense and 33 points per game.
This has been more than just an explosive passing attack getting hot, too. In each of the four games, they have amassed at least 225 yards of passing offense and 120 yards of rushing offense. This team is getting hot at the right time and may be the wild-card team all NFC division winners hope to avoid.
The Saints, on the other hand, are quite the mystery. They are 7-7 and in the thick of their divisional and wild-card races but have mostly taken advantage of a light schedule. Their .306 strength of victory is the second-lowest mark in the NFL and lowest of any team vying for the playoffs.
New Orleans has strung together three consecutive impressive performances. However, one was a narrow loss to the Lions, and the two victories were against the Panthers and Giants, two teams simply outmatched in terms of talent.
The stage is set, so let's get to our Saints vs Rams same game parlay for Thursday Night Football.
Saints vs Rams Same Game Parlay (+924; FanDuel)
- Kyren Williams 110+ Rushing Yards +182
- Cooper Kupp 7+ Receptions +102
- Saints 1st Half Under 9.5 +110
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Kyren Williams 110+ Rushing Yards +182
It is not a coincidence that the Rams have been surging offensively in their last four games since Kyren Williams returned from injury. Since returning, Williams has averaged 124 rushing yards per game and has fallen short of 110 rushing yards only against the Browns.
He has settled back into his role as the feature back, averaging 22 carries per game while playing over 75% of snaps in his last three games. The Rams love to run the ball, and they trust only one running back to do that.
In terms of the matchup, the Saints have been gutted all year on the ground. They have allowed fewer than 100 rushing yards in only three games and allowed over 110 yards rushing in eight of their last nine. This defense has a glaring weak point, and nearly all of their opponents have taken advantage.
As long as the Rams don’t fall behind early, the usage and opportunities should be there for Williams to surpass this number.
Cooper Kupp 7+ Receptions +102
Kyren Williams is not the only one who has found life again. Cooper Kupp looks like his pre-injury self in the past two games as he is averaging 113 receiving yards on eight catches and a touchdown. The revitalized Rams running game has been key for Kupp’s reemergence because he operates in the middle of the field, and if linebackers and safeties don’t fear the run, they can focus on Kupp.
On the year, the Saints have been one of the best teams against the pass by allowing the fifth-lowest Net Yards per Pass. However, they will be without Marshon Lattimore this week and need to match up with both Puka Nacua and Kupp.
Nacua plays the outside role and should garner more attention as he typically makes the chunk plays for the Rams. With eyes on Nacua, Kupp should be able to work the middle of the field and continue to handle an increased volume of throws.
Saints 1st Half Under 9.5 +110
In their last four games, the Saints have not started fast at all. They have scored over this mark just one first half, and that was against the Panthers thanks to a fumble-recovery touchdown by their defense. Now this offense is traveling to LA and playing on Thursday, so it has even less time to prepare than usual.
The Rams do not have the most talented defense, but they do have Aaron Donald up front. He will face a New Orleans offensive line that is among the bottom 10 in both Pass Block Grade and Run Block Grade, per PFF.
Between travel, a short week, recent struggles and Donald, New Orleans will once again have trouble putting points on the board in the first half.
