Not just to improve their record to the Randy Karraker mark of 12 wins, but for their overall credibility. The Rams must re-establish their focus. This is especially true playing against a team that legitimately wants to beat them. Our Male Sheep have not looked as sharp during the past four games as compared to this season's first four. But as the New Orleans game at the Dome proved, a team could play ball control against the Rams.
Opponents can essentially shorten the game, for a push at the end.
We still have not seen how this Rams team will respond in a pressure, must perform situation. As with the game in Carolina, it would behoove Dick Vermeil to treat the Giants match-up as a playoff game. Technically, there is something at stake for the Rams in the home field playoff advantage. Ironically, it may not be a bad thing if St. Louis has fewer points than New York at halftime. Shortly, the Rams will rest quarterback Kurt Warner, running back Marshall Faulk, as well as many of the others for the playoffs.