St. Louis Rams

Connected Franchise Mode Strategy CFM Team Rating: 84 Offense: 81 Defense: 89 Offensive Scheme: Power Run DEFensive Scheme: Base 4-3 Strengths: DT, DE, TE, LT Weaknesses: HB, WR, C, RG 2014 Team Rankings 4th NFC West (6-10-0) Passing Offense: 23rd Rushing Offense: 20th Passing Defense: 19th Rushing Defense: 14th 2014 team leaders Passing: Austin Davis: 2,001 Rushing: Tre Mason: 765 Receiving: Kenny Britt: 748 Tackles: Alec Ogletree: 111 Sacks: Robert Quinn: 10.5 Ints: Trumaine Johnson: 3 Key Additions DT Nick Fairley QB Nick Foles LB Akeem Ayers Key Rookies HB Todd Gurley T Rob Havenstein T Jamon Brown Owner: Stan Kroenke Legacy Score: 0 Coach: Jeff Fisher Level: 18 Legacy Score: 3,700 Offensive Scheme: Power Run Defensive Scheme: Base 4-3

Offensive Scouting Report

• The Rams made a move to get QB Nick Foles in the off-season, which should help solidify the position. Keep Foles healthy by utilizing a short passing game and upgrading the right side of your offensive line.
• The young combination of Tre Mason and Todd Gurley at HB will really take the pressure off the offense. Give the ball to the hot hand and go with Gurley for power and Mason for elusive moves.
• Don’t let the speed and agility of WR Tavon Austin go to waste. Beyond special teams, Austin needs to have the ball in his hands once per half, even if you need to hand it to him.

Defensive Scouting Report

• Look for DE Chris Long to rebound this season. Otherwise, keep focusing on building the youth on the defensive line. You have plenty of talent locked up long term with Robert Quinn and Aaron Donald.
• MLB James Laurinaitis is a solid defender in the middle of the defense, but look to build some depth behind him for the long term. There is a good amount of speed at the OLB positions that you can get creative with for a defensive scheme.
• The Rams’ CBs are solid in man-to-man coverage, but the rest of your starters lean towards zone. This means the Cover 2 Sink might be a perfect scheme to try out against your opponents early in the game. E.J. Gaines and Janoris Jenkins should be solid against most WRs.

Schedule

Key Players

• Cook is an athletic threat who can get vertical in a hurry, so make sure to stretch the seam with him.
• Work on upgrades to his Catch in Traffic rating to make him an all-around player who hangs on to clutch catches.

• Donald had an excellent rookie season. However, teams will be more aware of his presence in the lineup now.
• The depth of the defensive line is a real strength. Keep a rotation going to keep your players fresh.

• Gurley fits perfectly into the power run mentality of the Rams’ offense.
• Make sure to split carries until you can spend some XP to boost his Injury rating.

• Joyner is the best option for man-to-man
• coverage in the secondary, so sub him in for Cover 0 blitzes.
• Mark Barron is the best run stopper in the secondary, but if his confidence slips, give Joyner a role on passing downs.

OFFENSIVE DEPTH CHART

DEFENSIVE DEPTH CHART

SPECIAL TEAMS

Best Offensive Plays

BEST RUN: Strong Y-Flex — Inside Zone Lead

Setup:

• Try the Inside Zone Split if the defense is blitzing their LBs to stop the run.
• Your TE creates matchup problems in this formation if a linebacker lines up on him.

Advanced Setup:

• Sub in your best run-blocking TE at FB.

Running Plays

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Gun Wing Trips Wk — ISO Drag

Setup/Reads:

• Against zone coverage look to hit the TE after he gets behind the LBs.
• Against man-to-man coverage consider taking a shot downfield if you have the size advantage on the outside.
• Against the blitz dump it over the middle to the drag and use the new RAC (run after catch) option it to turn upfield.

Advanced Setup:

• Playmaker the drag upfield after the snap.

Passing Plays

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Best Defensive Plays

BEST RUN DEFENSE: 4-3 Stack — Cover 2 Sink

Setup:

• This scheme takes advantage of your team’s strengths and isn’t too aggressive. Blitz your LBs in short yardage.
• This defense looks similar to your man-to-man pass defense and could fool your opponent.

Player to Control:

• Either DT (try to get in the backfield)

Run Defense

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BEST PASS DEFENSE: Nickel 4 D Ends — Cover 2 Man

Setup:

• Make sure to sub DTs Aaron Donald and Nick Fairley into the game at defensive tackle.
• If your rush isn’t getting there, try the CB Zone Blitz once per drive.
• Bring a safety down to stop any throws to the tight end.

Player to Control:

• MLB on the left of the screen

Pass Defense

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