The Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Rams will face off in a Week 5 NFC matchup at SoFi Stadium. Both teams come into the game looking to rebound from losses, with the Packers falling narrowly to the Minnesota Vikings and the Rams losing to the Chicago Bears. Green Bay has relied heavily on its rushing attack, which is led by Josh Jacobs, who has accumulated 329 rushing yards so far this season. The Packers’ ground game is one of the best in the league, averaging 174.5 rushing yards per game. The Rams, meanwhile, have struggled mightily to stop the run, allowing 165.5 rushing yards per game, which ranks them last in the NFL.

Defensively, the Rams have given up 28.8 points per game and have been unable to generate consistent pressure on opposing quarterbacks. Matthew Stafford has been one of the few bright spots for the Rams, throwing for 978 yards and 2 touchdowns, but his efforts have been overshadowed by a lack of a supporting cast. Kyren Williams has been the primary option on the ground for the Rams but has averaged just 3.53 yards per carry, highlighting the team’s issues establishing a strong run game. For the Packers, the key will be to exploit the Rams’ defensive weaknesses and control the clock. If Green Bay can establish its running game early, it will force the Rams into a one-dimensional offense, putting pressure on Stafford to make plays against a solid Packers secondary. The Rams, on the other hand, need to find a way to slow down Green Bay’s rushing attack and force Jordan Love to win the game through the air. If they can generate pressure and create turnovers, they might be able to keep it close at home.