The first Sunday Night Football game of the 2024 NFL season just so happens to be the same matchup that ended the Los Angeles Rams’ 2023 campaign. Sean McVay and L.A. face a familiar foe when they come to Ford Field to play the Detroit Lions in Week 1.
Detroit squeaked by with a 24-23 win in that game and our Rams vs. Lions predictions expect Dan Campbell’s squad to be on the right side once more. Read my early NFL picks and leans for Sunday Night Football below.
Rams vs Lions predictions
Earl spread leanLions -3 (-128 at bet365)
My analysisI’m hesitant to downgrade Sean McVay and his pregame prep, especially early into the season. During his storied career, the Los Angeles Rams head coach is one of the m…
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