As the Los Angeles Rams prepare to welcome the New Orleans Saints to SoFi Stadium, fans are eager for what promises to be an exhilarating matchup. The Rams have been showing a strong trend in their recent performances, with a notable improvement in both offensive and defensive plays.

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) celebrates with wide receiver Lynn Bowden Jr. (5) during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)

In their last game against the Washington Commanders, the Rams secured a 28-20 victory, showcasing their ability to maintain possession and control of the game with a total yardage of 445. Their rushing game was particularly effective, averaging over 5 yards per carry and accumulating nearly 200 yards on the ground. The passing offense also proved efficient with a completion percentage of around 76 percent and two touchdowns without any interceptions.

Defensively, they managed to force turnovers and recorded four forced three-and-outs against the Commanders. This kind of defensive pressure will be crucial when facing the Saints' dynamic offense.

New Orleans Saints wide receiver A.T. Perry (17) during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)

The previous games also reflect this upward trajectory for the Rams. Against Baltimore Ravens, despite losing by six points (37-31), they demonstrated resilience by scoring three passing touchdowns and achieving a red zone efficiency of 60 percent. Moreover, against Cleveland Browns in Week 13, they not only won convincingly (36-19) but also displayed dominance on both sides of the ball with four total touchdowns and two sacks.

SoFi Stadium has been a fortress for Los Angeles this season; its artificial surface has played into their speed-based game plan effectively. As they return home after mixed results on natural turf surfaces away from home, expect them to leverage this advantage fully.

Fans can look forward to an exciting contest as these trends suggest that Los Angeles is finding its rhythm at just the right time in the season. With solid performances both offensively and defensively in recent weeks – including an impressive win streak at SoFi Stadium – there's every reason for optimism among fans as kickoff approaches.

The action unfolds on December 22nd at SoFi Stadium starting from 1:15 AM UTC (December 21st local time). Fans can catch all live coverage exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.

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