As the Los Angeles Rams prepare to host the Buffalo Bills at SoFi Stadium, fans are eager for a glimpse of what this season might bring. The Rams have shown a mixed bag of performances in their preseason games, but there's reason to believe they could turn the tide against the formidable Bills.

Cincinnati Bengals guard Alex Cappa (65) and offensive tackle La'el Collins, left, block Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) during a drill at the team's NFL football training facility, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

In their last preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals on August 27, the Rams struggled offensively, managing only 238 total yards and scoring a single touchdown. The rushing attack was somewhat effective with 117 yards on 31 attempts, but it wasn't enough to secure victory as they fell short with only 7 points against Bengals' 16. The defense did manage two sacks and five tackles for loss, indicating some resilience on that side of the ball.

However, looking back at their first preseason game on August 14 against local rivals Los Angeles Chargers gives us a more optimistic view. The Rams put up an impressive performance with four touchdowns and no turnovers. They dominated possession time with over 33 minutes and were highly efficient in critical situations – converting all three red zone opportunities into touchdowns.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) prepares to throw during a joint practice with the Cincinnati Bengals at the team's NFL football training facility, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

The passing game was particularly sharp that day; despite only completing ten passes out of seventeen attempts for a total of 133 yards through air, two resulted in touchdowns – showcasing an explosive potential that could be unleashed against Buffalo.

The defense also showed up strong by notching two sacks and six quarterback hits while securing an interception. This level of defensive pressure will be crucial when facing off against Buffalo's high-powered offense led by Josh Allen.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp, right, makes a catch against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Chidobe Awuzie during a joint practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

While it's true that preseason games don't always translate directly into regular-season success due to different playing rosters and strategies employed during these matchups, they do provide insights into team dynamics and potential areas of strength or concern.

The upcoming match-up is expected to be intense as both teams look to start their seasons strong. For LA fans hoping for victory at home soil come September 9th at SoFi Stadium – keep your eyes peeled for whether Sean McVay can harness his team’s evident offensive explosiveness while tightening up defensive playmaking abilities demonstrated earlier this preseason.

Fans can catch all the action live on NBC starting at 8:20 PM ET (5:20 PM PT).

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