Pressure Case Keenum
If the Rams do in fact plan on making Keenum beat them, they’ll need to apply pressure on him.
With Aaron Donald, Ndamukong Suh and Michael Brockers on your line that should be no problem.
The Rams defensive line has created tons of pressure, but are failing to get sacks. This week could prove to be fruitful in that category for the Rams.
The Broncos have allowed the 12th most sacks (13) in the NFL so far. The Rams rank just 22nd in sacks (10), which leaves plenty of room for improvement.
Keenum was one of the best QBs in the NFL under pressure last season, for the Minnesota Vikings.
Keenum was sacked or hit on 25% of his drop backs in the playoffs. 25%.
Keenum was 2nd in the NFL in pressure conversion % & 8th in passer rating under pressure. He has great pocket presence, & did just about everything he could in the playoffs. No QB could win with that o-line. pic.twitter.com/RvxNCO04bm
— Nick Olson (@NickOlsonNFL) March 6, 2018
It’ll be interesting to see how he responds, if the Rams are able to create unwanted pressure.
This season, Keenum has struggled a bit to begin the year. He currently has 1,365 yards, five touchdowns and seven interceptions.
That’s not what the Broncos expected when they signed Keenum in the off-season.
The Rams will need to wreak havoc all game, to make it uncomfortable for Keenum in the pocket. If they achieve this, they’ll be in a good position to win.