Green Bay @ Los Angeles preview

Last Meeting ( Aug 31, 2017 ) L.A. Rams 10, Green Bay 24

The Los Angeles Rams are running away and hiding in the NFC West, already building a four-game lead in the division as the only undefeated team in the NFL. After completing a sweep of a three-game road trip, running back Todd Gurley and the Rams look to remain perfect when they host Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon.

Los Angeles survived a pair of close calls away from home, beating Seattle and Denver by a combined five points before blowing out San Francisco 39-10 last week. "I think every week is a chance for our football team to continue to try to demonstrate the consistency that they've played with through seven weeks,” Rams coach Sean McVay said. "Right now our sole focus and concentration will be on the Packers." Green Bay had to rally for a 33-30 victory over the 49ers prior to last week's bye and has yet to post back-to-back victories this season -- nor have the Packers won on the road. "We’re going to have to play better," said Rodgers, whose team will play four of the next five away from home. "If you want to be a competitive team that’s playing in January, you’ve got to win some of these games."

TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Rams -9.5. O/U: 56.5

ABOUT THE PACKERS (3-2-1): Rodgers injured his knee in the season opener and has been hindered since, but he practiced fully Wednesday and has put up huge numbers -- 12 touchdowns versus one interception and 1,997 yards. He should get a boost with the expected returns of wide receivers Randall Cobb and Geronimo Allison, who have sat out three and two games, respectively. Davante Adams has been sensational over the past three games, hauling in 27 catches and three touchdowns while eclipsing 100 yards in each of the past two contests. Green Bay has been unable to put together a consistent ground game and has struggled against the run, ranking 22nd in the league (116.5 yards).

ABOUT THE RAMS (7-0): Gurley was named the NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 2017 and could be on his way to winning MVP honors this season, leading the league in rushing with 686 yards and touchdowns with 14, including 11 on the ground. With Los Angeles leaning on Gurley, Jared Goff has barely passed for more than 200 yards in each of the past two games but he has 14 scoring passes against five interceptions and still averages more than 300 yards passing. Robert Woods and Brandin Cooks are the top two receivers for the Rams, who will be without Cooper Kupp (5 TDs) for the second straight game. Reigning Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald is tied for the NFL lead with 8.0 sacks.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Rodgers is the first quarterback to notch back-to-back 400-yard games without an interception.

2. Gurley has scored eight times in the last three games and is the third different player in history with at least 14 TDs through seven games.

3. The Packers have won the last five meetings, although the teams haven't played since 2015.

PREDICTION: Rams 30, Packers 24