Jan 30, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo before the NFC Championship Game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: NFC Championship-San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams
First things first, let the record show that this will not count towards the “77WABC Pick of the Week” record. You think I’m going to ruin perfection for some Mickey Mouse Monday Night Football Game? I work too hard for that. Regardless, I’m confident enough to post this winner tonight.
San Francisco 49ers -1.5
Fade. The. Public. It’s really that easy; it’s not rocket science. 77 WABC Sports posted on our Instagram story earlier today and the overwhelming majority (70%) of voters are backing the Rams.
The 49ers are undervalued after laying an egg on Sunday vs. the Broncos. It was a tough spot for Jimmy Garoppolo after an emotional return to SF’s lineup in week 2. As a Broncos ticket holder last Sunday, I’ll be the first to admit they should’ve lost the game. A late fluky touchdown drive from Russell Wilson, however, propelled Denver to the win.
A week later, the Niners are head-scratching favorites against the defending Super Bowl Champs. Despite winning two consecutive games, the Rams are not the same team as last year. They defeated Atlanta & Arizona after getting embarrassed by the Bills on opening night, and now everyone is backing them again? Think again. To all the casuals saying no Trent Williams: yes, sure, big loss. I’m clearly not overly concerned.
Follow the money. Follow Vegas. Fade the Public.
49ers -1.5!
