Cincinnati Bengals vs. L.A. Rams, 6:30 p.m. (EST) The story: More evidence that we’re a divided country: Recent polls show that most bettors favor the Rams to win, but a plurality of fans want the Bengals, period – 38-31 percent, with 31 percent having no opinion. So it’s the People’s Choice vs. The Gamblers’ Choice. The Rams were made for this moment, with the team’s front office giving up the future for stars like Matt Stafford … and Von Miller … and Jalen Ramsey. But they didn’t bring them in to reach a Super Bowl; they’re here to win it. A smart man said that defense wins championships, right? Well, the Rams have defense in Miller … and Ramsey … and Aaron Donald … and Leonard Floyd. The plan, essentially, is to have Ramsey lock down Ja’Marr Chase, then turn a ferocious pass rush loose on Joe Burrow and see if it can do what Tennessee did. The Titans sacked him nine times. An aberration? Hardly. Nobody was sacked more this season than Burrow (51 times in 16 games). Keep that in mind because the line of scrimmage is where this game is won. Burrow’s the more reliable quarterback, but not if he’s treated like a pinata. I saw what happened to MVP Cam Newton in Super Bowl 50 … and Peyton Manning in Super Bowl XLVIII … and Tom Brady in Super Bowls XLVI and XLII. I think you get the idea: Great pass rushers trump great passers. Follow the money.