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Was the St. Louis Rams’ shocking upset of the Cowboys a sign of things to come? (AP Images)

No one could have imagined the Rams bolting to a 21-7 first-quarter lead, then never letting up in a 20-point spanking where the margin of victory was more than the points the Rams had scored in any previous game this season.

On Sunday everyone will get to see if the Rams are for real as they take on the New England Patriots, a team that is also coming off a one-sided outcome. The Patriots played like the club that had a perfect regular-season record last year as Matt Cassel threw three touchdown passes as they routed the Broncos 41-7 Monday night.

Bettors now have to figure out which team displayed a more accurate representation of their true selves as Sunday approaches. If it helps, the underdog is 4-0 ATS in their last four head-to-head meetings. Bet on the NFL in the Bodog Sportsbook.