I don't know why people are surprised by the Rams. Last year they beat two playoff teams (NO and Indy) and a 10 win team (Cardinals) and almost knocked off the Hawk's at home. Two years ago they beat the 49'ers and tied them, beat the Hawks this year. They have a tough, tough defense. Yes they were 7-9 last year, but it's tough to be in a division with 3 10 or more win teams.
That's a play where Kap is usually unstoppable. Given the way the Rams play the boys from Santa Clara, I don't blame them for trying for the win there.