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The Rams have won three straight, and Myles Garrett's return changes the defensive ceiling immediately. Garrett had three sacks and a forced fumble in Washington while playing just 35 snaps, giving Aaron Donald the edge partner Los Angeles expected to build around. The concern shifts to offense after Puka Nacua's knee and turf-toe injuries put him on track for injured reserve. This roster is healthier on defense and suddenly thinner at its most important receiving spot.
The Rams were nearly unchanged after a 20-13 win over Washington. Defense Strength and Coaching Direction improved after Los Angeles held the Commanders to minus-0.177 EPA per play, offsetting small declines in QB Stability, offense, and Explosiveness.
Los Angeles is shifting toward a defense-led stretch while the receiver room thins out. Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald can wreck protection from opposite sides, and the Rams are leaning heavily on 13 personnel to stay functional on offense. Puka Nacua is likely headed to injured reserve, with Davante Adams already dealing with a hamstring issue. Sean McVay now needs the tight ends and run game to carry more of the passing structure.
Puka Nacua accounted for nearly half of the Rams' offense in Washington and is now likely headed to injured reserve. With Davante Adams already managing a hamstring issue, Sean McVay has to redistribute that volume immediately. The tight ends, Kyren Williams and the remaining receivers do not need to replace Nacua one-for-one. They do need to give Matthew Stafford enough trustworthy targets that the defense's improvement is not wasted.
Los Angeles owns one of the tougher remaining roads in the league because Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers form the hardest part of it. PFM has the schedule No. 1 with an opponent average of 83.5 and 5 games against current top-10 teams. The road is not difficult from start to finish, but the stretch around Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers leaves little room for an off week.
Toughest remaining opponent: Kansas City Chiefs at 90.5 PFM.
Shared profile: Coaching Direction and Roster Strength.
Los Angeles Rams support the quarterback with its offensive structure, while Seattle gets there with its offensive structure. That means Los Angeles Rams can keep the down manageable before the quarterback has to create, while Seattle can keep the down manageable before the quarterback has to create. Seattle owns the defensive edge because stronger support from the rush and coverage surrounds disguised pressure and changing fronts.
Los Angeles Rams sits 3rd in the division, 4.5 PFM points from San Francisco.
Badge ended: Lockdown Defense.
Badge ended: Big-Play Threat, Complete Team, High Octane.
Badge ended: Big-Play Threat, Complete Team, Lockdown Defense, Quarterback Edge.
Badge ended: Loaded Roster.
See the current Los Angeles Rams depth chart across offense, defense and special teams.
Matthew Stafford still leads a championship-caliber roster, but the Rams need a real succession plan at quarterback. Stetson Bennett is the current backup, making a developmental passer with starting upside a major future need.
Alaric Jackson and Warren McClendon Jr. are the current tackle starters, with veteran David Quessenberry behind them. Another young tackle would protect the offense from age and depth concerns up front.
Nate Landman and Omar Speights currently start inside. The Rams could use another rangy linebacker who can cover, run and add competition to a group without a dominant long-term centerpiece.
2,372 F-S value
R2 No. 49 · R4 No. 120 · R5 No. 154 · R6 No. 197
The Rams own 2 Super Bowl titles from 5 trips, with the latest coming in Super Bowl LVI in 2022.
