The Los Angeles Rams enter this fall with high hopes as they sit as the early Super Bowl favorites ahead of the 2026 season.
The Los Angeles Rams enter this fall with high hopes as they sit as the early Super Bowl favorites ahead of the 2026 season.
They’ve done everything possible to get over the hump this upcoming season and are poised to be the last team standing. Because they did that, the Rams are widely viewed as one of the most improved teams in the NFL heading into the 2026 season.
Many may view the Rams' only flaw this offseason as using their 13th overall on a player that may not contribute this season. Nonetheless, they addressed a ton of needs and improved their roster from top to bottom.
Los Angeles knew their clear weakness was the secondary, specifically their cornerback. That unit struggled mightily last season, and it showed in their final game of the season in the NFC Championship Game against the Seattle Seahawks.
The group's lack of a reliable shutdown cornerback on the outside led to volatile coverage and cost the team heavily particulary in clutch moments.
The Rams addressed that quickly this offseason, adding one of the best shutdown corners in the league, Trent McDuffie, and Super Bowl champion, Jaylen Watson. Those two are set to bring a whole new dynamic and outlook to the Rams and their championship aspirations.
Los Angeles’ defense is set to be an elite unit with a formidable pass rush and shutdown corners. Their only big weakness now may only be at the linebacker position; however, the Rams could bolster that position group in free agency if they choose to.
Nonetheless, Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula has proven that he is highly effective in his position and has earned significant respect in his short amount of time.
As for the offense, the Rams didn’t make any major changes on that front, but based on last season, there was no need to.
The Rams are projected to be on eof the more elite and potent offenses in the league led by reigning MVP Matthew Stafford and Sean McVay. Stafford is set to enter his 18th season in the league at age 38.
Stafford has already shown he still has plenty left in the tank and could realistically play for a few more seasons if both his body and his decision-making allow it.
With Stafford under center, a solid ground game led by Kyren Williams and Blake Corum, and an elite wide receiver group headlined by Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, the Rams have all the pieces needed to make a serious run at the Lombardi Trophy in February.
