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Matthew Stafford looked off in the Rams' 27-7 Week 1 loss, completing 15 of 25 for 155 yards with an interception. The game highlighted play-calling, target distribution, and short-term roster questions.
The NFC West enters 2026 as the league’s deepest group, with the Rams, Seahawks and 49ers combining elite records and Super Bowl odds that reshape roster strategy across the division.
The Rams plan to lean on Jaylen Watson to shadow Mike Evans in Week 1, creating a pivotal boundary matchup. This preview breaks down personnel roles and what to watch from Los Angeles' secondary.
Three under-the-radar Rams special teams contributors — Joe Cardona, Grant Stuard and Jordan Whittington — could materially improve field position and limit the mistakes that cost Los Angeles last season.
Kyle Shanahan accused the Rams of pushing the NFL to move a 49ers 'home' game to Melbourne and said the move won't blunt San Francisco’s crowd presence at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Matthew Stafford will be the focal point as the Rams open Week 1 in Melbourne. This preview identifies the matchups, personnel questions and the special-teams swing that could decide the trip down under.
A deeper roster and a revamped pass rush mean Rams regression for some stars could be a net win for Los Angeles. This piece identifies five players who might see counting stats dip while still pushing the team forward.
Donalds return has immediate schematic and roster implications for the 2026 Los Angeles Rams defense. This piece breaks down front-seven fit, depth decisions, and recruiting angles tied to the move.
Rams fans said a poll favored young defensive linemen as the biggest beneficiaries of Aaron Donald's return, and FanDuel listed Donald and Kobie Turner with matching Week 1 sack odds.
Aaron Donald has unretired and returned to the Los Angeles Rams, bringing a realistic chance to match his previous eight-sack season while reshaping the line and receiver depth for 2025.
