The Rams 2026-27 schedule is favorable enough to keep them in postseason contention!
During the preseason, there were genuine concerns about how the Los Angeles Rams would fare in the 2025-26 NFL season. The main cause for concern arose from veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford and his health, since he was battling a bad back.
Well, whatever the issue was, it seemed to be just a false alarm as Stafford took the league by storm, and the Rams’ offense flourished throughout the season. Puka Nacua led the receiver room and very nearly finished as the leading receiver in the league, whereas Davante Adams led the league in touchdowns.
Overall, the Rams are in a great place to challenge for another Super Bowl in the upcoming season. One key change coming up for the Rams will include a new face as the offensive coordinator since former OC Mike LaFleur has left to take the head coaching job in Arizona.
The Rams, who are a part of the NFC, will be playing 9 of their 17 games at home this season, while the remaining 8 games will come on the road.
To start off, Los Angeles will play six of their games against the other three divisional opponents, including 3 games at home and 3 games on the road. Staying with the same conference, the Rams will play 4 games against the NFC East. Since the Rams finished second in their division last season, they will play 2 games against second-placed teams from the NFC North and the NFC South.
Moving over to the AFC, the Rams will play 4 games against the AFC West and 1 game against the second-placed team from the AFC East.
| Opponents | Home/Away | Division | Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | Home | NFC West | TBD |
| San Francisco 49ers | Home | NFC West | TBD |
| Seattle Seahawks | Home | NFC West | TBD |
| Dallas Cowboys | Home | NFC East | TBD |
| New York Giants | Home | NFC East | TBD |
| Green Bay Packers | Home | NFC North | TBD |
| Kansas City Chiefs | Home | AFC West | TBD |
| Los Angeles Chargers | Home | AFC West | TBD |
| Buffalo Bills | Home | AFC East | TBD |
| Arizona Cardinals | Away | NFC West | TBD |
| San Francisco 49ers | Away | NFC West | TBD |
| Seattle Seahawks | Away | NFC West | TBD |
| Philadelphia Eagles | Away | NFC East | TBD |
| Washington Commanders | Away | NFC East | TBD |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Away | NFC South | TBD |
| Denver Broncos | Away | AFC West | TBD |
| Las Vegas Raiders | Away | AFC West | TBD |
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The strength of schedule for the Los Angeles Rams lies near the middle of the pack, with sources indicating it as (.516). The Rams will have the 13th-toughest schedule when the 2026-27 NFL season commences in September.
Some of the top teams from the 2025-26 NFL season that the Rams are set to face come from their own division, the NFC West. They will play 4 games in total against the current Super Bowl winners, the Seahawks and the (12-5) 49ers.
They will also go up against other teams that made the playoffs in the previous season, including the (9-7-1) Packers, (11-6) Chargers, (12-5) Bills, (11-6) Eagles, and the (14-3) Broncos.
The Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are two teams that missed the playoffs last season, but have the potential to challenge the Rams.
Overall, the Los Angeles Rams had the best offense in terms of points as they put up a little over 30 a game. On the other side, the defense was also quite respectable, allowing about 20.4 points per game.
LA still has most of its key staff in place, and the roster is well-balanced on both sides of the ball. Additionally, they will also have the reigning league MVP taking his place under center for yet another season.
Our Prediction: Rams to make the playoffs in the 2026-27 NFL season.
According to the latest Super Bowl odds on FanDuel, the Los Angeles Rams are (+800) to win Super Bowl 61 next season. FanDuel has the Rams with the second-best odds, only behind the Seahawks.
Having reached the NFC Conference Championship only to lose a tight game against the Seahawks, the Rams are prime contenders to lift the Lombardi Trophy next season. The biggest question for them will be whether or not their veteran leaders can continue in similar form for the upcoming season.
Also, a couple of quality additions, either via free agency, trades, or the draft on the defensive side, could provide a huge boost in terms of their chances of winning Super Bowl 61.
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As for the odds to win the Conference, the Rams are at (+450), as per FanDuel. This currently puts the Rams in second place in the NFC, with the Seahawks once again being the only team ahead of them.
The NFC as a conference has seen an increase in competitiveness over the last couple of seasons. Moreover, the NFC West currently has three teams all on top of their game, so winning the conference won’t be an easy task.
That being said, if the Rams continue to blow teams apart on offense, there is no reason to doubt their ability to win the NFC Conference Championship in about a year’s time.
The Rams’ odds to win the NFC West are set at (+155), as per DraftKings. Interestingly, the Rams are the betting favorites to win the division next season, with the Seahawks in second place.
The way the NFC West played out this season, there is a strong chance for either the Rams, Seahawks, or 49ers to win the division next season. If all teams remain relatively healthy, then it could very well be another tight race for the division crown.
The Rams may not need to change too much in the offseason, but strengthening certain areas, especially on defense, will be the key. One thing is for sure: unless something unexpected happens, the Rams will be one of the favorites to go all the way in the 2026-27 NFL season.
The above odds are sourced from FanDuel. Use FanDuel to ace your betting game in all sports!
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