The Los Angeles Rams’ 2025-26 season was a resilient push to contention. Finishing 12-5 and securing the No.2 seed in the NFC West, the team overcame early inconsistencies with Matthew Stafford’s veteran leadership and Sean McVay’s adaptive schemes. The offense ranked top-5 in efficiency, thanks to a balanced attack and emerging young talent in their roster. The defense, however, most certainly requires a lot of change, which was one of the key reasons they could not beat the Seahawks last season.
In the playoffs, they defeated the Panthers 34-31 in the Wild Card and edged the Bears 20-17 in overtime during the Divisional round. Ultimately, the Rams fell short in the NFC Championship as they lost a close 27-31 battle to the eventual Super Bowl champions. Despite the defeat, the season reaffirmed by McVay’s excellent coaching and Stafford fresh off an MVP season, setting a foundation for 2026 contention.
The Rams finished their season with 12-5 record, finishing second in their division, the NFC West, one of the hardest divisions in the NFL. Their divisional rivals including the Seahawks and the 49ers pose a significant threat for their championship aspirations next season, and it certainly will be difficult for them in 2026-27 season, with the 49ers possibly fully healthy and the Seahawks who are coming fresh off a championship.
The Rams are expected to enter next season as a contending team, with most of their roster intact and newer additions to bolster their depth, but certain concerns still remain for now which has not yet been addressed. BetMGM lists the Rams’ 2026 win total at over 10.5 as the favorable bet, reflecting on their outstanding offense that has been tough to stop.
Listed below is the table that shows the Over/Under for the Rams’ total wins in the upcoming regular season.
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The Los Angeles Rams had a resilient 2025-26 season, advancing to the NFC Championship after a 12-5 regular season finish. Their offense shone brilliantly under Sean McVay, with Matthew Stafford delivering clutch performances and a balanced attack ranking among the league’s elite. However, defensive vulnerabilities emerged, allowing too many big plays, and special teams proved disastrous in the championship loss to the Seahawks. A critical special teams fumble on a punt return in the fourth quarter shifted momentum, followed by a botched kickoff catch that sealed their fate in a tightly contested game.
Heading into 2026-27, Rams fans can expect a reloaded squad focused on defensive reinforcements and special teams overhaul. With Stafford healthy, a potent receiving roster, and McVay’scheme, the ceiling is definitely high, if they address some of those holes. Youth infusion through the draft and free agency could certainly help their chances, but consistency and injury luck will be key in a competitive NFC West.
Let us take a look at the Rams opponents for the 2026-27 season;
The Rams have a middle-of-the-pack strength of schedule ranking 13th overall amongst 32 teams with .516. They will face 9 teams that were in the playoffs last season but will play nine games at home which should help their chances to achieve a better record.
Overall, we expect the Rams to remain one of the powerhouses and be dominant for most of the season. With additional help potentially coming from the draft, expect the Rams to get right back to the NFC Championship round and get even further with the amount of talent they have.
Early Prediction: Rams finish the 2026-27 season with a 14-3 record.
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Injuries were not a significant issue for the Rams in 2025-26 season. As the second-least affected team per RotoWire, they had only 7 players impacted and 88 man-games missed (12.57), far below league averages. This allowed key contributors to stay available, supporting their NFC Championship run despite some minor absences. The low injury toll highlighted the team’s excellent conditioning and depth management under Sean McVay.
Injuries could pose a concern in 2026-27, as no team is completely immune. With an aging Stafford and reliance on explosive players, any uptick in soft-tissue problems or bad luck could disrupt rhythm. Offseason focus on recovery protocols, smart drafting and free agency picks will be key to maintaining contention.
The Rams’ primary roster concerns center on replenishing their secondary, securing better offensive line depth, finding a reliable backup quarterback to Matthew Stafford, managing their aging WR room, cornerback, linebackers depth, and special teams improvement.
The Rams do have many concerns but their reliable backup quarterback need and a better special teams is arguably very urgent. Stafford is already 38 years of age and while he’s still showing signs of improvement and dominance, winning MVP last season, injuries can strike any moment which could derail their season. And special teams consistently made fatal mistakes last season, which the Rams definitely need to address.
The Los Angeles Rams have seven picks in the 2026 NFL draft. This includes standard picks and two compensatory picks they were rewarded in the seventh round, specifically No. 251 and 252. Their picks include one in each of the first three rounds, one in the sixth, and three in the seventh, along with a first-round pick acquired from the Falcons.
Early mock drafts and projections suggest the Rams may focus on defense or high-end offensive talent, with top prospects often linked to them including CB Jermod McCoy, TE Kenyon Sadiq, or WR Makai Lemon or DB O’Donnell Cisse. The Rams’ championship window is rapidly declining and they are currently in win-now mode. Due to this, they will most likely add players from the draft that they think can contribute to winning the Super Bowl. The 13th pick in the very first round of the draft, and 6 other picks can significantly help their over/under win totals by +1 or +2 wins, given they have seven draft picks in 2026.
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