2026 NFL Team Hub: Los Angeles Rams

Team record, game log, power ranking, schedule, needs, draft grade, and draft pick links.

The 2025 NFL Season – Team Record and Game Log

Season Review

Los Angeles Rams

Record: 12-5-0 Diff: 172 Margin: 15.5 Season: 2025
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Game Result Score
Texans(0-0) at Rams(0-0) WIN Texans 9 – Rams 14
Rams(1-0) at Titans(0-1) WIN Rams 33 – Titans 19
Rams(2-0) at Eagles(2-0) LOSS Rams 26 – Eagles 33
Colts(3-0) at Rams(2-1) WIN Colts 20 – Rams 27
49ers(3-1) at Rams(3-1) LOSS 49ers 26 – Rams 23
Rams(3-2) at Ravens(1-4) WIN Rams 17 – Ravens 3
Rams(4-2) at Jaguars(4-2) WIN Rams 35 – Jaguars 7
Saints(1-7) at Rams(5-2) WIN Saints 10 – Rams 34
Rams(6-2) at 49ers(6-3) WIN Rams 42 – 49ers 26
Seahawks(7-2) at Rams(7-2) WIN Seahawks 19 – Rams 21
Buccaneers(6-4) at Rams(8-2) WIN Buccaneers 7 – Rams 34
Rams(9-2) at Panthers(6-6) LOSS Rams 28 – Panthers 31
Rams(9-3) at Cardinals(3-9) WIN Rams 45 – Cardinals 17
Lions(8-5) at Rams(10-3) WIN Lions 34 – Rams 41
Rams(11-3) at Seahawks(11-3) LOSS Rams 37 – Seahawks 38
Rams(11-4) at Falcons(6-9) LOSS Rams 24 – Falcons 27
Cardinals(3-13) at Rams(11-5) WIN Cardinals 20 – Rams 37
Rams(12-5) at Panthers(8-9) WIN Rams 34 – Panthers 31

Walt’s Latest Rams Power Ranking

Updated 5/13/2026 at 5:05 AM
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Rank: 1 Previously: 2
The Rams faced some drama this offseason with Puka Nacua biting people and then checking into a mental facility. If Nacua is fine, then the Rams have a good chance to win the Super Bowl despite wasting the 13th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Rams did much better prior to the draft when they acquired two major upgrades at cornerback, including Trent McDuffie.

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2026 NFL Season – Upcoming Schedule

Schedule
Week Opponent Time Result
1
vs 49ers
9/10/2026 8:35:00 PM EST TBD
2
vs Giants
9/21/2026 8:15:00 PM EST TBD
3
@ Broncos
9/27/2026 8:20:00 PM EST TBD
4
@ Eagles
10/4/2026 1:00:00 PM EST TBD
5
vs Bills
10/12/2026 8:15:00 PM EST TBD
6
vs Cardinals
10/18/2026 4:05:00 PM EST TBD
7
@ Raiders
10/25/2026 4:25:00 PM EST TBD
8
vs Chargers
11/1/2026 4:05:00 PM EST TBD
9
@ Commanders
11/8/2026 1:00:00 PM EST TBD
10
@ Cardinals
11/15/2026 4:05:00 PM EST TBD
12
vs Packers
11/25/2026 8:00:00 PM EST TBD
13
vs Chiefs
12/3/2026 8:15:00 PM EST TBD
14
@ 49ers
12/13/2026 4:25:00 PM EST TBD
15
vs Cowboys
12/20/2026 4:25:00 PM EST TBD
16
@ Seahawks
12/25/2026 8:15:00 PM EST TBD
17
@ Buccaneers
1/2/2027 1:00:00 PM EST TBD
18
vs Seahawks
1/9/2027 1:00:00 PM EST TBD

Walt’s Team Needs Assessment

Needs
The Rams were seen as the best team in the NFL for most of the second half of the season. They lost some games late however, due to poor special teams play and a declining defense.
  • Two Cornerbacks: If there’s a weakness to the Rams defense, it’s cornerback. Emmanuel Forbes was playing for the Rams in 2025, which should tell you how dire the situation was. Traded for Trent McDuffie
  • Wide Receiver: Davante Adams won’t be around for the long haul, so a young receiver should be added to the mix.
  • Linebacker: The Rams really struggled to cover the middle of the field in 2024. They were better in that regard last year, but still could use some help in this area.
  • Safety: Kamren Curl is set to hit free agency, so he should be re-signed or replaced.
  • Tackle Depth: Rob Havenstein is set to hit free agency, but he’s coming off a poor year and probably needed to be replaced anyway.
  • Punter: Ethan Evans ranked fifth-worst in net punting average last season.
  • Backup Quarterback: Jimmy Garoppolo will be hitting free agency, so the Rams will need someone else behind Matthew Stafford if Garoppolo leaves. A quarterback of the future should be considered as well.

Walt’s 2026 NFL Draft – Overall Team Grade and Selection Grades

Draft Review
Walt’s Draft Grade: MILLEN Grade
Walt’s Grade Summary
The Rams made one of the dumbest draft picks in NFL history. They were considered favorites to win the Super Bowl in the betting markets, and they had the best draft asset of all the other top teams. This gave them a huge leg up, as a great pick would make them so much better than their top competitors. However, rather than helping the current roster, the Rams opted to make a move for the future, selecting Ty Simpson. This was a horrible decision because it could cost them a potential Super Bowl. And it’s not like Simpson is even a great prospect. He had just 15 collegiate starts and melted down against top defenses.

Some will point out that this was like the two Green Bay moves to land Aaron Rodgers and “No Cookie” Jordan Love, but they are not very similar. The Packers obtained Rodgers and Love as values in the 20s. Simpson, conversely, provided no value as a borderline first-round prospect who wasn’t even guaranteed a starting job if he returned to Alabama. It was utterly shocking to see the Rams make such a foolish decision.

The Rams had five other picks, and four of them scored B+ or better. A third-round selection was wasted on an old prospect in Keegan Trost, but Los Angeles still did well otherwise. Still, the Rams’ choice to capsize their Super Bowl aspirations dominates this grade, despite all the good the Rams did on Day 3. The Rams simply failed in their objective to give themselves the best chance to win this year.

Draft Picks / Prospect Links
Pick 13
KIELBASAS MILEN
Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
QB Alabama
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Sorry. This is one of the dumbest picks I’ve ever seen. The Rams are on the verge to win the Super Bowl right now. They needed the best player available to put them over the top. Instead, they selected a one-year starter who melted down in every big game. There’s a chance Simpson wouldn’t have been the starter at Alabama had he returned to school. Some will compare this to the Packers drafting Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love, but the difference is that the Packers didn’t reach on them. They took those two quarterbacks, and Rodgers was a massive value. This is a huge reach. I can’t believe the Rams made what could be the dumbest selection in NFL history if it costs them a Super Bowl.
Pick 61
B+
Max Klare, TE, Ohio State
TE Ohio State
Rnk: 103
We’ve seen some tight end reaches in Round 2, but this isn’t one of them. Max Klare was a highly productive player at Ohio State. He’s athletic and has lots of upside. The Rams needed another pass-catcher, and they love their two- and three-tight end formations, so this pick certainly makes sense.
Pick 93
D-
Keagen Trost, OT, Missouri
OT Missouri
Rnk: 0
The Rams ruined Matthew Stafford’s late career, and now they’re going to try to get him killed with a late-round tackle with short arms who can be beaten by speed rushers. He’s also old for a prospect. The Rams are not having a good draft.
Pick 197
A-
C.J. Daniels, WR, Miami
WR Miami
Rnk: 397
C.J. Daniels is a sure-handed receiver who runs great routes, but lacks explosion. The Rams had a rough start to this draft, but found a nice value here in the sixth round. I had Daniels going late in the fourth, so I’m a fan of this pick, especially because it fills a need.
Pick 232
A-
Tim Keenan III, DT, Alabama
DT Alabama
Rnk: 190
Tim Keenan is a nose tackle who is solid in run support, but doesn’t generate much quarterback pressure. I had Keenan in the fifth round, so I like the value for the Rams, who are getting a player to shut down Seattle’s new running back.