NFC West
Los Angeles Rams
AI Summary
The Rams enter the season as the consensus preseason No. 1, boosted by the addition of Myles Garrett to a defense that already had the reigning MVP and Defensive Player of the Year on the roster. Win total odds have climbed from 10.5 to 11.5 with the Over now favored.
Researched by Team Research Desk · last updated August 20, 2026
Real Efficiency KPIs
Offensive EPA/play
+0.145
#2 of 32
Defensive EPA/play allowed
-0.061
#9 of 32
2025 regular season, 1056 offensive / 1068 defensive plays. Source: nflverse play-by-play (github.com/nflverse/nflverse-data), real 2025 regular season. This is a prior-season baseline — this team's 2026 numbers will replace it once real Week 1 plays exist.
Key Players (2025 production)
Leading Passer
Matthew Stafford · QB
388/597, 46 TD, 8 INT
+150.5 passing EPA
Leading Rusher
Kyren Williams · RB
259 car, 1252 yds, 10 TD
+4.9 rushing EPA
Leading Receiver
Puka Nacua · WR
129/166, 1715 yds, 29% target share
+115.7 receiving EPA
Leading Pass Rusher
Myles Garrett · DE
23 sacks, 39 QB hits
Leading Tackler
Nate Landman · LB
62 solo, 68 assist
Leading Interceptor
Cobie Durant · CB
3 INT
Source: nflverse player stats (github.com/nflverse/nflverse-data), real 2025 regular season; team attribution updated for documented 2026 offseason trades. Prior-season baseline, not 2026 in-season stats.
Key Storylines
- Landed Myles Garrett to pair with the reigning DPOY
- Win total odds moved from 10.5 to 11.5 over the offseason
- Consensus No. 1 across most outlets' preseason power rankings
Injury Report
No notable injuries reported.