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2026 Los Angeles
Rams Season Preview

The NFL's Most Complete Team?

S³ Projection: 15–2 · NFC West Champions · No. 1 Seed NFC · Super Bowl Favorite

By Sweet Science Sports (S³)•2026 NFL Season

The Los Angeles Rams enter the 2026 season with one goal: win the Super Bowl.

Sean McVay begins his 10th season as head coach with arguably the most talented roster of his tenure since the 2021 championship team. After leading the NFL's No. 1 offense in 2025, the Rams doubled down during the offseason by adding elite defensive talent while keeping their offensive core intact.

If health cooperates, this roster has everything necessary to compete for a Lombardi Trophy.

S³ Team Ratings

Offense
99.2
/ 100
Elite
Defense
97.8
/ 100
Elite
Coaching
99
/ 100
Elite
Championship Index
98.8
/ 100
Super Bowl Favorite

Stadium Information

Home Stadium
SoFi Stadium
Location
Inglewood, California
Capacity
70,240 (100,000+ expandable)

SoFi Stadium remains one of the NFL's premier venues. The indoor environment eliminates weather concerns, complements Sean McVay's speed-based offense, and provides a championship-caliber stage for one of the league's premier franchises.

Coaching Staff

Head CoachSean McVay
Assistant Head CoachKliff Kingsbury
Offensive CoordinatorNate Scheelhaase
Defensive CoordinatorChris Shula
Special Teams CoordinatorRay "Bubba" Ventrone

McVay also strengthened his staff with several new assistants, giving the Rams one of the deepest coaching groups in football.

Offensive Outlook

The Rams finished 2025 with the NFL's No. 1 offense.

2025 Team Rankings
518 Points
1st
6,709 Total Yards
1st
4,557 Passing Yards
1st
2,152 Rushing Yards
—
30.5 Points Per Game
1st
Offensive Leaders
QB
Matthew Stafford
4,707 Pass Yds
46 TD
8 INT
RB
Kyren Williams
1,252 Rush Yds
10 TD
RB
Blake Corum
746 Rush Yds
6 TD
WR
Puka Nacua
129 Rec
1,715 Rec Yds
10 TD
WR
Davante Adams
789 Rec Yds
14 TD

This offense is explosive, balanced, and capable of scoring from anywhere on the field.

Defensive Outlook

The Rams were already an ascending defensive team in 2025 before making several blockbuster offseason additions.

Key Returners
✅Byron Young
✅Jared Verse
✅Braden Fiske
✅Kamren Curl
Major Additions
⭐Myles Garrett
⭐Trent McDuffie
⭐Jaylen Watson

The combination of an elite pass rush and an upgraded secondary gives Los Angeles one of the NFL's most complete defenses.

✅ Biggest Strengths
✅Elite quarterback play
✅NFL's No. 1 offense
✅Outstanding coaching
✅Dominant pass rush
✅Improved secondary
✅Excellent offensive balance
✅Proven championship experience
❓ Biggest Question

The biggest variable is Matthew Stafford's health. If he remains healthy throughout the season, the Rams possess one of the highest ceilings in football.

NFC West Outlook

★Los Angeles Rams
NFC West Champions · 15–2 projected
San Francisco 49ers
Legitimate contender, 13–4 projected
Seattle Seahawks
Competitive, 11–6 projected
Arizona Cardinals
Developing, 5–12 projected

📊 S³ Final Prediction

S³ Projected Record
15–2
Division Finish
NFC West Champs 🏆
Playoff Seed
No. 1 NFC
Super Bowl Odds
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Super Bowl Favorite
S³ Championship Index
98.8 / 100

Final S³ Verdict

The Los Angeles Rams have assembled one of the NFL's most complete rosters. An offense that already led the league in scoring has been paired with a defense strengthened by the additions of Myles Garrett and Trent McDuffie. Combined with Sean McVay's leadership and the home-field advantage of SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles enters 2026 as one of the premier Super Bowl contenders.

S³ Prediction

15–2 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

NFL · 2026 Season

Los Angeles Rams

2026 Schedule

S³ Coverage · Sweet Science Sports

8
Home Games
8
Away Games
1
Int'l Games
Bye Week:Week 11 — November 22
Full Schedule
Week
Opponent
Location
Wk 1
49ers
Melbourne, Australia
Wk 2
GiantsMNF
Home
Wk 3
BroncosSNF
Away
Wk 4
Eagles
Away
Wk 5
BillsMNF
Home
Wk 6
Cardinals
Home
Wk 7
Raiders
Away
Wk 8
Chargers
Home
Wk 9
Commanders
Away
Wk 10
Cardinals
Away
BYE
BYE
—
Wk 12
PackersWNF
Home
Wk 13
ChiefsTNF
Home
Wk 14
49ers
Away
Wk 15
Cowboys
Home
Wk 16
SeahawksXMAS
Away
Wk 17
Buccaneers
Away
Wk 18
Seahawks
Home
Primetime & International Games
🌏
Week 1: 49ers
Melbourne, Australia
🌏
Week 11: Vikings
Mexico City, Mexico
🌙
Week 2: Giants
Monday Night Football
🌙
Week 3: Broncos
Sunday Night Football
🌙
Week 5: Bills
Monday Night Football
🌙
Week 12: Packers
Wednesday Night Football
🌙
Week 13: Chiefs
Thursday Night Football
🌙
Week 16: Seahawks
Christmas Night

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