The Los Angeles Rams officially waved goodbye to their preseason games, but man, if you weren’t watching, you missed something wild. Their offensive line just did something almost unheard of: they didn’t give up a single sack across *any* of their preseason matchups. Seriously, not one. That’s a huge deal, especially with the first game less than two weeks away, and it throws down a marker for the entire league.
The Rams’ O-Line Just Set a Wild Standard
You hear that right? No sacks. Zero. Zip. Doesn’t matter if it was against starters or backups, the Rams’ offensive front kept their quarterbacks clean the whole darn preseason. Think about that for a second: how many different combinations of linemen usually get playing time in August? A ton! And for them to maintain that level of protection shows something seriously special is cooking. Keeping QBs upright is Sean McVay’s consistent priority, and Ryan Wendell deserves major kudos for building what looks like a rock-solid foundation, not just with the starters but with their depth too. This isn’t just optimism, this is a real early indication that this offensive line is ready for the real deal.
Draft Picks Are Feeling the Heat
While the O-line is flexing, it’s not all sunshine for the Rams’ 2026 draft class. There was plenty of buzz, but making that final roster is a brutal grind. Wide receiver CJ Daniels and defensive tackle Tim Keenan III are apparently right on the bubble as the team makes those tough final decisions. Remember, Los Angeles didn’t have a ton of draft capital coming into this year, so if two out of their five picks don’t make the initial 53-man roster, that’s definitely unusual. It doesn’t mean they’re busts, guys can totally develop on the practice squad. But it absolutely screams how competitive an NFL roster is and how hard it is for rookies to just walk in and lock down a spot.
Ty Simpson: Reach or Rookie Gem?
Then there’s the Ty Simpson question. When the Rams snagged him 13th overall, a lot of analysts cried “reach!” But holy cow, this kid has shown out in preseason. He’s made that decision look way more defensible, flashing serious physical tools, incredible poise, and a real knack for running McVay’s system. For a young quarterback making that NFL jump, he stood out big time. Look, it’s way too early to crown him a franchise guy just based on preseason, but he’s definitely given everyone a reason to pay attention, and some of those early doubters might be eating a little crow right now.
So, with the regular season opener looming less than two weeks away and the final roster cuts about to drop, the Rams have some huge calls to make. Can Daniels and Keenan fight their way onto the 53? And the biggest question: can that offensive line keep protecting like Fort Knox when the games actually matter? The preseason slate is done, and now, for Los Angeles, it’s all about what comes next. And honestly, the rest of the league has to be watching that O-line very, very closely.
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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