The Los Angeles Rams just wrapped up a “historically clean” preseason according to Ramswire, rolling to a 3-0 record without a single turnover or sack taken. Seriously, they’re the only team in the entire league who didn’t allow a single sack, and one of only four teams without a turnover, with those other three still having a game to play. If this isn’t a statement about their early season form, I don’t know what is.
The Clean Sweep That Shook the League
This isn’t just about winning games; it’s about *how* they won them. Beating the Chiefs, Saints, and Chargers without a single offensive miscue or letting Matthew Stafford get touched? That’s just wild. The stats are crystal clear: per the NFL’s GSIS Statistics, no other team can claim this kind of pristine play. This kind of disciplined, clean football is exactly what you want to see emerging early in the regular season, especially when you’re talking about a team that’s being called “special.” We’re talking about a roster that’s arguably the most stacked they’ve had in decades, and frankly, if they come out flat, people are gonna talk. You don’t trade for a guy like Myles Garrett and then expect anything less than greatness.
Key Players Stepping Up and Big Moves
It wasn’t just the overall team performance either. Rookie Ty Simpson put on another strong show in that finale against the Chargers, capping off what Jon Gruden, a Super Bowl champion former head coach, called out on X with a “TY SIMPSON!” as he shared a clip of Simpson’s touchdown pass to Brennan Presley. This kid is making waves. Then there’s the trade for Tutu Atwell from the Miami Dolphins. Sean McVay says it’s all about adding depth and that speed element, noting Atwell won’t bump any existing wideouts off the roster. Sounds like they might even keep seven wide receivers! Matthew Stafford’s wife, Kelly Stafford, was hyped about Atwell’s return, posting “Ahhhh!!! My girls are gonna be so excited” on her Instagram story. McVay also mentioned the trade was “good for Jarquez,” though the source doesn’t detail who that is. Still, it clearly signals they’re serious about building a deep, dynamic offense.
What This Means Going Forward
So, here we are, early in the regular season, and the Rams have already laid down a serious marker. Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford have shown they can lead a team that’s focused, fundamentally sound, and ready to roll. While we Seattle fans were catching our breath watching our Seahawks grind out a 9-9 tie against the Chiefs, the Rams were out there proving they are built from top to bottom, ready to build off this strong early trend. The question isn’t *if* they had a good preseason, it’s whether they can keep this unbelievably clean play going. The expectation is clear: this team is supposed to be special, not just good. And with a roster like that, anything less would be a massive letdown. It’s time to gear up, because the NFC West just got a whole lot more interesting.
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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