The Los Angeles Rams are just one week away from kicking off their 2026 season against the 49ers down under, and trust me, they are not messing around. We’re talking Lombardi Trophy firmly in their sights, not just some NFC Championship berth. But get this: their upcoming schedule throws seven 2025 playoff teams right at them. The road back to the Super Bowl? It is not going to be a walk in the park.
Stafford’s Revenge Tour Kicks Off 2026
Remember Round 2 of Matthew Stafford versus Mac Jones back in Week 10 of 2025? The Rams absolutely handed it to the Whiners, getting sweet revenge after dropping the ball a few weeks earlier. LA exploded, jumping out to a monstrous 21-0 lead. San Francisco tried to claw their way back, getting within eight points deep in the fourth quarter, but it wasn’t enough. The Rams’ offense was straight up unstoppable, rolling to a 42-26 win. Stafford was slinging it, racking up four touchdown passes, while Kyren Williams hammered in two more scores on the ground. It was a beautiful day, seeing a hated rival get absolutely owned. And check this stat: Stafford completed 13 of 18 passes against the blitz for 161 yards and those 4 TDs in that game. His 13 touchdowns against the blitz over just three weeks? That’s six more than any other QB has managed in a three-game span over the last ten seasons. That’s pure fire, folks.
Nail-biters, Former Hawks, and Fired Coaches
Talk about a heart attack moment: the Rams barely survived the New York Giants back in Week 17 of 2023. They needed that win to lock up a playoff spot, and the “woeful” Giants made them work for every single inch. Kyren Williams was the absolute hero, punching in three rushing touchdowns to save the day. New York even had a shot to win it with only 34 seconds left, but thankfully, veteran kicker Mason Crosby choked on a 54-yarder. LA grabbed their sixth win in seven games, a wild turnaround after starting 3-6.
Then there’s the Denver Broncos game from Week 16, 2022. The Rams were beat up that year, riddled with injuries, but they showed up like contenders against a seriously bad Broncos squad. Guess who was leading them? Russell Wilson, throwing three interceptions. One of those picks? Went straight to former Seahawks teammate Bobby Wagner. You love to see it! Baker Mayfield was a straight assassin, completing 24 of 28 passes for 230 yards and two touchdowns, with Cam Akers adding three rushing scores. Denver’s coach, Nathaniel Hackett, got fired right after that mess. Oof.
The Eagles Challenge and What’s Ahead
As for the Philadelphia Eagles? Well, the Rams haven’t beaten them since Week 2 of 2020. They’re still searching for a win against the Eagles in the Nick Sirianni era, and that’s just another hurdle on their 2026 gauntlet. With seven 2025 playoff teams on their plate right out of the gate, including those 49ers, the Rams are going to need every ounce of that Matthew Stafford magic to even sniff that Lombardi Trophy. The season starts next week, and it’s going to be a wild ride from day one.
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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