NFL examines offensive speed evolution as Rams focus on game pace
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 12:02 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
As the 2026 NFL season approaches, attention turns to offensive game speed, particularly focusing on the Los Angeles Rams. Last season, NFL offenses took an average of 29.6 seconds between plays, the slowest in years, driven by increased use of motion and complex personnel groupings. This trend has drawn scrutiny, especially with new offensive strategies being implemented by Rams' head coach Sean McVay in conjunction with Kliff Kingsbury. Analysts are interested in how these changes may influence the overall pace of games this season.
- •NFL offenses averaged 29.6 seconds between plays in 2025.
- •Motion usage in offenses rose to 63.3% of snaps last season.
- •Rams' new strategies could influence overall offensive trends.
- •Defensive adjustments are also a critical factor in game pace.
- 12:02 AMYahoo Sports — Top schematic trend to watch in 2026 NFL season: Will the game speed up or continue to slow down? Rams could give us the answer
"Offenses aren’t in any dire place right now, but defenses have clapped back hard on the popular offensive concepts of the past decade or so.
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