Rams enter 2026 season with high expectations and star power
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 6:01 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams start the 2026 NFL season as favorites after adding All-Pro defenders Trent McDuffie and Myles Garrett. Coming off an NFC Championship Game appearance, they aim for the Super Bowl amid significant roster pressure, with several key players facing free agency. The NFL anticipates increased viewership through a compelling schedule featuring six playoff teams from last season. Analyst Matt Verderame notes that the Rams' status as a hunted team enhances interest and excitement in the league. With quarterback Matthew Stafford nearing 40, the postseason push is critical for Los Angeles.
- •Rams added Trent McDuffie and Myles Garrett for the 2026 season.
- •They reached the NFC Championship Game last season.
- •The Rams have multiple key players heading to free agency.
- •They will face six teams that made the playoffs last year.
- •Analyst Matt Verderame believes the Rams being hunted is good for the league.
- 6:01 PMYahoo Sports — Why the Rams and their high expectations are good for football
"The Rams are the favorites to win it all this season, and one NFL analyst says that's good for football.
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