Rams guard-tackle combos rank among NFL's best for rushing effectiveness

The Los Angeles Rams feature two of the top eight guard-tackle combinations in the NFL for 2025, according to data measuring average rush Expected Points Added. The left-side duo of Steve Avila and Alaric Jackson ranks fifth, while Kevin Dotson and Warren McClendon Jr. hold the eighth position. This effectiveness is attributed to head coach Sean McVay's ability to create pushes regardless of play direction. Overall, the Rams led the league in rushing efficiency, with more than 50% of their handoffs generating positive EPA, a milestone not achieved by many teams since PFF began tracking.

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