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Los Angeles Rams
12-5 record
2-1 playoff record
Final game: Lost to Seattle in NFCCG
OVERVIEW
There is a lot of greatness from the Rams 2025 season that fans will remember as a whole. Career milestones for an all-time great QB, incredible catches by a dynamic WR duo and nailbiting finishes that included playoff gamewinning drives. As much as we love these positives, the hard truth is that Rams fans feel let down by the conclusion of the season.
Celebrating your quarterback winning MVP helps a bit, but going home in the NFC Championship Game still stings.
It isn’t just because the expectation for 2025 was SuperBowl or Bust – which is true – it’s particularly frustrating how the defensive side of the ball became the easy scapegoat for the team’s demise. From the outside, it appeared that the Rams were solid on both sides of the ball. But for Rams fans who pay close attention week in and week out, there were signs of concern stemming back even before midseason.
To quote Jared Verse talking about that NFCCG loss:
“This isn’t going the way we thought this was going to go.”
During this recap we’ll mention what the issue was concerning the defensive struggles to close the season. Some issues are surface level (injuries), while the bigger picture is more about their 2025 teambuilding philosophy.
With the obvious out of the way, again, it’s hard to summarize the season as a failure when your franchise quarterback is doing something historic.
The offense finished as the #1 scoring unit in the league, and not by assumed means either. Stafford and the offense didn’t line up in gun and air raid their way to these figures. 2025 was the year that McVay and the offense used 13 personnel at a historic rate.
The Rams utilized a three TE, one RB look at a 30.5% rate. The next closest since 2016 is the Browns with 17.6% (2021). Apart from leading the league in completions, yards and touchdowns, Stafford also lead in play-action passes. My favorite stat? He finished the season with more TDs than he had INTs, fumbles and sacks…combined.
Stafford displayed a great representation of what it means for an NFL quarterback to be completely in control of his offense. Every game felt like it was his to win it for LA. Marching down the field with multiple tight end sets, capping off drives with great ball placement for the likes of Davante Adams, who led the league in receiving TDs despite missing 3 games.
Every home game atmosphere at SoFi felt electric. From the opener vs. Houston, to the Monday Night beatdown of Tampa Bay, and even the “get right” season closer vs. Arizona; Each gameday felt like a block party starting in the pink lot, and finishing with a winning scoreboard.
Despite the frustration of finishing such an electric season without a Lombardi, I’d be lying if I said football is anything besides fun here as a Los Angeles Rams fan. I hope this quick season recap reminds the Ramily of that excitement.
COACHES
HC: Sean McVay
OC: Mike LaFleur
DC: Chris Shula
ST: Chase Blackburn → Ben Kotwica
GM: Lester Snead
Notable ‘25 staff: Scott Huff (TEs) | Ryan Wendell (OL) | Eric Yarber (WRs) | Aubrey Pleasant (DBs/Asst. HC) | Nate Scheelhaase (Pass game Cood.)
**Huff, Wendell and Scheelhaase are notable for their major contributions to the Rams offensive changes. You can look to these three as the inspiration for the reliance of 13P that became a revelation for the Rams.*
Notables + Awards
MVP: Matthew Stafford (career first)
OPOY nomination: Puka Nacua (3rd in voting)
Pro Bowl: Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua, Jared Verse, Byron Young
AP 1st Team: Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua
Season Stats
OFFENSE
394.6 ypg (1st)
4,557 pass yards (1st)
2,152 rush yards (7th)
30.5 ppg (1st)
DEFENSE
327.5 ypg allowed (17th)
3,684 pass yards allowed(19th)
1,884 rush yards allowed (12th)
20.4 ppg allowed(10th)
Individual leaders
Passing
Matthew Stafford
388/597 (65%) | 4,707 yards | 46 TD | 8 INT | 23 sack | 109.2 rating
MVP (1st of career)
Rushing
Kyren Williams
259 att. | 1,252 yards | 4.8 ypc | long 34 | 10 TD | 2 FUM | 73.6 ypg
Receiving
Puka Nacua
16 games | 129 rec. | 1,715 yards | 10 TD | 1 FUM | 666 YAC
Davante Adams
14 games | 60 rec. | 789 yards | 14 TD | 117 YAC
Tackles
Nate Landman
132 total | 64 solo | 68 asst.
Kam Curl
122 total | 79 solo | 43 asst.
Sacks
Byron Young
12 sack | 12 TFL | 82 tot. Tkl
Jared Verse
7.5 sack | 11 TFL | 58 tot. tkl
Interceptions
Emmanuel Forbes Jr.
3 INT | 18 passes defended
Cobie Durant
3 INT | 7 passes defended
Fumbles
Nate Landman
4 forced | 2 recovered
Jared Verse
3 forced
Notable stat:
Jared Verse: 2 blocked kicks
KICKING
Harrison Mevis
12/13 FG | 52 long | 39/39 XP
Joshua Karty
8/10 FG | 51 long | 23/26 XP
PUNTING
Ethan Evans
50 punts | 68 long | 46.3 avg | 38 net | 4 TB
Turnover from 2024:
-Tre Tomlinson, DB – 49ers
-Jonah Jackson, OL – Bears
2025 Preseason acquisitions
Key Additions (free agency | re-signed | PS elevation | traded for)
-Jimmy Garoppolo, QB
-Davante Adams, WR
-Tutu Atwell, WR
-Poona Ford, DL
-Coleman Shelton, OL
-Nate Landman, LB
-Akhello Witherspoon, CB
**Notes:*
-Jimmy G’s ability to run the offense during camp was crucial to the early success of the offense come regular season. Stafford was dealing with his back injury and sat out all camp.
-Rams fans will laugh at Atwell. His contract was $10M guaranteed, for what turned out to be a 6 rec, 192 yard, 1 TD season.
-Poona doesn’t get enough credit for his ability to transform the run defense from ‘24
-Akhello’s injury in-season played a major role for the defense letting up late season
2025 Draft Class
Round 2, pick 46:
Terrance Ferguson | TE | Oregon
Round 3, pick 90:
Josaiah Stewart | LB | Michigan
Round 4, pick 117:
Jarquez Hunter | RB | Auburn
Round 5, pick 148:
Ty Hamilton | DT | Ohio State
Round 5, pick 172:
Chris Paul Jr. | LB | Ole Miss
Round 7, pick 242:
Konata Mumpfield | WR | Pittsburgh
UDFAs:
OL Wyatt Bowles, S Malik Dixon-Williams, LB Shaun Dolac, OL Ben Dooley, WR Tru Edwards, DL Jamil Muhammad, DL Bill Norton, LB Josh Pearcy, WR Brennan Presley, TE MArk Redman, TE Anthony Torres, S Nate Valcarcel, RB Jordan Waters, OL Trey Wedig, WR Mario Williams
In-season acquisitions
Harrison Mevis, K (FA)
Jake McQuiad, LS (FA)
Roger McCreary, CB (from Tennessee)
Other notables:
Terminated ST coordinator Chase Blackburn in season
Elevated Ben Kotwica as interim ST coordinator
Preseason hype:
I had the privilege of covering Rams training camp as credentialed media. The atmosphere at every practice was palpably energetic with every session. It truly did feel like the organization was moving in a singular direction towards winning a title. Even without Stafford on the field for a majority of camp – he soon would be seen in the Ammortal Chamber treating his aches and pains.
As Week 1 neared, the biggest concern from fans focused on Stafford. Would he be ready to go opening week? How would the Rams look if Jimmy G had to be the starter for Week 1 and beyond? The secondary concern was about the secondary. On paper, the cornerback room felt lackluster. With a rotation of Witherspoon, Durant, Williams and Forbes Jr. on the perimeter, the coaching staff was taking a big gamble. A gamble that ultimately would not pay off how they were anticipating by season’s end.
Week 1 vs. Houston
W 14-9
Houston’s tough defense was on display early to open the season, especially in the run game and downfield against the big pass plays. Stafford had an efficient game with 21-29 passing and 245 yards and 1 TD.
Key play:
The highlight of the day was SoFi’s loud introduction to Nate “One Punch” Landman. His late-game forced fumble via punchout, stopping a Texans redzone drive and giving LA the win.
Week 2 @ Tennessee
W 33-19
This is the first instance of questioning the secondary I can remember on the season. Rookie QB Cam Ward is electric outside of the pocket, connecting with fellow rookie Elic Ayomanor on a crossbody, rainbow touchdown pass right before the half. It was the first moment you question if this is going to be a normal occurrence for the defense.
Ultimately the Rams pulled away late with two 4th qtr. touchdowns with just under 7min to play.
Key play:
Puka Nacua’s 1st quarter jet sweep on 4th & 1, weaving his way through a crowded perimeter, and scoring on a 45 yard scamper. Dude is so damn good at football.
Week 3 @ Philadelphia
L 26-33
The first half of this game made the Rams look like you could crown a SuperBowl champ in week 3. The defense was stifling. Multiple times Jalen Hurts took a big hit in the pocket, one resulting in a Jared Verse strip sack.
Extending the lead even at the start of the 2nd half wasn’t enough to put away Philly. Hurts and the Eagles played a tougher brand of football in the 2nd half. Completing a comeback with the help of special teams forcing not one, but TWO blocked field goals.
Key play: Joshua Karty lined up for a game-winning field goal. It’s blocked and returned for a 61-yard touchdown by Jordan Davis. Beginning what would ultimately be a chronic special teams problem for the Rams all season.
Week 4 vs. Indianapolis
W 27-20
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