Turf Show Times
Can the Rams make it to Sean McVay’s third Super Bowl appearence?
The 2025 schedule for the Los Angeles Rams is now set in stone. These are the 18 regular season games that will determine whether LA will contend in the playoffs for the third consecutive year.
I have thoughts on the preseason overall, each game, and a record projection to follow at the end:
Preseason: Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Chargers, Cleveland Browns
These are the main storylines I’ll be watching over this year’s preseason:
Week 1: Sept. 7 vs. Houston Texans
This is an exciting Week 1 matchup for the Rams and the game will serve as a fine measuring stick from both Houston and LA.
The matchup I am most excited for will be the retooled (possibly worse than last year) Texans offensive line versus the Rams’ aggressive front of Jared Verse, Braden Fiske, Kobie Turner, and company.
Week 2: Sept. 14 at Tennessee Titans
Number one overall pick Cam Ward starts his rookie campaign against the Denver Broncos—maybe the NFL’s best defense—and then plays the Rams the following game. I don’t think there’s much of a chance the Titans leave their first two games better than 0-2, though moral victories can be had still.
Week 3: Sept. 21 at Philadelphia Eagles
There are few teams in the NFL that have Sean McVay’s number; however, the Eagles are certainly one of them.
McVay is 1-6 against Philadelphia and his lone win dates back to the 2020 season. The Rams have not beat the Eagles in the Matthew Stafford era.
But McVay has pulled out of this spot before. He had a rough stretch against the 49ers and has seemingly reversed the trend. Can he do the same versus Philly?
Week 4: Sept. 28 vs. Indianapolis Colts
Anthony Richardson gave the Rams all they could handle as a rookie by forcing overtime. Puka Nacua’s first career touchdown sealed the game for LA.
But Richardson is running out of time with the Colts and possibly the NFL. Will he start this game over Daniel Jones, and can he get his professional career back on track?
Week 5: Oct. 2 vs. San Francisco 49ers (TNF)
An early Thursday night football matchup against the 49ers reminds me of McVay and Kyle Shanahan’s first go-around in the NFL back in 2017. This remains one of my favorite games in recent Rams history, and this rematch under a similar setting could also be a fireworks-filled battle.
Will the 49ers bounce back in 2025?
Week 6: Oct. 12 at Baltimore Ravens
Lamar Jackson owns the Rams’ defense. He single handily knocked LA out of the playoffs in...
