Opponent Preview: The Los Angeles Rams

In the Colts first game outside of the Midwest this season, they take on a Rams coming off of a brutal collapse vs the defending Champion Eagles. The Rams have lost now 3 straight games against the Eagles, including last years playoffs, and are looking for a get-right game against the undefeated Colts. The Rams are so far undefeated against AFC South opponents this season, beating both the winless Texans and the winless Titans in the first two weeks of the season. This will be a crucial measuring stick game for both teams, who have faced 2 easier opponents as well as one tough one thus far in 2025.

Rams Stat Ranks VS Colts Stat Ranks

Offense

• Points Scored Per Game: 24.3 (11th) | 34.3 (Tied 2nd)
• Yards Per Game: 363.7 (5th) | 418.7 (2nd)
• Yards Per Play: 6 (5th) | 6.6 (1st)
• 3rd Down Conversion Rate: 42.86% (11th) | 41.67% (13th)
• Red Zone TD Rate: 46.15% (23rd) | 43.75% (26th)
• Turnovers Per Game: 1 (Tied 12th) | 0 (Tied 1st)
• Punts Per Game: 3 (Tied 22nd) | 0.3 (1st)
• EPA/Play: 0.02 (Tied 10th) | 0.22 (1st)

The Rams Offense has been arguably a top 10 Offense this season, and therefore present the toughest challenge for the Colts Defense so far in 2025. Veteran QB Matthew Stafford is the third oldest QB in the NFL at age 37, but his cannon of an arm has shown no signs of slowing down. With a talented group of players with star Wide Receiver Puka Nacua, new veteran addition Davante Adams, steady Tight End Tyler Higbee, and former Fighting Irishman Kyren Williams playing with a solid pair of Tackles in Alaric Jackson and Rob Havenstein, the Rams have formed a steady and consistent Offense for Sean McVay to work with and scheme up.

Passing Offense

• Pass Rate: 55.5% (20th) | 47.4% (30th)
• Passing Yards Per Game: 236.7 (Tied 10th) | 265.3 (4th)
• Passing Yards Per Dropback: 7 (7th) | 8.8 (1st)
• Play Action Rate: 38.6% (2nd) | 40% (1st)
• Pressure Rate Allowed: 33% (12th) | 32.3% (10th)
• Time To Throw: 2.62 (4th) | 2.69 (Tied 8th)
• Yards After Catch: 292 (26th) | 386 (5th)
• EPA/Pass: 0 (13th) | 0.36 (1st)

The Rams Passing Offense has been the most play action heavy in the NFL outside of the Colts. The threat of Kyren Williams in the run game (and to a lesser extent backup Blake Corum) combined with Matthew Stafford’s still elite ball velocity capitalizes on defense’s hesitation.

The pressure rate allowed is a bit deceptive, as Matthew Stafford at QB has the fastest release time of any starting QB in the NFL (among 35 QBs with 39 or more dropbacks) at 2.53 seconds. The Rams have a good pair of Tackles, but the interior of the offensive line has been more suspect.

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