The Los Angeles Rams may be sitting in the sixth seed at 11-4, but let’s not kid ourselves-this team has the firepower and the grit to go the distance in January. The pieces are there.
The path? It’s not going to be easy.
Four straight wins, all potentially on the road. But here’s the thing: none of it matters if they’re not healthy when the postseason kicks off.
And right now, that’s priority number one in L.A.
With two regular-season games left, the Rams are already looking ahead-not just to who they might face, but how they’ll face them. The most likely Wild Card opponent?
The 10-5 Philadelphia Eagles. That’s a tough draw, but the Rams know it’s not about who’s across the line-it’s about who they have in uniform.
And at the moment, the health of key players is front and center, especially when it comes to wide receiver Davante Adams.
Adams missed Week 16 with a hamstring issue, and all signs point to the team playing it safe with their star wideout. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Rams are expected to shut Adams down until the playoffs.
And honestly, that’s the smart play. The Rams have already punched their ticket.
Now it’s about making sure the roster is at full strength when the real season begins.
Let’s not understate what Adams brings to this offense. He’s not just a red zone threat-he’s a defensive game plan disruptor.
Of the Rams’ 457 total points this season, 84 have come directly off his touchdown catches. That’s not just production-that’s impact.
His presence forces secondaries to adjust, opening up space for the rest of the receiving corps. Even when he’s not getting the ball, he’s changing the game.
But the Rams aren’t just dealing with Adams’ injury. This team has been through the wringer.
Playing a first-place schedule in a brutal division has taken a toll. Key starters on both sides of the ball have gone down.
In their Week 16 loss to the 12-3 Seahawks, starting right guard Kevin Dotson suffered an ankle injury, adding to the growing list of banged-up starters. The offensive line is down two starters.
The receiving group is missing two. The secondary?
Also missing two.
That’s not ideal heading into the postseason, but it’s the reality. And it’s why the Rams are shifting their focus.
Winning these last two games would be nice, sure. But winning in January is what matters.
And that means making smart, strategic decisions now-like keeping Adams on the sideline until he’s 100 percent.
Because when he’s healthy, he’s a difference-maker. And in the playoffs, difference-makers win games.
So, while fans might be itching to see a full-strength Rams squad finish the regular season strong, the bigger picture is clear: this team is built to compete deep into the postseason-but only if they get there in one piece. Resting Adams now could be the move that pays off when the lights are brightest.
Stay tuned. January football is coming-and the Rams are trying to make sure they’re ready for it.