Rams handed troubling worst-case scenario prediction for 2026 season

CBS Sports' Tyler Sullivan outlines a worst-case scenario for the Rams in the 2026 season, a 17-game schedule that tests depth and health. Even with a defense improved by Garrett and McDuffie, the unit may not meet expectations, potentially allowing Seattle or San Francisco to surge in the NFC West. Offensively, 38-year-old Matthew Stafford and 33-year-old Davante Adams could feel the wear of time.

LA's depth and a respected front office keep them in the mix, even with aging stars. Sullivan notes the defense could be among the league's top units, but nothing is guaranteed, so the Rams must stay healthy and maximize production to outpace rivals in a tough NFC.