Los Angeles Rams
In the reviewed games, Los Angeles posted sizable yardage advantages in three matchups but lost to Denver; penalties also lengthened the distance to gain on selected drives.
4 reviewed games through Oct 4, 2026. This profile summarizes Upon Review's reviewed sample, not every game the team played.
What we keep seeing
Yardage edges were not guarantees
ModerateLos Angeles outgained Philadelphia, Denver and the Giants, but San Francisco had the yardage edge; Denver won despite being outgained.
Long-yardage constraints and escapes
ModeratePenalties lengthened distances on selected possessions against Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco. Against the Giants, completions renewed downs after a penalty and a sack on two touchdown drives.
Contrasting third-down results
ModerateThe Rams converted seven of 16 third downs against Philadelphia, which went zero for 12. Against San Francisco, Los Angeles went two for nine and the 49ers went seven for 12.
Strengths
Substantial yardage advantages
ModerateAgainst Philadelphia, Denver and the Giants, the Rams recorded substantial total-yard advantages, although Denver won its matchup.
Passing extensions after setbacks
ThinAgainst the Giants, 64- and 20-yard completions renewed downs after a holding penalty and a sack; both sequences ended in touchdown passes.
Third-down edge against Philadelphia
ThinPhiladelphia converted none of its 12 third downs, while the Rams converted seven of 16.
Weaknesses
Penalties lengthened the distance to gain
ModerateOn selected possessions against Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco, penalties increased the distance to gain; those drives ended in punts, a failed fourth down or field goals.
Third-down deficit against San Francisco
ThinLos Angeles converted two of nine third downs against San Francisco's seven of 12; the 49ers also had 23 first downs to the Rams' 15.
Opponent plan
ThinDeny
When penalties lengthen the distance, defend the line to gain and make the offense convert from longer yardage.
Attack
We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.
Avoid
We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.
Differences in reviewed games
Moderatematchup contrast
The Rams had 309 net passing yards to Philadelphia's 68, compared with 168 to San Francisco's 205 in the other reviewed matchup.
Reviewed games
Philadelphia's lead hid a third-down problem it never solved
Oct 4, 2026 · NFL · Philadelphia Eagles · 20-24
Hufanga's sack mattered before his pick-six changed the lead
Sep 28, 2026 · NFL · Denver Broncos · 30-26
Rams' long-yardage escapes outweighed a turnover deficit
Sep 22, 2026 · NFL · New York Giants · 28-6
49ers turned Rams chances into long touchdown drives
Sep 11, 2026 · NFL · San Francisco 49ers · 7-27