As much money as the Los Angeles Rams have poured into the offense in terms of player salaries, it stands to reason that it was the surge of the defense throughout 2024 that lifted the team up and into the 2025 NFL Playoffs. While the defense seemed confused and ineffective to start the season, it was the tremendous effort that neutralized high-powered offenses later in the season that seemed to carry the team along a winning streak during the most critical portion of the season.
But its strength last season was the advantage of surprise.