One thing about the Los Angeles Rams that I appreciate is that they typically seem to beat preseason projections. Well, since the team has hired Head Coach Sean McVay, that is. And even as the team has enjoyed unparalleled success, much of exceeding expectations lies in the fact that projections were overly skeptical.
That is not the case for the 2025 NFL season. While skepticism seems to be universal over the talent levels of individual players this offseason, projections for the team itself have been moderately optimistic. Even in what appears to be a very competitive season in the NFC West Division, the consensus appears to be forming around the San Francisco 49ers or the Los Angeles Rams as division winners, with a slight lean in the Rams' direction.