As the 12-5 Los Angeles Rams get ready for the rematch against the 8-9 Carolina Panthers, there is the spectre of 2026 lying in wait on the horizon. After all, even if Los Angeles wins Super Bowl LX, they will play just four more games. Beyond that, there is the ether of 'next season' that 18 NFL teams have already pivoted to address.
And no, it's not solely about the 2026 NFL Draft.
Let's start with the multi-million dollar question. Who will start for LA at quarterback next season? While his MVP-worthy season makes the answer obvious, veteran Matthew Stafford struggled simply to step onto the football field this season.