Should the Rams run more? Warren McClendon’s numbers say “yes”

In their fifth game of the season decided by one touchdown or less, the Los Angeles Rams held off the Washington Commanders 20-13 on a sunny Sunday just outside the nation’s capitol. L.A. improved to 2-3 in those nail-biters, won its third consecutive game, and notched up to 5-4 for the season, tied for second place in the NFC West.

While the Rams offense has been inconsistent at times, the offensive line has played well, particularly right tackle Warren McClendon. In his fourth NFL season and first as full-time starter, the 6’4” 315 right tackle played in every snap against the Commanders (75) and has not missed a rep in 2026, 634. ESPN rates McClendon as the #2 rated tackle with an 83…