Without help from the offense, glaring weaknesses in Rams defense are magnified

Inside linebacker Ernest Jones fires up his defense before the Eagles gameIt’s not news that the Los Angeles Rams 2023 defensive unit is less than a dominating force and matter-of-factly, needs the L.A offense to control the flow of the game for success. While there is nothing wrong with being a complimentary piece, expectations have to be measured when playing upper-level NFL teams.

So it went on Sunday’s 23-14 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The L.A. offense’s lack of a consistent attack put the onus on the defense to not only stem the tide, but flip off the momentum switch of a well-balanced Philly offense. There were some glimpses of aptitude and certainly some heart, but in the end, it…