# Los Angeles Rams 2026: record, EPA, depth chart and injuries

> The Los Angeles Rams are 5-4 in the 2026 season, 3rd in the NFC West and the No. 9 seed in the NFC, with a point differential of +33. On offense they rank 11th in the league in EPA per play (+0.041); on defense they rank 4th (-0.111 allowed). The Pigskin Nightly model gives them a 47% chance to make the playoffs and 2.8% to win the Super Bowl. The Los Angeles Rams play next on the road at the Arizona Cardinals on Sun, Nov 15, 4:05 PM ET (Week 10), on CBS.

- Source: https://pigskinnightly.com/teams/rams
- Publisher: Pigskin Nightly (https://pigskinnightly.com)
- Updated: 2026-11-10T14:52:10.014Z
- Method: https://pigskinnightly.com/methodology
- Please cite as: Pigskin Nightly, "Los Angeles Rams 2026: record, EPA, depth chart and injuries", https://pigskinnightly.com/teams/rams

## Questions and answers

### What is the Los Angeles Rams record?

5-4, 3rd in the NFC West. Home 2-3, road 3-1, division 0-2, conference 3-2, current streak W3. Points: 214 scored, 181 allowed.

### Who do the Los Angeles Rams play next?

The Los Angeles Rams play next on the road at the Arizona Cardinals on Sun, Nov 15, 4:05 PM ET (Week 10), on CBS.

### What are the Los Angeles Rams' playoff chances?

47% to make the playoffs, 3% to win the NFC West, 1% to earn the No. 1 seed and the bye, 6.3% to win the NFC and 2.8% to win the Super Bowl, from 10,000 simulations of the rest of the season (projected record 9.5-7.5).

### Who is the Los Angeles Rams starting quarterback?

Matthew Stafford is first on the Rams depth chart at quarterback, with Stetson Bennett IV behind.

### Who is injured for the Los Angeles Rams?

Out, doubtful or on injured reserve: Joe Cardona (LS, out, ankle), Trent McDuffie (CB, out, back), Puka Nacua (WR, doubtful, knee), Dean Connors (RB, injured reserve, hand), Jaylen Watson (CB, injured reserve, shoulder) and Terrance Ferguson (TE, injured reserve, hamstring). Questionable: Steve Avila (G, questionable, hamstring).

### How good is the Los Angeles Rams offense and defense?

Offense: 11th in EPA per play (+0.041), 17th on dropbacks, 4th on runs, success rate 47.8%. Defense: 4th in EPA allowed (-0.111), 6th against the pass, 2nd against the run.

## Schedule

| Week | Opponent | Result / kickoff |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week 1 | vs San Francisco 49ers | L 7-27 |
| Week 2 | vs New York Giants | W 28-6 |
| Week 3 | at Denver Broncos | L 26-30 |
| Week 4 | at Philadelphia Eagles | W 24-20 |
| Week 5 | vs Buffalo Bills | L 34-37 |
| Week 6 | vs Arizona Cardinals | L 16-18 |
| Week 7 | at Las Vegas Raiders | W 35-21 |
| Week 8 | vs Los Angeles Chargers | W 24-9 |
| Week 9 | at Washington Commanders | W 20-13 |
| Week 10 | at Arizona Cardinals | Sun, Nov 15, 4:05 PM ET |
| Week 12 | vs Green Bay Packers | Wed, Nov 25, 8 PM ET |
| Week 13 | vs Kansas City Chiefs | Thu, Dec 3, 8:15 PM ET |
| Week 14 | at San Francisco 49ers | Sun, Dec 13, 4:25 PM ET |
| Week 15 | vs Dallas Cowboys | Sun, Dec 20, 4:25 PM ET |
| Week 16 | at Seattle Seahawks | Fri, Dec 25, 8:15 PM ET |
| Week 17 | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Sun, Jan 3, time TBD |
| Week 18 | vs Seattle Seahawks | Sun, Jan 10, time TBD |

## Starters (depth chart)

| Position | Player | Injury |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Center | Coleman Shelton |  |
| Left Guard | Steve Avila | Questionable |
| Left Tackle | Alaric Jackson |  |
| Quarterback | Matthew Stafford |  |
| Running Back | Kyren Williams |  |
| Right Guard | Kevin Dotson |  |
| Right Tackle | Warren McClendon Jr. |  |
| Tight End | Tyler Higbee |  |
| Wide Receiver | Puka Nacua | Doubtful |
| Free Safety | Kamren Kinchens |  |
| Left Cornerback | Josh Wallace |  |
| Left Defensive End | Braden Fiske |  |
| Left Inside Linebacker | Nate Landman |  |
| Nickel Back | Quentin Lake |  |
| Nose Tackle | Ty Hamilton |  |
| Right Cornerback | Trent McDuffie | Out |
| Right Defensive End | Aaron Donald |  |
| Right Inside Linebacker | Omar Speights |  |
| Strongside Linebacker | Myles Garrett |  |
| Strong Safety | Kam Curl |  |
| Weakside Linebacker | Byron Young |  |
| Holder | Ethan Evans |  |
| Kick Returner | Jordan Whittington |  |
| Long Snapper | Joe Cardona | Out |
| Punter | Ethan Evans |  |
| Place Kicker | Brandon McManus |  |
| Punt Returner | Kyren Williams |  |