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The Los Angeles Rams are one of the best teams (if not the best) not only in the NFC, but in the entire NFL. Their current record is 10-3, looking down on their conference and division.
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With just four games remaining, and only two of those games against potential playoff teams, they’re showing no signs of slowing down heading into the playoffs.
Recently, PFF’s defensive grades came out, and for a team that doesn’t sit at the top of a ton of raw statistics on defense, it’s surprising.
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As good as their defense has been this season, it’s their offense that has drawn attention. Matthew Stafford is the clubhouse leader for the NFL MVP award, while Puka Nacua has an excellent chance at OPOY.
PFF released their latest grades on the team’s offense and defense, and if the numbers hold up, the Rams have a chance to do something they’ve never done before.
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Rams ranked No. 1 on offense and defense by PFF
Pro Football Focus goes beyond raw statistics and takes a deeper look at what’s happening on the field. The Los Angeles Rams’ numbers look very good.
Not only do they rank No. 1 in both offense and defense, but if those numbers hold, they will become the first team to rank No. 1 in the league in both categories since PFF ratings began to end the season.
Los Angeles has been a problem for opponents all season, so these results make sense. Their defense is quietly suffocating, and their offense is one of the more balanced in the league.
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Any team that wants to see them in the playoffs will head to Los Angeles to take on what may be one of the most complete teams in NFL history statistically.