For Cleveland Browns fans, everything matters right now. The AFC North and AFC playoff race? Very much so. The upcoming NFL trade deadline and all the rumors connected to the Browns? Yes, yes, yes. The 2027 NFL draft order and positioning? For sure, especially with a second team’s trajectory important to follow.
The Los Angeles Rams have been through a lot already this season, starting off with Week 1 in Australia and DE Myles Garrett having surgery. The injuries and losses didn’t stop there for the Rams,
but Sean McVay’s club has bounced back with two straight wins to move to a 4-4 record, with the Washington Commanders and Arizona Cardinals next up on the schedule.
Things could continue to improve for Los Angeles with Garrett returning to practice this week, opening his 21-day return window:
It will be interesting when the Rams are comfortable activating Garrett. While he will be helpful no matter what, if they can pull off two more victories before their bye week, they can give the veteran defensive end a lot of time to ramp up to close out the season.
While Los Angeles’ schedule looks light until Thanksgiving, the Rams then face what is expected to be a gauntlet with the Green Bay Packers, San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, Seattle Seahawks (2x), and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Having Garrett healthy for that stretch might be more important than either of the next two contests.
For Browns fans, any good news for the Rams is bad news for Cleveland’s NFL draft stock.
Do you think the Rams should and will be cautious with Garrett’s return? Given their schedule and current .500 record, how many games do you think LA wins this year?
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