The Rams are tied for the lowest yards per pass allowed in the NFL with the Packers, giving up just 4.3 yards per pass through two games. In addition, Chris Shula’s defense is allowing -0.30 EPA (estimated points added) per pass, which is the third-best mark in the NFL behind the Vikings and 49ers.
Impressive work for a team that apparently needs help in the secondary.
How long do you think the Rams can maintain a top-5 pass defense this season?
Two more weeks?
Six more weeks?
Three more months?
Can the
Rams carry this through the entire season?
It is fair to point out that the Rams have only had to face the Texans and Titans so far this season, potentially two of the easier passing offenses to stop right now.
The Texans threw for 151 yards against the Rams in Week 1, then only 182 yards against the Bucs in Week 2. Houston had juste 12 first downs against Tampa Bay after having 18 first downs against L.A. in Week 1. The Texans had almost the exact same number of yards in both games.
C.J. Stroud may be a popular name at quarterback, but is he a good quarterback when he doesn’t have a great supporting cast? Stroud has struggled through two games (1 TD, 1 INT, 40.4% success rate, 85 passer rating) and the Texans are 32nd in third down conversions (22.2%) and 32nd in red zone touchdown rate (0%).
That’s against the Rams, which is the good news, but it’s also against the Bucs. Maybe these are just two great defenses, but Houston has had offensive problems going back over a year — they hired Nick Caley away from the Rams in 2025 to try and solve those issues. But who do you think is more responsible for the Texans offensive ineptitude in Week 1:
The Rams defense or the Texans offense?
In Week 2, the Rams faced the Titans and rookie quarterback Cam Ward. Tennessee had seven first downs in Week 1 against the Broncos and only 133 total yards, one of the worst offensive performances of the season. They had just 62 passing yards against Denver.
In Week 2 against the Rams, that same offense had 18 first downs, 252 total yards, and 143 passing yards. Still really bad numbers! Through two games, the Titans rank 32nd in passing yards and 32nd in yards per pass attempt and 32nd in total yards.
They are 31st in third down (27.6%) and 30th in the red zone (20%).
So to summarize, the Rams have played two of the worst offenses in the NFL in this very young NFL season. They have also contributed to the demise of the Texans and Titans through two weeks. How long do you think L.A.’s defensive success will continue?
How dramatic of a difference will we see against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3, an offense that ranks seventh in rushing yards but is having their own struggles passing the football: The Eagles rank 31st in passing yards and 27th in yards per pass attempt. With Jalen Hurts under center, Philadelphia is just 30th in pass attempts.
Their rushing offense is good, but not where they expect it to be: 20th in yards per carry.
That being said, the Eagles are third on third down (48.1%), first in the red zone (5-of-5 touchdowns), and they’ve of course converted their one fourth down attempt.
The Rams boast one of the top defensive lines in the NFL with Jared Verse, Braden Fiske, Kobie Turner, Byron Young, Poona Ford, Josaiah Stewart, and others, plus now they have Nathan Landman at linebacker. That type of front helps contribute to a dominant pass defense.
Let us know what you think in the comments: Will the Rams continue to be a top-5 pass defense or have they just met their match with these early-season games against the AFC South?
