Rams deploy a young, relentless front to redefine its defense, with Poona Ford anchoring the middle and Jared Verse, Braden Fiske, Kobie Turner pushing the edge. Emmanuel Forbes Jr. revives the secondary, while Quentin Lake, Kamren Curl, Kamren Kinchens and Jaylen McCollough bring multi-positional versatility behind the rush. Week 1 at SoFi vs Houston tests the run-stopping interior and the QB-pressure plan before a Week 3 duel with Barkley and the Eagles.

Despite last season’s statistical climb, L.A.’s front-loaded approach signals a potential turnaround in sacks and quarterback disruption. The opener and Philly matchup could catalyze early fantasy value for Rams pass-rushers and versatile DBs as the Rams aim to transform a 26th-ranked defense into opportunistic containors of big plays.