Rams shift Week 1 to 12 personnel, not just to involve tight ends but to pull Houston into base defense and open space for Puka Nacua in the slot. Higbee, Parkinson, and Davis Allen anchor the two-TE look while the run game and pass game stretch ground coverage. The result isn’t a TE heavy box score, but the alignment created matchup advantages that could carry into future weeks, especially against Tennessee.

Rams will ease Terrance Ferguson into offense after Week 1, leaning on Higbee, Parkinson and Allen and using Ferguson in reserve while he recovers groin issues. Ferguson contributed on special teams and celebrated Davis Allen's go-ahead TD, signaling a growing role ahead.

McVay said Ferguson will be a factor sooner rather than later, with week-to-week usage based on matchups. The rookie's long-term value hinges on staying healthy and carving out receiving snaps behind a veteran, making Ferguson a fantasy sleeper if his role expands.

Pro Football Focus’ Rams all-time team (2005–present) blends homegrown stars and marquee trades, led by Stafford, Kupp, Donald and Ramsey, with Von Miller and Bobby Wagner among the midseason and impact additions. The 500-snap rule pins eligibility, skewing towards McVay-Snead era greatness. The roster emphasizes top-tier production at every position while highlighting the era’s balance of draft talent and savvy acquisitions.

The breakdown shows heavy McVay influence, a few standout trades, and a mix of dominant defensive linemen and playmaking backs. Kupp and Nacua anchor the receiving corps; Donald anchors the interior; Quinn and Miller provide edge disruption. The list reads like a snapshot of how L.A. built a modern contender through priority on snaps, production, and strategic roster moves.

Stafford's back health is the keystone of the Rams' 2025 fantasy upside. If he stays healthy, Puka Nacua and Kyren Williams could pace their positions, while Davante Adams and Tyler Higbee offer top-10 upside at their spots. Behind them, Jarquez Hunter and the defense provide sneaky depth. Training-camp ambiguity creates risk, making Week 1 viability and ongoing practice reports vital for projections.