Best and worst PFF grades from Rams 2025 season

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Overall PFF grades: Offense (min. 170 snaps)​


  • WR Puka Nacua - 96.1
  • QB Matthew Stafford - 91.9
  • RG Kevin Dotson - 87.3
  • RB Kyren Williams - 85.2
  • WR Davante Adams - 84.8
  • TE Davis Allen - 61.4
  • WR Tutu Atwell - 56.9
  • RT Rob Havenstein - 56.4
  • WR Konata Mumpfield - 56.0
  • WR Jordan Whittington - 55.7

Overall PFF grades: Defense (min. 170 snaps)​


  • DL Poona Ford - 86.0
  • LB Byron Young - 83.6
  • LB Jared Verse - 80.8
  • DL Kobie Turner - 80.3
  • S Kam Kinchens - 78.0
  • CB Darious Williams - 64.7
  • DL Braden Fiske - 57.3
  • CB Emmanuel Forbes - 53.9
  • CB Ahkello Witherspoon - 53.7
  • DL Ty Hamilton - 32.7

Pass protection grades (OL only)​

  • LT Alaric Jackson - 75.8
  • LG Steve Avila - 69.7
  • RT Warren McClendon Jr. - 69.1
  • RG Kevin Dotson - 66.8
  • OT D.J. Humphries - 54.1
  • C Coleman Shelton - 53.1
  • RT Rob Havenstein - 45.2
  • OG Justin Dedich - 40.0
  • OG Beaux Limmer - 0.0

Run-blocking grades (OL only)​

  • RG Kevin Dotson - 90.3
  • LT Alaric Jackson - 86.1
  • OG Beaux Limmer - 82.2
  • RT Warren McClendon Jr. - 81.9
  • C Coleman Shelton - 77.2
  • LG Steve Avila - 72.3
  • OG Justin Dedich - 69.7
  • RT Rob Havenstein - 63.5
  • OT David Quessenberry - 58.0
  • OT D.J. Humphries - 36.7

Pass-rush grades (front-seven only, min. 170 pass-rush snaps)​

  • DL Kobie Turner - 83.9
  • LB Jared Verse - 81.3
  • LB Byron Young - 81.2
  • DL Poona Ford - 76.2
  • LB Josaiah Stewart - 72.5
  • DL Braden Fiske - 64.0
  • DL Tyler Davis - 60.1

Coverage grades (min. 170 coverage snaps)​

  • S Kam Kinchens - 81.9
  • S Jaylen McCollough - 73.2
  • S Kam Curl - 71.9
  • DB Josh Wallace - 67.8
  • CB Cobie Durant - 65.1
  • S Quentin Lake - 65.0
  • LB Nate Landman - 62.1
  • CB Darious Williams - 61.4
  • LB Omar Speights - 58.4
  • CB Emmanuel Forbes - 56.3
 
I was dead wrong on Whittington. I really thought he was going to have a monster year and prove to be a great WR3, that could even be a strong WR2 if Adams went out. I was convinced he was going to have a monster breakout season. Not so.

He had some good plays. But they generally were the result of great play design by McVay, with Whittington being the benefactor, and not having to execute anything challenging - the play vs. Chicago in the playoffs with Puka blocking downfield for him, the end around TD early in the year that was called back by penalty, etc.

He also looked slow and ineffective on returns, with a huge sample size, despite his physical tools suggesting he should be better in that role than displayed, and having been a former RB, so you think he would excel at finding a hole, making a quick cut in traffic, etc.

When called upon to make contested catches, he generally couldn't. Including a few drops.

He was pretty banged up despite not seeing the field a huge amount. Maybe that limited his effectiveness. But if you're a player that gets very few snaps, lack of availability will end your career quickly.

I still like him as a depth piece. And he's young. His story isn't done. Don't write him off. But if he doesn't show out in year 3, I cannot see him being retained long-term. The second he costs any sort of real cap hit, he will be let go, as part of the annual bottom-of-the roster churn you see in the NFL. Most late 6th round draft picks end up in that boat. But I really thought Whittington would vastly out-perform his draft position. We'll see.
 
I was dead wrong on Whittington. I really thought he was going to have a monster year and prove to be a great WR3, that could even be a strong WR2 if Adams went out. I was convinced he was going to have a monster breakout season. Not so.

He had some good plays. But they generally were the result of great play design by McVay, with Whittington being the benefactor, and not having to execute anything challenging - the play vs. Chicago in the playoffs with Puka blocking downfield for him, the end around TD early in the year that was called back by penalty, etc.

He also looked slow and ineffective on returns, with a huge sample size, despite his physical tools suggesting he should be better in that role than displayed, and having been a former RB, so you think he would excel at finding a hole, making a quick cut in traffic, etc.

When called upon to make contested catches, he generally couldn't. Including a few drops.

He was pretty banged up despite not seeing the field a huge amount. Maybe that limited his effectiveness. But if you're a player that gets very few snaps, lack of availability will end your career quickly.

I still like him as a depth piece. And he's young. His story isn't done. Don't write him off. But if he doesn't show out in year 3, I cannot see him being retained long-term. The second he costs any sort of real cap hit, he will be let go, as part of the annual bottom-of-the roster churn you see in the NFL. Most late 6th round draft picks end up in that boat. But I really thought Whittington would vastly out-perform his draft position. We'll see.

Id like to blame Whittington but it seemed like no wr could Crack the #3 spot since mcvay has been here tbh. It just doesnt seem like a position that mcvay values in scheming or game planning for.

Also for ST Whittington isn't the fastest guy but I also think our blocking was subpar. So when its mediocre or bad all around it compounds
 
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So, Puka and Stafford are considered "elite" by PFF. Kyren, Dotson and Poona are close to elite. Turner, Verse, Young and Davante are considered very good to excellent.
Isn't that pretty much what any die-hard Rams' fan would have concluded if they objectively watched every Rams' game of the season?
 
Id like to blame Whittington but it seemed like no wr could Crack the #3 spot since mcvay has been here tbh. It just doesnt seem like a position that mcvay values in scheming or game planning for.
OBJ during the playoff run in '21. And with three legit pass game weapons Stafford was goddamn unstoppable.

We were on the way to blowing Cincinatti out when OBJ's knee went.
 
I would have thought Lake would have been in there somewhere.....and probably Parkinson.
I agree but Lake struggled some after returning from IR; and Parkinson did most of his damage in the final nine-ten games.

I also thought Avila, McClendon, Landman, Curl and Corum had strong seasons.

And ... I am not a fan of PFF ... never have been. Years ago, I did a deep dive in how they arrived at their ratings, and found their methodology ripe for criticism.
 
Id like to blame Whittington but it seemed like no wr could Crack the #3 spot since mcvay has been here tbh. It just doesnt seem like a position that mcvay values in scheming or game planning for.

Also for ST Whittington isn't the fastest guy but I also think our blocking was subpar. So when its mediocre or bad all around it compounds
Fair point on both. Which is why I am hesitant to spend too much free agent money or prime capital on a WR. Your top pick or top free agency signing, on a team this close to the Super Bowl, needs to play lots. I'd rather just target someone flashier at the deadline if we are competing. McVay and Stafford alike seem to zero in on their top WR options. Which isn't a bad thing. But there are only so many targets to go around. Puka and Adams are going to get fed. The TEs will get some targets too. And we need to run the football. How much can a WR3 really pop? What team in the NFL even has a household name WR3?

I think the time to target a truly impactful WR is next year, be it in the draft, or free agency, with Davante a year older. For now, I think we just need a better depth with Adams older and gimpy. Maybe add a big piece at the deadline if Adams or Puka is getting dinged up and we seem on track to be without either in the post-season. I think we can WR support otherwise without spending one of our top draft picks at WR. Heck, we got Puka and Kupp outside of the top 2 round. Same for free agency. Don't think we need the biggest WR fish. Not so sure I agree with those mocking WRs to the Rams early.
 
I thought Verse would step up to be that guy, but so far he's good, just not a game wrecker. Maybe we'll see it year 3.
I hope so. Not sure I wanna bet on it though. I wouldn't mind a short term guy until he's fully developed.
 
Fair point on both. Which is why I am hesitant to spend too much free agent money or prime capital on a WR. Your top pick or top free agency signing, on a team this close to the Super Bowl, needs to play lots. I'd rather just target someone flashier at the deadline if we are competing. McVay and Stafford alike seem to zero in on their top WR options. Which isn't a bad thing. But there are only so many targets to go around. Puka and Adams are going to get fed. The TEs will get some targets too. And we need to run the football. How much can a WR3 really pop? What team in the NFL even has a household name WR3?

I think the time to target a truly impactful WR is next year, be it in the draft, or free agency, with Davante a year older. For now, I think we just need a better depth with Adams older and gimpy. Maybe add a big piece at the deadline if Adams or Puka is getting dinged up and we seem on track to be without either in the post-season. I think we can WR support otherwise without spending one of our top draft picks at WR. Heck, we got Puka and Kupp outside of the top 2 round. Same for free agency. Don't think we need the biggest WR fish. Not so sure I agree with those mocking WRs to the Rams early.
I prefer the draft as well. Again it feels to me like we never really get a chance to pick in this range where so many good wideouts come off the board. We just win too much. So while you're up in this range take advantage.

But this is also about what's the best strategy to make the best run for a title this year while Stafford has some time left. There's a lot of FA options who can help us on offense and set the stage for a big defensive draft:

:helmet: Evans, who the Rams made a run for prior, and the dude's a pro who is serious about his craft, a future Hall of Famer, and he wants another ring. So if the Rams are interested in him and he hits the market it's a real possibility for us as he's the big threat Stafford could hammer teams with in four minute down the sideline and over the top.

:helmet: Pierce, has been injured a fair amount going off memory, but the dude separates at all levels of the field and he's in his prime.

:helmet: Doubs, knows the scheme so would be plug 'n play and cheaper than the other options as an outside the hashes threat for our pass game.

:helmet: Two different Centers who would upgrade us day one. Linderbaum is gonna cost more and is more unlikely to hit FA, McGovern cheaper but a clear upgrade over Shelton.

:helmet: Hall, offers pass game usage and big play ability. Would be a surprise given our RB quality but neither of our backs offer a third down pass threat to take it to the house.

There's also a couple Guards who offer strong pass pro, if the Rams are having second thoughts with Avila. But didn't list them because I don't think that's the case.
 
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Think this clearly reflects that Havensteins time in the NFL perhaps should be over. Would be happy to have him as a back up RT on back up RT pay, otherwise, enjoy retirement my man and thank you for all you have done for us.
 
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I prefer the draft as well. Again it feels to me like we never really get a chance to pick in this range where so many good wideouts come off the board. We just win too much. So while you're up in this range take advantage.

But this is also about what's the best strategy to make the best run for a title this year while Stafford has some time left. There's a lot of FA options who can help us on offense and set the stage for a big defensive draft:

:helmet: Evans, who the Rams made a run for prior, and the dude's a pro who is serious about his craft, a future Hall of Famer, and he wants another ring. So if the Rams are interested in him and he hits the market it's a real possibility for us as he's the big threat Stafford could hammer teams with in four minute down the sideline and over the top.

:helmet: Pierce, has been injured a fair amount going off memory, but the dude separates at all levels of the field and he's in his prime.

:helmet: Doubs, knows the scheme so would be plug 'n play and cheaper than the other options as an outside the hashes threat for our pass game.

:helmet: Two different Centers who would upgrade us day one. Linderbaum is gonna cost more and is more unlikely to hit FA, McGovern cheaper but a clear upgrade over Shelton.

:helmet: Hall, offers pass game usage and big play ability. Would be a surprise given our RB quality but neither of our backs offer a third down pass threat to take it to the house.

There's also a couple Guards who offer strong pass pro, if the Rams are having second thoughts with Avila. But didn't list them because I don't think that's the case.
I think Pierce would be a great addition, my favorite semi realistic WR ufa. My concern is his 20 mil projected market value.
I like W, Robinson too but at a 17+ mill projection I would rather have Pierce

Evans is high risk/reward and a 13mil projection
 
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