Strength of schedule 2026
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It's not based off last years record it's based of what Vegas thinks teams will do this coming year.
Even if it was based off last years teams, Rams would rank harder than Seattle because Seattle had the better record…so based off standings, the Rams “looks” harder
When I see these "strength of schedule" pieces, I tend to think, "yeah, but I bet EVERY team the Rams play wishes that they didn't have to."
Rams are the top dog...therefore, in THEORY, they should beat every team they play.
Rams are the top dog...therefore, in THEORY, they should beat every team they play.
fearsomefour
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It's not a mystery ... Opponents are based on a simple Formula.
Every NFL team plays its divisional opponents 2X, and another two Divisions entirely (on a rotating basis) ... one in each Conference.
The NFC West plays the NFC East and AFC West in '26. So the Rams and Seahawks have 14 common opponents ... including the two games against each other. Can't play with yourself ... that is frowned upon.
The only three uncommon opponents are from the other two NFC Divisions, and one AFC Division and even that is based on a Formula. Seahawks won their Division last year, so they will play the division winners in the NFC North and South (Bears and Panthers) and the AFC East (Patriots) ... while the Rams (2nd place in 2025) play their counter-parts (all the 2nd place teams) in the same three divisions (Packers, Bucs and Bills).
Every NFL team plays its divisional opponents 2X, and another two Divisions entirely (on a rotating basis) ... one in each Conference.
The NFC West plays the NFC East and AFC West in '26. So the Rams and Seahawks have 14 common opponents ... including the two games against each other. Can't play with yourself ... that is frowned upon.
The only three uncommon opponents are from the other two NFC Divisions, and one AFC Division and even that is based on a Formula. Seahawks won their Division last year, so they will play the division winners in the NFC North and South (Bears and Panthers) and the AFC East (Patriots) ... while the Rams (2nd place in 2025) play their counter-parts (all the 2nd place teams) in the same three divisions (Packers, Bucs and Bills).
We have only 2 home games that might be termed as "easier" and I'm not even sure that the Giants are that "easy" anymore. Legit cadre of pass rushers and their offense can be very effective if healthy. Other game is the turds, though they occasionally have their career games against us.
Poor Mahomey is gonna get owned!!!
LARAMSinFeb.
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Was it 2024 we got 4 different teams right after their byes?
Maybe; and you’re correct that scheduling can work against a team.
I thought … could be wrong / have to check … the Rams caught some breaks in 2024 when several starting QBs missed the games against the Rams.
Meh. That game is only interesting if the g-men “are ready.” They had a decent draft and of course, there’s the new HC,