The Los Angeles Rams have a week and a half to stew on their second crushing loss of the 2025-26 NFL campaign. They battled both the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers in the last three weeks, two teams that are expected to contend for the NFC crown once again, and self-inflicted wounds and failure to execute in critical moments has reminded this team just how much farther it still has to go before reaching the top. Thursday's loss is especially tough given the divisional implications.
A fumble at the goal line prevented the Rams from taking a lead with just over one minute remaining and an unsuccessful fourth-down play secured them a 26-23 overtime loss in an incredibly compelling NFC West showdown. LA had San Francisco on the ropes after roaring back from an early 14-0 de