"There are no heroes in run defense."

When Cody Alexander, defensive football expert and creator of MatchQuarters.com , said that to theRams.com, it perfectly described the genesis of Los Angeles' improvement against the run this season. Stopping the run is about fulfilling individual roles so that the collective can succeed. As Rams players and coaches often say, it's about everyone playing their "one of 11."

Last year, the Rams' season ended due in large part to explosive runs by the Philadelphia Eagles in the divisional round. Through seven weeks of the 2025 season, L.A. is the only team that has yet to allow a run of 20 or more yards, despite facing some of the best rushing offenses in football. That improvement is a product of collective execution and in-game adjustments.

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