Rams Defense Working Toward Improvement

Rams Defense Working Toward Improvement

Myles Simmons

Heading into the 2017 season, the common thought around the Rams was that the club would be able to improve all around. Under head coach Sean McVay, the offense would certainly be better after two consecutive seasons finishing No. 32. And with coordinator Wade Phillips, the defense had a real chance to take another step as well.

Through three games, Los Angeles is leading the league in scoring at 35.7 points per game — a far cry from last year’s 14.0. And while there are categories in which the Rams rank well defensively — the club is No. 5 with 10 sacks, for instance — there’s a clear sense that the unit must begin playing with more consistency.

It’s a small sample size, but L.A. is currently No. 22 in total defense (343.7 yards per game), No 29 against the run (139.0 yards per game), and No. 27 in points given up (25.0). Last Thursday, San Francisco racked up 421 total yards, 25 first downs, and finished 9-of-18 on third down.

But if there’s a silver lining, it’s that the Rams made critical plays in critical situations in order to seal the victory.

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