There's no doubt Wade benefited from the O turn-around

Certainly so. But I think the Rams defense for the last several years would have done better if the offenses had performed only 2/3rds as well as McVay's offense. Those defenses we're worn out by the start of the 4th quarter.
But Wade has definitely improved upon those past defenses. The 2nd half has consistently been the Rams defensive highlight this year.

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