Los Angeles Rams Defense Analysis

Season Stats

The Los Angeles Rams defense utilizes a 3-4 Modern base scheme under defensive coordinator Chris Shula. Review their latest 2025 coverage stats, pass rush metrics, and coaching adjustments below.

Scheme & Analysis

How good is the Los Angeles Rams Defense?

The Los Angeles Rams are having a solid 2025 season defensively, currently ranked #10 in points allowed. Statistically, they are allowing 2.6 fewer points than the league average, which is a solid mark.

In the NFC West, they trail the Seattle Seahawks (#1) in points allowed per game but place higher than the San Francisco 49ers (#13) and Arizona Cardinals (#29) to round out the division.

This unit lacks a consistent pass rush and struggles to make plays behind the line of scrimmage. However, they have had difficulty generating takeaways, which puts more pressure on their offense.

Total Sacks

Interceptions

Statistically, their front seven production is below average compared to the league median, while their secondary is disciplined but rarely turns the ball over (1 INTs).

* Grades calibrated to 2024 Regular Season (Weeks 1-16).

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Key Playmakers

Their success in 2025 is primarily because of the defensive play of Nate Landman, who has been an elite performer, contributing 132 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and 1 interception. Additionally, Kam Curl has been a strong contributor with 122 tackles, 2 sacks, and 2 interceptions, adding depth to the unit.

What is the Los Angeles Rams defensive scheme?

Coordinator: Chris Shula

The Los Angeles Rams defense runs a 3-4 Modern under coordinator Chris Shula.

Base Defensive Front

3-4 Modern

3-4 Front (Two-Gap)

Three down linemen, often responsible for two gaps (the player in front). They eat blocks to free up linebackers to make plays.

Tactical Philosophy

Chris Shula runs a 3-4 base that relies on light boxes and preventing deep passes, continuing the detailed coverage rules of the system.

Key Principles

Light BoxPrevent Deep ShotsStunts

Scheme Strengths

✓Unpredictable blitz angles & confusing formations
✓Disguises coverage responsibilities well
✓Versatile against spread offenses

Potential Weaknesses

⚠Vulnerable to outside runs if edge setting fails
⚠Complex gap assignments for defensive line
⚠Requires specific 'two-gap' personnel (Nose Tackle)

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Defensive Vitals (Key Metrics)

The key metrics for the Los Angeles Rams Defense include their Havoc Score, Ball Production, and Front Aggression.

⚠️ This unit struggles to disrupt opposing offenses. They are reliable for points allowed but lack significant turnover upside.

Havoc Rate

POOR

0.5/g

Turnovers

POOR

0.1/g

Aggression

POOR

0.2/g

vs 2024 Regular Season Standards

Metric

Per Game

Grade

Why it Matters

Havoc Score

0.5

POOR

They disrupt the offense 0.5 times per game. Low disruption rate. Often indicates a conservative 'Bend-Don't-Break' scheme or lack of pass rush talent.

Ball Production

0.1

POOR

They force a turnover event (INT or Fumble) 0.1 times per game. They struggle to take the ball away, relying on punts.

Front Aggression

0.2

POOR

The Front 7 (Line + LBs) wrecks 0.2 plays at the line of scrimmage per game (Sacks + TFLs).

Metric Definitions• Havoc Score: TFLs + PDs + FFs per game.• Ball Prod: INTs + FFs per game.• Front Aggression: TFLs per game.

Havoc Grading Scale

ELITE > 11.5 GOOD > 10.5 AVG > 9.5 POOR < 9.5

Ball Production Grading Scale

ELITE > 1.6 GOOD > 1.3 AVG > 1.0 POOR < 1.0

Front Aggression Grading Scale

ELITE > 5.8 GOOD > 5.2 AVG > 4.7 POOR < 4.7

Performance Metrics

How is the Los Angeles Rams defense trending?

Last 3 Games vs. Season Average

Sliding

31.0 PPG(Last 3)

They are allowing +10.6 more points per game recently.

Roster & Injuries

Who is on the Los Angeles Rams defense injury report?

Key absences impacting the gameplanAs of Jan 14, 2026

Poona Ford

Defensive Tackle

QuestionableJan 14

"Weakens pass rush rotation and interior run gaps."

Shaun Dolac

Linebacker

Injured ReserveJan 6

"Impacts coverage over the middle and open-field tackling."

Keir Thomas

Linebacker

Injured ReserveAug 20

"Impacts coverage over the middle and open-field tackling."

Ahkello Witherspoon

Cornerback

Injured ReserveJan 13

"Reduces secondary depth; creates mismatch potential for opposing WRs."

Depth Chart

Sorted by Position Group

Defensive Line (8)

43 Tkl • 1 Sck

Tyler Davis

6' 2", 306 lbsAge: 25

30 Tkl • 3 Sck

Braden Fiske

6' 5", 291 lbsAge: 25

11 Tkl

Ty Hamilton

6' 3", 295 lbsAge: 23

12 Tkl • 2 Sck

Desjuan Johnson

6' 3", 280 lbsAge: 26

48 Tkl • 7 Sck • 1 Int

Kobie Turner

6' 2", 297 lbsAge: 26

1 Tkl

Jack Heflin

6' 3", 304 lbsAge: 27

8 Tkl • 2 Sck

Larrell Murchison

6' 2", 285 lbsAge: 28

Bill Norton

6' 6", 335 lbsAge: 25

Linebackers (10)

10 Tkl

Nick Hampton

6' 3", 251 lbsAge: 25

132 Tkl • 2.5 Sck • 1 Int

Nate Landman

6' 3", 235 lbsAge: 27

Elias Neal

6' 0", 221 lbsAge: 24

25 Tkl

Troy Reeder

6' 3", 236 lbsAge: 31

85 Tkl

Omar Speights

6' 1", 228 lbsAge: 24

22 Tkl • 3 Sck

Josaiah Stewart

6' 1", 249 lbsAge: 22

58 Tkl • 7.5 Sck

Jared Verse

6' 4", 260 lbsAge: 25

82 Tkl • 12 Sck

Byron Young

6' 2", 258 lbsAge: 27

21 Tkl • 3 Sck

Jesse Luketa

6' 3", 253 lbsAge: 26

25 Tkl

Ben Niemann

6' 2", 235 lbsAge: 30

Secondary (13)

122 Tkl • 2 Sck • 2 Int

Kam Curl

6' 2", 205 lbsAge: 26

40 Tkl • 3 Int

Cobie Durant

5' 11", 182 lbsAge: 27

45 Tkl • 3 Int

Emmanuel Forbes Jr.

6' 0", 180 lbsAge: 24

10 Tkl • 2 Int

Derion Kendrick

6' 0", 190 lbsAge: 25

84 Tkl • 2 Int

Kamren Kinchens

6' 0", 207 lbsAge: 23

61 Tkl • 1 Sck • 1 Int

Quentin Lake

6' 1", 196 lbsAge: 26

51 Tkl • 2 Sck

Jaylen McCollough

6' 0", 202 lbsAge: 25

37 Tkl • 1 Sck • 1 Int

Roger McCreary

5' 11", 190 lbsAge: 25

20 Tkl • 1 Int

Josh Wallace

6' 0", 189 lbsAge: 25

25 Tkl • 1 Int

Darious Williams

5' 9", 192 lbsAge: 32

2 Tkl

Tanner Ingle

5' 8", 186 lbsAge: 26

Alex Johnson

6' 0", 185 lbsAge: 25

Cam Lampkin

5' 11", 176 lbsAge: 24

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