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Once Super Bowl favorites, can Rams salvage 2026 season after 2-4 start?

The Los Angeles Rams, once considered Super Bowl contenders, are struggling to find their footing after a dismal 2-4 start to the season. Their recent losses—including a heartbreaking 18-16 defeat to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday and a 37-34 overtime loss to the Buffalo Bills—have raised concerns about their championship aspirations.

The team’s offensive execution has been plagued by costly penalties and unforced errors, with coach Sean McVay acknowledging the need for immediate improvement. A notable misstep came late in the Cardinals game, when cornerback Josh Wallace’s 15-yard unnecessary roughness penalty set up Arizona’s game-winning drive.

With an 8-3 record required to remain in playoff contention, the Rams face a critical four-game stretch, including a home matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers on November 1, followed by road trips to Las Vegas, Washington, and Arizona. McVay has emphasized that self-inflicted mistakes cannot continue if the team hopes to turn things around soon.

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