Los Angeles Rams: 2024 NFL Preview – Bounce back from Aaron Donald’s Departure

Los Angeles Rams | NFC West

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Head Coach: Sean McVay (8th season)

Key Additions:

  • Jonah Jackson (LG)
  • Tre’davious White (CB)
  • Darious Williams (CB)
  • Braden Fiske (DT) – rookie
  • Jared Versee (DE)


Key Departures:

  • Aaron Donald (DT)
  • Jonah Williams (DE)



Last Season’s Results and Interesting Trends (2023):

  • Overall Record: 10-7
  • ATS Record: 9-6-2 ATS
  • O/U Record: 9-8 O/U

  • 7-2 1H ATS as a favorite
  • 7-2 O/U and 8-1 1H O/U off a win



Last Season’s Ranks (2023):

  • EPA/play (offense): 9th
  • Rush EPA (offense): 8th
  • Pass EPA (offense): 11th

  • EPA/play allowed (defense): 20th
  • Rush EPA (defense): 13th
  • Pass EPA (defense): 18th

  • Plays per game: 12th
  • Seconds per snap (lowest to highest): 15th


2024 Season Schedule:

  • Week 1: Detroit Lions (Away)
  • Week 2: Arizona Cardinals (Away)
  • Week 3: San Francisco 49ers (Home)
  • Week 4: Chicago Bears (Away)
  • Week 5: Green Bay Packers (Home)
  • Week 6: BYE
  • Week 7: Las Vegas Raiders (Home)
  • Week 8: Minnesota Vikings (Home)
  • Week 9: Seattle Seahawks (Away)
  • Week 10: Miami Dolphins (Home)
  • Week 11: New England Patriots (Away)
  • Week 12: Philadelphia Eagles (Home)
  • Week 13: New Orleans Saints (Away)
  • Week 14: Buffalo Bills (Home)
  • Week 15: San Francisco 49ers (Away)
  • Week 16: New York Jets (Away)
  • Week 17: Arizona Cardinals (Home)
  • Week 18: Seattle Seahawks (Home)



Commentary: The Los Angeles Rams exceeded expectations in 2023, showcasing the resilience and strategic acumen of head coach Sean McVay, who continues to demonstrate why he’s one of the league’s top coaches.

However, the loss of Aaron Donald, the cornerstone of their defense for years, cannot be overstated. Donald’s departure leaves a significant void in both leadership and on-field production.

Offensively, the Rams maintained a top-10 ranking in EPA/play, with a balanced attack that leaned slightly on the run. The 2024 season will be a true test of their adaptability and resilience as they navigate without their defensive superstar.

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