5 overreactions to LA Rams uncanny victory on TNF over rival 49ers

(4) - Rams defense is fixed

Well, if the offense isn't broken, then surely the defense is fixed, right? I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I'm not convinced that is the case either. At least, not in the way that many fans have been using the term. After all, this is a very young defense that has struggled to be consistent all season. It's the defense that surrendered 41 points to the Arizona Cardinals, 37 points to the Philadelphia Eagles, and 42 points to the Buffalo Bills.

In terms of points allowed this season, the Rams' defense clocks in as the 23rd defense in the NFL. And yes, that is after allowing just six points to the San Francisco 49ers.

While stomping a mudhole in the 49ers is always worth celebrating, I wouldn't go top-shelf for this soire. The 49ers offense had more going against it than the Rams stingy defense.

The same factors that held the Rams offense in check applied to the 49ers offense as well. That means rain and a short week. But the 49ers did not have starting WR Brandon Aiyuk, LT Trent Williams, or their top-three running backs. Let's be honest, the 49ers offense lives and dies by the running game. Without it, they struggle to control the clock, put up points, or terrorize opposing quarterbacks.

The Rams defense put up an incredible game to ensure a victory. But this is the same defense that allowed 42 points just five days earlier. I think the Rams' defense is improving. But they are not 'there,' yet. But the defense definitely took a huge step in the right direction.