Rams riding a dangerous trend that could break them in Week 2 and beyond

In Week 1, the Los Angeles Rams offense gained 290 total yards (20th) and scored just 14 points (23rd). Breaking it down further: 73 yards on the ground (24th) and 224 yards through the air (11th). Even with that production, the team needed a Herculean effort from its defense just to eke out a win. And that growing dependence on the defense has many fans uneasy heading into Week 2.

Of course, some of those early-season struggles can be chalked up to the chaos that often comes with Week 1. Multiple huge gains were wiped away by costly, thoughtless penalties. KR/WR Jordan Whittington alone lost over 100 yards due to flags that erased a massive kickoff return and a big reception.

Those mental errors should correct themselves over the next few weeks. But the Week 2 opponent, the Tennessee Titans, aren’t exactly pushovers on defense. The Titans allowed 317 total yards (18th) and 20 points (14th) in Week 1. Digging deeper, they gave up just 166 passing yards (11th) but were gashed for 151 rushing yards (26th). So while some outlets are predicting a “40 burger” from the Rams this week, that feels like wishful thinking.

Rams need much stronger offense in Week 2

Even if the offense has an easier path against the Titans, it’s not going to suddenly click just because another week has passed. Improvement has to be earned, which means better blocking, sharper running, crisper passing, and most importantly, more points on the board.

Here's a fun fact that will make fans pause and ponder when seeing it for the first time: The Rams have held five of their last seven opponents under 10 points.

• Week 1 2025 - Rams 14 Texans 9
• Divisional Rd - Rams 22 Eagles 28
• Wild Card Rd - Rams 27 Vikings 9
• Week 18 2024 - Rams 25 Seahawks 30
• Week 17 2024 - Rams 13 Cardinals 9
• Week 16 2024 - Rams 19 Jets 9
• Week 15 2024 - Rams 12 49ers 6
• Rams (avg) - 18.9 points | Opponents average 14.3 points

Over those seven games, the team is 5-2. But only two of those wins came by more than one score. This team has been walking a tightrope. And to no one's surprise, the two losses came when LA didn't hold the opponent to under 10 points.

Everything corrects itself once the offense wakes up. But let’s be honest: relying on the defense to win every game is a short-sighted plan. And if the coaching staff and front office truly believe the veterans give this team the best chance to win, that faith needs to start showing up on the scoreboard.

Scoring points isn’t easy. But neither is keeping the lid on opposing offenses every week. Rams fans have every reason to love this defense. Still, this season is going to feel a lot longer if the offense doesn’t pull its weight soon. Not only does the defense need help winning games, but at this pace, Los Angeles is going to lose DC Chris Shula to a head coaching gig in 2026.

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