NFL expert and hard evidence agree that Rams DC Chris Shula is playoff-worthy

Rams defense is getting better with every game

For openers, let's start investigating some tactics employed by the LA Rams. It's clear that unlike his predecessors, Rams new DC Chris Shula will and has used the blitz as an effective tool in his box to create pressure and limit the time quarterbacks have in the pocket. The good news is that the Rams use of blitzes have been very effective indeed:

While the team's pass rush is still underwhelming in terms of recording quarterback sacks, the team is certainly putting up some impressive performances in other noteworthy statistical categories. But perhaps most of all, this young group may have needed time to get here, but they are starting to purr like a high-performance engine:

Of course, we urge caution when trying to read too much into NFL games. The success of the Rams defense of late coincides with the struggles of opposing offenses. Are they good? Are they statistically bad? Are they injured?

NFL Analysts are taking note

The front office invested heavily in forming a complementary and young defensive line to compete today and well into the future. While they are still getting there, the stars of the group like Jared Verse and Byron Young are starting to make some noise. Not only at putting pressure on quarterbacks. Now, finally, the group if starting to find their range and record sacks.

And at least one NFL analyst, Dan Orlovsky, is noticing:

But does the endorsement of an NFL analyst mean anything nowadays? At one point in time, there were only a handful of analysts that spoke to a national NFL audience. Now, every sports channel, media outlet, or even some popularized on the internet alone, has an NFL analyst spokesperson. That is not to diminish the word of Dan Orlovsky. It's simply that we need to do a bit of digging on our own to ensure that the data matches the praise.