Falling to 0-2 for 1st time since 2011 triggers several Rams doomsday scenarios

Will the Rams finally deal with the elephant in the room?

The LA Rams had no respect for the Arizona Cardinals. That much was obvious after the team failed to convert a third down and two yards to go on the Cardinals 41-yard line. The Rams took an aggressive move by going for it on fourth down, a predictable pass to veteran WR Cooper Kupp that was complete.

But that completion only netted the Rams one yard. The Cardinals' offense took over at their 42-yard line and needed just six offensive plays to score their first of a gazillion touchdowns. The Rams would need 14 offensive plays to put their first points on the scoreboard, a field goal. It would take the Rams' offense 39 plays until they would score a single touchdown. But by the time that happened, the game would be just about to enter the fourth and final quarter. The Rams would close no nearer to the Cardinals than 24 points.

WR Cooper Kupp would already be too injured to return to the game, having already been targeted 27 times in two games. Veteran QB Matthew Stafford would have already thrown 76 passes in two games for 533 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.

The Rams entered the game with three healthy running backs. But despite their strong numbers, the group would only contribute 80 yards and a meaningless too-little-too-late touchdown.

The problem is that once players start dropping to injuries, this offense does not alter its fundamental scheme. It simply asks for more from less. And that leads to the debacle of Week 2's rout. The offense bulked up at running back and tight end positions for a reason. If the team does not show commitment to those positions soon, after just two games, why bother at all?