Week 2 is an opportunity for Rams to rebound from yet another slow start

The Los Angeles Rams are 0-1 and have sunk to the bottom of the NFC West. They can't rectify their season-opening loss to their division rival, the San Francisco 49ers, in Week 2. But slow starts are nothing new. Since winning Super Bowl LVI, the Rams have amassed a September record of 7-9.

That's hardly what fans would expect from a perennial playoff contender.

Over the past four seasons this team has gone 37-31. That includes a horrendous 5-12 mark in 2022. So it's fair to say that they have plenty of 'circle the wagons' experience.

But saying it can be done is a far cry from doing it. NFL success is fleeting. 2025's innovative offense didn't show up in Week 1. And without significant adjustments, the Rams could easily end up 0-2.

As futile as their Week 1 performance seemed, there were bright spots. The offensive line did not allow a single sack, despite some lower-than-expected pass-blocking grades. Defensive standout Kobie Turner had a solid game, as did offensive workhorse Puka Nacua. Meanwhile, players who struggled will be all on redeeming themselves.

NFL schedulers gave Rams an opportunity to turn their season around

The Rams opened the season on Thursday Night Football. In Week 2, they return to prime time on Monday evening. That 11-day intermission is as good as a bye, allowing the team to rest, recover, rehab, and regroup in time for the next game.

That might sound trivial, but it's more than twice the time between a Sunday game and a Thursday night one. And it comes when this team needed it most. The Rams not only suffered defeat, multiple players were banged up and had to leave the game. The Week 2 injury report names six players fighting through injuries. Safety Kamren Kinchens has been ruled out of the game (hamstring).

Several days of rest can heal strains, sprains, and bruises. That can make all the difference. The longer the rest period, the more time an athlete's body has to heal.

The New York Giants, LA's opponent, might be licking their chops. Many believe the Niners gave them a blueprint for victory. That's a cute theory, but it comes with some huge obstacles. The Horns are home, not thousands of miles away. They're not suffering from jet lag.

Maybe Giants fans forgot, but Rams coaches have reviewed the same game film and have no doubt installed corrections.

LA has had time to circle the wagons. Historically, nobody regroups better than the Rams. And with 11 days to recompose themselves, they should put forth a much more competitive effort.

As always, thanks for reading.

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