In the 19th of a 32-part series, we will feature all National Football League teams with a prediction of where each team will finish within their division, key off-season acquisitions and their top fantasy stars. Today we will look at the Los Angeles Rams.
Key off Season Acquisition
The Los Angeles Rams were not very busy in the off-season, and why would they need to be? They won the 2022 Super Bowl with a 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals and the majority of their team is intact from the year before. The major off-field acquisition was the signing of wide receiver Allen Robinson. The native of Detroit signed a three-year contract worth $46.5 million. Last season, Robinson had 38 catches for 410 yards and one touchdown. The major score came in a 20-17 Chicago Bears win over the Cincinnati Bengals on September 19, the same team the Rams beat in the Super Bowl.
Fantasy Star
The fantasy star for the Rams is wide receiver Cooper Kupp, the top rated wide receiver in fantasy football. In 2021, Kupp led the NFL in receptions (145), receiving yards (1947), and touchdowns (16). He also led the NFL in yards per game (114.5) in being named the Associated Press Offensive Player of the Year.
Prediction
The Rams enter the season as one of two elite teams in the NFC West. They are joined by the Arizona Cardinals. The San Francisco 49ers appear to below the Rams and Cardinals despite the fact that the 49ers went to the NFC Championship last year. My prediction for the Rams this season is second place in the division, and comfortably reaching the postseason.
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