One advanced metric ranks the Rams roster best in the NFL

That’s quality up and down the roster, both young players and veterans. There are some concerns at offensive tackle, but the rest of the roster is top-notch. Obviously, that’s lofty praise, but it’s hard to debate much of it. When you’ve got the reigning MVP, you get the hype that comes along with it. Depth may not be perfect at wide receiver, but Nacua plus Davante Adams, whose style was always built to age well, is still on the short list of the best wide receiver duos in the game today. Les Snead and co. have done a great job building up the defensive line in recent years, and adding Trent McDuffie and Jaylon Watson from the Kansas City Chiefs this offseason will do wonders for the secondary. As for the rest of the rankings from Austin Mock and *The Athletic*, the Seahawks come in second overall, with the Eagles, Packers and 49ers are the only other NFC teams within shouting distance of the Rams. That’s an interesting breakdown given how much stronger the NFC was than the AFC on balance last season, though the positional value weight certainly comes into play here when you consider Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes and the glut of other stellar quarterbacks still calling the AFC home. The Rams’ spot atop this particular ranking corresponds to their status as Super Bowl favorites, too, at least according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Again, none of this should surprise anyone. And it still doesn’t “matter” until the season starts and the Rams take the field in pursuit of another Super Bowl title. Still, it’s just as apparent as ever that the hype and expectations for this team are going to be sky high in 2026.