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Ranking the 7 best QBs on the Rams' 2026 schedule
TL;DR
The Los Angeles Rams will face seven challenging quarterbacks in the 2026 season, including Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs. With an improved secondary, the Rams aim to enhance their pass defense against these elite players.
Key points
- Los Angeles Rams face seven challenging quarterbacks in 2026
- Patrick Mahomes is among the toughest opponents
- Rams have improved their secondary for better pass defense
- Kenneth Walker III joins Mahomes, enhancing Chiefs' offense
- Rams' schedule includes AFC West matchups
Los Angeles RamsKansas City Chiefs
The Los Angeles Rams are set to face a gauntlet of quarterbacks this season, due to their NFC affiliations and 2026 being the year the team takes on the AFC West. With an improved secondary, they should be much better against the pass, but the corners and safeties will be tested.
Here are the seven toughest quarterbacks the Rams will face this year.
Patrick Mahomes
Expect lots of Mahomes magic in 2026 as the Kansas City Chiefs added Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III to the backfield, giving Mahomes the best running back he's ever played with. A healthy Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy look to re-establish the Legion of Zoom, too.
Teams will be too concerned with Walker's threat to play as aggressively as they did last season, giving Mahomes the platform to light up the secondary as he used to before. The biggest question is when Mahomes will be fully healthy.
Josh Allen
The former MVP now has his offensive coordinator as his head coach in Joe Brady, with NFL rushing leader James Cook III returning to help end the championship drought. With a new stadium, Allen has a lot to prove with expectations continuing to climb.
Q&A
Who are the toughest quarterbacks the Rams will face in 2026?
The Rams will face seven tough quarterbacks, including Patrick Mahomes.
What improvements have the Rams made to their defense for the 2026 season?
The Rams have improved their secondary, aiming to perform better against the pass.
How does Patrick Mahomes' new running back impact his performance in 2026?
Patrick Mahomes will benefit from having Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III in the backfield, enhancing his offensive options.
What is the significance of the Rams facing the AFC West in 2026?
Facing the AFC West means the Rams will encounter some of the toughest quarterbacks in the league, testing their defensive capabilities.
