The Los Angeles Rams' 2026 schedule features seven tough opponents, including teams from the NFC West and AFC West. The competition is expected to be fierce as the Rams aim for the NFC title.
Key points
Los Angeles Rams face seven tough opponents in 2026
NFC West remains a challenging division
Rams will also play against the AFC West
Full schedule release date is pending
Competition for the NFC title is expected to be fierce
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The Los Angeles Rams are waiting to find out the dates of their 2026 schedule but have long known which teams they will play this season. As usual, the NFC West remains a gauntlet, while the conference re-arms for what should be a wide-open race for the NFC title.
The Rams also have the disadvantage of playing the AFC West next season, a division loaded with talent on paper.
While we await the full schedule release, here are the Rams' seven toughest opponents in 2026.
The defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks did experience several losses this past offseason in free agency, including Kenneth Walker and Riq Woolen. However, the team was able to keep its core intact, especially on defense, while retaining speedster and special teams ace Rashid Shaheed.
Mike Macdonald is redefining defensive football as Sean McVay once did on offense many years before. The good news for Rams fans is that Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker was Seattle's biggest loss of the offseason.
The Eagles look ready to roll. While there is a belief they will say goodbye to A.J. Brown and are recovering from the departure of offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland, the team also added Biletnikoff Award winner Makai Lemon in Round 1, as well as former Sean Mannion as their offensive coordinator. The Eagles have retained threats like , , and , despite their massive moves on defense.
Q&A
Who are the toughest opponents for the Rams in 2026?
The Rams' toughest opponents in 2026 include teams from both the NFC West and AFC West divisions.
What divisions will the Rams compete against in 2026?
In 2026, the Rams will compete against teams from the NFC West and AFC West divisions.
When will the full Rams 2026 schedule be released?
The full schedule for the Rams' 2026 season has not yet been released, but the teams they will face are known.
How does the Rams' 2026 schedule compare to previous seasons?
The 2026 schedule is expected to be challenging due to the strong competition in both the NFC West and AFC West divisions.
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The team extended Jordan Davis, added Pro Bowlers Jonathan Grennard and Riq Woolen, while keeping Vic Fangio as the defensive coordinator. The Eagles look to be the first team this century to win three straight NFC East titles.
The 49ers had an underrated offseason, and their roster is stacked with talent. Kyle Shanahan, who's had a mixed history with defensive coordinators, made a phenomenal hire by adding Raheem Morris to replace Robert Saleh. The 49ers have a lot going for them, and this could be a special season in the Bay.
The biggest question is Jordan Love. The Packers just extended Matt LaFleur, so they believe in his system and his methods. Will Love be able to rise to the occasion, or will 2026 be another early exit?
The Chiefs may have had one bad season but if there is one thing they know how to do, it is rebuild. As with their Tyreek Hill trade years ago, the value from the Trent McDuffie trade paid off. The Chiefs already had one promising corner in Nohl Williams before adding the top corner in the draft by selecting Mansoor Delane.
With the first-rounder from the Rams, the Chiefs added Peter Woods, who could and should be a successor to Chris Jones. The Chiefs also gave Patrick Mahomes his first game-changing running back since Mahomes' first year as a starter, adding Kenneth Walker III to the backfield.
These two teams are essentially two sides of the same coin. Star-studded quarterbacks from Oregon who are giving their teams the playoff consistency that their fanbases have been longing for. Incredible offensive systems with speed littering the field. Hard-hitting defenses. Tested head coaches. The works.
The Broncos had more regular-season success in 2025, only by an inch. Had the Chargers won their Week 17 matchup against the Houston Texans, the Chargers and Broncos' regular-season finale matchup would've been for the division title and possibly the No. 1 seed. The Chargers did win their Week 3 matchup with Denver, displaying the closeness between the two.
The big difference for both is that Jesse Minter isn't calling the Chargers' defense, and Sean Payton isn't calling the Broncos' offense this season. Both teams filled those positions with coaches they've groomed, adding a layer of intrigue.
