The Rams have allowed 100 rushing yards in three straight games. They play the Cardinals in Week 16.

Analysis: The Rams yielded 30 points in Week 15 to the Eagles, who were led by backup QB Nick Foles. This was a frustrating outing for the crew that was trying to get back on track after a disappointing loss to the Bears in the previous week. They have a palate cleanser on the horizon with a road matchup against the Cardinals, who haven't scored more than 21 points since Week 5 and have turned the ball over 17 times in the last nine games. To add to the Rams' value, they shut out the Cardinals in Week 2,…read more

The Rams rank third in the NFL with 25 takeaways heading into their Week 15 game against the Eagles.

Analysis: The Rams played well and held to Bears to 294 yards of offense and intercepted Mitchell Trubisky three times in Week 14, but the offense being stymied by the Bears defense led to the second loss of the season. The strength of Los Angeles' defense has been their ability to force takeaways for most of the season as they rank middle of the pack in scoring (24.1 PPG), yardage allowed (361.7 YPG), and sacks (34). Meanwhile, the Eagles feature the 28th-ranked rushing offense (97.9 YPG) and…read more

The Rams have allowed 98 or more rushing yards in each of the last six games. They play the Bears in Week 14.

Analysis: It remains to be seen whether QB Mitchell Trubisky (shoulder) plays in this outing, but the Bears' offense has been serviceable with Chase Daniel under center. Those two games were against poor defenses and they still coughed up four turnovers. This will put more pressure on the Bears' backfield which has turned in favor of Tarik Cohen since Jordan Howard has taking a major step back. Cohen's a viable dual-threat back and beats teams with his quickness. The Rams have struggled lately against…read more

The Rams rank fifth in the league with 20 forced turnovers. They play the Lions in Week 13.

Analysis: Five of those turnovers came in a Week 11 shootout against the Chiefs, one of the league's most-potent offenses. This makes a juicy matchup against the Lions, who have turned the ball over 10 times in the last five games, with two of those going back for scores. Any of the Rams' struggles in the secondary should be relieved by Lions WR Marvin Jones (knee) sitting out, making Kenny Golladay the No. 1 wideout. Golladay is a special talent but hasn't served in this role yet or proven he can carry…read more

The Rams have allowed at least 27 points in each of the last three games. They play the Chiefs in Week 11.

Analysis: Despite the heavy investment on the defensive side of the ball this offseason, the Rams haven't panned out like they wished, ranking 12th in the league in points per game allowed (23.1) and 11th in turnovers produced (15). Those aren't bad margins by any measure, but they're not the fantasy lock that was expected when the year began. The matchup with the Chiefs won't change that fact, as both teams bring the NFL's two highest-scoring offenses to the table. QB Patrick Mahomes has been sacked…read more

The Rams have allowed over 100 rushing yards in four of the last five games. They play the Seahawks in Week 10.

Analysis: There's a chance Seahawks' No. 1 RB Chris Carson (hip) sits out this game, but the Seahawks have stuck to the run game in his absence before with Mike Davis and rookie Rashaad Penny picking up the slack. The Rams struggled to contain the Seahawks in Week 5, allowing 31 points but pulling out the win with two turnovers as a bonus. QB Russell Wilson has been quite effective since the teams' last matchup, completing 72.2 percent of his passes with 8.9 YPA, eight touchdowns and two interceptions.…read more

The Rams have allowed just one 100-yard rusher this season. They play the Saints in Week 9.

Analysis: For a Rams D/ST unit that's usually a universal start, this could be a matchup that gives fantasy owners more pause than usual. QB Drew Brees has been elite this year, completing 77 percent of his passes for 14 touchdowns and just one interception, and the Saints have just three turnovers in the last five games. Head coach Sean Payton's schemes often rival counterpart Sean McVay for some of the most unpredictable ones in the league. This game has the makings of a shootout, leaving plenty of…read more

The Rams have allowed a 300-yard passer in three of seven games this season. They play the Packers in Week 8.

Analysis: It looks like the Packers will have their top-three wideouts -- Davante Adams, Randall Cobb and Geronimo Allison -- all healthy for the outing, so Aaron Rodgers will be eager to have his veteran corps back. Rodgers is averaging 333 passing yards per game but has just two games over 300 yards. The rushing attack remains a huge question mark as well, as the three-headed backfield has no identity yet while the offense runs through Rodgers, who has thrown just one interception thus far. With a lack…read more

The Rams have forced a turnover in five of six games this season. They'll play the 49ers in Week 7.

Analysis: Since 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo suffered a season-ending ACL tear, the C.J. Beathard-led offense has struggled to control the football. Over the past three games, the 49ers have coughed up the ball 10 times (five interceptions, five fumbles). There's no reason to think that will slow down against the Rams, who have forced eight total turnovers in addition to collecting 12 sacks thus far. The Rams D/ST looks like a universal start.

CB Marcus Peters (calf) indicated this week that he'll be 100 percent healthy for the Rams' matchup Sunday with the Broncos.

Analysis: Peters hasn't missed a game this season, but there's been speculation that he played hurt over the last two games after suffering the calf injury in Week 3. If Peters' health is as solid as he suggests, he could be in store for some interception opportunities against Broncos QB Case Keenum, who has tossed seven picks through five games. If the Rams' high-powered offense continues to roll in Denver, the Broncos could be forced to air it out early and often, which could translate to more sack and…read more

CB Aqib Talib (ankle) is on injured reserve. The Rams play the Seahawks in Week 5.

Analysis: Talib missed the Week 4 win over the Vikings and it showed, as QB Kirk Cousins racked up 422 passing yards and three touchdowns. A more favorable matchup is on tap against the Seahawks, who have no consistent running game. Additionally, top WR Doug Baldwin (knee) still isn't fully healthy. It's unclear who will get a bulk of the snaps at running back for Seattle in Week 5, but none of the names should scare owners of Rams D/ST, as their front seven are well-equipped to handle a mediocre…read more

The Rams will likely be without their top two cornerbacks, Aqib Talib (ankle) and Marcus Peters (calf), during Thursday's game against the Vikings.

Analysis: This is no time to be missing key secondary members, as the Vikings have averaged 371.7 passing yards per game through three weeks. However, the Vikings are battling injuries on their offensive front, which could further open up lanes for Aaron Donald and Ndamukong Suh to pressure QB Kirk Cousins, who was sacked four times in Week 3 and turned three ball over thrice. The Rams should have enough depth to overcome the absence of two corners, especially when combined with their fierce pass rush.…read more

The Rams beat the Cardinals 34-0 in Week 2. They'll play the Chargers in Week 3.

Analysis: Shutting out the Cardinals dysfunctional offense isn't much of an accomplishment, and the Rams' cross-city rivals will be a better test. The Rams already have four interceptions -- one returned for a touchdown -- but just two sacks. Chargers QB Philip Rivers has thrown just one pick so far and been taken down three times, so the Rams' ceiling will be lower than normal. Still, the Chargers have been capped at 31 points despite playing brutal defenses in the Bills and the Chiefs the first two…read more

DE Aaron Donald will rest Sunday against the 49ers, and other starters may also have limited time.

Analysis: The Rams can't better their seeding Sunday, so there's no need to risk injury to one of the better defenses in the league. A matchup against the 49ers now is a much more daunting task than when they faced them in Week 3, allowing 39 points in that matchup. QB Jimmy Garoppolo just lit up the Jags' top-ranked pass defense for two passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown, with a final tally of 44 points on the day. The Rams defense may have stood a solid chance if their starters would play the…read more

CB Troy Hill is battling an illness ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans.

Analysis: Hill has filled in the last couple weeks due to other injuries in the secondary, but his number may not be called much again as those players have returned to full health. The Rams defense is coming off of a huge Week 15 performance, when they went to Seattle and shut down the Seahawks to just seven points, which came in garbage time anyway. The Rams were able to force QB Russell Wilson into two picks as well, which bodes well against a Titans team with the fifth-most turnovers this season,…read more

CB Trumaine Johnson (stinger) will be ready for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

Analysis: Seahawks QB Russell Wilson was all over the place in Week 14 against the Jags, completing just 55 percent of his passes for three touchdowns and three picks. That gives the Rams a decent ceiling as they rank fifth in the league with 15 interceptions, even though that number has been stagnant lately. In these teams' first matchup of the season, Los Angeles held Seattle to just 16 points and forced two turnovers, but that game was played at the Rams home field well before the Seahawks found their…read more

FS Lamarcus Joyner is dealing with a shoulder injury ahead of Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Analysis: If Joyner can't play inexperienced backups Blake Countess and Marqui Christian, which could be exploited by a fiery Eagles offense. The Rams defense has been up to the challenge all season, though, having allowed 20 or less points in seven of their last eight games, forcing 14 turnovers in that span. QB Carson Wentz and the Eagles met their match in Week 13 against the Seahawks, as they scored a season-low 10 points and turned the ball over twice. If the Eagles come in lethargic, the Rams could…read more

CB Kayvon Webster is battling an ankle injury ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Analysis: The Rams have only let up 300 passing yards once this season, and it was against the 49ers in Week 3, a game Webster didn't play. Having their lockdown corner will be important in Week 13 to shut down WR Larry Fitzgerald and force shaky Blaine Gabbert into mistakes. The Cardinals have 11 turnovers in their last six games, including two against the Cardinals in Week 7. In that game, the Rams held the Cardinals to just 196 total yards and zero points, and the Cardinals had QB Carson Palmer (arm)…read more

CB Nickell Robey-Coleman (thigh) is doubtful to play in Sunday's game against the Saints.

Analysis: The Rams struggled to slow down the Vikings in Week 11 when their secondary members, like Robey-Coleman, started going down with injuries. CB Kayvon Webster (concussion) was one of the players that left the game, but he'll be ready to go Sunday. Both offenses in this game are high-powered, as the Saints have compiled over 400 yards and 30 points in each of their last three matchups. This makes a normally top defensive option more of a bubble unit, even though they've forced seven turnovers in…read more

LB Connor Barwin is dealing with a knee injury ahead of Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Analysis: Barwin has four sacks so far this season, so missing him would hurt, against Vikings' QB Case Keenum, who leads the league in sack percentage (1.87 percent). The Vikings have averaged 29.5 points and 372 yards over their last four matchups, coughing up six turnovers in that span. The Rams boast a much stronger defense than the previously mentioned teams, though, so the Vikings may meet their match. Expect a low-scoring matchup between the defensive powerhouses, and Rams D/ST should be…read more

LB Robert Quinn is dealing with an illness ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans.

Analysis: The Rams haven't let up over 20 points since Week 4 in Dallas, and they draw a favorable matchup with the Texans, who are suffering an identity crisis without QB Deshaun Watson. In Week 9, Houston only compiled 14 points against the Colts, who are the league's second-worst defense. QB Tom Savage played brutal, completing just 43 percent of his passes for 219 yards and a touchdown. Savage was able to avoid throwing a pick, but the Rams, who have racked up 10 interceptions this season, will look…read more