Ranking the 7 toughest opponents on the Rams' 2026 schedule

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. Seattle Seahawks 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. Philadelphia Eagles 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 Rams quarterback Sean Mannion as their offensive coordinator.