Los Angeles Rams ‘Got Penalized’ With 2026 NFL Schedule
The 2026 NFL schedule was revealed last Thursday. Now that analysts have had a week to review the 18-week schedule, […]
The 2026 NFL schedule was revealed last Thursday. Now that analysts have had a week to review the 18-week schedule, which features a record number of nine international games, some believe the Los Angeles Rams got the short end of the stick. It’s become a common discussion point since fans have had a chance to digest the team’s schedule reveal on social media .
It turns out, it’s not just another Los Angeles conspiracy theory, the idea has caught on among NFL insiders too. The latest comes from Sports Illustrated ‘s Albert Breer ‘s Wednesday edition of his weekly mailbag that answers questions submitted from readers. One question asked, “Does it seem like some teams get penalized for being popular when the schedules get made?
” Breer’s response: “Absolutely, Joey. Look at the Chiefs’ schedules in 2024 and ’25, and the Rams’ slate in 2026. ” Breer referenced a column from his SI colleague Conor Orr, who previously wrote that the Rams “ got screwed ” by their 2026 slate.
“This schedule is absurd. Seven prime-time games. A season opener in Melbourne, Australia.