Rams 2025 NFL Schedule Released for Stafford, Davante Adams' 1st Year After Kupp Exit

The Los Angeles Rams underwent several changes during the offseason, but playoffs are still the goal for the team entering the 2025 season.

Matthew Stafford's long-term future on the team was uncertain at the end of his 2024 campaign, but he'll be back under center in Los Angeles after agreeing to a restructured contract.

The Rams parted ways with Cooper Kupp on March 12, releasing him after he spent the first eight years of his career with the team.

To help replace his production, Los Angeles signed veteran wideout Davante Adams to a two-year contract worth $46 million.

With the Rams looking to clinch a second consecutive NFC West title and third straight playoff appearance, here's a breakdown of what awaits next season.

Analysis

The Rams have struggled to put together deep playoff runs following their Super Bowl victory during the 2021 season.

Their two trips to the playoffs since hoisting the Lombardi Trophy have ended in the wild card round and divisional round in 2023 and 2024, respectively. There's hope in Los Angeles that the team can build upon its 2024 campaign, as it narrowly suffered a six-point loss in the divisional round to a Philadelphia Eagles squad that eventually cruised to a Super Bowl title.

The Rams will be looking to remain a contender in the NFC due to a high-powered offense with Stafford and Adams alongside Puka Nacua and a defense that ended the 2024 season on a high note.

Los Angeles allowed just 15.2 points per game over its final six games in 2024, including the playoffs.

Now, the Rams will face their familiar NFC West opponents to go along with cross-conference matchups with the AFC South in 2025.

Pivotal Matchups

Los Angeles fared well against its division foes last season, owning a 4-2 record against the rest of the NFC West.

The San Francisco 49ers are a threat to challenge for the division crown despite finishing with a 6-11 record in 2024. The 49ers will be hoping for better health among their offensive stars including Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle and Brandon Aiyuk.

A rematch with the Eagles is also interesting, as the Rams will have a chance to see how they stack up against the reigning champions. Los Angeles only trailed by one point entering the fourth quarter of last season's divisional-round clash before eventually suffering a 28-22 loss.

If the Rams find themselves in the wild card hunt, potential wins over other NFC squads attempting to contend for the playoffs such as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Atlanta Falcons and Dallas Cowboys will also be crucial.