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In less than two months, the Los Angeles Rams<\/a> will be playing meaningful football games again. They open the regular season against the Houston Texans in Week 1 as they begin their NFC West title defense, looking to go back-to-back as division champions for the first time since 2017-2018.<\/p>\n We already submitted our own predictions<\/a> for how the Rams’ season will go, picking them to finish the year 11-6, which would be one game better than their record in each of the last two seasons. But with artificial intelligence improving every day, we thought it would be fun to see what AI thinks of the Rams.<\/p>\n We asked xAI’s Grok<\/a> chatbot to predict every game on the Rams’ schedule and it came back with an even better record: 12-5, with wins over the 49ers, Bucs and Lions, among others. You’ll find Grok’s score predictions and breakdowns for each game below.<\/p>\n Week 1 vs. Houston Texans<\/p>\n Grok’s breakdown: “The Rams open at home against a playoff-caliber Texans team led by C.J. Stroud. Houston\u2019s young core is dangerous, but the Rams\u2019 revamped offense with Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua, and Davante Adams starts strong at SoFi.”Prediction: Rams win, 30-27.<\/p>\n Grok’s breakdown: “The Titans, coming off a 3-14 season, are rebuilding and lack offensive firepower. The Rams\u2019 defense, with an improved front, should handle Tennessee\u2019s run game, and Stafford exploits their secondary.”Prediction: Rams win, 27-17.<\/p>\n Week 3 at Philadelphia Eagles<\/p>\n Grok’s breakdown: “The Eagles, fresh off a Super Bowl win, are a formidable opponent with Saquon Barkley and a strong offensive line. The Rams struggled against Philadelphia\u2019s run game last year, and the early road test proves tough.”Prediction: Eagles win, 34-24.<\/p>\n Grok’s breakdown: “The Colts are a middling team with a young QB in Anthony Richardson. The Rams\u2019 home advantage and defensive improvements should contain Indy\u2019s offense, while Stafford picks apart their secondary.”Prediction: Rams win, 28-20.<\/p>\n Week 5 vs. San Francisco 49ers<\/p>\n Grok’s breakdown: “A primetime NFC West rivalry game. The 49ers, coming off a 6-11 season, are rebuilding but remain dangerous. The Rams\u2019 home crowd and offensive firepower give them the edge in a close contest.”Prediction: Rams win, 23-20.<\/p>\n Grok’s breakdown: “The Ravens, a consistent playoff team, are tough at home. Lamar Jackson\u2019s dual-threat ability challenges the Rams\u2019 young defense, and Baltimore\u2019s physicality overwhelms in a low-scoring affair.”Prediction: Ravens win, 26-20.<\/p>\n Week 7 at Jacksonville Jaguars (London)<\/p>\n Grok’s breakdown: “The Rams face the Jaguars in London, a neutral site. Jacksonville\u2019s inconsistent offense struggles against the Rams\u2019 improving defense, and Stafford\u2019s experience shines in a controlled game.”Prediction: Rams win, 24-17.<\/p>\n Week 8: Bye<\/p>\n Grok’s breakdown: “A well-placed midseason bye allows the Rams to rest and prepare for a tough second half.”<\/p>\n Week 9 vs. New Orleans Saints<\/p>\n Grok’s breakdown: “The Saints, coming off a 5-12 season, are in transition. The Rams\u2019 offense, led by Adams and Nacua, exploits New Orleans\u2019 weak secondary, and the home advantage seals a comfortable win.”Prediction: Rams win, 31-20.<\/p>\n Week 10 at San Francisco 49ers<\/p>\n Grok’s breakdown: “The second 49ers matchup is on the road. San Francisco\u2019s home field and Kyle Shanahan\u2019s scheming make this a tougher game, but the Rams\u2019 momentum keeps it close. The 49ers sneak out a win.”Prediction: 49ers win, 27-24.<\/p>\n Week 11 vs. Seattle Seahawks<\/p>\n Grok’s breakdown: “Facing former Ram Cooper Kupp, now with Seattle, adds intrigue. The Seahawks\u2019 improved defense is a challenge, but the Rams\u2019 home edge and Stafford\u2019s precision give them the win.”Prediction: Rams win, 28-24.<\/p>\n Week 12 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/p>\n Grok’s breakdown: “A primetime showdown against a playoff team led by Baker Mayfield. The Bucs\u2019 balanced attack tests the Rams, but SoFi\u2019s energy and the Rams\u2019 offensive depth pull out a thriller.”Prediction: Rams win, 30-27.<\/p>\n Week 13 at Carolina Panthers<\/p>\n Grok’s breakdown: “The Panthers are still rebuilding, and their offense lacks the firepower to keep up. The Rams\u2019 defense dominates, and Stafford coasts to an easy road win.”Prediction: Rams win, 27-16.<\/p>\n Week 14 at Arizona Cardinals<\/p>\n Grok’s breakdown: “An NFC West road game against a Cardinals team that\u2019s improving but inconsistent. The Rams\u2019 experience and defensive front overpower Arizona\u2019s offense in a close divisional battle.”Prediction: Rams win, 24-20.<\/p>\n Week 15 vs. Detroit Lions<\/p>\n Grok’s breakdown: “A rematch of recent playoff and season-opening losses to Detroit. The Lions\u2019 high-powered offense is a challenge, but playing at home, the Rams\u2019 defense steps up to secure a statement win.”Prediction: Rams win, 31-28.<\/p>\n Week 16 at Seattle Seahawks<\/p>\n Grok’s breakdown: “Another primetime NFC West game, this time on a short week in Seattle. The hostile environment and Kupp\u2019s motivation tilt the game to the Seahawks in a tight contest.”Prediction: Seahawks win, 26-23.<\/p>\n Week 17 at Atlanta Falcons<\/p>\n Grok’s breakdown: “A late-season road game against a Falcons team that\u2019s likely fighting for playoff positioning. The Rams\u2019 travel fatigue and Atlanta\u2019s home crowd lead to a loss in a high-scoring game.”Prediction: Falcons win, 34-30.<\/p>\n Week 18 vs. Arizona Cardinals<\/p>\n Grok’s breakdown: “The season finale at home against a divisional rival. The Rams, likely in playoff contention, lean on their home crowd and defensive improvements to close the season strong.”Prediction: Rams win, 27-20.<\/p>\n SummaryRegular Season Record: 12-5Key Wins: Texans, Colts, 49ers (home), Saints, Seahawks (home), Buccaneers, Lions, Cardinals (twice)Key Losses: Eagles, Ravens, 49ers (away), Seahawks (away), Falcons<\/p>\n Follow Rams Wire on\u00a0X<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Threads<\/a>\u00a0for more coverage!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A 12-5 record and playoff appearance for the Rams? Sign us up. 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