The Los Angeles Rams boast one of the NFL’s most talented rosters, making them a popular pick to represent the NFC in Super Bowl LXI at SoFi Stadium. However, one NFL writer isn’t fully convinced the Rams are built for a deep postseason run in 2026.<\/p>\n
Eric Williams of FOX Sports recently made five bold predictions for the 2026 NFL season<\/a>, including that the Rams would miss the playoffs entirely. While Williams did not directly mention the San Francisco 49ers in his prediction, a Rams collapse could benefit San Francisco in the NFC playoff race.<\/p>\n Interestingly, regarding the Rams, Williams pointed to two concerns that have also surrounded the 49ers this offseason: an aging roster and a demanding travel schedule.<\/p>\n San Francisco features several veteran stars who have logged lengthy NFL careers, including tight end George Kittle<\/a>, running back Christian McCaffrey<\/a>, offensive tackle Trent Williams<\/a>, linebacker Fred Warner<\/a>, and fullback Kyle Juszczyk<\/a>. Each has spent at least eight seasons in the league.<\/p>\n The 49ers also added veteran wide receiver Mike Evans<\/a> this offseason, who enters his 13th NFL season in 2026.<\/p>\n For the Rams, age is a concern at the most important position. Quarterback Matthew Stafford<\/a> turns 38 this season, and Williams noted that “Father Time is undefeated.” He also questioned the team’s depth behind Stafford, pointing out the lack of an experienced backup quarterback if the veteran misses time.<\/p>\n Williams further highlighted the Rams’ difficult schedule. Los Angeles owns the NFL’s fifth-hardest schedule based on projected win totals and faces nine playoff teams from last season.<\/p>\n “Teams with five of the six hardest projected schedules finished under their projected win totals last year,” Williams wrote.<\/p>\n