The Los Angeles Rams 2018 season ended in heartbreak with an agonizing loss in the Super Bowl against the New England Patriots. Tom Brady and Bill Belichick found a way to win once again—for their sixth Lombardi trophy together.
The Rams boasted one of the NFL's best offenses the whole season until they ran into New England. Their offense disappeared like it was part of a David Blaine magic trick—scoring just three points.
In 2019, the Rams are ready to move forward and learn from their losses in 2018. The 2019 regular season schedule released for all 32 teams and everyone is already crowning teams with W's and L's on their schedules.
So what are we going to do?
We are going to do just that and go through the whole schedule for the Rams and predict the outcomes—starting in Week 1.
Week 1 at Carolina Panthers
The Rams will kick off their season by traveling to Carolina to take on the Panthers and Cam Newton. Newton is coming off shoulder surgery but is expected to be ready for the 2019 season.
That's not good news when you are facing Aaron Donald on the other side.
Outcome: Win
Week 2 vs. New Orleans Saints
People were clamoring for this to be the game in Week 1 but the NFL decided to give the fans what they wanted in Week 2 instead. Of course, these teams played against each other in the NFC Championship game.
The Rams won that game and Saints fans are still distraught about the no-call that was committed by Nickell-Robey Coleman.
Outcome: Win
Week 3 at Cleveland Browns
Just a couple of seasons ago, this game would be a no-brainer. The Rams would chalk up a W and be on their way but that's not the case at all.
In 2019, the Browns are a legitimate contender with Baker Mayfield under center and the addition of Odell Beckham Jr.
Outcome: Loss
Week 4 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will look different in 2019 with Bruce Arians as head coach. This team's success relies on Jameis Winston not making mistakes.
The Rams will cause Winston to commit a few turnovers and give their offense more opportunities to score.
Outcome: Win
Week 5 at Seattle Seahawks
Games between the Seahawks and Rams always seem to be competitive and last season was no exception. The Rams won both games but both games were decided by a combined seven points.
The Rams will travel to Seattle in their first meeting and will need to corral the highest-paid quarterback in Russell Wilson.
Outcome: Win
Week 6 vs. San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers come to Los Angeles in Week 6 for another divisional contest. Jimmy Garoppolo returns from injury this season to start under center.
The Rams beat the 49ers twice last year with Los Angeles outscoring them 87-42 in the games combined.
Outcome: Win
Week 7 at Atlanta Falcons
The Rams will pack their bags for a trip to Atlanta to take on the Falcons in Week 7. This is a rematch of the 2017 Wild Card game.
The Falcons won that game but the Rams are ready to prove they've gotten even better since the last time these teams saw each other.
Outcome: Win
Week 8 vs. Cincinnati Bengals
After Atlanta, the Rams will go overseas to play in London to take on the Cincinnati Bengals. This will serve as one of the Rams' home games in 2019.
Of course, the Rams former quarterbacks coach in Zac Taylor is now the head coach in Cincinnati so Sean McVay knows what the Bengals want to accomplish.
Outcome: Win
Week 10 at Pittsburgh Steelers
Following the Rams' bye week in Week 9, Los Angeles will take a journey to Pittsburgh to square off against the Steelers. The Steelers lost Le'Veon Bell and Antonio Brown if people didn't notice.
They still have Ben Roethlisberger and a couple of weapons but that won't be enough to defeat the Rams.
Outcome: Win
Week 11 vs. Chicago Bears
Last season, the Rams faced the Chicago Bears on the road and struggled. This time they are in Los Angeles but going across the country after facing Pittsburgh will slow down the Rams.
The Bears defense is still great and will cause problems for the Rams once again.
Outcome: Loss
Week 12 vs. Baltimore Ravens
The Rams will play another primetime game when they take on the Baltimore Ravens in Week 12. The game will be on Monday Night Football.
Containing Lamar Jackson is the key to the Rams winning this game.
Outcome: Win
Week 13 at Arizona Cardinals
In Week 13, Los Angeles will go to Arizona to play the Cardinals. Last season, the Rams dominated Arizona with a combined score of 65-9.
We don't know if it'll be Josh Rosen or Kyler Murray throwing the ball for the Cardinals, but either way, Donald will have his way.
Outcome: Win
Week 14 vs. Seattle Seahawks
Again, when these teams play, it always seems like a playoff game. The Rams seem to play well against the Seahawks—winning seven of their last ten meetings dating back to 2014.
Wilson has a losing record to the Rams—the only team he has one against (minimum of five games).
Outcome: Win
Week 15 at Dallas Cowboys
We get another rematch from last season for the Rams in Week 15. The Dallas Cowboys and the Rams played in the NFC Wild Card game last season.
Los Angeles came out victorious after rushing for 273 yards. The Rams run their way to victory once more.
Outcome: Win
Week 16 at San Francisco 49ers
This time around, the Rams will take a short road trip to San Francisco. Again, Garoppolo is healthy, but the 49ers still lack weapons on offense.
The Rams will sweep the season series as they did in 2018.
Outcome: Win
Week 17 vs. Arizona Cardinals
Once again, we don't know what the Cardinals plan on doing in this year's draft. Regardless, whoever plays under center for them is going to be running for his life.
The Rams sweep the whole NFC West as they did last season.
Outcome: Win
End of Season Record: 14-2
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