Content overview: “Rams Special Teams Rank Last in NFL: Why Sean McVay Must Fix It Before Playoff Hopes Slip”. The Los Angeles Rams are facing a critical weakness that could derail their season: special teams. According to advanced metrics, the Rams rank dead last in the NFL in special teams expected points added (EPA), sitting at 32nd out of 32 teams. This means every kickoff, punt, and field goal attempt is costing the team valuable field position and points compared to league average.
For head coach Sean McVay, known for his offensive genius, this glaring deficiency threatens to undermine the team's overall performance. In a league where games are often decided by a single score, poor special teams play can be the difference between a playoff berth and an early offseason. The Rams have experienced this pain before; This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.