Grok simulates the Los Angeles Rams’ 2026 season, including game-by-game results, playoff predictions, and key players
The Los Angeles Rams have started training camp, but the real business begins when the pads come on. To prepare for what is the start of the Rams’ season for all intents and purposes, here is an unbiased simulation from Grok.
The Los Angeles Rams have begun their 2026 season, as training camp is underway in Los Angeles. The pads have yet to come on, so it’s mostly a team-gathering period, and we know, per head coach Sean McVay, that Matthew Stafford will not be going all out in camp in an attempt to preserve him for the regular season.
So today, with the Rams back in action, we are going to simulate what their 2026 season might look like. Only, we aren’t going to do it from our point of view. We will let Grok, X-Twitter’s AI, run the simulation and give us an unbiased point of view. Let’s jump in.
Key Rams offseason additions
- Myles Garrett
- Trent McDuffie
- Ty Simpson
Los Angeles Rams 2026 NFL Season Simulation
The Rams enter 2026 as consensus Super Bowl favorites after a 12-5 season in 2025 (lost NFC Championship). Key upgrades: Myles Garrett (traded from Browns), Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson (secondary). Offense returns intact around MVP Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, Kyren Williams/Blake Corum, and a strong line under Sean McVay. Defense jumps into the elite tier. Super Bowl LXI is at SoFi Stadium.
Projected regular-season record: 13-4 (NFC West champions, #1 or #2 seed). Division: Rams over Seahawks (defending champs) and 49ers. Strength of schedule is relatively tough (includes Bills, Chiefs, Eagles, Packers, two each vs. Seahawks/49ers).
Regular Season Results
Week 1 (Thu, Sep 10 – Melbourne, Australia, Netflix) Rams 27, 49ers 20 Stafford efficient in the international opener. Nacua 8/112/1; Garrett 2 sacks. Close but controlled win on the road in Australia.
Week 2 (Mon, Sep 21 – SoFi, ESPN) Rams 34, Giants 17 Stafford 3 TDs. Williams 110 rushing yards. Easy home win.
Week 3 (Sun, Sep 27 – @ Denver, NBC) Rams 24, Broncos 21 Narrow Sunday Night road win. McDuffie key interception; late Kyren Williams TD.
Week 4 (Sun, Oct 4 – @ Philadelphia, FOX) Eagles 28, Rams 24 Tough road loss. Stafford throws 2 INTs under pressure; Eagles’ run game controls clock. First loss.
Week 5 (Mon, Oct 12 – SoFi, ESPN) Rams 31, Bills 27 Prime-time thriller. Stafford 312 yards/3 TDs; Nacua game-winner. Defense holds Josh Allen in check late.
Week 6 (Sun, Oct 18 – SoFi, FOX) Rams 38, Cardinals 13 Blowout. Adams 2 TDs; Corum 90 yards. Cardinals overmatched.
Week 7 (Sun, Oct 25 – @ Las Vegas, FOX) Rams 27, Raiders 16 Solid road win. Garrett dominant (sacks + forced fumble).
Week 8 (Sun, Nov 1 – SoFi, FOX) Rams 30, Chargers 23 Division-rival win. Stafford sharp; secondary shuts down big plays.
Week 9 (Sun, Nov 8 – @ Washington, FOX) Rams 33, Commanders 20 Comfortable road victory. Williams/Corum tandem effective.
Week 10 (Sun, Nov 15 – @ Arizona, CBS) Rams 41, Cardinals 17 Second easy win over Arizona. Offense explodes (Stafford 4 TDs).
Week 11: BYE
Week 12 (Wed, Nov 25 – SoFi, Netflix) Packers 26, Rams 23 Thanksgiving Eve heartbreaker. Late Packers field goal. Second loss (close, competitive).
Week 13 (Thu, Dec 3 – SoFi, Amazon) Rams 28, Chiefs 24 Thursday Night statement win. Garrett pressures Mahomes all night; Nacua late TD.
Week 14 (Sun, Dec 13 – @ San Francisco, FOX) 49ers 31, Rams 27 Road rematch loss. Close game; 49ers get revenge. Third loss.
Week 15 (Sun, Dec 20 – SoFi, CBS) Rams 35, Cowboys 21 Home win. Adams and Nacua both over 100 yards receiving.
Week 16 (Fri, Dec 25 – @ Seattle, FOX) Rams 24, Seahawks 20 Christmas road win in a heavyweight battle. Critical for division. Defense forces late turnover.
Week 17 (Sun, Jan 3 – @ Tampa Bay) Rams 29, Buccaneers 16 Solid road win to stay sharp.
Week 18 (Sun, Jan 10 – SoFi) Seahawks 27, Rams 24 Home loss (rested some starters with seed locked). Final regular-season result.
Final Record: 13-4 NFC West champions. Strong home record, excellent against weaker teams, competitive in every tough matchup. Offense remains top-5 (Stafford ~4,200+ yards, 35+ TDs; Nacua and Adams both productive; Williams ~1,100+ yards). Defense top-5 with Garrett as DPOY candidate and secondary lockdowns.
Playoffs
- Wild Card: Bye (#1 or #2 seed).
- Divisional: Rams 31, (hypothetical higher seed or strong Wild Card, e.g., Lions/Packers-style) 17. Stafford efficient; Garrett impactful.
- NFC Championship (SoFi): Rams 27, Seahawks 23. Revenge and revenge-of-sorts over the defending champs in a physical, low-turnover battle. Nacua clutch catches; McDuffie/Watson seal it.
- Super Bowl LXI (SoFi Stadium): Rams 28, (AFC opponent, e.g., Bills or Ravens-style contender) 24. Home Super Bowl victory. Stafford manages the game perfectly; defense forces key stops. Second Lombardi of the McVay/Stafford era.
Season Summary & Key Notes
The Rams live up to preseason expectations as the best team on paper. The Garrett/McDuffie upgrades transform the defense from good to elite, complementing an already high-powered offense. Close losses to quality teams (Eagles, Packers, 49ers, Seahawks) keep it realistic—no undefeated run. Depth and coaching help weather minor injuries. Stafford (age 38) still plays at a high level without major regression.
This is a simulated projection based on 2026 roster, schedule, power rankings, win totals (~11.5), and Opta/model projections favoring the Rams as top team (~11.7 expected wins, ~20% Super Bowl odds). Actual results will vary with injuries, variance, and in-season developments.