What the Rams Can Learn From SB 60 Matchup

The biggest thing the Rams can take away from either team is that offenses trump defenses, no matter how skilled they may be. The Patriots had to face two of the best defenses in the NFL on their way to Super Bowl 60 in the Houston Texans and the Denver Broncos, and they won those games because their offense was able to hang in there and make big plays.

The Seahawks dismantled the Rams' defense, with Sam Darnold overcoming all of his previous failures against them and playing the best game of his career. Their secondary couldn't stop him from throwing the ball, and they didn't force a single turnover. They sacked Darnold three times and a tackle for loss, but it didn't matter when Jaxon Smith-Njigba was averaging 15 yards a reception.

The most important decision for the Rams this offseason won't even be in their control. Stafford's potential retirement puts this team in an awkward place where their offseason doesn't officially begin until he makes that decision. However, if he does decide to run it back, the Rams must buy into their offense and use their money in free agency to shore up their offensive line and receiver room.

They should use their first rounders in the 2026 NFL Draft to address their defense, and use their cap space to invest in a punt returner with assured hands and a backup offensive lineman. The Seahawks recognized the importance of an elite special teams player, which is why they acquired Rashid Shaheed from the New Orleans Saints.

Shaheed had one reception for 51 yards, which gave Darnold confidence early, which carried on for the rest of the game. He's a perfect example of the type of player the Rams need to look out for in free agency.