The Los Angeles Rams are riding high after three straight victories, but the offensive line is about to fall apart: Literally. Last year the Rams gave up the fewest sacks in the NFL, but they were also dead last in pass attempted in the 2015 season.
With Los Angeles’ running game nowhere to be in sight, the Rams have been forced to throw the ball often, and will it’s a hit or miss. According to Pro Football Focus the Rams currently have the 2nd-worst offensive line in the league.
31. Los Angeles Rams (31)
Starters: LT Greg Robinson, LG Roger Saffold, C Tim Barnes, RG Cody Wichmann, RT Rob Havenstein
The Rams are winning games, but it’s certainly not thanks to their offensive line, which has been playing poorly. LT Greg Robinson can probably safely be labeled a bust at this point, and has allowed 14 total pressures this season.
He is currently the 75th-ranked OT at PFF, with a grade of 35.4. Rob Havenstein may be the best of the group this season, and his overall grade is just 72.1, with three of the five Rams’ O-line members grading lower than 53.0. RB Todd Gurley has gained just 2.6 yards per carry, and 193 of his 217 rushing yards have come after contact, meaning, on average, the blocking has gained him 0.3 yards before being hit, or just under a foot per rush.
Nothing to argue there. 95% of Gurley’s runs gets meet with the offensive line being pushed back by the opposing defensive line. The Rams have one of the best running backs in the league, however he has yet to produce his qualities starts he has proven last year.
The Rams may be 3-1, but having the 2nd-worst offensive line in the league will get them nowhere near the playoffs.
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