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Rams' Super Bowl Hopes Crumble
Rams' Super Bowl hopes collapse after 2-4 start with key injuries and offensive struggles.
In brief
Rams' Super Bowl hopes collapse after 2-4 start with key injuries and offensive struggles. The Los Angeles Rams dropped to 2-4 with injuries and offensive issues after being heavy favorites for the Super Bowl. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Rams' Super Bowl Favorite Status
The Los Angeles Rams were the clear-cut favorite to win the Super Bowl this season.
Current Rams Record
Through six weeks, the Rams are 2-4 and dead last in the NFC West.
Largest Upset Loss
Sunday's 18-16 loss to the Arizona Cardinals was the largest upset loss (13.5-point favorite) by an NFL team in about three years.
Stafford's Struggles
Stafford ranks 14th in percentage of completions gaining 20+ yards (13%) this season, down from 19% last year.
Special Teams Struggles
The Rams have the worst special teams EPA in the NFL (-35.8) and the worst field goal percentage (60%).
Injuries Mounting
Davante Adams is out 6-10 weeks (hamstring), and Aaron Donald has gone four straight games without a sack.
Rams' Playoff Odds
The Rams' playoff hopes have fallen from 90.1% to 26.0% since the start of the season.
The takeaway
The Los Angeles Rams dropped to 2-4 with injuries and offensive issues after being heavy favorites for the Super Bowl.
