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NFL Network analyst Bucky Brooks unveils his second 2026 first-round mock ahead of the NFL Scouting Combine, projecting the Jets to add a premier edge rusher (with a wide receiver addition later) and the Rams to double-dip at cornerback, as the rest of the board features a mix of linemen, playmakers and defensive pieces for a wide-open 2026 draft.
San Francisco reportedly pressed the NFL to reduce cross-country travel ahead of a planned 2026 regular-season game in Australia against the Rams, despite long flights and major time-zone differences; the league appears committed to pursuing the international matchup while other coverage touches on related roster and playmaking discussions.
Matthew Stafford confirmed at NFL Honors that he will return to the Los Angeles Rams for the 2026 season, his 18th in the league, telling his daughters he’ll be back next year. Rams coach Sean McVay and GM Les Snead had indicated they’d give him time to decide. Stafford, who turns 38, led the NFL in passing yards (4,707) and touchdowns (46) in 2025 and posted strong postseason numbers, with SoFi Stadium set to host Super Bowl LXI next February.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was named the NFL MVP for the 2025 season by a panel of 50 NFL journalists, after leading the league in touchdowns (46) and yards (4,707) and guiding Los Angeles to a 12-5 record and the top offense in scoring and yardage; he edged Drake Maye for the award in AP voting.
Matthew Stafford was named NFL MVP after a standout regular season with the Los Angeles Rams, finishing with league-leading numbers (4,707 passing yards and 46 touchdowns) as the Rams went 12-5; he also earned All-Pro honors, edging Drake Maye for the award at NFL Honors.
The NFL announced the San Francisco 49ers will play the Los Angeles Rams—the league’s first regular-season game in Melbourne, Australia—at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in 2026, as part of a record nine international games across multiple continents; further details such as date and kickoff will be announced later.
The NFL will host its first regular-season game in Australia in 2026, with the San Francisco 49ers visiting the Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as part of a multiyear expansion to grow the league globally, marking a milestone for NFL Australia and Australian fans.
The Los Angeles Rams announced multi-year contract extensions for head coach Sean McVay and GM Les Snead, keeping the successful duo in place for the coming seasons.
The Los Angeles Rams announced multi-year contract extensions for general manager Les Snead and head coach Sean McVay, securing a decade-long partnership that has delivered a Super Bowl title, multiple playoff appearances, and strong overall records. The duo have combined for 102 wins (regular season and playoffs) and rank among the NFL’s most successful executive-coach pairs, with their leadership expected to carry the team into continued competitiveness in the near future.
The Los Angeles Rams’ standout season ended with a loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship in Seattle, dashing their bid to return to the Super Bowl. Rams players and coach Sean McVay spoke after falling just short, with pivotal moments including Xavier Smith’s punt-return fumble and defensive plays that frustrated Rams’ offense as Seattle advanced to the title game.
Matthew Stafford capped a league-leading 4,707 passing yards and 46 TDs as the Rams went 12-5, but Los Angeles lost the NFC Championship to Seattle 31-27. The defeat slighted his MVP odds, though he remains a top contender amid a pecking order that Verge from Sam Darnold to Drake Maye in various rankings; Stafford’s performance still keeps him in the MVP conversation for 2025-26.
Stafford threw for 374 yards and three touchdowns with no turnovers in the NFC Championship, but Seattle won 31-27 after a double-covered Kyren Williams on a crucial fourth-and-4—a “fortuitous bust” that defined the game. The result adds to the paradox of Stafford’s career: elite passer with a Lombardi who may still be haunted by this moment unless he adds another Super Bowl, a tall task at 38 in a crowded NFC West.
The Browns completed a second in-person interview with Rams pass game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase for their head coaching vacancy, following an initial chat on Jan. 16. The second meeting came after the Rams’ season ended with a loss in the NFC Championship, and if hired he could also withdraw from consideration elsewhere, including for the Bills job. With other candidates in play and the franchise still searching, a deal would need to be agreed upon for Scheelhaase to take the role.
The Browns completed a second-round interview with Rams pass game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase for their head coach opening, adding him to the list of candidates who have received a second interview after first meeting the team on Jan. 16. Scheelhaase has risen in the Rams’ staff since 2024 (offensive assistant/pass game specialist; promoted to pass game coordinator for 2025) after six seasons at Iowa State (OC/QB coach in 2022; run game coordinator 2021-22; receivers 2019-20; RB 2018) and earlier Illinois (RB coach 2015; offensive analyst 2016-17), contributing to productive passing offenses and bowl appearances.
In the conference championship games, late fourth-down decisions and special-teams miscues shaped the outcomes: Rams coach Sean McVay's two questionable calls contributed to a 31-27 loss to the Seahawks, while the Broncos were undone by a snow-influenced, blocked field goal after a costly fourth-down attempt against the Patriots; a muffed punt by the Rams also set up a Seahawks score, underscoring how coaching and special teams decided the weekend's results.