NFC West Team Ranked Best Roster Ahead of 2026 NFL Season
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The Los Angeles Rams have been ranked as the NFL’s best roster entering the 2026 season, putting the NFC West contender at the top of an early league-wide evaluation. Matthew Stafford remains a major part of the team’s outlook, while the addition of Myles Garrett gives an already talented roster another elite difference-maker.
The ranking reflects the depth and quality the Rams have assembled across their roster. Rather than relying on one position group, Los Angeles has built a team with proven veterans and established playmakers on both sides of the ball, creating a strong foundation heading into the new campaign.
Stafford’s continued presence gives the offense an experienced leader capable of managing a demanding schedule. The veteran quarterback’s ability to read defenses and deliver accurately under pressure remains central to the team’s hopes, particularly with expectations rising around a roster viewed as capable of competing at the highest level.
Garrett’s arrival adds another dimension to an already dangerous defense. The star pass rusher can alter an opponent’s game plan simply through his presence, giving Los Angeles a premier weapon capable of creating pressure without requiring extensive help from the rest of the defense.
NFC West’s Los Angeles Rams Roster Ranked as the Best Ahead of 2026 NFL Season
Los Angeles’ roster for the 2027 season has been ranked as the best after acquiring Garrett during the offseason. This is detailed more in an analysis by Jordan Dajani and Tyler Sullivan for CBS Sports.
L.A. made a major splash this offseason by pulling off a blockbuster trade for Myles Garrett. The defending Defensive Player of the Year arrives at SoFi Stadium after setting a new single-season record with 23 sacks in 2025. He joins a pass-rushing group that also features former third-round pick Byron Young, who is coming off a career year where he notched 12 sacks. That also doesn’t even factor in the looming return of Aaron Donald.
The Rams also benefit from the balance of their roster, which could become increasingly important over a long season. Strong offensive talent can keep games competitive, while a defense featuring a dominant edge presence has the potential to create turnovers, shorten opposing drives and provide additional opportunities for the offense.
Being ranked No. 1 before the season begins does not guarantee success, but it establishes significant expectations for Los Angeles. If the roster’s talent translates into consistent execution, the Rams could enter the postseason conversation as one of the NFC’s most dangerous teams and have a legitimate opportunity to make a deep playoff run.
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