Rams Head to Tennessee Looking to Defeat the Titans
Less than 24 hours remain until the Los Angeles Rams face the Tennessee Titans on the road. Coming off a win against the Houston Texans in Week One, the Rams are preparing to take on the number one overall draft pick, Cam Ward, who is still searching for his first NFL victory. A win here would move the Rams to 2-0 and put the Titans in an early 0-2 hole. The team enters this matchup healthy and ready, with momentum on their side.
Last week, the Rams got a real test against a strong Texans defense. Sean McVay’s offense will be looking to get Davante Adams more involved after he finished with just 51 yards on four receptions. Puka Nacua, who briefly left the first half due to concussion protocol, still returned to record 10 catches for 130 yards, including a clutch grab on third and eight in the final minute to seal the win. This week, Titans defensive backs Roger McCreary, who had an interception in Week One, and Jarvis Brownlee Jr., who recorded a pass defensed, will be tasked with slowing down Adams and Nacua, which makes McVay’s play-calling even more important.
Matthew Stafford was sacked three times by the Texans, and protecting him will be crucial if the Rams want to maintain success this season. The Titans' defensive line features disruptive players like T’Vondre Sweat and Jeffery Simmons, who can collapse the pocket quickly. Former Ram Sebastian Joseph-Day will also provide physicality inside, making this another big test for the offensive line. Stafford is still searching for his first win against Tennessee, holding an 0-4 career record, so there is plenty of motivation to reverse that trend.
The Rams' defense set the tone last week, holding Houston to just nine points, all field goals, and shutting them out completely in the second half. Byron Young made big plays off the edge, while Braden Fiske came up with a key fumble recovery to stall a Texans drive that could have shifted the outcome. The unit showed an ability to adjust quarter by quarter, making them dangerous in close games. The Titans' offensive line will have its hands full after Ward was pressured on 52.9% of his dropbacks last week with a league high six sacks, and with weapons like Tony Pollard and Calvin Ridley, who is trying to get in sync with his QB, the Rams defense must stay sharp to limit explosive plays.
Although they are facing a rookie quarterback, this is not a game the Rams can afford to take lightly. Cam Ward will be eager to grab his first career win, and his dual-threat ability could test the Rams’ discipline on defense. For Los Angeles, the key is to play their game, protect Stafford, and keep their defensive momentum rolling. A disciplined and focused performance would not only keep the Rams unbeaten but also build confidence heading into a tough stretch of the schedule.
