Los Angeles Rams quarterback Bryce Perkins (16) uses a stiff arm to break the tackle of Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Troy Reeder (42). Valley News/Action Captures Media Group
By GREG BEACHAM
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Perhaps it’s a positive measure of the Los Angeles Rams’ achievements over the previous half-decade when their fan base is panicking after a 2-2 start with losses to two Super Bowl-contending opponents.
Or perhaps it’s because those two defeats were ugly enough to inspire serious doubts about whether these Rams have the wherewithal to contend for a repeat championship.
The Rams are a .500 team after their dismal 24-9 loss to the 49ers on Monday night exposed deficiencies in Los Angeles’ game planning, roster depth and decision-making by its most important players. The Rams were held to fewer than 10 points for the first time since the 2020 season, and they failed to score a touchdown for only the fifth time in coach Sean McVay’s six seaso
