The Los Angeles Rams have a stacked roster this year, filled with superstar talent, but several players have something to lose in 2026.
A team filled with superstars such as Matthew Stafford and Myles Garrett has a lot to gain this season, but failing to win the Super Bowl could impact several players.
Four Los Angeles Rams with the Most to Lose in 2026
Under head coach Sean McVay, the Rams have been to two Super Bowls. This season, the franchise is seeking its second Super Bowl since 2021.
There are four Rams who have the most to lose if the team fails to win the Super Bowl.
Matthew Stafford
Matthew Stafford has the most to lose this season. Coming off an MVP season, Stafford has been given everything he needs to win another Super Bowl. The Rams have now assembled a championship-level roster with a top head coach, star quarterback, elite No.1 receiver, dominant pass rusher, and world-class cornerback. As the quarterback, it’s up to Stafford to make it work.
After last season, Stafford was in conversations as a top-five quarterback in the league, but if he fails to win the Lombardi trophy, this season will be a failure. The Rams’ championship window is open for the next few years, especially after the Garrett trade. Capitalizing on this opportunity is necessary.
Stafford can elevate his career with another Super Bowl victory, but if they lose, Stafford’s narrative could shift. While he has a Super Bowl, he can distance himself from several other quarterbacks with another ring. Stafford can lose the opportunity to climb to the next level.
Sean McVay
Sean McVay has the opportunity to be the 15th head coach to win multiple Super Bowls. He could also be the youngest coach to win multiple Super Bowls. Like Stafford, McVay has historical standing at stake.
McVay’s opportunity to be the youngest head coach to win multiple Super Bowls could also affect the Rams’ future. Media speculation has floated potential retirement rumors for McVay after Stafford retires. If the Rams win this season, there is a big chance McVay walks away from football. While the Rams could secure their fourth franchise Super Bowl, they could also lose their best head coach in franchise history.
Davante Adams
No one appeared more devastated than Davante Adams after the NFC Championship loss to the Seahawks last season. That was the closest Adams had been to reaching the Super Bowl in his career, something that has alluded him since he entered the league.
At age 33, Adams is still an elite receiver and a key piece to the Rams’ offense, but his personal window is closing. While receivers can age faster than most positions, Adams has been steadfast in his commitment to winning wherever he plays. If the Rams can’t capitalize and win, he only gets older, lessening his chance of winning a Super Bowl. Adams is also a free agent after this season, making this opportunity ever more important.
Myles Garrett
After being traded to the Rams, Garrett is in his first win-now situation. As a career-long Cleveland Brown, he has always been a part of a rebuild, but now he is in a position to win his first Super Bowl. A key component to every Super Bowl journey is a dominant pass rusher, and Garrett fills that role for the Rams.
For the first time in his career, Garrett has a chance to help a winning team. After finishing 12-5 last season, the Rams’ defense can improve in numerous ways, including sacks. Last season, the Rams finished with 47 sacks – tied for seventh. Garrett’s track record speaks for itself, and his skill and talent should elevate the team. Combined with Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, Garrett should have enough to wreck backfields throughout the year and help the Rams secure the Lombardi trophy.
