What happened: On ESPN, analyst Chase Daniel argued the Los Angeles Rams now field the best offensive closer in football in Matthew Stafford and the best defensive closer in Myles Garrett. Daniel said he expects Garrett to make a tremendous impact in his first season with the Rams.

Why it matters: The praise underscores the stakes of the blockbuster Garrett trade, which pairs a reigning Defensive Player of the Year with Stafford ahead of the 2026 season. As Wire Report has noted, the move sets up the first reigning MVP-DPOY duo on one team in NFL history, and if the pairing clicks the Rams' late-game execution on both sides of the ball could decide close contests.

What to watch: Watch how the Rams deploy Stafford and Garrett in late-game situations once the 2026 regular season opens, the first real test of Daniel's claim.