What happened: Preseason Super Bowl expectations in Los Angeles have faded following four losses in the first six games, prompting growing support in a Yahoo NFL fan poll for moving on from Matthew Stafford after recent critiques of his early-season form. In broader quarterback trade polling, 27% of respondents identified Los Angeles Chargers passer Justin Herbert as a candidate to be moved if his winless club keeps sliding.

Why it matters: Mounting roster attrition has dimmed the Los Angeles Rams' January playoff outlook, with injury losses rivaling those of the San Francisco 49ers. Wide receiver Davante Adams landed on injured reserve Tuesday with a hamstring injury expected to keep him out at least a month, while wideout Puka Nacua (calf) and cornerback Trent McDuffie (groin) carry questionable tags. Even if 2026 slips away, Los Angeles holds multi-year defensive building blocks in McDuffie and cornerback Jaylen Watson heading into 2027.

What to watch: Los Angeles visits the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, with Nacua sitting out Friday's practice before being listed as questionable alongside McDuffie. Meanwhile, the New York Giants — after acquiring their quarterback from the Minnesota Vikings earlier this year — face the Houston Texans in Week 7 as they pursue the NFC East lead.