Rams allow 174 rushing yards in opener

They allowed that many twice in 20 games last season.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 121 min read

Week 1 can be a liar, but if there is one thing that would concern me about the Rams coming out of last night, it’d prob Via @AlbertBreer on X

What happened: Los Angeles lost the opener 27-7. Albert Breer flagged the run defense as a concern given the team's investment in its defensive front.

Why it matters: The early question is whether that investment translates into better run stopping. One game offers limited evidence for judging whether personnel changes are needed.

By the numbers: Opponents averaged 5.8 yards across 30 rushing attempts and gained 10 first downs on the ground. [Game statistics](https://www.footballdb.com/games/boxscore/atlanta-falcons-vs-atlanta-falcons-2026091001)

What to watch: Watch for changes to the defensive-front rotation and run assignments in Week 2.

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@AlbertBreer 2026-09-11T23:58:14.371949+00:00

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