The San Francisco 49ers entered the 2024 season as favorites to win the Super Bowl.

They were among the best teams in the league in 2023, and it seemed like they reloaded and had all the tools to repeat that success.

However, injuries derailed them before they had a chance to get going, and they ended the season with a 6-11 record.

Their division rival, the Los Angeles Rams, experienced the opposite.

Los Angeles wasn’t expected to be good, and it was unclear how well Matthew Stafford would play.

It turns out that fans had nothing to worry about, as the Rams ended the year with 10 wins and the sole playoff spot from their division.

They could repeat that success if they’re careful, which is what analyst Adam Schein noted on “Mad Dog Sports Radio.”

“I can’t stress enough how I still believe the L.A. Rams as the team to beat in the NFC,” Schein said.

“I can’t stress enough how I still believe in the L.A. Rams as the team to beat in the NFC.”@AdamSchein explains why Matthew Stafford’s back injury is not concerning for the #Rams heading into the season.

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— Mad Dog Sports Radio (@MadDogRadio) July 28, 2025

Schein noted that Stafford’s injury shouldn’t slow him down that much, and with the cast of characters he has around him, Schien is confident that Stafford can turn back the clock for at least one more season.

The Rams, led by Stafford and Sean McVay, are rarely counted out of any situation or scenario.

This pair has proven to be among the strongest in the league, and as long as they have each other, this team has what it takes to make some noise.

They could experience some roadblocks along the way, but if they stay healthy, the Rams could certainly be a team to watch in 2025.

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