ESPN projects the Rams will compete in the Super Bowl in 2024.
The Kansas City Chiefs secured the Super Bowl LVIII title last Sunday night, signaling the commencement of the 2024 NFL offseason. As free agency approaches in a few weeks and the NFL Draft is a couple of months away, the upcoming spring is poised to be a busy period for football activities. There is a considerable increase in expectations for the Los Angeles Rams compared to this time last year, with two ESPN experts even foreseeing the potential for a Super Bowl run. Following a poll of 11 experts for their 2024 predictions, Field Yates and Jeremy Fowler both picked the Rams to reach the Super Bowl, though with a projected loss.
Yates was the first to predict the Rams making it to the championship game, envisioning a matchup against the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs. He emphasized the Chiefs’ already established prowess, while noting the Rams’ potential for significant improvement, backed by draft capital and cap space.
The Rams pleasantly surprised the NFL in the previous season, winning 10 games and making a playoff return for the first time since their Super Bowl appearance two years ago. Now, they face the challenge of building on their breakout season and reestablishing themselves as top contenders. Fowler expressed confidence in their ability to do so, predicting a Super Bowl appearance against the Buffalo Bills, led by Josh Allen. Fowler acknowledged the Bills’ strength in the 2023 divisional round but anticipated a breakthrough for them in the upcoming season. He highlighted the Rams’ upward trend on offense and their newfound cap space and draft capital, positioning them for another strong run.
While the Rams came close to upsetting the Lions in the wild-card round and entered the playoffs as one of the hottest teams, they fell just short. Looking ahead to 2024, the NFC West remains a formidable division, posing a challenge to secure a playoff spot. However, with the expected development of key players like Kyren Williams and Puka Nacua, the Rams’ roster is poised to be one of the strongest in the conference. The article suggests that by strengthening their offense with another target like Nacua and adding depth at pass rusher, the Rams could be strong contenders for the Super Bowl in the coming year.
