NFL Predictions 2018: Best-case scenario for all 32 teams

By Randy Gurzi | Aug 25, 2018

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 04: A view of the Vince Lombardi trophy after the Philadelphia Eagles 41-33 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New England Patriots 41-33. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

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NASHVILLE, TN – DECEMBER 24: Running Back Todd Gurley II #30 of the Los Angeles Rams before a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

Los Angeles Rams: NFC Contender

The Los Angeles Rams were a surprise team in 2017. No one expected the youngest coach in the NFL to take over and lead them to the NFC West title. That’s what happened though as Sean McVay got more than enough out of 2016 No. 1 overall pick Jared Goff to send the Seattle Seahawks down a peg.

He was also instrumental in Todd Gurley winning the 2017 NFL Offensive Player of the Year award as Gurley was a beast on the ground and as a receiver. Now, the plan is for them to start winning in the postseason.

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Los Angeles added a lot of talent in the offseason to accomplish that goal. They traded for cornerbacks Marcus Peters and Aqib Talib and signed defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh. On offense, they lost Sammy Watkins in free agency but replaced him with Brandin Cooks, who should prove to be an upgrade.

Their biggest challenge will be getting all these big personalities on the same page. With McVay so new to the coaching game, that could be tough. If he does it though, this is one of the teams in the NFC to watch out for.

Now all they need is a uniform that matches the helmet.

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