Believe it or not, the Los Angeles Rams are defying the odds in the 2025 season, and their secret weapon? Incredible injury luck! Through the first nine games, they've stormed to a stellar 7-2 record. But how? Let's dive in.
Currently, the Rams have only three players sidelined on injured reserve. First, there's Keir Thomas, the linebacker who, unfortunately, never even made it to the roster due to an injury, missing all nine games. Then, cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon has been out for the last seven games with a broken clavicle. And finally, wide receiver Tutu Atwell has missed the last two games due to a hamstring injury.
In total, that adds up to a mere 18 missed games due to players on injured reserve. This is the lowest in the entire league, according to TruMedia! The closest team, the Los Angeles Raiders, has 27 missed games. On the other end of the spectrum, the Miami Dolphins and Detroit Lions have been hit the hardest, with a staggering 148 games missed on injured reserve.
This impressive feat suggests the Rams' coaching and training staffs are doing an excellent job keeping their players in top shape. But, let's be honest, there's also a significant amount of luck involved. They're far below the league average of 84.5 games missed on injured reserve.
But here's where it gets controversial... Could this streak of good fortune be too good to be true? Some might argue that the injury bug is bound to bite eventually, and the Rams could face key injuries later in the season. However, if they manage to stay this healthy and get Witherspoon and Atwell back in the coming weeks, they might just have what it takes to make a serious playoff push.
What do you think? Is this incredible health sustainable, or is the injury wave coming? Share your thoughts in the comments!
