Offense
The Rams have a nicely balanced offensive playbook that allows a power running back to really take over games. They also have a few formations and plays that allow a quick WR to get the ball in space and hopefully make some defenders miss.
Key Formation
Gun Tight Offset TE is a solid formation that allows you to take advantage of a big or fast player at tight end who will be a matchup nightmare for the defense. Use the HB Counter, HB Slip Screen, and 0 1 Trap to turn it into a great base formation.
Key Player
TE with 83+ Speed
Formations
- SINGLEBACK: Ace, Ace Pair, Ace Pair Twins, Doubles, Bunch
- I-FORM: Pro, Pro Twins, Tight, Tight Pair
- STRONG: Pro, Twins Flex, Twins Over, Y-Flex, Tight Pair
- WEAK: Pro, Close, Tight Twins
- PISTOL: Wing Trio
- GUN: Split Ram, Doubles Offset Wk, Y-Trips Offset, Wings Trips Wk, Bunch Wk, Tight Offset TE, Double Stack, Normal Y-Flex Tight, Trey Open Offset, Empty Base
You can get away with nearly any type of QB in this offense, but when in doubt, look for high Play Action and Deep Accuracy ratings.
OFFENSIVE Draft Targets
- HB (TRK, SPD, CTH)
- WR (SPD, AGI, ACC)
- QB (PAC, DAC, THP)
Defense
The Rams’ defensive playbook is built around their defensive ends. While you may worry about drafting four DEs and leaving weaknesses elsewhere, remember that you can also use DTs and OLBs who are solid pass rushers in your scheme.
Key Formation
Nickel 4 D Ends is a great formation on passing downs if you can stop the run early and get your opponent into a third and long.
Key Player
DE with 90+ Power Moves
Formations
- 4-3: Normal, Under, Over, Over Plus, Wide 9
- 46: Bear Under
- NICKEL: Normal, Double A Gap, 4 D Ends
- DIME: Normal
- DOLLAR: 3-2-6
- QUARTER: Normal, 3 Deep
The Rams’ defensive book is ideal for those who want to lean more toward basic man coverage in their game plan. Many players will struggle to beat this type of scheme consistently.
DEFENSIVE Draft Targets
- DE (PMV, SPD, BSH)
- DT (ACC, PMV, SPD)
- OLB (MCV, SPD, PUR)