<p>It was Week 16 when the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seattle Seahawks</a></strong> beat the <strong>Los Angeles Rams</strong> with a wacky two-point conversion. The replay reviewed and <strong>changed an incomplete pass into a successful two-point conversion</strong>. The team coached by Sean McVay doesn’t like to lose and hence, it is proposing a change in the<strong> NFL</strong> rules.</p>



<p>According to Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rams</a> are planning a rule change that would make the outcome of <strong>the infamous two-point conversion an unsuccessful two-point try if it ever repeats</strong>.</p>



<p><strong>That play meant the Seahawks won the game, and that win meant the team leveled up to the first seed in the NFC</strong>. Hence, the Rams are not fighting the ruling just because they are sore losers, but because the play had an ever-lasting impact on the 2026 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> season.</p>



<h2>Why was this play so controversial?</h2>



<p>The play was triggered by an unfortunate deflection that sent a backward pass flying forward. <strong>Since the NFL classifies this as a pass rather than a fumble, any player was eligible to recover it downfield</strong>. That’s a loophole the Rams are now looking to close. However, the proposal hasn’t been fully disclosed yet.</p>



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<p><strong>The rarity of such a fluke play might be the strongest case for leaving the rule as it is.</strong> After all, “<em>play to the whistle</em>” is Day 1 stuff, an unwritten rule in the NFL. But when players like Zach Charbonnet stay sharp enough to pounce on a live ball while everyone else is standing around, <strong>it proves that coaching hustle is sometimes better than rewriting the rulebook</strong>. However, that might not fall into good graces with the Rams organization.</p>



<h2>The Rams need to be precise with their proposal</h2>



<p>The Rams have a few key windows this spring to get their proposal on the floor. Since <strong>head coach Sean McVay is actually a member of the NFL Competition Committee</strong>, the team has a significant advantage to fast-track the discussion.</p>



<p>Teams typically submit their formal proposals to the league office in late February. According to current reports, the Rams are expected to finalize their language around the time of the NFL Scouting Combine (February 23 – March 2). This allows the <strong>Competition Committee to review the specific wording before the big league-wide vote.</strong></p>



<p>The NFL then holds an annual league meeting. If the proposal gains enough traction during the meeting, a vote will occur. <strong>For a rule change to pass, it requires 24 out of 32 owners to vote “yes.”</strong></p>

Rams to propose NFL rule change to avoid bizarre scenario that led Seahawks to beat them last season

Rams to propose NFL rule change to avoid bizarre scenario that led Seahawks to beat them last season - Bolavip US

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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Rams</a></strong> have a new offensive coordinator. After losing <strong>Mike LaFleur</strong> to the <strong>Arizona Cardinals</strong>, <strong>Sean McVay</strong> has named an in-house successor, and it’s a prominent name.</p>



<p>Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, <strong>the Rams are promoting Nate Scheelhaase to become Sean McVay’s offensive coordinator</strong>. Scheelhaase was the pass-game coordinator, but now he will replace Mike LaFleur, who became the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arizona-cardinals" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cardinals</a> head coach. </p>



<p><strong>The Rams also promoted quarterbacks coach Dave Ragone by giving him a co-offensive coordinator title</strong>. Still, it’s worth noting it’s head coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sean-mcvay" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sean McVay</a> the one who really runs the offense. However, Scheelhaase and Ragone will help game-planning with McVay.</p>



<h2>Scheelhaase was a top-tier name during the coaching carousel this year</h2>



<p>Scheelhaase was a pass-game coordinator, but he almost leapfrogged stages, as <strong>he had five different head coaching interviews this offseason</strong>. In the end, he will stay on the Rams, but he will get more looks in one year, most likely.</p>



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<p>Scheelhaase is seen as an offensive genius, <strong>impressing with his mind and ability to direct an offense since his college career</strong>. He was a quarterback at Illinois, and he called plays at the line of scrimmage, a constant audible. </p>


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<h2>The Rams will stay as a powerhouse</h2>



<p><strong>By retaining defensive coordinator Chris Shula, the Rams defense will stay as an elite unit</strong>. By having McVay, with the returning <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-stafford" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Matthew Stafford</a>, Puka Nacua and Davante Adams as wideouts, and pretty much all the same roster, the Rams will be a Super Bowl contender.</p>


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Sean McVay names new Rams OC after Mike LaFleur left for Cardinals HC job

Sean McVay names new Rams OC after Mike LaFleur left for Cardinals HC job - Bolavip US

<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seattle Seahawks</a></strong> are the Super Bowl champions for a reason. They dominated everyone throughout the season except for one team: the <strong>Los Angeles Rams</strong>. Still, they beat them. However, Matthew Stafford delivered, so what happened? A defensive star revealed the reason for the failed attempt to beat the champs in the NFC Championship Game.</p>



<p><strong>Despite <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-stafford" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stafford</a> throwing for 374 yards and three touchdowns, the Rams lost 27-31 against Seattle</strong>. Jared Verse, who is an outstanding linebacker for the Rams, appeared on The Pivot podcast. He revealed that the defense had no answers for the Seahawks offense.</p>



<p>“<em><strong>When we started having trouble, we&nbsp;didn’t know what to do</strong>. Like some of us on the defense, some, you know, I’m going to take full blame, too,” </em>Verse said<em>. “Like, there were a couple of times I’m like, but they’re running the other way. <strong>Like, I don’t know what to do. I can’t chase. Like I’m not that fast. I can’t chase him on the backside. What do I do?</strong> So when we had some troubles, we just kind of like mentally shut down.”</em></p>



<h2>The Rams defense just won one of three battles against Seattle</h2>



<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rams</a> and Seahawks played three times this season. The regular season series saw them divide wins, but the NFC Championship was won by Seattle too. However, <strong>the one that the Rams won was thanks to their defense, not Stafford</strong>.</p>



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<p>In Week 11, <strong>the Rams were able to intercept <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sam-darnold" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sam Darnold</a> on four occasions</strong>. However, after that, the Seahawks offense adjusted and became unpredictable for the Rams. However, Verse also pointed out that it affected the defense mentally on how to approach the plays.</p>


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<h2>The Rams might catch a break for next season</h2>



<p>The Rams will have a shot at revenge next season. In fact, they’ll have two, as they are divisional rivals. However,<strong> the Seahawks might need to adjust more, since Klint Kubiak left his offensive coordinator job to become the Raiders’ head coach</strong>. Now, the Seahawks’ offense will enter a whole new style and playbook.</p>



<p>This might give the Rams defense a better outlook for 2026. <strong>They don’t have to deal with Kubiak no more</strong>. That might help Rams defensive coordinator Chirs Shula gameplan against the Seahawks.</p>

Rams star reveals why they couldn’t beat Seahawks despite Matthew Stafford’s heroics

Rams star reveals why they couldn't beat Seahawks despite Matthew Stafford's heroics - Bolavip US

<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seattle Seahawks</a></strong> might get robbed of the opportunity of kicking off the 2026 <strong>NFL</strong> season. That right usually belongs to the Super Bowl champions, but a decision from the league involving some NFC West teams might change the plans for the upcoming campaign.</p>



<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/who-could-be-the-seahawks-first-opponent-in-the-2026-nfl-season-opener-as-super-bowl-champions" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Seahawks have a plethora of options as possible Week 1 rivals</a>. However, two teams must be discarded: the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers. Why? According to John Ourand of Puck, <strong>the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> will make both teams play in Melbourne in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season</strong>.</p>



<p>This might cause the NFL to change some stuff. For instance, the Seahawks might not be opening the season despite them being champions. Given that the game between the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rams</a> and 49ers will be played in Week 1, <strong>the NFL might opt to put them before the opening Thursday with the hopes of reducing the significant travel/jet-lag effect.</strong> After all, going from the west coast of the United States to Australia implies a 17+ hours. It also represents an 18-hour time difference.</p>



<h2>Australia is getting a good one</h2>



<p><strong>Getting Rams and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-francisco-49ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">49ers</a> to battle it out as the first-ever game in Australia is just fantastic</strong>. Both were Super Bowl contenders last year, both have top-5 head coaches and all-around stars. Basically, it’s one of the best games the NFL could’ve given to Australia.</p>



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<p>Last season, <strong>both teams ended 12-5 and divided their regular season series 1-1</strong>. The first one went to the 49ers 26-23. Then, the Rams took vengeance and blew them out at home 42-26.</p>


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<h2>Playing in Australia needs to be strategically placed on the schedule</h2>



<p>The NFL is known for going on trips to Europe, Mexico, and recently Brazil. While all of those require some logistics, big travel time, and some scheduling issues, <strong>Australia is a whole other monster</strong>. It’s almost double the time of the second-longest travel and almost double the time change and adjustment from Europe too.</p>



<p>Hence, <strong>putting the Australia games in the middle of the season might really hurt the teams going</strong>, even if a bye week follows soon after that. Hence, it wouldn’t be surprising to see the NFL keeps pushing these games to be played in Week 1 or 2, where teams are still fresh.</p>

Seahawks might not open 2026 NFL season due to NFL’s scheduling decision involving NFC West foes

Seahawks might not open 2026 NFL season due to NFL's scheduling decision involving NFC West foes - Bolavip US

<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seattle Seahawks</a></strong> just won the <strong>NFL</strong> season but some people are looking ahead to <strong>Super Bowl LXI</strong> odds already. Of course, the newly-crowned champs are atop of the list, but they are joined by a familiar foe with the same odds.</p>



<p>Sportsbooks already put out Super Bowl LXI odds and <strong>those have both the Seahawks and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Rams</a> as co-favorites to win next year’s Big Game</strong>. Not only are the Rams NFC West foes, but they were the only team that really made the Seahawks struggle during the year. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/seahawks-star-slams-rams-wr-puka-nacua-for-attacking-sam-darnold-following-super-bowl-lx-win" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Some Seahawks and Rams players are feuding on social media</a>.</p>



<p><strong>The Rams and Seahawks played three times this season and all of the games were barnburners. </strong>Rams won the first round by two points. Then, the Seahawks won the second game by two points. The NFC Championship Game presented with the definitive round three between both. The Seahawks won by four points in another incredible game.</p>



<h2>The Seahawks just made Vegas history in Super Bowl LX</h2>



<p><strong>The Super Bowl played between Seahawks and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patriots</a> was the most unlikely</strong> <strong>Super Bowl of all time</strong>, according to various outlets. Sports Odds history analyzed that the Seahawks had 60/1 odds before the season started, while the Patriots were 80/1. It’s an unprecedented thing.</p>



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">By preseason odds, Super Bowl LX is the most unlikely Super Bowl in at least 50 years, per <a href="https://twitter.com/SOHistory?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SOHistory</a>.<br><br>➡️Seahawks were 60-1 at <a href="https://twitter.com/BetMGM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BetMGM</a> <br>➡️Patriots were 80-1 <br><br>First time two teams have met in the Super Bowl and both had higher than 50-1 preseason odds</p>— Ben Fawkes (@BFawkes22) <a href="https://twitter.com/BFawkes22/status/2015795154079088959?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2026</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p><strong>Now the Seahawks go as the favorites to win it all, but not alone.</strong> Hence, if the Rams and Seahawks go into the NFC Championship Game again, it would actually prove that both teams are undeniably the best in the National Conference.</p>


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<h2>Who are below Seahawks and Rams in Super Bowl LXI odds?</h2>



<p>After both NFC juggernauts, the list is much more varied. In fact, half of the list are AFC teams. It’s also worth noting that in the top 10, <strong>there are three teams that didn’t even make the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> Playoffs this season.</strong></p>



<ul><li>Seahawks +900</li><li>Rams +900</li><li>Bills +1100</li><li>Eagles +1300</li><li>Patriots +1300</li><li>Ravens +1300</li><li>Packers +1400</li><li>Lions +1400</li><li>Chargers +1500</li><li>Chiefs +1500</li></ul>

Seahawks get familiar competition as Super Bowl LXI odds are revealed following win

Seahawks get familiar competition as Super Bowl LXI odds are revealed following win - Bolavip US

<p>After the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seattle Seahawks</a></strong> won <strong>Super Bowl LX</strong>, a<strong> Sam Darnold</strong> teammate took a break from celebrating to slam rival <strong>Los Angeles Rams</strong> wide receiver <strong>Puka Nacua</strong>, who mocked the quarterback.</p>



<p>Ernest Jones IV, who is now a two-time Super Bowl winner, took notice that Rams wideout Puka Nacua tweeted “<em>Sam Darnold</em>” followed by laughing emojis late in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Super Bowl</a>. <strong>Jones didn’t like this and retaliated after the game quoting Nacua’s post with a “<em>Ain’t you at home. Goofy a–.</em>“</strong> </p>



<p>It’s not the first time Jones comes out to defend <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sam-darnold" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Darnold</a>. After Darnold threw four picks in Week 11 against the Rams, Jones took time to defend the now-Super Bowl-winning quarterback. “<em><strong>Sam’s been balling</strong></em>,” Jones said. <em>“If we want to try to define Sam by this game, Sam’s had us in every f—— game. So for him to sit there and say, ‘That’s my fault,’ no it’s not… <strong>He’s our quarterback. We’ve got his back, and if you’ve got anything to say, quite frankly, f— you</strong></em>.”</p>



<h2>Jones himself had a great Super Bowl LX outing</h2>



<p><strong>The fact is Ernest Jones balled out against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patriots</a> and he didn’t even know</strong>. Jones appeared on ESPN postgame, and when the broadcast told him he had 11 tackles, his reaction was priceless, as you can see below.</p>



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<p>Johnson played all defensive snaps, and he was fantastic all game. However, this spans throughout the year. <strong>Jones led the team with 125 total tackles and also had five interceptions</strong>, which puts him second-best in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> despite him being a linebacker. Not only that, but he led the NFL in interceptions yards with 150.</p>


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<h2>Jones is feuding with a former teammate of his</h2>



<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/puka-nacua" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Puka Nacua</a> and Ernest Jones actually played with each other. Jones earned his first Super Bowl with the Rams in 2021 and played with Nacua in the 2023 season. <strong>Nacua led the team in receiving yards and Jones led the Rams in tackles that season</strong>. However, it seems like they are not in great terms now.</p>



<p>Jones ultimately had the last laugh in this feud. He won a Super Bowl before Nacua got to the Rams, then he left and went on to eliminate Nacua this year to <strong>eventually win the Super Bowl again.</strong></p>

Seahawks star slams Rams WR Puka Nacua for attacking Sam Darnold following Super Bowl LX win

Seahawks star slams Rams WR Puka Nacua for attacking Sam Darnold following Super Bowl LX win - Bolavip US

<p>At 37 years old, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-stafford" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Matthew Stafford</a></strong> clinched the MVP award for his stellar performance throughout the regular season. This accolade comes as a consolation prize for the <strong>Los Angeles Rams</strong> following their disappointing playoff exit, losing to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship game.</p>



<p>With this backdrop, the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rams</a></strong> are reportedly strategizing for next season, focusing on potential roster additions and player contract negotiations. Notably,<strong> Stafford’s contract is under consideration and may undergo changes, as reported by NFL insider Ian Rapoport.</strong></p>



<p>“<em>He is fully healthy this offseason. But there’s still a bit of a question… He is due $41 million this year. I would be surprised, based on what I know, if Stafford played for that. There was a contract discussion last year that kept Stafford in LA. <strong>Expect another one for the Rams and a potential raise for their MVP,</strong>”</em> mentioned Rapoport during the Super Bowl pregame on <em>NFL Gameday</em>.</p>



<p>Rapoport’s insights into Stafford’s scenario come after the positive news of his MVP award, <strong>highlighting his significance to the Los Angeles franchise as the Rams aim to rebound next season.</strong></p>



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<h2>Stafford’s standout stats in 2025</h2>



<p>Stafford’s exceptional regular-season performance bolstered the Rams’ prospects of claiming the NFC title, but the Seahawks ultimately emerged victorious. <strong>Here are his standout statistics from the regular season:</strong></p>


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<ul><li>Passing Yards: 4,707</li><li>Passing Touchdowns: 46</li><li>Interceptions: 8</li><li>Completion Percentage: 65.0%</li><li>Passer Rating: 109.2</li><li>Games Played: 17</li></ul>



<p>With these impressive numbers, an adjustment in Stafford’s contract for next season seems almost inevitable. There’s considerable anticipation surrounding <strong>the Rams’ forthcoming decisions regarding Stafford and the rest of the roster for the upcoming season.</strong></p>


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Rams reportedly poised to make significant decision on Matthew Stafford following MVP award

Rams reportedly poised to make significant decision on Matthew Stafford following MVP award - Bolavip US

<p>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams"><strong>Los Angeles Rams</strong></a> came within reach of the Super Bowl after what looked like an accessible path, but they were defeated by the Seattle Seahawks in the <strong>NFL </strong>NFC Championship Game. The stellar performances from <strong>Puka Nacua</strong> and <strong>Davante Adams</strong> were not enough, yet several moments throughout the year pushed them to reach that stage. The season ultimately left both stars reflecting on growth and expectations.</p>



<p>The Rams featured two elite wide receivers in Nacua and Adams. The pairing proved nearly unstoppable during the 2025–26 campaign, giving Los Angeles <strong>one of the most productive passing attacks in the league</strong>. Once the season ended, Nacua opened up about what it meant to share the field with the veteran.</p>



<p>During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, Nacua described <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/davante-adams">Adams</a>’ skill set in almost mythical terms. The 24-year-old said his first practices with the 12-year veteran <strong>forced him to realize how much higher the standard truly was.</strong> Watching Adams work, he understood improvement was mandatory.</p>



<p><em>“We were in April, and I’m standing on the 40 yard line,”</em> Nacua said. <em>“I’m right behind No. 17. He is running a stop route. <strong>The ground is shaking as he stops</strong>. He is 20 yards away from me. Then boom, boom, boom, transition, out of the break, three steps, technique, sound, crisp. And it is April, <strong>and I am like, I gotta be better. I got so much to work on</strong>.”</em></p>



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<h2>The fantastic duo of Nacua and Adams</h2>



<p>The Rams’ receiver tandem was arguably the best in the league, and they helped quarterback Matthew Stafford capture his first MVP award. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/puka-nacua">Nacua</a> finished the regular season with <strong>129 receptions, a league high 1,715 yards, and 10 touchdowns</strong>. Adams, at 33, added <strong>60 catches for 789 yards</strong> and a league-leading 14 touchdowns.</p>


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<p>Los Angeles was positioned to bring both wideouts back again. <strong>Nacua became eligible for a contract extension</strong>, and many around the league expected a significant deal to come together. Adams, meanwhile, is prepared to enter the second season of his two-year, $44 million agreement with the Rams.</p>



<p>Beyond that, the Rams also received clarity about Stafford’s future. <strong>During the ceremony in which he was officially recognized as the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> MVP</strong>, the veteran confirmed he would return for an 18th season. His announcement quieted any retirement speculation and kept Los Angeles’ championship window firmly open.</p>

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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Rams</a></strong> are determined to build on their success and make another strong push in 2026. After <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-stafford" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Matthew Stafford</a> was named the 2025 NFL MVP</strong>, the franchise rewarded its quarterback with a major move: <strong>adding a new coach</strong> to further elevate the offense.</p>



<p>On Thursday, Stafford was officially named the Most Valuable Player of the 2025 season. With the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/matthew-stafford-makes-major-revelation-about-his-future-after-winning-the-2025-nfl-mvp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">veteran quarterback making a big revelation about his future</a></strong>, the Rams are wasting no time in surrounding him with additional support on Sean McVay’s coaching staff.</p>



<p>Just one day after Stafford confirmed he would continue playing next season, <strong>Los Angeles hired Kliff Kingsbury</strong>, the former offensive coordinator of the Washington Commanders. The move signals a clear <strong>commitment to strengthening the offense</strong> and maximizing <strong>Stafford’s MVP-level performance</strong>.</p>



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<h2>Will Kliff Kingsbury be the Rams’ offensive coordinator?</h2>



<p>NFL insider Adam Schefter reported Friday that Kingsbury will indeed join the Rams for the 2026 season. However, multiple reports indicate that <strong>he will not take over as the team’s offensive coordinator</strong>.</p>



<p><strong>Kingsbury’s exact role has not yet been disclosed</strong>, suggesting that he will <strong>not fill the vacancy left by Mike LaFleur</strong>. As things stand, the Rams’ search for a new offensive coordinator appears to be ongoing.</p>


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<p>The hire also reflects the <strong>long-standing connection between Kingsbury and McVay</strong>. Back in 2018, McVay reportedly attempted to bring Kingsbury onto his staff as an offensive assistant. That move never materialized, as Kingsbury instead accepted the Arizona Cardinals’ head coaching position in 2019.</p>


        

        

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<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/matthew-stafford-makes-major-revelation-about-his-future-after-winning-the-2025-nfl-mvp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Matthew Stafford</strong> won the MVP last night and confirmed he will be back for next season</a>. With that information well received within the <strong>Los Angeles Rams</strong> organization, head coach <strong>Sean McVay</strong> has now set clear expectations on the team’s offseason.</p>



<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sean-mcvay" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">McVay</a> spoke to Gary Klein of the L.A. Times. He said, <em>“That’s the start to everything, is your quarterback position. And to be able to have a guy that’s playing as good as he’s ever played —&nbsp;and it’s sustainable,” </em>McVay honestly stated. <em>“You start all over, but man, <strong>when he says he’s in, that gives you a lot of confidence and excitement of how we can move forward</strong>.”</em></p>



<p>McVay also spoke on the fact that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-stafford" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stafford</a> won the MVP. <em>“So, <strong>really happy for him. He’s the most humble superstar I’ve ever been around, and it’s really cool</strong>. So if we can’t be playing, this is a good consolation process.”</em> McVay is a massive fan of Stafford and feels the team can win it all with him under center.</p>



<h2>Stafford was on a whole other level this season</h2>



<p>Almost solidifying himself as a Hall of Famer by winning the MVP, the fact is that Stafford was incredibly effective in 2025. <strong>Stafford completed 65% of his passes for a league-leading 4,707 yards and 46 touchdowns</strong>. He also had a 109.2 passer rating. Stafford was genuinely outstanding.</p>



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<p>Much was said about the future of Stafford. In the last offseason, Stafford suffered a serious back injury and that put him in jeopardy and his career was put into questioned. However, <strong>the fact is he not only recovered, but deliver his best season ever. </strong></p>


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<h2>McVay is going all in with expectations</h2>



<p>A <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/sean-mcvay-gets-honest-about-matthew-stafford-and-davante-adams-future-for-the-rams-after-loss-to-the-seahawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">while back, Sean McVay also said what he expected the team to do with Davante Adams</a>. One thing is for sure, <strong>McVay hates to lose</strong>. He has the Rams as a top-tier team and the fact is he might be right.</p>



<p><strong>The offense is great and experienced, while the defense is elite and young</strong>. Hence, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rams</a> should definitely be confident going back as a contender to win it all. Also, having McVay as the head coach of course helps out.</p>

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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-stafford" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Matthew Stafford</a></strong> is officially the <strong>NFL</strong> 2025 season MVP. After a stellar campaign, the quarterback managed to capture the most coveted individual award in football. However, winning it at 37 years old creates even more buzz around this accolate.</p>



<p>As for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tom Brady</a>, who is regarded as the greatest player of all time, <strong>he won two MVPs at 37 years old</strong>. Another superstar in the NFL like <strong>Aaron Rodgers won three MVP awards</strong> at the exact age that Stafford just won it.</p>



<p>The Rams quarterback beat other contenders like Patriots’ QB <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/drake-maye" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Drake Maye</a> by just five points (366-361). According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, <strong>Stafford had 24 first-place votes to Drake Maye’s 23. </strong>This would make the MVP race the closest since Peyton Manning and Steve McNair were co-MVPs in 2003.</p>



<h2>Stafford could cement a Hall of Fame career with this award</h2>



<p>Overlooked for the first 12 seasons of his career while playing for Detroit, Stafford was always seen as talented, but not much more after that. However, once he arrived in Los Angeles, everything changed. <strong>His talent got rewarded with a Super Bowl victory in his first year with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rams</a>.</strong></p>



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">In the closest vote since 2003, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rams?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rams</a> QB Matthew Stafford is the MVP over <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Patriots?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Patriots</a> QB Drake Maye. <a href="https://t.co/9GOPbRM3qN">pic.twitter.com/9GOPbRM3qN</a></p>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/2019618952104862158?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2026</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p><strong>Stafford now has a Super Bowl and an MVP to his name</strong>. Pair that with a career 64,516 passing yards and 423 touchdowns and there is a big argument to make Stafford a first-ballot Hall of Famer.</p>


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<h2>The Rams saved Stafford’s career</h2>



<p>If it were not for the Stafford-Goff trade, <strong>Stafford would’ve likely ended his career</strong> in Detroit with no postseason success and likely a losing career record. In fact, Stafford’s career record is 120-118-1. With the Rams alone, Stafford’s record is 46-28. Hence, the Lions were really wasting the career of a now-MVP of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a>.</p>


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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Rams</a></strong> will want to fulfill their <strong>Super Bowl</strong> hopes next season. To do so, they need the best talent to remain on the team. Hence, the team’s general manager will try to keep a <strong>Matthew Stafford</strong> weapon on the roster in a team-friendly deal.</p>



<p><strong>Les Snead is one of the best general managers in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a></strong>. Hence, amid all the retirement rumors of Matthew Stafford, Snead is also focusing on extending All-Pro wide receiver Puka Nacua. <em>“It seems like, ‘OK, that’s a pretty simple contract because it’s pretty self-explanatory.. But there’s also so many variables… that go into that, that make it more complex than it would seem on the surface level… <strong>You’ve got to begin communication and begin working through it to come up with a win-win solution</strong>.”</em></p>



<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/puka-nacua" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nacua</a> was a fifth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. During his three years, he has 4,191 yards and led the NFL in receptions this season. <strong>He also led the NFL in yards per game with 107.2 and scored 10 touchdowns.</strong></p>



<h2>Nacua became one of the most unstoppable forces in the NFL</h2>



<p>Building a huge chemistry with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-stafford" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Matthew Stafford</a>, Nacua is arguably the quarterback’s best friend. <strong>His routes are super crisp, his hands are too safe</strong>, and his toughness and ability to get yards after catch are too good to ignore.  </p>



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<p><strong>Stafford had a 127.3 rating when he threw in Nacua’s direction</strong>. If Nacua is not on the Rams, the team’s stocks will crash. Hence, it’s good to see Snead is already working on closing a deal with Nacua. </p>


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<h2>Rams are coming back with a vengeance in 2026</h2>



<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/sean-mcvay-gets-honest-about-matthew-stafford-and-davante-adams-future-for-the-rams-after-loss-to-the-seahawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Head coach Sean McVay spoke about Stafford’s future</a>. The hope is the team can bring back most of the core to challenge for the Super Bowl once again. <strong>They lost the NFC Championship Game to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seahawks</a></strong>, and that was a big blow for the team.</p>



<p>However, the Rams lost their offensive coordinator. On the other hand, it seems like they will be able to retain defensive coordinator Chris Shula. <strong>They lost the one they could afford to lose, as McVay is the playcaller of the team</strong> and he takes command on offense. That is a positive for the Rams coming into the 2026 season.</p>

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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Rams</a></strong> are expecting to go back into next season as Super Bowl contenders. To do so, they need to keep huge names on the team and <strong>Sean McVay</strong> knows it. The head coach was brutally honest on the future of quarterback <strong>Matthew Stafford</strong> and wide receiver <strong>Davante Adams</strong>.</p>



<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sean-mcvay" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sean McVay</a> just signed a multi-year contract extension. However, that might not include Matthew Stafford. For the head coach,<strong><em> “I’m keeping my fingers crossed like you guys that&nbsp;he [Stafford] still wants to go play</em>,” </strong>McVay said to the Associated Press. Stafford is an MVP frontrunner, but he is also getting old and it wouldn’t be the first time rumors about Stafford’s retirement rise.</p>



<p>As for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/davante-adams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Davante Adams</a>, he is under contract for 2026, but he is a veteran who might think twice on if he wants to keep playing. However, <strong>McVay told multiple reporters that he is “<em>absolutely</em>” expecting Adams to be back next season</strong>. The wideout is 33 years old.</p>



<h2>Adams and Stafford built a special chemistry</h2>



<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-stafford" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stafford</a> threw a league-leading 46 touchdowns this season. Out of those, <strong>14 were  directed to Adams, who led the NFL in receiving scores</strong>. They built quite a duo, especially in the red zone. </p>



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<p><strong>Stafford also threw an NFL-leading 4,707 yards and 789 of them came courtesy of Davante Adams</strong>. While Adams might not be the best wideout in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> anymore, he is still a menacing figure in the league. Under McVay, he became the Rams most lethal weapon.</p>


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<h2>The Rams want to come back with a vengeance</h2>



<p>The Rams must feel like this season slipped through their hands. <strong>They were arguably the best team for about 11-to-12 weeks</strong> and yet, they weren’t able to go to the Super Bowl since they lost to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seahawks</a> in the NFC Championship Game. </p>



<p>Hence, next season they will be an aggressive team looking to go back to where the team thinks it should be. However, if Matthew Stafford or Davante Adams leave, <strong>that would be a huge blow to the franchise’s expectations</strong>.</p>

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Sean McVay gets honest about Matthew Stafford and Davante Adams' future for the Rams after loss to the Seahawks - Bolavip US

<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/josh-allen">Josh Allen</a></strong> and the <strong>Buffalo Bills</strong> are still on the lookout for a head coach after firing Sean McDermott. Based on the latest report around the NFL, the Bills are now interested in <strong>Los Angeles Rams</strong> pass game coordinator <strong>Nate Scheelhaase</strong>.</p>



<p>As reported by <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> insider Adam Schefter, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/buffalo-bills">Bills</a> have <strong>requested an interview with Scheelhaase</strong>, and the meeting will be held in the coming hours.</p>



<p>The Bills are leaving no stone unturned amid their head coaching search. After watching the success Scheelhaase had with Matthew Stafford in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams">Los Angeles</a>, Buffalo can only imagine <strong>what he could do for Josh Allen</strong> and the offense in Orchard Park.</p>



<h2>Scheelhaase interviewed for Browns’ job</h2>



<p>As it’s been the case several times throughout the NFL offseason, the Buffalo Bills and <strong>Cleveland Browns are pursuing the same candidates</strong> to fill their head coaching vacancies. So far, both sides have come up empty. </p>



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<p>Unfortunately for the two organizations, <strong>head coaches don’t grow on trees around Lake Erie</strong> for the Bills and Browns to simply pluck. Schefter has now reported that Scheelhaase will attend his interview with the Bills shortly after spending several hours in an in-person meeting with the Browns.</p>


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<h2>Scheelhaase’s work for the Rams</h2>



<p>Needless to say, Scheelhaase deserves much credit for his work with the Rams. Head coach Sean McVay and quarterback Matthew Stafford receive most of the attention, but <strong>Scheelhaase has quietly done an excellent job</strong> with an offense that relied heavily on the passing game. </p>



<p>Los Angeles recorded the fifth-most pass attempts of any team during the 2025 NFL regular season. Buffalo finished 25th in that same category. Even with teams expecting the Rams to throw the pigskin, <strong>Stafford and company led the league in passing yards (4,557) and touchdowns (46)</strong>, while being tied for the second-least interceptions (8).</p>



<h2>Bills’ offensive numbers</h2>



<p>Meanwhile, Buffalo finished 25th in pass attempts. That disparity isn’t surprising, considering the <strong>Bills led the league in rushing yards per game</strong>, averaging 159.6 per outing. With a backfield featuring Allen and James Cook, the Bills’ numbers make a lot of sense.</p>



<p>Still, with an arm like Josh Allen’s commanding the offense, Buffalo could be inclined to call more plays that have the quarterback drop back to pass. If Scheelhaase indeed becomes the new head coach in Western New York, <strong>expect a different Bills attack in 2026.</strong></p>


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<p>The <strong>Los Angeles Rams</strong> came up empty despite a strong <strong>NFL </strong>season, falling 31-27 to the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks">Seattle Seahawks</a></strong> in the NFC Championship Game, where <strong>Matthew Stafford</strong>’s solid performance ultimately was not enough and was overshadowed by <strong>Cooper Kupp</strong>’s impact.</p>



<p>While Stafford was understandably frustrated by the loss, his attention immediately shifted after the final whistle. The veteran quarterback made a point of <strong>seeking out former teammate Cooper Kupp</strong>, who now suits up for the Seahawks, following the emotional defeat.</p>



<p>Once the two finally connected on the field, Stafford delivered a clear and heartfelt Super Bowl message to Kupp, according to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team.<em><strong> “Quit making me look for you so f*g long, go win your damn Super Bowl, kid. You played great. You’re unbelievable,”</strong></em> Stafford said, offering full praise and acknowledging Kupp as a deserving winner.</p>



<h2>The shared journey of Stafford and Kupp</h2>



<p>Stafford and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cooper-kupp">Kupp</a> spent four seasons together with the Rams, <strong>forming one of the league’s most productive quarterback-wide receiver duos</strong>. Their first year together proved historic, as Kupp was named Offensive Player of the Year after leading the NFL in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns.</p>



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<p>The duo <strong>reached the pinnacle in 2022, when they helped the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams">Rams</a> capture a Super Bowl title</strong>. Although they stood on opposite sidelines during the NFC Championship Game, the bond between the quarterback and wide receiver remained evident long after the final snap.</p>


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<p>Now with Seattle, Kupp earned another opportunity to compete for a championship ring. While his regular season production with the Seahawks included <strong>47 receptions for 593 yards and two touchdowns</strong>, he delivered in a crucial moment against the Rams, once again showcasing his elite reliability.</p>



<h2>Stafford on his future</h2>



<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-stafford">Stafford</a> left everything on the field in the NFC Championship, turning in a vintage showing that reinforced his status among the league’s top quarterbacks. The <strong>37-year-old completed 22 of 35 passes for 374 yards and three touchdowns</strong>, finishing the game without an interception.</p>



<p>In the aftermath, questions about retirement surfaced quickly, but Stafford declined to look too far ahead. <em>“<strong>I can’t generalize six months of my life ten minutes after a loss</strong>,”</em> he said during his postgame press conference, emphasizing appreciation for his teammates and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season they shared.</p>

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