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USA Today
2 days ago
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- USA Today
Rams hold the NFL record for the most times as the last unbeaten team during a season
Rams hold the NFL record for the most times as the last unbeaten team during a season The Los Angeles Rams have been a very successful franchise throughout their time in the NFL. Although they have just two Super Bowls since 1999 and none before it, the Rams have been in the playoffs a lot. One of the more specific accomplishments the Rams have held is being the last unbeaten team in a season. According to FOX Sports' Ralph Vacchiano, the Rams have found themselves as the last team without a loss in any given season nine different times since 1965. Now, they've never gone undefeated (only the 1972 Miami Dolphins did that), but the Rams have been one of the best teams in those seasons they stood atop the standings. 1969 Los Angeles Rams : Started the season 11–0 but lost the final three regular-season games and lost in the playoffs to the Minnesota Vikings. : Started the season 11–0 but lost the final three regular-season games and lost in the playoffs to the Minnesota Vikings. 1970 Los Angeles Rams : Began the year 3–0 but faded down the stretch, finishing 9–4–1 and missed the playoffs. : Began the year 3–0 but faded down the stretch, finishing 9–4–1 and missed the playoffs. 1978 Los Angeles Rams : Jumped out to a 7–0 start before their first loss, ended the season 12–4 and lost in the NFC Championship Game. : Jumped out to a 7–0 start before their first loss, ended the season 12–4 and lost in the NFC Championship Game. 1985 Los Angeles Rams : Opened 7–0, ended 11–5 and reached the NFC Championship Game. : Opened 7–0, ended 11–5 and reached the NFC Championship Game. 1989 Los Angeles Rams : Went 5–0 to begin the season, finished 11–5 and lost in the NFC Championship Game to the eventual Super Bowl champion 49ers. : Went 5–0 to begin the season, finished 11–5 and lost in the NFC Championship Game to the eventual Super Bowl champion 49ers. 1999 St. Louis Rams : Began 6–0, finished 13–3 and won Super Bowl XXXIV over the Titans. : Began 6–0, finished 13–3 and won Super Bowl XXXIV over the Titans. 2001 St. Louis Rams : Started 6–0, finished 14–2 and lost Super Bowl XXXVI to the Patriots. : Started 6–0, finished 14–2 and lost Super Bowl XXXVI to the Patriots. 2018 Los Angeles Rams: Opened 8–0 before a shootout loss to the Saints; finished 13–3 and lost Super Bowl LIII to the Patriots in a low-scoring affair. Will the Rams add to this list in 2025? It will be tough considering they play the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bengals got gift from NFL schedule-makers in key area
The Cincinnati Bengals are shockingly slow starters under Zac Taylor, with no better example than last year's season-opening loss to a bad New England Patriots team that essentially derailed the season. But with the 2025 NFL schedule released, one could almost suggest those in charge of making the schedule aimed to help the Bengals with this problem. Advertisement In fact, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports did just that while predicting the Bengals go 10-7: "They are notoriously slow starters and couldn't pull themselves out of their early 1-4 hole last year. And in a division where the Ravens are a powerhouse and the Steelers should still be good, a fast start is essential. So it's a huge help that Cincinnati's first two games are against the Browns (in Cleveland) and Jaguars (at home). The NFL gave the Bengals a fighting chance to start fast." RELATED: Cincinnati Bengals 2025 game-by-game predictions following schedule release Of course, the Bengals have to actually beat the Browns and Jaguars for this gift of an opening slate to matter. And with more contract drama hanging in the air before training camp via Trey Hendrickson, who knows if a slow start can be avoided again. Advertisement But Zac Taylor's plans to change the offseason up in an effort to stop the slow starts needs to work. The rest of the schedule is not friendly at all, not with six road games against playoff teams and a brutal Ravens-Bills-Ravens stretch late in the season. RELATED: Bengals schedule release: Quick thoughts on primetime games and more This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: Bengals got gift from NFL schedule-makers in key area
USA Today
17-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Bengals got gift from NFL schedule-makers in key area
Bengals got gift from NFL schedule-makers in key area The Cincinnati Bengals are shockingly slow starters under Zac Taylor, with no better example than last year's season-opening loss to a bad New England Patriots team that essentially derailed the season. But with the 2025 NFL schedule released, one could almost suggest those in charge of making the schedule aimed to help the Bengals with this problem. In fact, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports did just that while predicting the Bengals go 10-7: "They are notoriously slow starters and couldn't pull themselves out of their early 1-4 hole last year. And in a division where the Ravens are a powerhouse and the Steelers should still be good, a fast start is essential. So it's a huge help that Cincinnati's first two games are against the Browns (in Cleveland) and Jaguars (at home). The NFL gave the Bengals a fighting chance to start fast." RELATED: Cincinnati Bengals 2025 game-by-game predictions following schedule release Of course, the Bengals have to actually beat the Browns and Jaguars for this gift of an opening slate to matter. And with more contract drama hanging in the air before training camp via Trey Hendrickson, who knows if a slow start can be avoided again. But Zac Taylor's plans to change the offseason up in an effort to stop the slow starts needs to work. The rest of the schedule is not friendly at all, not with six road games against playoff teams and a brutal Ravens-Bills-Ravens stretch late in the season. RELATED: Bengals schedule release: Quick thoughts on primetime games and more
Fox Sports
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Updated list of Philadelphia Eagles 2025 NFL Draft picks entering draft week
The 2025 NFL Draft week is here! Check out the complete list of NFL Draft picks for the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles below: How many picks do the Philadelphia Eagles have in the 2025 NFL Draft? The Philadelphia Eagles have eight draft picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. Check out each pick in each round below. Philadelphia Eagles 2025 NFL Draft Picks Round 1: Pick 32 (32 overall) Round 2: Pick 32 (64 overall) Round 3: Pick 32 (96 overall) Round 4: Pick 32 (134 overall) Round 5: Pick 25 (161 overall) Round 5: Pick 28 (164 overall) Round 5: Pick 29 (165 overall) Round 5: Pick 32 (168 overall) Philadelphia Eagles Mock Draft Check out who our Ralph Vacchiano thinks the Eagles will select in his 7-round Eagles mock draft. recommended Get more from National Football League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
