According to Pro Football Focus, the Rams’ schedule was the hardest of any playoff team based on the chart below. It shows that the offensive and defensive strength of their opponents was the highest of every team that made the postseason. always fun to look at: strength of schedule with playoff teams highlighted pic.twitter.com/EZrnAdAI2K

The Los Angeles Rams rested players in Week 18 in preparation for the playoffs. Did the playoff scheduling help the Rams even more?

The Los Angeles Rams have won the NFC West crown, and the final standings have remained largely unchanged from Week 17 to Week 18. That, of course, means the San Francisco 49ers are in last place. They will have the 11th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and a more extended offseason than they’ve had the last couple of years.