One way to shake things up after failing to make the postseason following a year where your team made the Super Bowl is by replacing key members of the coaching staff -- that's exactly what the Los Angeles Rams did this offseason. Out with the old, in with the new -- the Rams replaced their offensive and defensive coordinators.The team also bid farewell to other notable contributors such as running back , wide receiver and edge rusher Jr. The hope is that the changes will rejuvenate the team and bring
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Xavier Tillman Jersey will ultimately determine who represents the NFC West in the playoffs.Prime-time gamesAs noted above in the schedule breakdown, the Rams will be playing five prime-time games in 2020. They will have two on the road and three at home. In 2019, the Rams played in five prime-time games. Los Angeles defended their home field on Sunday Night Football against the and last season. They also traveled to play the and Seahawks on Sunday Night Football and Thursday Night Football respectively. The came to town for a Monday Night Football special.Strength of scheduleEarlier this offseason, John Breech broke down the 2020 strength of schedule for all 32 based on combined opponent winning percentage in 2019. The Rams will face the 10th-toughest strength of schedule in 2020. For a complete look at every team's strength of schedule, . However,
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