Can the Rams Extend Their Dominance Over AFC Foes or Is an Upset Looming?

You ever notice how sometimes the NFL schedule just messes with you in the weirdest ways? Well, take the Rams this season — they’ve packed all five of their interconference games smack dab in the first seven weeks. Kind of a funky setup, right? I mean, L.A. has been absolutely dominant against the AFC so far — 4-0 with wins over some solid squads like the Texans, Titans, Colts, and Ravens — while struggling a bit closer to home, going 0-2 against fellow NFC contenders like the Eagles and 49ers. Now, with a chance to seal a perfect 5-0 run against the AFC in London against the Jaguars this Sunday, they’re riding the longest active interconference streak in the league. But here’s the kicker — their remaining 10 games are all NFC matchups, and that early 0-2 NFC record could come back to haunt them when tiebreakers kick in after Week 18. It’s a fascinating scheduling conundrum that could make or break their playoff fortunes. LEARN MORE

An odd scheduling quirk has the Rams playing their full slate of five interconference games in the first seven weeks of the NFL regular season.

The Rams would surely love to have even more AFC games. They’re 4-0 against the AFC this season, with wins over the Texans, Titans, Colts, and Ravens. The Rams are also 0-2 against the NFC, with losses to the Eagles and 49ers.

L.A. will go for the 5-0 AFC sweep on Sunday in London, against the Jaguars.

Overall, the Rams have won seven games in a row against AFC teams. It’s the longest active interconference winning streak in the league.

The Rams’ final 10 games will be played exclusively against NFC teams. And that 0-2 record could become an issue when the time comes to apply tiebreakers after Week 18.