The Los Angeles Rams are now clear favorites to win Super Bowl LXI after acquiring five-time First-Team All-Pro edge rusher Myles Garrett from the Browns, with odds improving from +800 to +600. The reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford signed a $55M extension through 2027, keeping the veteran quarterback in place for another championship push. The Rams also added All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie on a record $124M extension and drafted QB Ty Simpson 13th overall. The schedule features seven primetime games including a Week 1 opener in Australia vs the 49ers and a Christmas night showdown with defending champion Seahawks. Key concerns remain Puka Nacua's availability after entering rehab in April, and the need to extend defensive stars Kobie Turner and Byron Young. External markets show Seahawks at 7.5% and 49ers at 4.2%, confirming the Rams' status as NFC favorites. The Myles Garrett acquisition is the decisive factor pushing this quote higher.
Five-time First-Team All-Pro edge rusher acquired from Browns, pushing Rams to top Super Bowl favorites at +600
Rams Wire analysis suggests moving Verse inside on passing downs could unlock All-Pro potential
The reigning NFL MVP secures his future with the Rams, removing any uncertainty at quarterback for the Super Bowl LXI run
Reigning NFL MVP returns for 2026 season with $55M deal that can reach $60M with incentives, keeping him under contract through 2027
Multiple outlets (The Ringer, The Athletic) rank Rams as the NFL's best roster and Super Bowl favorites entering 2026
