AI makes game-by-game predictions for Rams: How many wins for LA in 2025?
In less than two months, the Los Angeles Rams will be playing meaningful football games again. They open the regular season against the Houston Texans in Week 1 as they begin their NFC West title defense, looking to go back-to-back as division champions for the first time since 2017-2018.
We already submitted our own predictions for how the Rams' season will go, picking them to finish the year 11-6, which would be one game better than their record in each of the last two seasons. But with artificial intelligence improving every day, we thought it would be fun to see what AI thinks of the Rams.
We asked xAI's Grok chatbot to predict every game on the Rams' schedule and it came back with an even better record: 12-5, with wins over the 49ers, Bucs and Lions, among others. You'll find Grok's score predictions and breakdowns for each game below.
Week 1 vs. Houston Texans
Grok's breakdown: "The Rams open at home against a playoff-caliber Texans team led by C.J. Stroud. Houston's young core is dangerous, but the Rams' revamped offense with Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua, and Davante Adams starts strong at SoFi."Prediction: Rams win, 30-27.
Week 2 at Tennessee Titans
Grok's breakdown: "The Titans, coming off a 3-14 season, are rebuilding and lack offensive firepower. The Rams' defense, with an improved front, should handle Tennessee's run game, and Stafford exploits their secondary."Prediction: Rams win, 27-17.
Week 3 at Philadelphia Eagles
Grok's breakdown: "The Eagles, fresh off a Super Bowl win, are a formidable opponent with Saquon Barkley and a strong offensive line. The Rams struggled against Philadelphia's run game last year, and the early road test proves tough."Prediction: Eagles win, 34-24.
Week 4 vs. Indianapolis Colts
Grok's breakdown: "The Colts are a middling team with a young QB in Anthony Richardson. The Rams' home advantage and defensive improvements should contain Indy's offense, while Stafford picks apart their secondary."Prediction: Rams win, 28-20.
Week 5 vs. San Francisco 49ers
Grok's breakdown: "A primetime NFC West rivalry game. The 49ers, coming off a 6-11 season, are rebuilding but remain dangerous. The Rams' home crowd and offensive firepower give them the edge in a close contest."Prediction: Rams win, 23-20.
Week 6 at Baltimore Ravens
Grok's breakdown: "The Ravens, a consistent playoff team, are tough at home. Lamar Jackson's dual-threat ability challenges the Rams' young defense, and Baltimore's physicality overwhelms in a low-scoring affair."Prediction: Ravens win, 26-20.
Week 7 at Jacksonville Jaguars (London)
Grok's breakdown: "The Rams face the Jaguars in London, a neutral site. Jacksonville's inconsistent offense struggles against the Rams' improving defense, and Stafford's experience shines in a controlled game."Prediction: Rams win, 24-17.
Week 8: Bye
Grok's breakdown: "A well-placed midseason bye allows the Rams to rest and prepare for a tough second half."
Week 9 vs. New Orleans Saints
Grok's breakdown: "The Saints, coming off a 5-12 season, are in transition. The Rams' offense, led by Adams and Nacua, exploits New Orleans' weak secondary, and the home advantage seals a comfortable win."Prediction: Rams win, 31-20.
Week 10 at San Francisco 49ers
Grok's breakdown: "The second 49ers matchup is on the road. San Francisco's home field and Kyle Shanahan's scheming make this a tougher game, but the Rams' momentum keeps it close. The 49ers sneak out a win."Prediction: 49ers win, 27-24.
Week 11 vs. Seattle Seahawks
Grok's breakdown: "Facing former Ram Cooper Kupp, now with Seattle, adds intrigue. The Seahawks' improved defense is a challenge, but the Rams' home edge and Stafford's precision give them the win."Prediction: Rams win, 28-24.
Week 12 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Grok's breakdown: "A primetime showdown against a playoff team led by Baker Mayfield. The Bucs' balanced attack tests the Rams, but SoFi's energy and the Rams' offensive depth pull out a thriller."Prediction: Rams win, 30-27.
Week 13 at Carolina Panthers
Grok's breakdown: "The Panthers are still rebuilding, and their offense lacks the firepower to keep up. The Rams' defense dominates, and Stafford coasts to an easy road win."Prediction: Rams win, 27-16.
Week 14 at Arizona Cardinals
Grok's breakdown: "An NFC West road game against a Cardinals team that's improving but inconsistent. The Rams' experience and defensive front overpower Arizona's offense in a close divisional battle."Prediction: Rams win, 24-20.
Week 15 vs. Detroit Lions
Grok's breakdown: "A rematch of recent playoff and season-opening losses to Detroit. The Lions' high-powered offense is a challenge, but playing at home, the Rams' defense steps up to secure a statement win."Prediction: Rams win, 31-28.
Week 16 at Seattle Seahawks
Grok's breakdown: "Another primetime NFC West game, this time on a short week in Seattle. The hostile environment and Kupp's motivation tilt the game to the Seahawks in a tight contest."Prediction: Seahawks win, 26-23.
Week 17 at Atlanta Falcons
Grok's breakdown: "A late-season road game against a Falcons team that's likely fighting for playoff positioning. The Rams' travel fatigue and Atlanta's home crowd lead to a loss in a high-scoring game."Prediction: Falcons win, 34-30.
Week 18 vs. Arizona Cardinals
Grok's breakdown: "The season finale at home against a divisional rival. The Rams, likely in playoff contention, lean on their home crowd and defensive improvements to close the season strong."Prediction: Rams win, 27-20.
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