25-06-2025
NFC West edge rusher rankings: Where do the Rams stand among rivals?
Rushing the passer is the hallmark of a good defense. It can upset the flow of an opposing offense, rattle the quarterback and allow the defense to impose its will whenever it needs to in a game.
But, building a competent pass rush is easier said than done. The Los Angeles Rams tied for 20th in sacks this season with 38 and around the same in quarterback knockdown and pressure rate. The hope for L.A. is that the young duo of Jared Verse and Byron Young continue to develop, but how do they compare with the rest of the division?
Here are our rankings for the best pass-rushing units in the NFC West.
4. Seattle Seahawks
Seattle's edge rushers are an interesting bunch. Lawrence is an aging star, Nwosu's productivity continues to decline and Mafe has been middle of the road on the sack front.
3. Arizona Cardinals
Sweat is the big name from here considering he thrived in Philadelphia both before and after now-Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon left. Collins and Browning are great auxiliary pieces, too.
2. Los Angeles Rams
The Rams have two great edge rushers in Verse and Young, and even have third-rounder Josaiah Stewart waiting in the wings. This is a formidable unit that is among the best in the NFC West despite their youth.
1. San Francisco 49ers
Any list with Bosa on it immediately goes to the top. First-round rookie Mykel Williams is a nice piece as well, who could thrive in Saleh's defense, while Gross-Matos had four sacks in 2024.
