Week 1 for the Los Angeles Rams is in the books and surprisingly, Los Angeles is 1-0 after crushing the Seahawks, 30-13, on the road Sunday. The Rams came out of the gates strong with a 17-point win, making a statement to the rest of the league that they’re not going to lay down and tank this season despite getting rid of several starters.
The defense was dominant in the second half, allowing 12 total yards, while the offense outscored Seattle 23-0 in the final 30 minutes to pull away down the stretch. Overall, it was a terrific performance by the Rams, who could be much better than expected this season.
Here are nine things we learned from the opener.