The NFL released the Los Angeles Rams’ 2020 schedule on Thursday night, laying out the path for Sean McVay’s team to get back to the playoffs after missing the postseason last year. It’s not an easy schedule by any means, especially with the Rams playing six games against their NFC West foes. However, they do benefit from facing the weaker AFC East and NFC East next season.
In addition to those marquee games against teams such as the 49ers and Seahawks, the Rams will also host the Cowboys and Patriots at SoFi Stadium, and travel to Tampa Bay for a meeting with Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski and the new-look Buccaneers. The Bears, who the Rams have faced twice in the last two years, will also visit SoFi Stadium.
Here’s the Rams’ full schedule for the 2020 season, beginning with their home opener at SoFi Stadium against the Dallas Cowboys.
Week 1: Rams vs. Cowboys – Sunday, Sept. 13 at 5:20 p.m. PT
Week 2: Rams at Eagles – Sunday, Sept. 20 at 10 a.m. PT
Week 3: Rams at Bills – Sunday, Sept. 27 at 10 a.m. PT
Week 4: Rams vs. Giants – Sunday, Oct. 4 at 1:05 p.m. PT
Week 5: Rams at Redskins – Sunday, Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. PT
Week 6: Rams at 49ers – Sunday, Oct. 18 at 5:20 p.m. PT (SNF)
Week 7: Rams vs. Bears – Monday, Oct. 26 at 5:15 p.m. PT (MNF)
Week 8: Rams at Dolphins – Sunday, Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. PT
Week 9: BYE
Week 10: Rams vs. Seahawks – Sunday, Nov. 15 at 1:25 p.m. PT
Week 11: Rams at Buccaneers – Monday, Nov. 23 at 5:15 p.m. PT (MNF)
Week 12: Rams vs. 49ers – Sunday, Nov. 29 at 1:05 p.m. PT
Week 13: Rams at Cardinals – Sunday, Dec. 6 at 1:05 p.m. PT
Week 14: Rams vs. Patriots – Thursday, Dec. 10 at 5:20 p.m. PT (TNF)
Week 15: Rams vs. Jets – Saturday or Sunday, Dec. 19/20, TBD
Week 16: Rams at Seahawks – Sunday, Dec. 27 at 1:05 p.m. PT
Week 17: Rams vs. Cardinals – Sunday, Jan. 3 at 1:25 p.m. PT
It’s hardly surprising that the NFL would pick the Cowboys to be the first road team to play at SoFi Stadium, given the ratings they consistently draw and the fact that Jerry Jones was instrumental in helping the Rams move back to L.A. and build their new stadium.
There are really no easy stretches on their schedule, especially considering they have to make four separate trips to the East Coast. Four of their five games in the Eastern Time Zone kick off at 10 a.m. PT, too, which is the dreaded early start for West Coast teams.