Rams Morning Report: Coen Admits Rams Caught Him By Surprise

The Los Angeles Rams' offense continues to evolve and adapt

Oct 19, 2025; London, United Kingdom; Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen talks with quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL International Series game at Wembley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Rams learned a lot from their victory over the Jaguars on Monday. Here's the latest.

Coen Admits Rams

Jaguars head coach Liam Coen admitted Sean McVay and the Rams outmaneuvered their defensive approach on Monday, commenting on the Rams' heavy usage of three tight end formations throughout the game.

Oct 19, 2025; London, United Kingdom; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) with Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen during a NFL International Series game at Wembley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

"They played a lot more 13 personnel the other day than we expected and anticipate," stated Coen. "We expected some more 12 with Puka [Rams WR Puka Nacua] being out, didn't necessarily envision or see a ton of 13 show up and that was what they hit that play out of as well, so they were able to max-pro it and get Ferguson on the lean post and runaway. So yeah, that was definitely a brutal one. And then that's exactly what we're looking at. In these situations, in these personnel groupings, exactly what are our best calls and priority calls that we can put these guys in?”

National Analyst Pegs Shula as Head Coaching Candidate

ESPN NFL Analyst Peter Schrager stated Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula would likely to be considered for a head coaching vacancy this offseason.

Jul 31, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula speaks to the media after training camp at Loyola Marymount University. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images | Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

"Chris Shula," stated Schrager. "Rams DC. Remember that name when December and January coaching buzz season starts picking up. No one's been with McVay longer (in life, in work). In last two years, has taken a very young D and done wonders."

Steve Avila Had Himself a Funny Moment

Against the Jaguars, Jacksonville defender Foyesade Oluokun committed neutral zone infraction while Steve Avila having one of the wildest sequences of the season.

Steve Avila's reaction to the offsides penalty is too funny 😂 pic.twitter.com/DMgc0rl7u4

— NFL (@NFL) October 19, 2025

In a series of steps, Avila put Oluokun on the ground, ran forward and kick his heels.

League News

Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons lost to the San Francisco 49ers. Thus the Rams' currently own the 14th pick of the 2026 NFL Draft.

San Francisco 49ers

As a result of defeating the Falcons, they remain the leader in the NFC West as the 49ers, Rams, and Seahawks sit at 5-2. The 49ers also suffered another injury.

Sep 28, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive end Bryce Huff (47) reacts after a play during the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images | Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

"49ers have lost another defensive end to injury: Bryce Huff injured his hamstring near the end of Sunday night’s win over Atlanta and HC Kyle Shanahan told reporters, “Hopefully it won't be longer than two weeks,” as reported by Schefter. 49ers already were without DEs Nick Bosa and Tarron Jackson."

There's rumors that a move for Trey Hendrickson might be made by the 49ers and if there's truth to that story, Huff's absence might accelerate that process.

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