Rams picks define win and NFL takeaways

The Rams edged the Seahawks 21-19 as Los Angeles intercepted Sam Darnold four times, then survived a last-second 61-yard attempt. A veteran coach called Darnold’s panic plays persistent, while credit flowed to Rams coordinator Chris Shula and a nickel-heavy plan that produced two tide-turning picks. The column also crowns Josh Allen atop the 2025 Betrayal Index, spotlights Ben Johnson’s tough love for Caleb Williams and Kevin O’Connell’s patience with J.J. McCarthy, hails Kyle Hamilton’s all-around impact, reflects on Kenny Easley’s legacy, and notes uneven contenders from the Chiefs to Miami.