The Rams secondary didn’t necessarily play up to expectations this season, despite being led by All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Darious Williams regressed after a breakout year in 2020, while Taylor Rapp and David Long Jr. both struggled at times throughout the campaign.
In the postseason, the pass defense has improved. Outside of a late charge from Tom Brady and the Buccaneers, the Rams have more or less shut down their last three opponents. Neither Ramsey nor Long allowed a single reception against the 49ers, making life difficult for Jimmy Garoppolo. Against the Cardinals, Ramsey, Long and Williams combined to allow just four receptions on 10 targets for a total of 25 yards.
As dominant as the Rams’ defense has been in the postseason, their cornerbacks will be tested in a major way against the Bengals in Super Bowl LVI. They haven’t faced a wide receiver group with three receivers as good as Cincinnati’s all season.
