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Rams' Brutal 2026 Season: Australia, Holidays, No Break!
17 Aug
Summary
- Rams open 2026 season with a game in Melbourne, Australia.
- Team faces seven primetime games, including holiday matchups.
- Kelly Stafford expressed frustration over the demanding schedule.
Kelly Stafford, wife of Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, has highlighted the significant challenges of the team's upcoming 2026 season. The Rams face a schedule that includes an unprecedented season opener in Melbourne, Australia, marking the NFL's first regular-season game in the country. This international trip is just the beginning of a taxing season.
The Rams are slated to play seven primetime games, tying an NFL record, against formidable opponents. Notably, two of these games fall on major holidays: a Thanksgiving Eve matchup against the Packers and a Christmas night game versus the Seahawks. Kelly Stafford has pointed out the lack of a substantial break between games, emphasizing the difficulties this presents for parenting and family life throughout the season.
This demanding schedule reflects the high stakes for the Rams in the 2026 season, especially with the Super Bowl being hosted in Los Angeles. While the schedule benefits the franchise by highlighting them as a team to watch, it means a season filled with extensive travel and limited downtime for players' families.
