The 2023 season is the Los Angeles Rams' 86th in the National Football League, their 87th overall, their 57th in the Greater Los Angeles Area, the fourth playing their home games at SoFi Stadium and their seventh under head coach Sean McVay. They attempt to improve on their 5–12 record from the previous season and make the playoffs again after a one-year absence. For the first time since 2019, Jalen Ramsey will not be on the opening day roster, as he was traded to the Miami Dolphins.
Offseason
Coaching changes
Following considerable press speculation that he was likely to step away following his first losing season as head coach, Sean McVay announced that he would return in 2023 for his seventh season with the Rams. The Rams announced that they were terminating the contracts of several assistants. Among those who were not being retained were offensive line coach Kevin Carberry, defensive backs coach Jonathan Cooley, special teams coordinator Joe DeCamillis, assistant defensive line coach Skyler Jones and defensive assistant Lance Schulters. Additionally, offensive coordinator Liam Coen voluntarily resigned to return to the University of Kentucky, where he had previously served as offensive coordinator. Former New York Jets offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur was hired by the Rams for the same position. Mike LaFleur's older brother Matt LaFleur, now head coach of the Green Bay Packers, served in the same capacity in 2017, during Sean McVay's first season as Rams head coach. Nick Caley, who had spent the previous six seasons as tight ends coach of the New England Patriots, was hired to take on the same role with the Rams.
Draft
Staff
Current roster
Preseason
The Rams' preseason opponents were announced on May 11, 2023 along with the release of the NFL's regular season schedule.
Game summaries
Preseason Week 1: vs Los Angeles Chargers
Preseason Week 2: vs Las Vegas Raiders
Preseason Week 3: at Denver Broncos
Regular season
Schedule
Notes
Intra-division opponents are in bold text. Networks and times from Weeks 11–17 are subject to change as a result of flexible scheduling. The date, time and network for Week 18 will be finalized at the end of Week 17.
Game summaries
Week 1: at Seattle Seahawks
The Rams won in a season opener for the sixth time in seven seasons under head coach Sean McVay, defeating the host Seahawks for the third time in the team's last four visits to Lumen Field. Trailing 13-7 at halftime, Los Angeles dominated in the third and fourth quarters as linebacker Ernest Jones had a team-high nine total tackles including three tackles for loss, while Jordan Fuller added eight tackles from his safety position. Defensive tackle Aaron Donald was credited with four tackles and a half-sack in his first game back from injury as the Rams defense held Seattle to just a single first down and 12 total offensive yards in the second half. Also returning to the starting lineup, quarterback Matthew Stafford completed 24 of 38 passes for 334 yards, while wide receivers Tutu Atwell (six receptions) and rookie Puka Nacua (10 receptions) both had 119 yards receiving in place of the injured Cooper Kupp. Second-year running back Kyren Williams led the Rams in rushing with 52 yards on 15 carries with two touchdowns while fellow running back Cam Akers added 29 yards on 22 carries with a rushing TD. Kicker Brett Maher made his debut for the Rams, converting three field goals and three PATs. Offensively, the Rams rolled to 426 yards in total offense without committing a turnover or giving up a sack. With the upset win, the Rams started their season 1–0.